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Japanese
Beer/Wine
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Udon restaurant with vegan udon available. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm.


10 Reviews

First Review by Prady

ChelmanderCoggs

Points +259

Vegan
14 Dec 2025

Wish I could give 5 stars

Visited Sept 2025. They have a clearly labelled vegan option which was delicious, along with shaved ice options. The staff and hosts were fabulous, make their time to get to know and interact with their guests. They even made me a Pikachu which I’ll forever cherish ❤️ thank you again for having us, a place we’ll never forget

Updated from previous review on 2025-12-14

vyan

Points +228

Vegan
29 Aug 2025

Tasty Vegan Udon

They have a clearly labelled “vegetarian” option with “no fish or meat” which is vegan. When we ordered, we were asked whether we are vegan so they definitely knew about this.

Some of shaved ice contains honey, but they have a second menu with shaved ice that is vegan (no honey). We had the cherry blossom flavour which was great!

Alodia

Points +134

Vegan
06 Jul 2025

Ramen vegano

Estuvimos en la parte de la terraza. El sitio es muy bonito,tiene un pequeño jardín con sombrillas, ventiladores y sprays de vapor de agua,lo cual se agradece enormemente si vas en verano cuando cae fuego. Probamos el ramen vegano (yo añadí extra de tofu por 100Y más). Muy bueno. Te dan de beber agua con matcha gratis.
El personal es amabilísimo.

BrittneyLawrence

Points +50

Vegan
31 May 2025

Yummy udon noodles w/ dipping sauce

Only 1 item listed as vegetarian/vegan but hit the spot for me! Staff were so sweet, commented on my coloured hair and made me a paper crane as a souvenir ^ ^

OmriGoldberger

Points +92

Vegan
10 Mar 2025

Wonderful place with amazing owners!

The app didn't allow 5 stars, but the place well deserve it. The owners were super friendly, the food was good and the place's atmosphere is just beautiful.

There is 1 Vegan dish, you can ask for extra tofu for 100 yen

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-10

SanderGro

Points +49

Mostly Veg
05 Nov 2024

Udon was alright

One of the better meals in Japan

onegreenbean

Points +470

Vegetarian
21 Sep 2024

Beautiful place

I visited Ogura Cha-Ya when I was in Arashiyama last year. This place is absolutely beautiful, located in a bamboo forest, with a gorgeous garden and traditional interior 😍 I don't speak Japanese but managed to ask the kind lady for a vegan meal and received this cold udon with dipping sauce. I think they customized it for me. It was very yummy and eating in a place like this was such a magical experience!

Pros: Beautiful interior, Kind staff, Outside seating

Cons: Not many vegan options

rtzu123

Points +319

Vegan
04 Sep 2024

Solid Soup

Staff was very friendly and speaks english. Vegan soup was labeled as "vegetarian", staff assured that the soup is made without animal products.

Soup was a little bit light in flavour, so don't expect too much. But a solid choice, so when you are nearby, in Arashiyama, and hungry you can go for it.

Pros: Staff was very friendly, Solid Soup, Location

Cons: Light taste

fmraquel

Points +119

Mostly Veg
21 Aug 2024

Lovely Traditional setting

I loved the traditional vibe in Ogura Cha Ya. Perfect to eat and rest after visiting Arashiyama.

Prady

Points +265

Vegetarian
06 Apr 2024

Pretty good udon

Good option when you're walking from the bamboo forest to the preserved street




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