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Vegan-friendly
Japanese
Macrobiotic
Honey
Vegetarian cafe with a small food item retail area. Serves 3 set meals all day, plus approx. 10 portions / day of a lunchtime special. Desserts also available. Fully vegan except honey in some items. Has a macrobiotic cooking school on the 2nd floor, with classes sometimes offered in English. Address in Japanese: 〒604-8207 京都府京都市 中京区神明町67-3. Last orders 5pm. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm.
117 Reviews
First Review by shazb22
CA89SS
Points +2604
Amazing Dandan! - Edit
We opted to add on the salad and it was lovely folded through the soup. Only thing I would say is that they need more drink options as they were very limited. The additions you can make with the table condiments really made a difference. We added more tahini, chilli sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. The little fermented additions were delicious and if we could take them home we would have bought one of each!
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mcallavera
Points +178
Great curry set - Edit
We had the curry set and the bibimbap set, each with tea and a dessert (sesame pudding and sesame puree). Very tasty, right amount of spiciness and good value. We ordered some tofu on the side which was delicious. High quality condiments on the table.
Read moreNice staff, cozy atmosphere.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-08
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Bhannah
Points +297
Super super yummy - Edit
Really delicious cold Dan Dan noodles and curry. The taste was so good. Highly recommend this place if you are into sesame!
Read morePros: Delicious , Lots of options, Friendly service
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AidaLilloRomero
Points +84
Excelente - Edit
Mucha amabilidad y cariño en el local , me encantó la comida y el amor que se respira en el local, muchas gracias
Read morePros: Platos bonitos, Menú barato
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sandylacante
Points +39
So much flavour - Edit
Nice place with very tasty food.
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FaustoChou
Points +316
Japanese "cold" dandan noodles - Edit
Yesterday's dinner was at another restaurant, which is “not engaging in proper business,” in #Kyoto 🤣 This restaurant's original business is selling oil, and they have a restaurant that serves a lot of Japanese vegetarian food and provides gourmets with their special oil and various seasonings at the table. All the herbs you see at the table can be bought at the restaurant and taken home.
Read moreI tried the Japanese "cold" dandan noodles and they were delicious! The sesame sauce in the noodles was well-proportioned so that the flavor didn't get boring.
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travelrachel
Points +17
Super satisfying meal - Edit
Great flavors and plenty of food. Will come back for sure!
Read moreEnglish menu available.
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Keeyan
Points +260
Amazing food, but watch out for honey - Edit
The food and setup are amazing. I really enjoyed the food. Unfortunately, I have to drop one star because some dishes have honey despite it being listed as fully vegan on HappyCow
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-02
Pros: Delicious food , Very well presented once served
Cons: Advertised as fully vegan despite having honey
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Mowsea
Points +104
Literally amazing???? - Edit
I came here with my non-vegan friend and we were both in LOVE with the food. We had zero expectations going in and ended up being so pleasantly surprised with how lovely the food was. I ordered the bibimbap and my friend got the ramen. Each portion of the food tasted very much of sesame, but it was utilized in different ways each time so it made me appreciate the depth of the flavor a lot more!
Read moreThe cafe itself was cute and chill, you can see the women cooking the food nearby and our waitress was very sweet. The cafe seemed to get much busier around lunchtime (12:30pm or so) so keep that in mind if you decide to go then. I think there might have been a second floor though so it may not be an issue.
The prices were quite affordable; 1540 for the bibimbap a side of tofu. You can also get a larger rice portion for free the menu said but I was more than full with the standard portion size given to me so it might not be necessary.
My friend wanted me to note that the spicy sauce bottle that comes with the ramen is in fact quite (!!) spicy and the warning the waitress gave her when coming with the food is warranted haha.
Pros: Truly delicious, Nice atmosphere and staff, Affordable
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Monosicos
Points +215
Hearty food with gracious service - Edit
This was a great discovery for a warming up meal in rainy Kyoto. We kept going back. The local sesame curry had an original taste, unlike anywhere else.
Read morePros: Variety of options , Local cuisine , Taste
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JasmineP
Points +61
Delicious curry - Edit
The spicy curry was absolutely delicious, wanted to lick the plate clean! The sesame sauce used to balance the spice was perfect, and there was more on the table if needed. They sell the sauce as well as other seasonings which is wonderful. The atmosphere was bright and airy with large windows and wooden decor, and we enjoyed taking in the sunny afternoon whilst eating. The staff were so welcoming and kind and spoke some english. The food service was very fast. Highly recommended.
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Tsukimi
Points +8134
Favorite vegan restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
I think their tantanmen are the best in Japan!
