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Vegan brunch cafe offering salads, soups, buckwheat noodles, burgers, raw cakes, tarts, sourdough toasts, and smoothies. Address in Japanese: 北区紫竹上堀川町30番地. Open Mon 9:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm. Closed Tue. Closed every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wed.


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7 Reviews

First Review by ディレクター

GoVeganJp

Points +143

Vegan
22 Nov 2025

100% buckwheat noodle and tasty soup

I tried Dattan buckwheat noodles and the vegetable soup for the first time, along with a small salad. Every dish was excellent and felt genuinely nourishing. The shopmaster explained that they don’t use any artificial ingredients or additives, which is a core part of their philosophy. I was also impressed to hear that all the staff here eat fully plant-based lunches — a wonderful practice that really reflects their values.

The meal was worth more than what I paid, both in quality and experience. The seating area was cozy and comfortable, and as a foreign traveler, it was nice to have a small private space to relax for a moment.

I’d give this place five stars — not only for people on a vegan diet, but for anyone who wants truly high-quality food in Japan.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-19

Pros: Soup with abundant nutrients , Buckwheat noodle with no bonito fish broth, Comfortable space

Annieseptic

Points +70

Vegan
06 Jun 2025

Great place

Lovely place. Friendly staff. Great food. I enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The entire experience was my favorite part of visiting Kyoto.

Pros: Food., Ambience., Traditional Japanese meal setting.

KarenDuke

Points +28

Vegan
17 Apr 2025

Good, fresh food but small portions

I love the "whole food plant-based" approach of Ikuri, and the food was very good and very fresh. However, I found the portions small for the price. We had the salad set, which came with soup and bread, and the soy burger with a small salad and small soup. We were seated in a small room that seemed to be part storage room or waiting area? Not sure. The staff was very friendly. Overall, a nice cafe but not my go-to for a dining experience, especially if you're hungry. Probably better for small lunch or dessert, though I didn't try the dessert.

Pros: Very fresh food, Well prepared, Very friendly and accommodating staff

Cons: Smallish portions, Highish price, Not a greatmosphere, at least where we were seated

cga203

Points +87

Vegan
31 Oct 2024

Amazing atmosphere and good food

The atmosphere is very relaxing, staff is kind, food is good. Amazing experience !
They have matcha tiramisu, an amazing lemon yogurth and a good variety of options

Tsukimi

Points +7499

Vegan
15 Sep 2024

Best matcha dessert ever!

This place needs more attention!
A bit far off the center, but it's so worth it!
The tatami rooms with view into a little garden, very healthy food and friendly sraff. The raw matcha tiramisu was the best matcha dessert I've ever had! 💚
The family also runs a hair dresser/ beauty salon in the same building, but unfortunately, their products aren't all vegan, apparently.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-14

Nancy Cadet

Points +1142

Vegan
22 Oct 2023

Lovely lunch spot near Kamigamo shrine

A hidden gem near the Kamo river, Ikuri cafe offers a tasty menu of buckwheat noodles, fresh salads, sourdough toasts, veggie burger platter, smoothies, herbal teas, coffee, natural wine, beer and vegan desserts. It has tatami room seating overlooking a garden in a beautifully designed building that combines a hair salon , natural beauty products sales and an all day cafe. The staff is welcoming and friendly, the service is efficient and there is a basic English menu. If you’re walking along the Kamo river, visiting the Kamogamo shrine or market or just want to get away from the center of the city, this is a great destination on a Kyoto city bus route.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-22

Pros: Fresh and healthy , Local produce , Generous portions

ディレクター

Points +20

Raw
22 Oct 2023

プラントベースホールフード

ヘアサロンの中にあるikuricafé。
無農薬の生野菜を中心にノンオイルのドレッシングやスープ、玄米おにぎり、ヴィーガン出汁の十割蕎麦、RAW sweets、アルコール、ストレートジュースなどを注文できる。
五葷抜きにも対応したお店です。

Pros: 無農薬生野菜やスープが美味しい, RAWスイーツが美味しい, 打ちたて十割蕎麦が食べられる

Cons: お座敷は相席になる場合がある




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