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Okutan Kiyomizu

Tofu Set Meals, Vegan Manju

$$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the tofu manju, described as a vegan-friendly bun filled with vegetables and seasoned soy pulp.
  • Good to know: Ask whether dashi or fish sauce is used in each set-menu component; a reviewer suspected dashi, and older venue information mentions fish sauce served separately.
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  • Choose a set menu to experience the hot and cold tofu dishes, miso-charred tofu, and tempura.
  • Follow your map carefully; one visitor noted there was no signage on the door.
  • Expect a substantial set meal, and note that a reviewer found the price high for the amount served.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tofu manju.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for beautiful interior, friendly service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cash only

About

Set menus center on hot and cold tofu, with items such as grilled tofu with sweet miso and vegetable tempura, served in a traditional house overlooking a Japanese garden. The tofu manju is described as vegan-friendly, but older venue information and a diner’s review raise concerns about fish sauce or dashi in other dishes, so confirm ingredients before ordering; set-menu pricing has also felt high to some guests.

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3 Chome-340 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–16:00
Tuesday
11:00–16:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:00–16:00
Saturday
11:00–17:00
Sunday
11:00–17:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.5 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, soy

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

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

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