Chikusen
Chikusen is a tofu-focused restaurant serving a variety of traditional Kyoto dishes such as broiled and tempura tofu, yuba, and sesame tofu within a serene temple setting. The venue includes outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, offering a calm experience with English menus available and a range of carefully prepared vegan and vegetarian options. Prices are on the higher side, typically around 3,200 to 4,000 yen per meal, reflecting the quality and location inside a Buddhist temple near Seiryo ji.
Vegan Friendliness
iGood vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN tofu, yuba, sesame tofu + 1 more
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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