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Ramen Nishiki

Japanese Ramen, Vegan Tomato Ramen

Worth ordering: Ramennamed in 25 reviews

Try the tomato, kelp, and basil vegan ramen; it’s the clearly labeled vegan bowl.

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Good to know: Expect a wait in the small counter-only dining room; groups may need to split up as seats open.
  • Good to know: Ask about shared grills and utensils if cross-contact with meat or fish is a concern; one review reports shared equipment and inadequate cleaning.
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  • Arrive at opening, around 11 am, to improve your chance of avoiding a wait.

People mention

Fried eggplant, roasted vegetables and soba.

Good for

The vibe: dates

Praised for beautiful interior, good value and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Ramen Nishiki is a narrow, counter-only ramen shop where diners can watch the chef prepare bowls in the open kitchen. Its vegan choice is tomato ramen with kelp and basil; most other ramen uses sea bream broth, and the menu also includes wagyu and duck. Seats are scarce, so reviews report waits of around 20–40 minutes, though arriving at opening can help.

Visit

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416 Hashimotocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0083, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
Tuesday
08:00–10:00, 11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
Wednesday
08:00–10:00, 11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
Thursday
08:00–10:00, 11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
Friday
08:00–10:00, 11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
Saturday
11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00
Sunday
11:00–16:00, 18:00–21:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good atmosphere
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3.8 15 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

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

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