Est. March 2025. Fully vegan & fully gluten-free sushi & izakaya style restaurant. The second store of "Gion Soy Milk Ramen Uno Yukiko" and is located in a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse that is approximately 100 years old. Relax while eating in a tasteful space that retains the Japanese garden. Offers a variety of carefully prepared Japanese cuisine, including the signature soy milk ramen, vegan sushi that is exclusive to this store, and a house-made tofu experience where the tofu is made in store. Also has set menus that combine gyoza, shumai, sushi, tofu making, ramen and more. Hosts a "Yoga and Breakfast" experience event every Wednesday morning from 8am. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.
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Last update on 02 Oct 2025 by Guest
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Added by Katng23 on 14 Mar 2025
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Featured Review
pampli
Points +383
El tofu que te cambia la vida - Edit
Visitar los restaurantes de Yukiko Uno siempre es para estar de enhorabuena. En UNO RAMEN - Sanjo se cuidan los detalles, tanto es así que tendrás que hacer la «ceremonia japonesa» del primer al último paso. Por ello, tienes que dejar los zapatos en unas curiosas y bonitas cajetillas, con la mesa asignada y sentado en el tatami te explican el funcionamiento del restaurante, recibes tus cubiertos y así es como te dispones a comer. Itadakimasu!
Read moreAllí se comió, y de qué manera. Pude degustar varios platos compartidos; sin saberlo fue de peor a mejor. El listado empieza por las croquetas Okara junto a otra croqueta con bolas de «carne» hechas de soja y base de curry con arroz, los noodles Dandan Gekka y el tofu de la casa. Y aquí hay que parar, hacer una mención aparte. El tofu que se «sirve» es el mejor que he probado en mi vida. El entrecomillado de servir se debe a que ese tofu lo preparas tú mismo, un experimento que lejos de salir mal, te prepara para llevarte una de las mejores experiencias que este país puede ofrecerte. A fuego lento se cocina con sus propias especias y ya una vez fermentado a la boca directo: una sensación verdaderamente ascética. Cuando volví al mundo terrenal añadí un postre a la cuenta: un sucedáneo de flan de chocolate verdaderamente exquisito. Mención adicional merece el espacio del local en su totalidad: comedor estrícticamente tradicional, con decoración inigualable y un patio que invita a pasar allí todo el tiempo que quieras.
De todos los restaurantes que he visitado en Japón hasta la fecha, este fue seguramente en el que tuve una comida más redonda: del barrio de Gion siempre recordaré este tofu único, el ambiente distendido y un servicio de cinco estrellas (a pesar de las barreras idiomáticas). ¡Larga vida a Yukiko!
[Visita: Comida del jueves, 15 de mayo de 2025]
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-04
Pros: Hacer tu propio tofu, Espacio extraordinario y decoración sublime, El servicio y la atención del personal en la sala
Cons: Precio superior a la media
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80 Reviews
First Review by Katng23
JeremyBalfour
Points +30
Amazing silky smooth ramen and crazily good sushi - Edit
This place blew us away with the "cheese" suhsi made from tofu skin. The ramen was also a standout with a silky smooth texture.
Read morePros: Ramen, Sushi
Cons: Decent wait if you arrive after opening
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AnnaPS
Points +38
Relaxing Sunday lunch - Edit
We wandered into this place almost at random, using Google to lead us to any vegetarian eatery nearby. After 2 weeks of combini onigiri in Shikoku we felt like we were in heaven. Beautiful surroundings, friendly, attentive staff, absolutely delicious ramen, and who wouldn't want to make their own tofu at the table?? Yes, it is at the more expensive end, but so worth it compared to the ain soph burger of the day before (which was fine I hasten to add). We felt this meal was worth every cent for flavour, presentation and ambience. And the bathroom is great :).
Read morePros: Delicious spicy ramen, D.I.Y tofu
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mistapike
Points +35
Fantastic place - 100% Vegan - Edit
The Ramen plus starters and sides we had here was one of the best meals we ate in our 3 week Japan trip. Delicious and flavoursome. Plenty of choice on the menu. Service was super friendly and excellent as well. Definitely recomnend. Probably best to book ahead at busy times, was a small queue outside for tables when we left at 19.30 midweek.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-31
Pros: Knowing whole menu was vegan, Food was super tasty, Service was top notch
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CharleyFae
Points +1160
Needs management improvement - Edit
We made a reservation for 6pm. We arrived and people were eating, the atmosphere felt nice and the place looked cute. However no server came to greet us for five minutes, one server looked at me but gave no indication he was going to say hello. Another member of staff came in behind us and we thought she was a customer because she didn’t even acknowledge us or say to anyone else there’s a customer in the entrance, she just walked past us into the kitchen.
Read moreThey then seemed confused that we had a reservation but we finally managed to get a seat. It took an hour to get just some water for the table, another hour to get the first three sides of our mandatory pre-ordered set meal as we made a reservation.
