Best Vegan Restaurants in Kyoto
Japan · Ranked #20 of 158 cities · Score 76.4/100
Quiet · Refined. Excellent menu labeling.
Kyoto scores 76.4/100 on our vegan city index with 92 vegan-friendly venues out of 424 analyzed. 67 are fully vegan restaurants.
92 vegan-friendly · 129 high quality · 424 analyzed
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
What do the letter grades mean?
Each venue gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.
A
Outstanding B
Very Good C
Good D
Limited E
Poor Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?
#1 Newdelhi Indian
B
Indian Curry $$
naancurrysamosa
#2 Shokaku - Kyoto
B
Japanese Ramen $$$
ramengyoza
#3 AYASAI
A
Japanese Ramen Vegan $$
ramenappetiservinegar drink
#4
Silver Backs Cafe
A
Japanese Obanzai Vegan $$
ribssaladspring rolls
#5 M's Bento
C
Japanese Bento, Macrobiotic Vegetarian $$
bento boxmiso soupsushi
#6 Hachidori Table
A
Japanese Udon Vegan $$
donburiudoncurry udon
#7 Da Maeda & Lapis
A
Japanese Sushi Vegan $$
sushi
#8 Renkon-Ya
B
Japanese Izakaya $$
tofufried tofuonigiri
#9 菜食インドレストランShama京都店/Vegetarian Indian Restaurant Shama Kyoto
C
Indian Curry Vegetarian $$
naan
#10 Stope. Vegan Cafe
A
Burger, Ramen Vegan $$
burgerramennut milk
#11 Phalam Cafe
C
Cafe, Pastry $$
cakebreakfast bowlcarrot cake
#12 Musubi Cafe
C
Japanese Lunch Sets $$
cakesaladcheesecake
#13 Gomacro
B
Japanese Ramen, Sesame Vegetarian $$
curryramendandan noodles
#14 Cafe Gallery Sun
A
Cafe, Vegan Sandwiches Vegan $$
sandwichpastacake
#15 2050 Coffee
C
Cafe, Vegan Donuts $$$
donutcake
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kyoto good for vegans?
Kyoto scores 76.4/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 92 vegan-friendly venues and 129 high-quality restaurants out of 424 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Kyoto?
Kyoto has 67 fully vegan restaurants and 32 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 92 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Kyoto?
The best cuisines for vegans in Kyoto include Japanese, Asian, Indian, Ramen, Italian. These cuisine types consistently offer the most and best vegan options across the city.
Where should vegans eat in Kyoto?
Top-rated options for vegans in Kyoto include Newdelhi Indian, Shokaku - Kyoto, AYASAI. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in Kyoto?
Kyoto has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
