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TU CASA - Zero waste & Plant based トゥ・カサ
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Vegan
Vegan
Beer/Wine
Korean
Korean restaurant serving bibimbap, baked goods, and more. There is a zero-waste store on site. Open Mon 3:00pm-7:30pm, Thu-Fri 3:00pm-7:30pm, Sun 3:00pm-7:30pm. Opening hours may vary - check Instagram before visiting.
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Last update on 02 Apr 2025 by Tu_casa
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Added by MeiIchinose on 16 Oct 2022
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162 Reviews
First Review by MeiIchinose
veganhat
Points +2034
A reference in Kyoto - Edit
The food is great, but it's a bit on the expensive side, though. Be prepared to wait in line, as it's a pretty popular place.
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everfar
Points +98
Beautiful and Delicious Labor of Love - Edit
The food is delicious and the space is artful and enjoyable to be in. We ate at the bar, which gave us a good view of the decor. I ordered a strawberry cocktail (yum!) and kimbap. My husband ordered bibimbap that was so good. There are 2 employees, the owners, so expect a wait and relax.
Read morePros: Ambiance, Cocktail, Bibimbap
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m@earthville
Points +10175
More taste, less waste 👍 - Edit
Tu Casa earns top marks for food, service, atmosphere, and ethics. Food-wise, they take the “do just a few things and do them really well” approach, to great effect. The Korean-inspired food is tasty, fresh, and healthy, with just enough variety on the menu that most folks will find a sweet spot. Service is warm, helpful, and multilingual. The atmosphere is charming, cozy, and relaxed. And their compassionate, low-waste ethics make me feel joyful about giving them business.
Read moreRecommended. Enjoy!
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RasRody
Points +55
YES! Hai!! - Edit
The real vegan deal.
Read moreAte there twice.
Excellent flavors, texture, quality produce.
This couple knows how to source ingredients & cook! 😉
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ElSalmon
Points +141
Excellent 3 courses!!! - Edit
Lovely sushi role, and then bbq bowl with kimchi, and then split a couple of deserts! Very pleasant surroundings, excellent food, and a wonderful restaurant and ethos to support. Home some home-made lemongrass gin!
Read morePros: Rainbow Roll, BBQ bowl, Ethos
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seka16
Points +78
Amazing food, friendly staff - Edit
Small restaurant with a few Korean favorites along with coffee, cakes, and cocktails. We had the vegan bbq bowl and soups and cake. Everything was delicious! They are focused on zero waste and even let you order less food so there is nothing wasted.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-24
Pros: Delicious food, Environmentally friendly , Zero wast
Cons: Small, so sometimes there is a wait
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MayaJohanna
Points +67
Super tasty - Edit
The main dishes were nice (portions just a bit small 🥲), but the cakes were incredible!!! Best vegan cakes we had in the whole of Japan
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wuski
Points +411
So glad we gave them a try! - Edit
Decided to stop by on a whim and I’m so glad we did because the food really hit the spot. The gimbap and bbq bowl with kimchi were our favorites. Their house made drink syrups and desserts were also sooo tasty. I really appreciate their dedication and care towards the environment while still providing a cozy space that serves delicious food. One of our favorite meals in Kyoto
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tjwalter1
Points +28
Very cool place, great food! - Edit
Loved this place. It’s small and filled up quickly so I recommend coming early. The bbq bowl with kimchi was great, and the lemon cake was super tasty as well. Would definitely recommend!!
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ErinaLeigh
Points +317
Bibimbap next level deliciousness - Edit
Excellent food, so fresh and tasty! I love the philosophy / kaupapa that drives this vegan restaurant - to look after society, environment and animals 🧡 Diners can also order how much rice is served with their meal to minimise waste! Definitely worth visiting! 💯
Read morePros: Planet focused, Delicious food, Waste management plan
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FeliT
Points +398
Fantastic! - Edit
Amazing concept (No (food) waste, all vegan), super tasty Food (especially the BBQ Bowl and the hazelnut chocolate Tarte) and nice staff!😄one of the best spots in Japan for US so far!
Read morePros: Super tasty food, Cool concept , Completely vegan
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nfhidlnhdjkdb
Points +21
Very very tasty - Edit
Super tasty, very nice people, beautiful cozy restaurant.
Read morePros: Enormous tasty, Nice people , Cozy beautiful restaurant
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Anywherewithann2
Points +37
Most delicious Bibimbap I ever ate - Edit
The food was very delicious and healthy. I especially liked the two restaurant owners. They make the place feel like home. I ate bibimbap with extra kimchi and drank a hojicha latte with soy milk. Can fully recommend ❤️ happy to had such a great experience!