We ended up asking for the ramen to go as the service was so slow. We would definitely have been there for three hours if not, other couples who had also made reservations reported being there for as long. One pair had only order two ramens and were there that long! Around us, walk in groups seemed to eat and be served quickly, whilst pre-orders were left begging to be finished. One couple actually asked if they could leave without finishing their preordered set as they were so fed up.
Meanwhile dishes piled up on our table, with a server only taking them when the manager prompted them. I felt sorry for him! The restaurant felt like a one man show.
Slow service is a common complaint - but they’ve done nothing to solve it. A long line formed outside when we left having not finished our meal, we told them about their sister restaurant (soy milk ramen) which is just as good food but a whole lot quicker.
I would recommend going to the original and avoiding this one, even though the original is in a laundrette and looks dodgy!
Pros: Food was good
Cons: Extremely slow service, Dishes piled up, Poor service
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AdrianOrrego-Dulanto
Points +34
Vegan Restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
Our experience at Uno Ramen Sanjo was generally good. The whole menu is vegan and its great if you want to experience a classic japanese restaurant. The prices are a little high and the staff is very friendly but unorganized. 4/5 stars.
Read morePros: Traditional Japanese Food, Nice ambiente
Cons: Price a little high , unorganized service
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ElinGranath
Points +272
Overpriced but good - Edit
Its extremely expensive for what it is and its not fine dining or anything. But I enjoyed the food, the ramen had flavor and the croquettes had a very nice texture. It was convenient that it was open quite late.
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curisu
Points +58
Best ramen I’ve ever had - Edit
I had the Five-pungents-free Yukizuki. The gyoza and the Yam and Matcha Yuzu Sweet Vinegar Pickles sushi. My god it was delicious. Homemade ginger ale also added a great taste. We finished it off with the chocolate cake.
Read moreThe aesthetic and vibe is great and wholesome. Very traditional
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DunderMuffin
Points +84
must visit in Kyoto - Edit
Von Vorspeisen über Ramen bis Dessert war alles unglaublich lecker.
Read moreDie Ramentoppings sowie Brühe sind eine Erfahrung für sich! :)
Etwas teurer, aber Location und Essen machen das wiedergut.
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Happyvegan77
Points +158
Best Vegan Ramen in Town - Edit
The food at this restaurant is absolutely outstanding, one of the best vegan meals we’ve had in Japan so far. The flavours are subtle yet layered, with a depth and complexity that make every bite memorable. We tried the Gekka Ramen, shumai dim sum, and sushi, all of which were exceptional. This is truly a must-visit for anyone seeking refined vegan cuisine in Japan. Guests can also choose to sit on the floor for a traditional dining experience, adding to the restaurant’s charm.
Read morePros: Flavours, Style
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LemtilSoup
Points +70
Oh wow! - Edit
Just left the restaurant and are already planning another stop by here. The menu has a lot of really great options. We had the salmon and tuna nigiri, the tan tan ramen and the satisfying curry rice plate. We highly recommend people make time to stop by. The staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about their menu.
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CamilleYannantuono
Points +32
3x in a row was not enough !! - Edit
Delicious Delicious Delicious!!
Read moreWe recommend everything on the menu, especially the fresh Tofu that you make yourself & the dumplings & the desert!!
Pros: They are fast, Kind & Knowledgable employees , Food was delicious
Cons: Don’t come spontaneously
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mlindt1961
Points +59
Not really - Edit
Food ok, but very pricey. Long wait for preordered set menu. Used plates and bowls not removed. Seating uncomfortable (trad. Japanese, but the place isn’t).
Read morePros: Food presentation
Cons: Service , Price, Waiting time
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i1arie
Points +910
Food is okay, staff is not nice - Edit
We found this typical local vegan restaurant and wanted to try it. They told us, that there are no spaces anymore and we should wait outside. We started the convo in japanease and they spoke english with us. No thank you or anything like the nice culture from Japan. We waited outside for 20min which is okay. The sushi was really good. Ramen was okay. All in all very pricey. The staff member watched every step from us. Felt like no privecy.
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rabbitgoeseast
Points +216
Rude staff - Edit
We arrived at about 7.30 pm and I was just speaking with the polite Japanese lady about whether they had any space as we hadn’t made a reservation. A very rude seemingly American interrupted her to tell me in English- ‘we don’t have any space’. I continued my conversation in Japanese with the lady, and she advised they had no spaces until 9pm. As we left I heard say exactly the same to the couple behind us, then he turned on the charm when they said they had a reservation. We are in Kyoto for 3 nights but won’t be booking. Such as shame as one of the reasons we love Japan so much is the friendly and polite interactions.
Read morePros: Open later than most vegan restaurants
Cons: Some staff were rude.
