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Kuromame-Chaan Kitao-Nishiki Branch

Black Bean Sweets, Soy Shake

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Look for the upstairs café seating and mini garden view.
  • Good to know: Ask whether the soybean sweets are vegan; their ingredients may vary.
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  • The shop sells dried beans, which a reviewer praised for their quality.
  • Check closing time before visiting; a reviewer noted nearby Nishiki Market shops often close around 5–6 pm.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Coffee, dessert, takeout

About

Kitao pairs black-bean sweets and Japanese-style pancakes with a small upstairs café seating area, including a spot overlooking a mini garden. HappyCow notes a soy milkshake with two vegan toppings, but many menu items contain animal ingredients and the vegan status of other soybean sweets isn’t clear, so ask staff before ordering.

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192 Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
09:30–18:00
Friday
09:30–18:00
Saturday
09:30–18:00
Sunday
09:30–18:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.4 159 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
5.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
soybeans

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

What the grades mean

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