Vegan
International
Take-out
Gluten-free
Uses only 100% plant-based ingredients, with a focus on carefully selected Kyoto vegetables from producers all over the country. Gluten-free choices are available. The lunch menu changes every day but could include salads, soups, dumplings, desserts and drinks. Address in Japanese: 祇園町北側313-7. Open Mon-Sat 12:30pm-7:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-7:00pm. Check Instagram for hours as hours vary.
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Higashiyama Gionmachi Kitagawa 313-7, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0073
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Last update on 12 Dec 2024 by Guest
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Added by AnnaZirael on 17 Sep 2022
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111 Reviews
First Review by AnnaZirael
mccreery702
Points +33
Best Spot in Kyoto - Edit
I have had the opportunity to eat at many vegan or vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto and Zirael is by far the best. The food is fresh and delicious. The people working there are super friendly and welcoming. Keep in mind this is a counter restaurant so space is limited but if you have to wait it is more than worth it.
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emitchell_es
Points +24
Delicious! - Edit
Hidden away in a small street (thanks to Happy Cow we found it) and it is well worth a visit. Food was delicious (hamburg steak) and visually attractive too. The worker was really happy and friendly. Vegan chocolate cake was fantastic! It's quite a small place, but cosy.
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polyyyy
Points +45
perfect - Edit
simple but delicious! the owner and staff are so nice and fun, made our experience even better. loved this place and i’m going back for sure
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ShailyJain
Points +15
Best Vegan food in Kyoto - Edit
Their platter is just wow.We tried hamburger steak made out of Soy which was very yummy. Must visit place for a vegan. Both the owner are very sweet and friendly. They explain food before serving you.We liked the place and food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-31
Pros: Hamburger Steak, Dumpling, Zirael
Cons: Nothing
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AndreaJE
Points +201
Great spot! - Edit
Warm welcome, cozy atmosphere, good food - we tried the dumplings and fried tofu, and the salad was really good. They were also very helpful in answering some questions and finding us information about the festival happening the day after. All in all lovely. Recommended!
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veganator89
Points +45
Overpriced unimpressive food - Edit
The ambience is great, the owner is a good sales man!
Read moreThe food fails to impress and definitely not worthy of the price tagged to it.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-15
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edengreta
Points +37
Delicious and memorable - Edit
I had the dumpling dish, and my sister had the ginger beef, and both were delicious! The space was cozy and allowed us to chat with other travellers, as well as the owner who was pretty hilarious. A great experience!!
Read morePros: Simple menu, Kind staff, Fresh healthy food
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talivgi
Points +48
Excellent! - Edit
The food was so good and yummy 🤤 ,prepared carefully with love 💕
Read moreThe cook and the manager are very sweet and welcoming.
Pros: The ginger fried soy, The fried soy dish, The chocolate cake is to die for 🥰
Cons: Loved it all!
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kimwim
Points +59
Nice little place - Edit
Good food and very friendly service with whom we also had a little chat. The room is very small, but cozy.
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AK24
Points +470
Some of the best food we had in Japan! - Edit
This place is a must visit. It is small and you may have to wait but it's worth it. The food is super delicious and fresh. I wish I went back and tried it again!
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jufraige
Points +44
Great place!! - Edit
The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Great location and close to tourist attractions.
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Mai_l
Points +445
Food was ok - Edit
Food was fine, I probably wouldn’t wait in a line for it.
Read moreThe staff was very accomodating. I forgot my bag and they came the day after to the restaurant so I can take it. They went above and beyond and got the stars for that
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Altrexy
Points +26
Awesome hole in the wall - Edit
Delicious food and super friendly staff
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sanj123
Points +54
Good vegan food near Yasaka shrine. - Edit
We had lunch here while visiting Yasaka shrine and Kiyomizu Dera. The owner is extremely friendly and we had a very colourful and nutritious vegan meal. It could have used some dip on the side as the rice and the dumplings as well as the salad was a bit dry. But good food nonetheless in an izakaya concept that we would have otherwise missed as vegans.
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pinkpug17
Points +36
Incredible! - Edit
Such friendly staff, incredible salad and yummy vegan dumplings and soy meat. Definitely will come back!
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Dagne
Points +356
A great and cosy spot - Edit
Even though the place is tiny, it's lovely. The food was very flavourful, especially the side salad.