Read morePros: The delicious food, Atmosphere in the store, Excellent service
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eeee09
Points +32
Highly Recommend - Edit
Cozy restaurant with a great ethos and equally great food. We came in right when they opened and ordered the bibimbap bowl, BBQ Korean bowl, the rainbow kimbap and the lemon cake. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The owners were very kind and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping in.
Read morePros: Welcoming, Delicious food , Vegan
Cons: None
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Naturelori
Points +83
Amazing! - Edit
Not only is the food delicious at Tu Casa, but Mini & Taka have created a warm, welcoming and lovely environment in their cozy space. Everything we have eaten here has been delicious! The kimbap, lemon cake, chocolate hazelnut tart and lemon ginger drink are especially amazing!!! It’s a must-visit cafe!
Read morePros: Food, Drinks, Ambiance
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AleRosa
Points +179
Loved it! - Edit
Cozy restaurant with few seats. I've been here multiple times, and everything I ordered was delicious! It's good to have vegan Korean options. The owners are also lovely.
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Tsukimi
Points +5721
So cozy and yummy!💚 - Edit
What a lovely place and owners!
Read moreLoved the interior with so many plants. 🌱
The BBQ bowl was very delicious!
And I found my favourite chai latte in Kyoto here! Made only with spices and not too sweet! And the hazelnut tart reminded me of a favourite childhood treat from Germany, toffifee! 🧡
They offer bulk shopping and many other eco-friendly products.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-03
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Lautje
Points +413
Lovely place with delicious food - Edit
I love this place! Such a nice staff, the atmosphere is great and the food is delicious!
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ANURADHARAO
Points +13
Amazing cafe - Edit
Food is very very tasty
Read moreHazelnut chocolate tart is a must try
Beautiful ambience
Pros: Food, Ambience , Owner very cute and polite
Cons: Long wait
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YaiNine
Points +55
Como en casa - Edit
El lugar es precioso, la pareja que lo regenta es adorable y súper eficiente, en un pequeño espacio, pero decorado con mucho gusto, sirven con mucho cariño una comida deliciosa y sostenible, evitando generar residuos y con un compromiso con el medio ambiente que observas desde que entras por la puerta. Imposible imaginar un lugar mejor! ❤️✨
Read morePros: La decoración y el espacio (las plantas 🌱), Cero residuo, La comida deliciosa
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Bridge4_Stella
Points +72
A special place - Edit
I loved this place. The food is really good, and given that you have the possibility to choose the size of the plate, it's possible -and recommended!- to order an extra to try more of the menù. The cakes are really wonderful, too.
Read moreApart from the deliciousness of the food, we really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the kindness of the two owners, Taka and Mini!
Pros: Delicious food, Lovely owners , In front of the metro exit
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G.M.
Points +50
Good place with the right philosophy - Edit
The place is easy to reach, it's literally next to the subway station.
Read moreThe food was superb, I tried all the 4 dishes and 2 different slice of cake: super.
The owners (Taka and Mini) are lovely, they give me some good advice about place, recipes to prepare at home, they are really awesome people.
Pros: Food , Place, Owners
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yumchadong
Points +5732
Wonderful - Edit
Food was beautifully presented, super fresh and flavours were good too. The venue itself is quite small, seating only about 8-10 people, and opening hours are quite interesting.
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JimiT
Points +140
Awesome vegan restaurant - Edit
A very cozy small restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. I ordered the BBQ bowl which costed 1380¥. I would definitely recommend visiting this place!
Read moreAs some people already mentioned, the place is quite popular yet very small. A small queue will form outside the restaurant and it takes a little while for them to prepare food for everyone. I arrived shortly after the opening time and got a seat without queueing, but a small line of people had formed on the entrance by the time I left. So not the best place if you're dying of hunger on the spot.😄
Pros: Friendly staff, Cozy restaurant, Cheap
Cons: Popular with possibly long waiting times
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soeezy
Points +184
Great small place - Edit
Great food, with it being smaller the menu matched. However, the dishes looked great and the bbq bowl of mock meat and rice I had was delicious. I also had a made in house fermented fruit soda drink, was great, and finished off with a soya chai. Staff were very friendly would definitely come back.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Ambiance
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Fudibaeggli
Points +30
Super cute and delicious - Edit
Worth to go! (Best not at rush hour)We had a delicious pumpkin soup and the BBQ rice bowl had such amazing flavor!
Read moreGreat to go for a walk at the river afterwards towards Gion.
Also after all the plastic from the seven elevens and quick meals on the go it’s so refreshing that there are places that have at heart to try to go a better route❤️ Loved to be there and I hope there will be more places like that!
Pros: Delicious, Friendly , Happy to support
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afischioni
Points +18
Amazing food and service! - Edit
Food is made from scratch. Owners are so kind. Atmosphere is very cozy. Zero waste too which is a plus!
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