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MERCY Vegan Factory KYOTO STATION

Kyoto Vegan, Egg Sando & Gimbap

Worth ordering: Sandwichnamed in 18 reviews

Try the vegan egg sandwich, a frequent favorite that may sell out.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Consider reserving or arriving early: reviewers mention busy periods and sold-out karaage.
  • Order the sweet-and-sour cauliflower; several diners singled it out.
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  • Try the kurumafu, including the fried version praised as a satisfying chicken-style bite.
  • The matcha pudding is a popular dessert; reviewers also enjoyed the sweet potato pudding and cakes.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Currynamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Sweet and sour cauliflower

People also mention pastry, fried kurumafu and cinnamon roll.

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Also karaage, kimbap, sushi and cake.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

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Also praised for fast service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Dish availability varies; check with the venue
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, takeout
  • Cards

About

Downstairs in the Elite Inn near Kyoto Station, this fully vegan spot serves Japanese comfort food alongside bakery items, including its frequently praised vegan egg sandwich, gimbap, sweet-and-sour cauliflower, and kurumafu. It’s a compact, basement dining room with no natural light; reviews mention breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, friendly service, and small portions that can make a full meal run around ¥4,000 per person.

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Japan, 〒600-8239 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, 鎌谷町3 エリートイン京都駅地下 1階 Elite Inn Kyoto Station, B1F

Opening hours

Monday
08:30–17:00, 18:00–22:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
08:30–17:00, 18:00–22:00
Thursday
08:30–17:00, 18:00–22:00
Friday
08:30–17:00, 18:00–22:00
Saturday
08:30–17:00, 18:00–22:00
Sunday
08:30–17:00, 18:00–22:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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