Read moreMy husband's dumplings were divine, my dish could have had more depth to its flavour. We also got some lemon beer which was great, and for dessert a decadent chocolate cake, if you love chocolate you should definitely indulge.
The owner is very friendly and the place's atmosphere is great, I'd gladly go back.
Pros: Short and easy menu , Great and fast service
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Muninn
Points +52
Lively shop and delicious food - Edit
The owners are lovely, really talkative and nice, and the food is delicious! Maybe the salad did miss a little seasoning, but dumpling and rice were really good. Also the chocolate cake is so good, and everything is vegan, they ask about allergies, everything was great ✨
Read morePros: Chocolate cake, Ambiance , Everything is vegan
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3141
Nourishing, vegetable-focused dishes - Edit
Small, intimate restaurant serving nourishing, vegetable-focused dishes. The staff are very welcoming and speak English. Their menu features dumplings, fried soy meat, hamburger steak, etc. all served with whole-grain rice and a massive portion of salad. The fried soy meat was delicious!
Read moreThere are only about 8 seats or so, so be prepared to wait. Also note that you will be paying Gion tourist district prices.
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m@earthville
Points +10280
Friendly and healthy - Edit
Zirael is a cozy and friendly spot for healthy herbivore meals, offering well-balanced plates with plenty of greens with a few variations. They serve a mix of brown and black rice that is both flavorful and salubrious. Prices are reasonable.
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SamForbes
Points +123
A Tiny Spot with Big Flavour - Edit
This was hands down one of my favourite restaurants in Japan!
Read moreTucked away in a small alley, this cozy spot seats only about 10 people in a bar-style setting, making for an intimate dining experience.
The food was simple but incredible – a generous portion of rice, an absolutely huge and flavour-packed salad, and your choice of protein like plant-based meat or dumplings. The salad was honestly the most delicious I’ve ever had – I’d love to know what seasoning they use because I’d eat salads every day if they tasted like this! The mix of vegetables was also perfectly chosen, adding to how amazing it was.
I went for the plant-based hamburger meat, while my partner had the dumplings, and we shared – both were excellent.
Service was fast and friendly, but since seating is super limited, I’d recommend getting there early or being prepared to wait. It’s definitely worth it!
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Happytraveller
Points +265
Amazing Spot, Food and Owner - Edit
Super great vegan restaurant down a quiet alley. This place only has 10 seats but well worth the wait. The food was so fresh and healthy. There is a giant salad on each plate as well as the vegan meat. The atmosphere is lovely. The owner is talkative and comical. It’s a treat all around!
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients, Giant salad on each plate-hard to find in Japan, Delicious Soy Meat
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MavisLoh
Points +17
Excellent food with nice ambient - Edit
Friendly chef who makes you feel at ease. Serves excellent food. Highly recommend!
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surajvarma
Points +70
Excellent - Edit
Tried steamed dumpling, ginger fried soy and chocolate cake and all tasted excellent. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Steamed dumpling, Ginger fried soy, Chocolate cake
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giovern
Points +446
Fresh and delicious! - Edit
Such a nice break from the heavy ramen we had eaten the past few days. The ingredients are fresh, the dumplings are some of the best I’ve ever had, and the owner is friendly and takes such pride in the restaurant. It only seats 8 at the tiny counter, so you may need to wait. At about 1:30 on a weekday, our group of 4 sat immediately. One of our best meals during our Japan trip!
Read morePros: Fresh and healthy , Great dumplings, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited seating
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DaniChalmers
Points +40
Fresh and delicious vegan food - Edit
This place is such a great find! Tucked away but it is absolutely worth it. The dumplings and salad plate was incredible, the dressing was like nothing I’ve had before and the dumplings are the best I’ve had not to mention the VEGAN CHOCOLATE CAKE. Seriously the most rich and tasty chocolate cake, I wish I could take it back home
Read morePros: Tasty food , Fresh food , Amazing customer service
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LemonardoDaVinci:)
Points +44
Great host - Edit
The food was very good!
Read moreThe owner was very nice and spoke English. He was very polite and energetic.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-07
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yungveg17
Points +1482
Friendly service and yummy light lunch - Edit
Another tiny place so you may have to wait a bit. We really enjoyed the colorful salad with local ingredients. The chocolate cake was also super good! #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-29
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