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菜食インドレストランShama京都店/Vegetarian Indian Restaurant Shama Kyoto
Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
Worth ordering: #5 Curry in Kyotonamed in 17 reviews
Try the eggplant curry or eggplant with minced tofu, both mentioned as favorites.
Vegetarian
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Top tips
- The Namaste lunch set includes two curry choices, bread, salad, soup, a drink and dessert; reviewers found it easy to share.
- Ask staff to recommend vegan adaptations; reviewers say they can help tailor dishes to your needs.
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- Ask for your preferred spice level; reviewers say the kitchen can serve food from mild to genuinely hot.
- Vegan matcha cake and tofu chocolate cake are listed; the tofu gâteau is identified as vegan on the menu.
Must-try
Worth ordering: Naannamed in 5 reviews
Worth ordering: Lassi
Worth ordering: Roti
People also mention eggplant curry, aloo mutter and dal.
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Also gyoza, kofta sabzi and momo.
Good for
The vibe: groups The vibe: families
Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.
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Also praised for fast service, good value, affordable, generous portions and beautiful interior.
Good to know
About
Shama serves North Indian curries, naan and set meals in a quiet Kyoto townhouse-style dining room near Kawai Kanjiro’s house. The vegetarian menu includes vegan adaptations, with reviewers highlighting eggplant curry, aloo tikki and generous lunch sets; staff can explain options in English and adjust spice levels.
Visit
Open the mapJapan, 〒605-0875 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Kaneicho, 391-3
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
eating vegan
Outstanding for vegans
- vegan options
- Abundant · 10+ dishes
- menu
- Clearly marked
- staff
- Knowledgeable
- protein
- tofu, soy meat, lentils + 1 more
nearby
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