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Spice Gate

Japanese Curry, Vegan Keema

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: mixed vegan claims

  • Arrive early if you’re hoping to try a limited or special curry; a reviewer found the deer curry had sold out.
  • Good to know: Try the vegetable keema curry, listed in the menu’s vegan section; reviews praise its flavor, though one diner found the serving small and another reported possible meat taste.
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  • Browse the spice shop beside the dining area for spices to take home.
  • Ask about the current breakfast-to-lunch service transition; one diner arriving just after 11 waited until the 11:30 lunch start.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention curry.

Good for

Praised for attentive service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

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  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
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About

Spice Gate serves Japanese curry with Indian-inspired spices, including a vegetable keema curry listed on its vegan menu and rotating meat and seafood curries. It’s upstairs at the top of a spiral staircase, with a spice shop by the entrance; reviews mention basmati rice, pickled garnishes, and portions available in several sizes.

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Japan, 〒600-8033 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Ebisunocho, 546-1 しきさい寺町ビル, 寺町通仏光寺下る 546番地1 しきさい寺町ビル 2F

Opening hours

Monday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–21:00
Tuesday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–21:00
Wednesday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–21:00
Thursday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–15:00
Friday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–21:00
Saturday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–21:00
Sunday
07:30–11:00, 11:30–21:00

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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2.0 3 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

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

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

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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