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Gion Tanto

Okonomiyaki, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: #3 Okonomiyaki in Kyotonamed in 21 reviews

Ask for the separate vegan menu; it includes okonomiyaki, negiyaki and noodles, with vegan sauces available.

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Good to know: Arrive before opening or early in the evening; dinner waits of around an hour are frequently reported.
  • The vegan mochi-and-corn okonomiyaki is a repeatedly praised choice.
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  • Good to know: Check that sauces served with your meal are vegan; one reviewer was given non-vegan soy sauce before staff corrected it.
  • Good to know: If cross-contact is a concern, ask about the shared kitchen and hot plates; one reviewer noted that other guests' food is served on the same table plates.

People mention

Soy meat okonomiyaki, noodles and mochi and corn okonomiyaki.

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Also udon, negiyaki and mochi.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Gion Tanto serves okonomiyaki, negiyaki and noodles, with a separate vegan menu that includes soy-meat pancakes and vegan sauces. It’s a small, popular spot with tatami seating and food served on hot plates; dinner queues often run about an hour, and vegan okonomiyaki has been priced around ¥2,000.

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372 Kiyomotocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0084, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
16:30–21:30
Tuesday
16:30–21:30
Wednesday
16:30–21:30
Thursday
Closed
Friday
16:30–21:30
Saturday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Sunday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.7 114 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
soy meat

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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