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AIN SOPH. Journey KYOTO

Vegan Burgers, Matcha Pancakes

Worth ordering: Burgernamed in 25 reviews

Try the Ripple cheeseburger; several reviewers singled out the burger, including its vegan cheese sauce.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Arrive before 8 p.m.; one review reports that the kitchen closes then.
  • Save room for a pancake dessert; reviewers especially praised the fluffy pancakes with cream and ice cream.
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  • The teriyaki soy-chicken plate is filling, with reviewers noting its generous portion.
  • Consider reserving for dinner, as a reviewer saw a reservation-priority sign at the entrance.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Pancakesnamed in 12 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Teriyaki soy chicken

People also mention karaage, curry and sandwich.

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Also soy chicken, pudding, chicken bites and chicken sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for fast service, attentive service and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
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About

AIN SOPH.Journey serves vegan burgers, soy-chicken plates, spinach curry and Kyoto Uji matcha desserts in a two-level space near Teramachi Shopping Street. Reviews praise the Ripple cheeseburger, karaage and pancakes; expect a relaxed setting, prices some diners consider high, and a kitchen that may close at 8 p.m.

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538-6 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Tuesday
11:30–15:00
Wednesday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Thursday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Friday
11:30–15:00
Saturday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Sunday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–20:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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  • Good service
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eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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