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Gapao

Thai, Adaptable Vegan Dishes

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Arrive earlier to avoid a line; a reviewer found it busy with a queue and had better luck returning earlier.
  • Ask staff to adapt a dish and confirm it contains no egg or other animal ingredients; reviewers report successful customization, but one found the vegan choices limited.
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  • Try the stir-fried morning glory; it was specifically mentioned among dishes ordered at the restaurant.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention gapao, sticky rice and stir-fried morning glory.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This small Thai restaurant is known for pad thai and gapao, with reviews also praising fresh herbs and morning glory stir-fry. Staff have adapted dishes for vegetarian and vegan diners, though one reviewer found options limited; most of the extensive menu features meat, seafood, or egg.

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1F, 24-5 Jurakumawari Higashimachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8404, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:30
Wednesday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:30
Thursday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:30
Friday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:30
Saturday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:30
Sunday
11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.6 171 reviews Read on Google Maps
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2.3 3 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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