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Vegan
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Traditional vegan Japanese izakaya operated by Vegan Farm. Japanese course meals are popular here. Also has soy meat kushiyaki (skewers), gyoza, obanzai (Kyoto cuisine), and desserts. Address in Japanese: 中京区南車屋町２８７ 木屋町会館１階. Open Mon-Sat 5:30pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm. Irregular closed days - check Instagram for latest hours.
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Last update on 25 Mar 2026 by Guest
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Added by noborio on 08 Nov 2022
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301 Reviews
First Review by pareman
LalaMu
Points +22
Simply fantastic - Edit
The food was amazing and the people super nice. We had to wait in line for quite a while, but it was sooooo worth it
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-01
Pros: Amazing food, Nice owners, Cute place
Cons: Potentially long wait
Guest
KathyMcCloskey
Points +60
Impressively delicious - Edit
Everything was delicious and beautifully served
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-28
Pros: #1 course meal was fantastic , The soy seared yakitori was the best I have ever e, Very efficient in the space that they have
Cons: Small restaurant seats 7 guest max, ,
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Sixteenjones
Points +410
Best meal I've ever had in my life - Edit
Perfect. Perfect food. Perfect service. Perfect experience. I love being able to watch these master chefs dance in front of you and make the most delicious art pieces. Precious experience. Thank you. I'm deeply inspired. First Izakaya as a vegan! I get it now!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-18
Pros: Soy meat skewers - wow, Tofu - heavenly , BEST Dumpling SO soft!
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EitanMG
Points +19
Amazing meal must try - Edit
My wife and I stopped here for a lunch set and were blown away by the food! The service was also amazing! The owner was so kind and helpful in explaining the beautifully crafted dishes. This is a must stop for any vegan passing through Kyoto!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-14
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
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HollieWise
Points +482
Best meal in Kyoto! - Edit
By far my favourite meal in Kyoto! We waited about an hour to get in as there are only 7 seats inside, however it was 100% worth the wait! Everything we ate tasted amazing, super friendly staff and we loved the cosy vibe. Definitely recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-11
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J.C.8.9
Points +34
Delicious vegan Izakaya - Edit
Loved everything. A must try for vegans in Kyoto. My friend is a meat eater and loved it too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-10
Pros: Intimate setting, Delicious set menu, Beautiful host
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marcinszablowski
Points +55
Fantastic experience - Edit
The Nijiya Lunch Set was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and rich for a vegan meal.
Read moreThe set includes yuzu tofu with yuba, dumplings with homemade soy sauce (3 pcs), soy meat yakitori (4 pcs), a grilled miso rice ball, osuimono soup, and chocolate yokan (2 pcs). The soy meat yakitori was especially tasty.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-10
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gabsheep
Points +64
Such good food! - Edit
Cute place, good food and incredible experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-09
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Gijspeters
Points +308
Great food, small Cafe, beautiful experience - Edit
The food was amazing and not too pricey, kind and passionate chef and cozy experience.
Read moreEspecially the soy yakatori were amazing..
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-08
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JannisMehler
Points +11
Hidden Highlight - Edit
Awesome food and awesome chef!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-08
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SaraAnderson
Points +200
Oishi desu - Edit
I liked everything. Staff were polite, hard-working and make great food that is beautifully presented.
