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Nijiya

Japanese Izakaya, Vegan Yakitori

Worth ordering: Yakitorinamed in 10 reviews

Try the soy-meat yakitori, repeatedly praised for its seasoning and char.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Arrive before opening, especially for dinner; the seven-seat counter often draws a queue and there are no reservations.
  • Consider the smaller course and add individual favorites rather than ordering the full course on a first visit.
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  • The lunch set is a popular choice, with guests reporting shorter waits at some lunch visits.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Onigirinamed in 5 reviews

People also mention yakiniku, lunch set and soy skewers.

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Also rice balls, gyoza, nigori plum wine, obanzai and plum wine.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for good value, fast service, affordable and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This seven-seat, counter-style izakaya serves fully vegan Japanese courses and à la carte dishes, including charred soy-meat yakitori, obanzai, and grilled miso rice balls. Meals are prepared in view and served course by course; it’s a small, popular spot where walk-ins may wait, so arriving before opening can help.

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木屋町会館 1階, 287 Minamikurumayacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8022, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
17:30–20:30
Tuesday
12:00–14:30, 17:30–20:30
Wednesday
12:00–14:30, 17:30–20:30
Thursday
12:00–14:30
Friday
12:00–14:30, 17:30–20:30
Saturday
12:00–14:30, 17:30–20:30
Sunday
12:00–18:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
  • Outstanding atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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