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Vegetarian Indian restaurant offering a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes. Owner understands vegan diets well. Vegan selection includes curries, naan, gyoza, soy milk lassi and more. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 4:00pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm. Closed Mon.
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Mikihan, Bldg 2F, 574 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8042
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Last update on 28 May 2025 by nati_rei
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Added by Tsukimi on 19 Mar 2025
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17 Reviews
First Review by verbivore
jennybates8
Points +16
Amazing Food & Service - Edit
Food here is amazing, such an underrated hidden gem. Vegetarian but many vegan options that are specified on menu. We came 2 of our 3 nights in Kyoto due to the great food and wonderful service
Read morePros: Food, Service, Vegan Dessert
Owasi
Dear Jenny, thank you so much for your thoughtful words and for choosing to dine with us not just once, but twice during your short stay in Kyoto! It truly means a lot to hear that you found our food amazing and our team welcoming. We're especially happy that you noticed the clearly labeled vegan options and enjoyed our vegan dessert too!
Read moreGuests like you remind us why we do what we do. Your kind words about our "hidden gem" have brought big smiles to our whole team!
We hope your travels continue to be full of joy and if you’re ever in Kyoto again, we’ll be here with more delicious food and warm service waiting for you.
With gratitude,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
BenjaminDowie
Points +42
Excellent Food, Excellent Service - Edit
Amazing Indian food and a large vegan menu. The naan being vegan is very rare to find too.
Read moreOwasi
Dear Benjamin,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words and for appreciating our vegan Indian menu! We're especially glad you enjoyed our vegan naan, we know how rare it is to find, and we’re happy we could offer that for you.
Your support means a lot to our small team here at VOG Kyoto. We hope to see you again soon for another delicious meal!
Warm regards,
VOG Kyoto Team
Guest
VeganDeathMath
Points +128
A true hidden gem! - Edit
Stunningly good food! Incredibly kind staff. SO many options!!
Read moreOwasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your powerful and kind words, "a true hidden gem", we’re honored! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed our food and felt warmly welcomed by our team! The joy of offering many vegan options is made even better by guests like you who truly appreciate them.
We’ll be very happy to welcome you again anytime soon!
With gratitude,
VOG Kyoto Team
Guest
VanillaMilk
Points +68
High consciousness fresh Indian - Edit
High vibe here. Clean. Dignified. Fresh and tasty food. Spinach panir garlic nan pic attached.
Read morePros: Food quality and taste , High awareness of the staff, Charging Plug and free WiFi
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you for sharing such a thoughtful and beautifully expressed review! We’re delighted that you felt the high vibe and appreciated the freshness, dignity, and taste in our offerings.
Your kind words about our food quality, mindful service, and cozy amenities like Wi-Fi and charging plug truly mean a lot to us. The photo of the spinach paneer garlic naan made us smile, thank you for capturing that moment!
We’ll be so happy to welcome you again anytime soon!
With gratitude,
VOG Kyoto Team
Guest
garyhodes
Points +13
mr gary hodes - Edit
Excellent Indian vegetarian food - best I’ve had in Japan. Ok prices, generous portions and really tasty. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Welcoming, friendly. English menu. , Entire meal was great. Dahl excellent
Cons: Menu is a bit weird. Raita as an appetiser?
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your generous words and recommendation, we're truly honored that you found our Indian vegetarian food to be the best you've had in Japan! Your praise for the dhal and the overall meal really made our day.
We also appreciate your honest feedback about the menu. Some of our offerings, like the raita as an appetizer, are indeed a little unconventional. We try to create a flexible menu that caters to a variety of preferences while staying inclusive for our vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests.
Thanks again for visiting VOG Kyoto and for sharing your experience on HappyCow! We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Warm regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
Vegeiko
Points +3277
Absolutely fantastic veg curry - Edit
Soy butter was amazing but not spinach one …
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-21
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind review and for sharing your thoughts with the HappyCow community! We’re so glad you enjoyed the soy butter curry, it’s one of our favorites too!
We also appreciate your honest feedback about the spinach version. Taste is always personal, and we’re constantly working to improve every dish to match our guests' expectations. Your input truly helps us grow!
We hope to welcome you back soon for another flavorful experience at VOG Kyoto!
