Best vegan tofu, ranked globally Best vegan Tofu
Kisaki Yudoufu in Kyoto makes the best vegan tofu we've found anywhere. Most of the top 10 are omnivore restaurants that happen to make exceptional vegan tofu — across 2 different cities. Below that, 23 restaurants ranked in 3 cities. Kyoto has the most options with 11 places.
The 10 best vegan tofu we've ever logged
Ranked by signature dish quality, not by overall venue rating. A high-rating restaurant where tofu is an afterthought will sit below a lower-rated place that nails it.
Vegan Tofu in 3 cities
Tap a city for the local rankings — every venue scored on this dish specifically, not on the rest of the menu.
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Questions about vegan tofu
Where is the best vegan tofu in the world?
Kisaki Yudoufu in Kyoto. It's not a vegan restaurant, but its vegan tofu scored highest out of 23 places across 3 cities. Runner-up: Tosuiro in Kyoto.
Which cities have the best vegan tofu?
By sheer number of good options: Kyoto (11), Austin (7), Columbus (5). But smaller cities can punch above their weight — a city with 5 places might have a higher average quality than one with 50.
Are these all vegan restaurants?
No. Some of the top-ranked places are fully vegan, but many are regular restaurants that happen to make really good vegan tofu. Each listing shows a Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E) so you know what to expect before you go.
How are these ranked?
Each restaurant is scored on how good their vegan tofu specifically is — not their overall rating. A 4.2-star restaurant with incredible vegan tofu will rank above a 4.8-star place where it's an afterthought.