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must go · #15 in kyoto

musubi cafe

Japanese Lunch, Vegan Sets & Cakes

Worth ordering: Currynamed in 6 reviews

Try the green curry lunch set; reviewers also mention mapo tofu and chickpea curry as flavorful vegan choices.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Go early during busy periods, since reviewers report waits for seats and occasional sellouts of the vegan lunch set.
  • Save room for a vegan tofu chocolate cake or matcha cake.
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  • Takeout is available if you’d rather eat near the river.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Cakenamed in 13 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Lunch setnamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Chocolate cake

People also mention green curry, cheesecake and chickpea curry.

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Also pastry, chestnut cake and chestnut tart.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, good value and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for affordable, attentive service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A small cafe near Togetsukyo Bridge serves Japanese lunch sets with vegan choices such as green curry, mapo tofu, and chickpea curry, alongside meat dishes. The lunch sets can include rice, sides, soup, and drinks; reviews describe a calm break from Arashiyama’s crowds, though seats and some vegan sets may be limited at busy times.

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1-8 Arashiyama Nishiichikawacho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0003, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–17:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–17:00
Thursday
10:00–17:00
Friday
10:00–17:00
Saturday
10:00–17:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

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

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