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Omen - Shijo Ponto-cho

Udon, Vegan Menu, Veggie Tempura

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Ask for the vegetarian or vegan menu; cold udon with vegetable tempura is a frequently praised combination.
  • Good to know: Tell staff explicitly that you need vegan food and name any ingredients you avoid; one diner received spring onion after requesting no onion or garlic.
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  • Good to know: Check tofu dishes and broth for bonito or dashi, which reviewers found in some items.
  • Good to know: Ask about shared preparation for tempura; a reviewer reported seafood and vegetables being handled with shared equipment.
  • Expect a possible wait during busy periods; one group waited about 20 minutes, while a weekday lunch visit had no wait.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tempura, tofu udon and udon.

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Also grilled aubergine, grilled namafu, rice and salad.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, affordable and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards

About

Omen serves chewy udon hot or cold, with a separate vegan menu and vegetable tempura among the repeatedly praised choices. The compact, wood-lined dining room has river-facing seating, but queues can form and diners report a 300-yen seat charge; some dishes and cooking steps need checking for fish-based dashi or shared equipment.

Visit

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171-3 Hashimotocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8011, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Tuesday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Friday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Saturday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00
Sunday
11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.6 8 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, mushrooms

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

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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

What the grades mean

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