Read moreThe most delicious creamy sesame noodles ever!! You can buy their nerigoma (sesame paste) which I highly recommend. Great fir dressings ect. The staff is very friendly! I recommend to make a reservation since its a popular place.
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darylt
Points +318
Cannot recommend enough - Edit
Absolutely loved everything about this meal! Staff were so lovely and welcoming, good value for money, such delicious food. Their food is heavily sesame-based and honestly now I think I've been using sesame all wrong when I cook. I had the cold noodle sesame broth which was perfect for a hot day, quite creamy from the sesame broth. Topped with lovely greens and a side of pickled veggies. I got the lunch set which came with coffee (or tea) and a small chocolate dessert. Fantastic meal, absolutely recommend especially if you are nearby checking out Nijo castle.
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Is the food all raw and uncooked and cold?
Read moredarylt
Hey from memory no, it was mostly hot dishes on the menu and I assume even the cold dish would've had cooked elements (like the noodles)
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HugoIan
Points +914
Tasty, cheap, beautiful - Edit
This place is so beautiful, modern wood rich construction with really big windows facing a big avenue. The food is pretty cheap compared with other vegan places and it was really good, also they serve a pretty big portion.
Read morePros: Tasty, Cheap, All vegan
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HappyCow3000
Points +59
Great vegan spot - Edit
The staff were super nice and friendly.
Read moreI got the Hot DanDan noodles. It was so delicious and just what I needed in a rainy day after hiking Mt. Inari. I had some broth left so I added brown rice to it with the rest of the side dishes and walla~ rice porridge! So so good!
Dessert was chocolate cake 👌🏾
I would recommend this spot for good food and service.
It’s also a walkable distance to Ninomura palace and Kyoto imperial palace.
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MariaD
Points +3644
Amazing sesame vegan gyoza! - Edit
I'm not usually a big fan of rich and creamy ramen but the sesame ramen here was excellent! Loved the little salads that came with it as well. Also, the dessert sampler was fabulous, the black sesame dessert was particularly good!
Read morePros: All vegan!
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ak13
Points +467
Exceptional!!! - Edit
Best noodles I’ve ever had!!! And the sesame ice cream was delicious!!!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lovely staff
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Tazmo
Points +17
Delicious! - Edit
Five menu options at lunch time with add on side meals. My daughter is vegetarian and we all really enjoyed this meal. Delicious food, great service, we works happily eat here again!
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DahliaMill
Points +128
Amazing - Edit
So good! I bought takeaway to eat in the evening. Just so nice to have brown rice & a healthy meal! 🙏❤️
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MathiasSkarstad
Points +32
A great experience - Edit
Gomacro was a great experience. The food was very tasty, and I was full after one dish (usually it takes two). The presentation was very nice, and the service impeccable- as per usual in JP.
Read morePros: All vegan dishes, Great service, no language barriers, Good vibes
Cons: A bit pricey, but proportionally so.
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AnnieDickson
Points +84
Make sure to stop by!!! - Edit
I had the dandan noodles and they were so creamy and delicious. I also had the desert sampler, and you will not regret trying their sesame ice cream!!! The staff was very friendly and they do have an English menu.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere and staff, Extremely tasty food, Good prices! (~1200¥)
Cons: One singular dish has honey in it
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jadeeeeechen
Points +283
Great food with reasonable prices - Edit
Absolutely love your freshly made dishes.
Read morePros: Great Japanese foods, Excellent service , Airy dining environment
Cons: Closes too early , The Deserts are not as good as the foods
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BeckyKilminster
Points +167
Delicious - Edit
Lovely staff and lovely food! So delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-31
BeckyKilminster
Best ramen I've had!!
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veoh1989
Points +132
Tasty ramen - Edit
Lovely little shop that sells it's own oil. Loved the rich ramen and the staff was very helpful
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MartinaSalvaterra
Points +121
For sesame lovers - Edit
I loved the ramen and little dessert option tea. Price is average with the rest of the city! A nice spot to eat good food, even tho personally I’m not that fan of sesame.. I also prefer less rich ramen but overall very tasty.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Average price , Combo mini dessert + tea
Cons: Maybe too much sesame (it’s everywhere)
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teaisfortia
Points +323
Creamy and delicious - Edit
Got the ramen and it was so good! Super creamy and rich. Loved it!
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Josephcho
Points +81
Very delicious. A set lunch only costs 1750 yen. Highly affordable - Edit
Thanks for your hospitality and the delicious vegan food
Read morePros: The staff there are very helpful and nice, Delicious
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