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  • Ask for the vegan set with soba or udon, tofu, and tempura; diners report that it can be served hot or cold.
  • An English-language menu is available, which reviewers found helpful for ordering.
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  • Consider stopping in while walking the Philosopher’s Path; reviewers mention the location as convenient for the route.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention soba, tempura and cake.

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Also matcha cake, matcha pudding, soba salad and udon.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for affordable, beautiful interior and good value.

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  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
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About

Kyoya is a compact Japanese restaurant known for wagyu set meals, with a dedicated vegan set featuring soba or udon, tempura, and tofu. Reviews describe friendly owner-led service and English-language menus; it’s a handy meal stop near the Philosopher’s Path, with traditional sweets such as dango and matcha pudding on the menu.

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80 Kitashirakawa Higashikubotacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8285, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00–20:00
Thursday
11:00–20:00
Friday
11:00–20:00
Saturday
11:00–20:00
Sunday
11:00–20:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu
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