Warmly,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
edengreta
Points +37
Delish - Edit
We had the chickpea chana masala, aloo gobhi, and yellow dahl. All were amazing. We waited about 10 minutes at 6:30pm, not bad at all! Would recommend.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fun atmosphere
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Chickpea Chana Masala, Alu Gobi (Colliflower Potato), and Yellow Dahl (Dhal Tarka). We appreciate your understanding of the short wait during a busy time and are glad it wasn’t too long. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
We look forward to welcoming you back soon to enjoy more delicious meals in our fun atmosphere! 🌿🍛✨
Warm regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
Evereating
Points +523
Dinner - Edit
A small Indian restaurant close to the market, offers a fair selection.
Read moreOrdered the paneer saag and butter paneer. Only a few pieces of paneer. But we just ordered another nam to eat the sauce.
Great service.
Pros: Staff, Open after 8
Cons: Won't go off menu, More paneer please
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for visiting VOG Kyoto and for taking the time to leave your feedback 🌿 We’re truly happy to hear you enjoyed the overall experience, including the food, service, and our extended dinner hours!
We're also grateful for your comment regarding the paneer quantity. We sincerely apologize if it felt too little for your expectations — your input helps us grow and improve.
We did want to clarify, with utmost respect, that we always prepare our dishes fresh to order and are more than happy to accommodate guest preferences. Whether it's adjusting spice levels, portion sizes, or customizing ingredients, we do our best to go beyond the standard menu whenever possible. We're truly sorry if this wasn't communicated clearly during your visit.
As an independent plant-based restaurant, your support means a great deal to us. If you feel your experience was overall positive — aside from the one concern — we would truly appreciate it if you might consider updating your rating. It would really help us continue to reach more vegan travelers through HappyCow 💚, as a small restaurant this become a big concern for us. Thanks for your understanding.
We hope to welcome you again whenever you're back in Kyoto — and next time, we’ll make sure your paneer is just right 😊
Warm regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
dani364
Points +18
Delicious vegan Indian food!! - Edit
The restaurant has a lot of vegan options and everything else is vegetarian. I can really recommend the mango lassi! Price is good. (For naan with palak ~1900)
Read moreService was also super nice😄
Pros: Food, Service , Price
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words and glowing 5-star review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our vegan Indian food, and it’s wonderful to know the mango lassi and overall experience stood out for you 🥭✨
Your appreciation of the food, service, and pricing truly encourages our team to keep doing what we love — serving fresh, flavorful, plant-based meals with care and hospitality 🌱
We hope to welcome you back again the next time you’re in Kyoto.
Warmest thanks from all of us at VOG Kyoto!
Guest
PruthviMashruwala
Points +23
Great good - Edit
Loved the food they offered and the staff as well.
Read moreSurely with visiting while in kyoto
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re so glad to hear you loved the food and our staff — it truly means a lot to us.
Your support and recommendation encourage us every day to keep doing our best.🌿We hope to welcome you again if you're ever back in Kyoto!
Warm regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
Ulpi
Points +22
Very Tasty and friendly - Edit
One of the best Indian Currys I've ever had.
Read morePros: Tasty, Friendly staff, Nice place
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind review and wonderful headline — “Very Tasty and friendly” made our day! 😊 We’re truly honored to hear that our curry ranks among the best you’ve ever had 🙏🍛
We’re also happy you enjoyed the warm atmosphere and our team’s hospitality. Looking forward to welcoming you again whenever you're back in Kyoto! 🌿
Warm wishes,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
Avichay
Points +106
Amazing vegan Indian food! - Edit
I forgot to take a picture because the smell and the look were so inviting. Delicious! Fresh! Lovely crew.
Read moreOwasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for the lovely review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear the aroma and presentation were so inviting that photos had to wait — that’s one of the best compliments we could hope for! 😄
It means a lot to know you found the food delicious and fresh, and our crew truly appreciates your kind words. We’d be thrilled to welcome you again anytime you’re in Kyoto! 🌿
Warm regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
Tsukimi
Points +6584
Very good food and service - Edit
Very good food and service.
Read moreVog stands for vegan organic gluten-free.
