image image image +17 more Yōshuji Shojin Ryori, Vegetarian, Traditional
Vegetarian
A B C D E Very vegan-friendly › ★ 4.6 (326) · $$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Shojin Ryori · Hours
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Popular tips: "Try the shojin ryori set meals for an authentic Buddhist vegetarian dining experience." "Try the shojin ryori set meals for an authentic Buddhist vegetarian dining experience." "Ask staff to confirm that no dashi (fish stock) is included in your meal, as some side dishes may contain it." "Enjoy the mitarashi dango dessert, often highlighted as a must-try item." "Bring cash since the restaurant does not accept cards." "Visit early at lunch to avoid limited menu selections and sold-out items." Must-try: soba, shojin ryori, dumpling soba — popular (×6)shojin ryori — popular (×4)dumpling — popular (×3)set meal — popular (×6)red bean soup — popular (×2) Praised for: cozy atmosphere, friendly service, beautiful interior cozy atmosphere ×12 friendly service ×16 beautiful interior ×2 affordable Show more Yōshuji is a cozy vegetarian restaurant specializing in shojin ryori, a traditional Japanese Buddhist cuisine that avoids animal products. Popular dishes include the soba noodles, chestnut and red bean soup, and mitarashi dango — the latter praised as particularly delicious. Located just below the entrance to Kurama dera temple, the venue often fills quickly at lunch and offers authentic, seasonal ingredients with light, delicate flavors. Customers appreciate the calm, inviting atmosphere enhanced by open windows overlooking Kurama and friendly, English-speaking staff, though cash payment is required.
Read more Sunday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Monday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Friday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Open the map → location_on 1074-2 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan
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Spinach Rating star_border Good service
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info VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes MENU Clearly marked STAFF Knowledgeable PROTEIN tofu, mushrooms, beans + 3 more warning Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
Two scores: Spinach Rating grades the food. Vegan Friendliness grades how easy it is to eat vegan here.
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