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Kyoto Vegetarian Restaurants(23)
COURSE MENUGion Fukushi
Subtraction and simplicity – the husband-wife team behind this pristine Michelin-starred restaurant delivers regionally focused kaiseki in the purest imagination in Kyoto’s storied geisha district.
COURSE MENUSeiwasou
The beautiful Edo period architecture of Seiwasou draws many guests to its gardens, and the traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine keeps them at the table.
COURSE MENUKYO SUSHI OOKINI
You are what you eat — this 20-year-old sushi venue in Kyoto painstakingly drafts a course that harmonizes health and flavor, using pesticide-free organic vegetables and wild-caught fish.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi Wakuden
Witness your meal take shape during each step of the way at this performative kaiseki powerhouse.
COURSE MENUUosaburo
Once the site of a historic battle between samurai and pro-Imperial lords, the 260-year-old Uosaburo continues its founder’s legacy by serving exquisite kaiseki powered by Seto Inland Sea fish, Kyoto heirloom vegetables and Fushimi’s pure well water.
SEAT RESERVATIONHonke Tankuma Honten
Explore the various seasons in Japan through Kyoto-style kappo cuisine at Honke Tankuma Honten, where they craf special course meals for everyone.
SEAT RESERVATIONKodaiji Wakuden
Gion tradition is on full display at this Edo-style tea house and kaiseki restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoboshi
Three generations of trial and error have gone into creating this fantastic Kyoto tempura experience.
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Vegetarian Restaurants in Kyoto
Some of the best food in Kyoto is inherently vegetarian, made from local "Kyo-yasai" or regional vegetables and produce from Kyoto. This city of creativity and culture embraces traditional aspects of preparing and serving high-quality Japanese food. In fact, meat was not eaten before the Meiji Restoration, but only once the country opened up again, the ban on meat consumption was removed. Today, vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto are plentiful throughout the city, serving up fresh and sustainable meat-free dishes. Kyoto cuisine or "Kyo-ryori" is widely known for its use of locally-grown ingredients, with menus focusing on whatever is in season. Whether it be a vegetarian buffet or exquisite vegetarian kaiseki banquet, there are a range of vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto that will suit your taste buds and your budget!
Among all the beautiful temples and shrines down side alleys, you never know what kind of vegetarian Japanese restaurants and local gems you will come across. For example, tofu restaurants in Kyoto offer great vegetarian options including high-quality tofu from the locality, as well as regional fruit, vegetables, and other produce. Kyoto is one of the best cities in Japan for vegetarians with plenty of vegetarian restaurants available with offerings like vegetarian set meals or vegetable ramen. There are even vegan restaurants in Kyoto serving up plant-based dishes only, with others specializing in Buddhist shojin ryori cuisine.
Make the most of the city’s quality and diverse vegetarian Japanese cuisine, accentuated by seasonal ingredients and always beautifully presented; book a vegetarian restaurant in Kyoto to enjoy an amazing cruelty-free and environmentally-friendly meal.