The roti was so fluffy and the curry very mild, how I like it. Most of the menu is vegan. Some items are gluten-free. Unfortunately, the breads like naan are not. They serve unfiltered tap water, which is a minus for me.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-03
Owasi
Reply from the owner of VOG Kyoto
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your feedback! 😊 We truly appreciate your continued support and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fluffy roti and the mild curry – it’s exactly the experience we hope to provide! We’re also glad you enjoyed our vegan and organic offerings.
Regarding your comment on the tap water, we understand your concern. To clarify, the tap water we serve is groundwater, not the city-supplied water, and it’s used for drinking purposes in both our restaurant and the Japanese restaurant downstairs. The building owner has a special permission from the City Office to manage this for both establishments. We always aim to ensure the highest quality and safety for our guests.
We hope this clears things up and that we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon! Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Warm regards,
Owner, VOG Kyoto
Guest
tatotherogue
Points +302
Some of the best curry I've had - Edit
Such a friendly and hospitable restaurant. The staff were so friendly, it felt like home. The food itself was amazing - I had the butter tofu masala, garlic naan and the hummus appetiser. You could tell it was all freshly made, and it was soooo delicious.
Read moreThe atmosphere was also great, it was a small place so it was quite intimate but not cramped. You could hear the cooking from the open kitchen, smell the spices cooking, and all in all it was a great experience.
It's also very accessible, just a small walk from the main shopping streets of Shijo-Kawaramachi.
The only downside was how busy it was for such a small place. We had to queue for at least 30 minutes as we'd managed to hit a busy period, but the wait was worth it. I felt bad for the staff as they were rushed off their feet, though it calmed down after a while.
It felt a little strange having Indian when Japanese food has so much to offer, but I didn't regret it for a second, even before the aroma of the place hit!
Pros: Delicious food, Great atmosphere, Good location
Cons: Can be very busy
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for such a heartfelt and detailed review — it truly touched our entire team! 💚 We're beyond happy to know you felt "at home" here — that’s exactly the feeling we hope to create at VOG Kyoto.
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the butter tofu masala, garlic naan, and hummus appetizer, and that the open kitchen, aromas, and intimate setting added to the experience 🍛🫓✨ It’s true — we’re a small space, and it can get a bit lively during peak hours. Your patience and kindness mean the world to us, especially noticing how hard the team was working 💪
Your comment about choosing Indian food in Japan made us smile — we’re so honored you made that choice and didn’t regret it for even a second!
We’d love to welcome you back anytime — thank you once again from the whole VOG Kyoto family 🌿
Guest
TomRajagopalan
Points +624
Amazing Indian food - Edit
Really lovely Indian restaurant with the kindest staff!
Read moreWould definitely recommend to go here if you are seeking out really tasty curries with plenty of variety and delicious options.
The staff are super friendly and accommodating, even when it's so popular that there's not much room to move.
Would 100% come back next time I visit Kyoto.
Pros: Amazing food, Brilliant staff, Great options
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! 🌟
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the variety of our curries and felt well taken care of by our team — your appreciation for both the food and our staff truly means a lot 🙏
Yes, it can get a little cozy during busy times, so thank you for your understanding and patience. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back the next time you're in Kyoto — it’ll be our pleasure to serve you again! 🍛🌿
Warm wishes,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
Micaela24
Points +23
Great vegan food - Edit
Delicious food and amazing service. Highly recommend
Read moreOwasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! 🌿 We’re truly happy to know you enjoyed the food and our service — that means a lot to our team 🙏
Apologies for the delayed reply — we’re just now catching up on some of the wonderful reviews we missed earlier. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you again when you’re next in Kyoto! 😊
Warm regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
verbivore
Points +74
AMAZING vegan Indian food - Edit
This might have been my favorite meal in Kyoto! We received a small cup of delicious complimentary soup upon sitting down. Ordered several dishes, all were incredible. So wonderful that they veganize most of the dishes.
Read morePros: Complimentary soup , Vegan naan, Delicious curries
Owasi
Dear Guest,
Read moreThank you so much for your amazing review! 🌟 We're truly honored that your meal at VOG Kyoto was a favorite during your time in the city — that really means a lot to us 🙏
So glad you enjoyed the complimentary soup, vegan naan, and curries — we take pride in veganizing authentic Indian dishes so everyone can enjoy them fully 🌱
Apologies for the delay in responding — we’re just now catching up on some kind reviews from earlier months. Your support is deeply appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back again someday!
Warmest regards,
Team VOG Kyoto
Guest
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