Izusen - Kita
Shojin Ryori Japanese, Vegan Menu, Temple Garden
Vegan options
Outstanding for vegans ★ 4.9 (329) · $$$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Shojin Ryori · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Enjoy your meal in the peaceful temple garden seating for a calming experience."
Must-try: baked aubergine, mochi, noodles
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, beautiful interior
Shojin ryori, a traditional Japanese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, is served in a serene temple garden setting within the Daitoku-ji complex. Meals feature multiple delicate courses, including unique dishes like plum tempura and shiso sorbet, presented with vibrant colors and artistic detail. The restaurant offers tatami seating but provides chairs on request, with lunch sets priced between 3000 and 7000 yen, reflecting a mid- to high-range pricing tier.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11 AM-4 PM
Monday 11 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-4 PM
Thursday 11 AM-4 PM
Friday 11 AM-4 PM
Saturday 11 AM-4 PM
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大慈院内, ４-４-4 Murasakino Daitokujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8231, Japan
Vegan Friendliness
iOutstanding for vegans
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Abundant · 10+ dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN tofu, beans, plum + 2 more
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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