Tsuen Main Branch
Matcha Sweets, Vegan-friendly, Traditional
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ 4.3 (1,177) · $$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Traditional, Tea Sweets · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the matcha zenzai with tea dango for a well-paired vegan dessert experience"
Must-try: soba, sundae, matcha zenzai
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, attentive service
Tsuen Main Branch is a historic tea shop founded in 1160, offering traditional Japanese matcha sweets like tea dango, zenzai, and monaka. Seating for 36 includes a scenic river view that enhances the experience, though seating is limited and waits are common around noon. The tea and desserts emphasize authentic matcha flavors paired with delicate textures, with staff attentive and helpful especially around vegan dietary needs.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Monday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
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Higashiuchi-1 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN beans, red bean paste
Some users reported vegan options aren't always available.
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