Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegan bun with tofu filling and vegan soy ice sorbet (soy, yusu, citron, or green tea flavors) at famous tourist area Ninensaka. Does not accept credit cards. Last order may be 30 minutes before closing time. Closes seasonally. Some items like tofu balls contain fish. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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Kyoto-Shi, Higashiyama-ku, Kiyomizu 3-340 (at Ninensaka), Kyoto, Japan, 605-0862
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23 Reviews
First Review by Vegeiko
Loumoo
Points +174
Tofu Manju is delicious!! - Edit
The tofu & veggie bun is only 250yen and was so good that I wanted to buy a second one after eating. Not what I was imagining when eating, the inside was firmer and more savoury but very very delicious. Get one if you're in the area!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-24
Pros: Delicious, Cheap, Veggie friendly
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AnjaChampagner
Points +125
Yummy Tofu-Manjuu - Edit
Got the last two Manjuu and it was good. A little bit sweet, but really good. And the soymilk with sesame was *wooah*. So creamy and thick, a little bit sweet, but not too sweet.
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Nasuvampa
Points +1176
Delicious!!! - Edit
The tofu manju were so delicious, we ordered another ones immediately after finishing the first!😄 The lady operating the stand was very kind. Great snack after visiting the temple.
Read morePros: So tasty
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Lori3395
Points +33
Nice Snack - Edit
Enjoyable Snack für 250 Yen. Really worth the money 👍🏼 Friendly Service
Read morePros: Geschmack, Service, Atmosphäre
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gerrardould
Points +4928
Great little tofu dumplings - Edit
Very tasty. A little sweet. Nice snack.
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LunaRave
Points +292
Didn't take a Bun Photo bc I was hungry (〃ﾉωﾉ) - Edit
Was delicious, cute location
Read morePros: Delicious , Very nice and cute
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capypig
Points +315
Delicious but beware the non-vegan items - Edit
This tofu stand is conveniently located just minutes outside of Kiyomizudera. There are several things that they were selling, including but ONLY THE TOFU BUNS ARE VEGAN. I asked the worker to confirm, and the tofu balls that are sold there contain fish. Besides that, the tofu buns were delicious and I would highly recommend. A bit pricey though.
Read morePros: Location, Delicious
Cons: Also sells non-vegan products
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hotmilk993
Points +452
Cheap and tasty in touristed area! - Edit
Visited in April, had a couple for breakfast (200y each if I remember correctly). It is right in Higashiyama, perfect pit stop while exploring the area
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HugoIan
Points +569
Un sabor muy curioso - Edit
Es un mostrador al lado del restaurante principal. El tofu Manjyu estaba muy rico, no tiene un sabor muy fuerte pero es especial. 250¥ la unidad
Read morePros: Sabor especial
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Ebsveg
Points +2663
Yum snack - Edit
No English menu, so just use google translate when you see the board. This was really nice, loved the fluffy bun and the tofu was sweater than I was expecting. The shop is still in the main area and there are a couple of seats to eat the food.
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chelspea
Points +262
Perfect little street snack - Edit
It can be hard as a vegan wandering the streets of Gion unable to stop at most counters for a snack. This tofu snack drink was perfect, a nice steamy snack on a rainy day to be enjoyed on a small cushioned bench in front. 250 yen per bun!
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ClaireBoyle
Points +189
Small surprise - Edit
The owner is so kind and lovely! The tofu buns are not what you are expecting but so subtle and delicious, haven’t had anything like them! Yum, and a nice break from red bean paste too.
Read moreThe tofu milk drink is an experience too! You can sit outside and people watch
Pros: 2 menu items, get both, Friendly, Hard to find other vegan food close
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Prady
Points +265
Very nice tofu manju - Edit
I didn't expect it to be a little sweet, I was expecting something savory, but I definitely wasn't disappointed. It was very very good. I unfortunately came when they ran out of a batch so I had to wait around 20 mins for a new batch to be steamed. Worth the wait, ended up devouring 3 of those.
Read morePros: 250 yen per bun
Cons: might have to wait 20 mins if timing is unlucky
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Hanna3933
Points +1072
Sweetness of vegetables! - Edit
Since you can taste the soy and vegetable's sweetness, it's delicious!
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Shira_Botzum
Points +68
Amazing 400 year old tofu restaurant - Edit
This place was one of my favorite restaurants we ate at in Japan. We also got some of the yummy buns to-go at their stall next door, but we had an amazing sit down meal here for lunch. If you love tofu this is a must-do in Kyoto. There is a set meal with a bunch of courses/dishes and you just pick the kind of tofu you want (soft, firm, or seasonal cold silken in the summer). There is soy sauce broth, seasoning, and scallions for the tofu. Also sesame tofu, a soup, grilled tofu skewers with some kind of miso glaze, veggie tempura, rice with pickles, and tea. Seating is on the floor, with a view of some beautiful gardens out the window. Would highly recommend this place!!! (Also great to pair with a visit to Kiyomizu temple down the street)
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luciatazp
Points +2092
Delicious quick bite - Edit
Lovely vegan Manjyu, keeps you warm on cold winter days!
Read morePros: Warm and fresh
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hagi
Points +724
Great - Edit
I love how easy it is to get vegan street food around temple areas.
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JackieJans
Points +1228
Very good little buns! - Edit
Nice and fluffy buns here😄
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seijirasta
Points +124
不思議な味 - Edit
私にとって初めての味でした！初めて食べる不思議な味だったので是非一つ食べてみて下さい！
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Vegeiko
Points +3187
Highly recommended - Edit
Located at the end Ninnensaka just before going down to Sannenzaka or to view famous Yasaka pagoda of famous Old Kyoto. You can grab a Tofu bun ¥250 a piece before or after visiting famous Kiyomizu temple. Highly recommended!!
Read moreJulieEA
Hi - it seems they seasonally close for the summer.
Read moreVegeiko
Thank you ! I don’t know if they are still open their street must be really affected by Covid … used to be packed with the tourists … hope they are still open , though
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SimoneSif
Points +879
does not exist - Edit
I went today, but sadly this place was not there. could possibly just be temporarily closed like other parts of the kiyomizu dera are at the moment.
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AliceConnors
Points +69
A Quick Bite - Edit
Great little shop right on the corner bend. Yummy tofu buns and at the time we went she only had soy and matcha (green tea) flavoured sorbet. Everything is 250¥ but drinks are different prices.
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JenniferAC
Points +238
Very good snack! - Edit
Delicious tofu filled buns tucked away in a cute shopping district in Kyoto. More sweet then savoury.
Read morePros: Quick snack , Bench for sitting on
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