Mimikou
Udon, Vegan Menu, Curry
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 4.3 (744) · $ · Restaurant · Japanese, Udon, Asian · Hours
Popular tips: "Try the tofu curry udon or vegan curry ramen, popular hearty dishes."
Must-try: ramen, curry udon, seitan steak
Praised for: large portions, friendly staff, clearly marked vegan
Mimikou is a small, classic-style udon restaurant near Yasaka Temple in Kyoto serving Japanese cuisine with a focus on udon dishes. It offers a separate vegetarian menu that is largely vegan except for optional egg additions, including popular curry udon and seasonal vegan ramen with wholesome portions. The cozy counter seating creates an intimate dining experience, with friendly staff and an English menu to assist non-Japanese speakers.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Monday 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 am-2:30 pm
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directions
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528-6 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Separate vegan menu
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN tofu, soy nuggets
Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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