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Ryoanji Yudofu - Seigenin

Yudofu, Fully Vegan

$$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Arrive near opening to improve your chances of getting a seat with a garden view.
  • Good to know: Ask about the dipping sauce or have the tofu plain; a reviewer reported that the sauce contains dashi.
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  • Bring cash and pay when ordering; entry to the temple grounds requires a ticket.
  • Expect tatami seating, shoes off, and cushions rather than chairs.
  • The tofu and vegetable set can be shared; one reviewer found it enough for two.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tofu and vegetable set, tofu dish with vegetables and tofu hotpot with vegetables.

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Also tofu soup.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: relaxing

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and affordable.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch

About

Seigen-in serves a simple yudofu hotpot with vegetables, rice, and small side dishes in tatami rooms overlooking the pond garden at Ryoanji Temple. It’s a quiet, traditional stop built around fresh tofu; allow for the temple entry ticket, cash-only payment, and a dipping sauce that one reviewer said contains dashi.

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13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 616-8001

Opening hours

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

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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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