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Padma

Japanese Sets, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Set mealnamed in 15 reviews

5.0food Fully vegan

Directions

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Top tips

Bring cash; the restaurant doesn’t accept cards.
Good to know: Look for the entrance from the main street and go upstairs; map directions may take you behind the building.

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Try the Peaceful set for a spread of small seasonal dishes; reviews praise the variety and distinct flavors.
The Buddha bowl is another well-liked choice, with vegetables, tofu, rice and tempura.
Good to know: Arrive well before 6 pm for dinner, since last orders are early and late arrivals have sometimes had difficulty being seated.

People mention

Curry, bowl and buddha bowl.

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Also cake, chai, cheesecake, tempura, five-dish set and latte.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, lively atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

Lunch, dinner, coffee, takeout
Cash only

About

Padma serves vegan Japanese set meals such as the Peaceful plate, with small seasonal dishes, pickled vegetables, tofu, rice and often tempura; curry, brown-rice noodles and vegan cheesecake round out the menu. It’s an upstairs, cash-only dining room overlooking the Kamo River, where guests often linger over complimentary tea and vinyl jazz, though the entrance is easy to miss and last orders are early.