Vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto
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Sunny Place
Sunny Place is a fine little organic vegetarian eatery not far from the Hyakumamben intersection (within walking distance of Ginkaku-ji ). It has a long wooden counter at which everyone tends to chat with both their neighbour and the friendly owner. The standard set includes a nonmeat protein dish (such as tempeh), three vegetable sides, rice and miso soup. Sunny Place is a bit tricky to find. Starting from the Hyakumamben crossing, walk west on Imadegawa-dōri to the first set of traffic lights; turn right and walk about 200m (you’ll cross one fairly large street). It will be on the right; there’s usually an English sign out the front.
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Yōshūji
Yōshūji serves superb shōjin-ryōri in a delightful old Japanese farmhouse with an irori (open hearth). The house special, a sumptuous selection of vegetarian dishes served in red lacquered bowls, is called kurama-yama shōjin zen (¥2600). Or if you just feel like a quick bite, try the uzu-soba (soba topped with mountain vegetables; ¥1050). You'll find it halfway up the steps leading to the main gate of Kurama-dera; look for the orange lanterns out the front.
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Machapuchare
This organic vegetarian restaurant serves a sublime vegetarian obanzai set (Kyoto home-style cooking). The problem is, the restaurant keeps somewhat irregular hours and the obanzai is not always available. Get a Japanese speaker to call and check before trekking here.
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Biotei
Located diagonally across from the Nakagyō post office, this is a favourite of Kyoto vegetarians. Best for lunch, it serves a daily set of Japanese vegetarian food (the occasional bit of meat is offered as an option, but you'll be asked your preference). It's up the metal spiral steps.
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Café Peace
This is a pleasant spot for a cuppa or a light organic vegetarian meal. It’s a little cramped but the soothing décor makes up for this. Lunch sets include green curry, sandwiches and Japanese fare. The English menu will help with ordering. Café Peace is on the 3rd floor but there’s a small sign at street level.
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SShizenha Restaurant Obanzai
A little out of the way but good value, Obanzai serves a good buffet-style lunch/dinner of mostly organic vegetarian food. It's northwest of the Karasuma-Oike crossing, set back from the street a bit. Lunch on weekends is ¥1050.
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Kyō Kurabu
This restaurant in Nishiki Market is a great spot to take a break from exploring the market. The menu is pan-Asian and meals can be had for about ¥1000. You can also just have a drink. It's up the stairs two doors down (west) from Aritsugu knife shop; look for the signs that read 'Café Dining' and 'kyo club'.
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Cafe Proverbs 15:17
This is a pleasant spot for a cuppa or a light vegetarian meal. Lunch sets include green curry, sandwiches and Japanese fare. It's on the 3rd floor but there's a small sign on street level.
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