Read moreThere’s about 6-8 seats at the bar and the food comes out quickly. It was great to finally try yakitori that is vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-24
Pros: Beautifully presented, Delicious, Good vibes
Cons: …
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mopoi
Points +11
Insane - Edit
That was an amazing experience
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-21
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Bethgiraffe
Points +17
Thank you for a wonderful evening! - Edit
We were celebrating a really special occasion and on top of the food being some of the nicest we enjoyed in Japan, the host was so incredibly kind and generous. We will remember our evening forever, thank you!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-13
Pros: The warm welcome , The host , The vegan set meal
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JenniferCG
Points +42
Best Vegan Meal in Japan - Edit
I LOVED everything! The lunch set was perfect. I could eat here for all my meals.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-13
Pros: Everything was delicious, Set lunch set
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Melissa39
Points +136
Roasted miso rice balls - Edit
Place was excellent, we especially loved the roasted miso rice balls. Very small and there was a line, even shortly after they opened and mid January but worth the wait!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-02
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Pilot.lj
Points +1876
Lunch is how to get a seat - Edit
Showed up at 11:55 with a group of 4 and was first in line. Absolutely delicious food. Best meal I had in Kyoto! The soy meat is unreal!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-28
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Graf_itti
Points +96
Truly enriching experience - Edit
I loved everything about it. The tastes are rich, well balanced and delicious. It almost felt like fine dining only a bit faster paced. I had the Niyija course because I could not decide. It was really fun to try almost everything. Highlights were the Yuzu tofu and yuba tofu skin aswell as the Obanzai. If you get the chance, go and enjoy this lovely place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-28
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birthdayvegan
Points +134
Incredible food & ambiance - Edit
Cannot recommend this place highly enough. The food is phenomenal, so so delicious and well thought out. Upscale versions of a lot of classic Japanese dishes, with plenty of innovation too.
Read moreThe chefs were absolutely delightful. Very friendly, worked together well, and were a highlight of our trip to Kyoto.
My favorite dish was the dumplings and fried soy meat skewers. But you have to get the set menu and try everything! We would go back again and again if we could.
We felt even the small seating was a plus, as it created such a personal experience and warm, friendly ambiance.
Thank you for an amazing, gorgeous meal :)
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-22
Pros: Everything about it
Cons: There are no negatives.
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MarikaVitali
Points +45
Stile Izakaya tutto vegano - Edit
Il locale è piccolissimo, solo 7 posti e non accettano prenotazioni alma ne vale davvero la pena.
Read moreTutto molto buono soprattutto gli yakitori!!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-10
Pros: Tipico giapponese, Ottimi piatti
Cons: Pochissimi posti (7)
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FatTonyBMX
Points +1375
Small but yummy. - Edit
The dumplings were really yummy but the place was small but it is a cute restaurant.👍🏼❤️
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Title, pros and cons, and above were written my by 8yr old. Super cool traditional vibe and experience. Good food too. Only 7 seats at a counter.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-28
Pros: Vegan meat, Dumplings, Chocolate
Cons: The soup, Grilled miso, Tofu skin
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leodrake16
Points +375
Delicious with great options - Edit
Lovely vegan dinner, we ended up getting takeaway but it was still very nice!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-22
Pros: Food, Price, Menu
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Points +28460
Vegan Izakaya NIJIYA - Edit
Very nice experience. We ordered the smaller set menus (so we could try everything) and really enjoyed them. My favorite items were the vegan meats on a stick and the silken tofu and yuba dishes. We also ordered the vegan cheesecake and it was definitely not for either of us, but it may appeal to others. There are only 7 seats, so plan accordingly. Get there early, as they filled up for the evening very quickly and put the “closed” sign out once the line reached a small number of people.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-21
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JOG
Points +155
Everything was perfect - Edit
Amazing experience, we will definitely be back for dessert as well
Read morePros: Great vibe, Kind and generous service, Very cozy place
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theclimatefoodie
Points +77
An absolute MUST when in Kyoto - Edit
Nijiya has a special place in my heart. I love the food, the vibe, and the owner Kimura-San is very nice. Eating here is a very unique space, with vegan options that you don't always find easily elsewhere. The line may be long, but it's worth it. Get there early!
Read morePros: The variety of food, Close proximity to the chefs, Location
Cons: It's small
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varsha2792
Points +29
Best vegan meal in Japan - Edit
Shows you that Japanese food is sooooo much for than ramen for vegans. Try everything!
Read moreGuest
Vegalisa
Points +382
Very very good! - Edit
Eccellent food, amazing tasting and service! The yakitori is unreal.. You must try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-09
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andylondon
Points +32
Tiny place. Amazing food. Lovely people - Edit
This place is absolutely tiny and we tried to get in three times but the queue was too long. We happened to walk past when there wasn’t a queue and I’m sooo happy we did. The food is incredible and made right in front of you. The chef is very funny and told us about each dish - and some cool things about Kyoto!
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