Cafe Ren - Kamigyo

Vegan Taiwanese Hot Pot, Fully Vegan, Herbal Dishes

★ 4.6 · $$ · Hours

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan unagi (eel) made from tofu for a standout dish" "Try the vegan unagi (eel) made from tofu for a standout dish"
"Enjoy free unlimited hot or iced tea during your meal"
"Order multiple dishes to share and sample various tofu and dim sum options"
"Expect some wait time during busy periods as food is freshly made"
"Cash is preferred payment, credit cards may not be accepted despite some contradictory info"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  bowl, gyoza, takoyaki bowl — popular (×6)
gyoza — popular (×5)
takoyaki — popular (×5)
eel — popular (×2)
cake — popular (×2)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly service, cozy atmosphere, good value friendly service ×19
cozy atmosphere ×9
good value ×4
fast service
attentive service
 

Specializing in Taiwanese-style vegan hot pot and herbal dishes, this casual cafe maintains a calm, cozy atmosphere with a rustic aesthetic. Expect generous portions of innovative dishes like vegan unagi and soy meat katsu, alongside free unlimited iced tea and takeaway vegan pantry items. Pricing is moderate, with many full set meals ranging from 600 to 1999 JPY, making it a good value spot for lunch or dinner near the Kyoto Imperial Palace.