Restaurant Higakisaryo - レストラン 檜垣茶寮
Restaurant Higakisaryo is an omnivore restaurant located in the rest area of the Kyoto Imperial Palace garden, offering a limited but clearly marked vegan menu focused on udon dishes with vegan broth. The ambiance is casual and suitable for a light meal or lunch while sightseeing, with outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility. While most reviews praise the vegan curry udon and helpful staff, some mention blandness and occasional issues with vegan dish accuracy, advising careful ordering.
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN vegetables
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
Others mentioned hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
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