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A B C D E Good vegan options › ★ 4.3 (209) · $$$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · Hours
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Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the traditional tofu dishes, especially the sesame tofu and yuba prepared in various styles." "Try the traditional tofu dishes, especially the sesame tofu and yuba prepared in various styles." "Reserve seats upon arrival at Seiryo ji temple as the restaurant is popular and can get busy." "Ask to have butter or eggs removed from sautés or tempura batter to make dishes vegan-friendly." "Be aware that fried items share the same oil, which may be a concern for strict vegans." "Enjoy the peaceful garden views and the calm atmosphere within the temple grounds." Must-try: tofu breakfast menu, tofu set, vegetarian restaurant tofu breakfast menu — fan-favouritetofu set — fan-favouritevegetarian restaurant — fan-favouritetofu — fan-favouritetofu and yuba dishes — fan-favourite Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior friendly service ×7 cozy atmosphere ×3 beautiful interior good value generous portions Show more Chikusen is a tofu-focused restaurant serving a variety of traditional Kyoto dishes such as broiled and tempura tofu, yuba, and sesame tofu within a serene temple setting. The venue includes outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, offering a calm experience with English menus available and a range of carefully prepared vegan and vegetarian options. Prices are on the higher side, typically around 3,200 to 4,000 yen per meal, reflecting the quality and location inside a Buddhist temple near Seiryo ji.
Read more Sunday 10 AM-4 PM
Monday 10 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 10 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-4 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 10 AM-4 PM
Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
Open the map → location_on 46-46 Sagashakadofujinokicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8447, Japan
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info VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes MENU Clearly marked STAFF Friendly PROTEIN tofu, yuba, sesame tofu + 1 more warning Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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