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alexsmithies
Points +24
Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant - Edit
We visited for lunch and had a lovely meal. The gyozas were my favourite dish but everything was amazing. Will definitely be back if I’m in the area and would recommend to anyone!
Read morePros: Beautiful restaurant , Delicious food , Friendly staff
Cons: None
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Fraa
Points +2023
3/5 - Edit
A bit disappointing. Food was okay, I can’t say it was bad but definitely not worth the price. The interior and the atmosphere were very very nice and authentic, but the food lacked flavor.
Read moreNothing special
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Tsukimi
Points +7979
Way too expensive - Edit
The location is beautiful.
Read moreThe old Japanese style building was fully renovated with love to details.
The food is overpriced. 1000 yen for 2 sushi nigiri, almost 3000yen for a bowl of ramen! Both the ramen and the sushi lacked flavour. I had the same ramen I had at their other store a few months ago, but for some reason it didn't taste as good as the last time. Definitely targeting tourists here. Very sad as a local that food gets prohibitively expensive. ;(
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-17
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Teji
Points +204
Worth the queue - Edit
Really good food worth the wait. Nice experience. Staff is a bit weird and not Japanese but delicious food.
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1610
Tasty ramen and sushi! 🥹 - Edit
We had a wonderful time at UNO RAMEN!
Read moreI tried the limited edition cold ramen, and it was super tasty.
We also tried some different sushi, which was so delicious.
Such a good vibe here and friendly staff. The owner even thanked us and chatted with us when we were leaving.
Would return and recommend 🫶🏻
Pros: Several different ramen and also sushi, Friendly staff, Cosy venue
Cons: Seating on the floor (traditional), Quite expensive (we paid around 12.000 JPY)
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MorgaineCraven
Points +33
THANK YOU YUKIKO! - Edit
If you eat at one place in Japan, eat at this one. Hands down the best food experience I have EVER had. I stumbled upon this gem by accident while in Kyoto, and made a special trip back from Osaka just to come back a second time before I leave Japan! It is such a joy to be able to experience Japanese food made with such thought, joy, love and care. I had the opportunity to meet Yukiko herself who is an absolute sweetheart and genuinely cares about breaking down the barriers to experiencing amazing food without stress or worry. THANK YOU YUKIKO!
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tobiasG.
Points +200
Okay - Edit
Food was meh, a bit pricy and very targetet to tourists
Read moreCons: pricy
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OrnaLavie
Points +30
Great place - Edit
We ordered a place the night before, and waited anxiously the whole day. A very pleasant traditional (like) place: one enters without shoes, low tables and cushions to sit on. The service is very efficient and the food is excellent.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-26
Pros: Variety of dishes, Atmosphere, Service
Cons: Not enough protein options
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MartaPf
Points +1243
Good dining out experiece - Edit
I believe this is the prettiest restaurant I’ve visited so far in japan, it feels like fine dining. Shoes off, can sit on the floor or tables
Read moreStaff was attentive, our server spoke English really well so communication was easy.
The food was generally really good. The only thing i wasn’t convinced by was the salmon sushi roll, as the “salmon” had a weird texture, a bit mushy. Overall very nice.
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shrvanessa
Points +125
Very nice Ramen - Edit
Ich fand die Ramen super lecker, das Personal war freundlich. Ich hab die Atmosphäre dort sehr genossen, allerdings finde ich, dass das ganz anders war als die Ramen die ich bisher kannte. Ich fand sie super, glaube aber, dass sich hier die Geschmäcker unterscheiden könnten. Für mich persönlich aber auf jeden Fall einen Versuch wert!
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foodtimeyes
Points +43
Good vegan food for tourists - Edit
Vegan food is pretty rare in Japan.
Read moreThis is a restaurant geared for tourists, and is a good spot for vegan food for tourists.
If this is your first time in Japan, and you don't speak any Japanese at all, then Uno is a great place to go. The servers speak English, and the food is pretty good. You will have a great time, and can rely on ordering vegan food (although they do serve fish, so do ask!). It can be very difficult to order food in Japan on your first visit, even more so for vegan food, so please enjoy Uno.
If you have some experience with Japan, then this place won't live up to your expectations.
It is mainly for tourists new to Japan, and it's way too expensive, and not really worth it.
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Süßmaus
Points +110
Vegane Ramen - Edit
Die Ramen waren sehr lecker und die Bedienung nett. Die Einrichtung ist auch sehr schön ung gemütlich.
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Hoffman2626
Points +437
Traditional Experience, Great Food! - Edit
This place is open later which is a plus when traveling. It was nice to have a more traditional Japanese dinner experience on our trip. We took our shoes off at the door, sat on a pillow, and had our meal. The food was all exceptional. The dumplings, ramen, sake, and dessert were all delicious. If you’re in Kyoto, Gion District, I would recommend this place.
Read morePros: Experience, Food
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