Ryoanji Yudofu - Seigenin
Tofu Yudofu, Fully Vegan, Traditional
100% Vegan
Outstanding for vegans ★ 4.4 (26) · $$$ · Restaurant · Japanese · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Arrive early to choose a prime seat facing the garden pond"
Must-try: tofu soup, soup, tofu dish with side vegetables
Praised for: cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior, fast service
Set inside a temple garden with views of a 1000-year-old Koi pond, the restaurant specializes in yudofu—a boiled tofu hotpot served with seasonal vegetables and seven herbs. Seating is on tatami mats by the garden, with an authentic experience enhanced by free green tea and local sake on request. The meal prices are moderate, with a typical two-person dinner costing around 4000 yen, cash only and paid upfront.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Monday 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 03:00 pm
location_on
directions
Navigate on Google Maps
13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 616-8001
Vegan Friendliness
iOutstanding for vegans
A
Some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
More in Kyoto
Two scores: Spinach Rating grades the food. Vegan Friendliness grades how easy it is to eat vegan here.
How we rank →The app is the full experience.
The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering — free, no signup.