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Book and Vege OyOy

Japanese Vegan Plates, Douhua

Worth ordering: Seasonal vegetable platenamed in 18 reviews

Try the seasonal vegetable plate; reviewers praise its variety, and it may come with soup and a drink as a set.

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

  • Good to know: Check the current lunch days and menu before visiting; lunch service is limited, and one reviewer reported a lunch that wasn't vegan.
  • Save room for the douhua, a silken tofu dessert with toppings.
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  • Browse the food-focused books while you wait; reviewers mention a book nook and shelves with Japanese-language titles.
  • Ask for oat milk in coffee or matcha drinks; oat milk versions appear on the menu.

People mention

Douhua, pickled raw onion and seasonal vegetable bento.

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Also tofu pudding, matcha latte, tea, coffee, dessert and filter coffee.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service, friendly service, attentive service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

OyOy pairs seasonal Japanese vegetable plates with a small bookstore and produce shop, with dishes such as soybean hummus and root vegetables stewed in almond milk. Lunch has been reported at ¥1,800 and is served on limited days; the calm, book-lined cafe also serves coffee and vegan douhua, alongside some vegetarian menu items.

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1F, 586-2 Banocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8172, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–20:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00–20:00
Thursday
11:00–20:00
Friday
11:00–21:00
Saturday
11:00–21:00
Sunday
11:00–21:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Outstanding atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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