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  • The built-in hotplate keeps food warm at the table.
  • Good to know: Ask for the separate vegetarian menu, then confirm each dish is vegan and free of bonito or fish sauce.
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  • Arrive early for dinner, since the restaurant can fill up quickly.
  • Ask staff whether the vegetable yakisoba can be prepared vegan; one reviewer found it tasty.

People mention

Yakisoba.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and generous portions.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Dinner, takeout

About

Kiraku is a casual Kyoto okonomiyaki restaurant with a separate vegetable-focused menu and a hotplate built into the middle of each table. Some vegetable dishes may contain bonito or fish sauce, so ask staff about ingredients; reviewers also mention vegetable yakisoba as a tasty choice to check.

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Higashiyama Ward, Shirakawabashi Higashi 4 Nakanocho 208, Kyoto, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00
Wednesday
11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00
Thursday
11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00
Friday
11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00
Saturday
11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00
Sunday
11:30–14:00, 17:00–23:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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