#1 in Worth the Occasion “Reserve at least one day in advance to secure a spot.”
100% Vegan Japanese yubaveggie tempura
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
#1 in Worth the Occasion “Reserve at least one day in advance to secure a spot.”
#2 in Worth the Occasion “Admission to Tenryuji Garden costs 500 yen, required to access the restaurant.”
#3 in Worth the Occasion “Try the chef's multi-course set menu for the full experience including vegan cheese and desserts.”
#4 in Worth the Occasion “Try the vegan unagi (eel) made from tofu for a standout dish”
#5 in Worth the Occasion “Specify no egg or fish/oyster sauce to ensure vegan preparation”
#6 in Worth the Occasion 
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 6 worth the occasion spots in Kyoto — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.
1. Daitokuji Ikyu (5.0★, Japanese). 2. Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu (5.0★, Japanese). 3. Saishoku Ryouri F (5.0★, Vegan). 4. Cafe Ren - Kamigyo (4.6★, Taiwanese). 5. Krua Geang Thai (4.7★, Thai).
Daitokuji Ikyu — Shojin Ryori, Fully Vegan, Traditional.
Higher price tier + tablecloth-optional ambience. Ranked by Spinach rating and date-night reviewer language.
All 6 venues refreshed 2026-07-03. Photos via Google Maps.
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