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Monpan Shokudo

Monpan, Vegan Mapo Tofu

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan Monpan sandwich; reviewers mention both classic and tempeh versions.
  • Good to know: Check the current menu before visiting, since options can vary by day or evening.
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  • Allow extra time: dishes are cooked to order and service may be slow when the owner is handling the restaurant alone.
  • The vegan mapo tofu is a standout dish in recent reviews.
  • Ask for the English menu if needed; reviewers found one available, though it was spread across several sheets.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention sandwich, monpan and bowl.

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Also buddha bowl, hot cola, mapo tofu, mongolian sandwich, monpan sandwich, sweet monpan and tempeh monpan.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and good value.

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Also praised for affordable.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Monpan Shokudo is a small, home-based restaurant serving Mongolian-style monpan sandwiches alongside tofu dishes, Buddha bowls and other Asian-inspired meals. Vegan Monpan and mapo tofu are recurring favorites, and reviews describe fresh, made-to-order cooking at good prices; the owner-run service can mean a leisurely meal.

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29-4 Yoshidashimoojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8314, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
14:00–22:00
Friday
14:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–20:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.7 79 reviews Read on Google Maps
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4.0 9 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, tempeh, soy meat

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

What the grades mean

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