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Vegetable Sushi, Vegan Set

Worth ordering: #3 Sushi in Kyotonamed in 36 reviews

Try the 10-piece vegetable sushi set; reviewers recommend it, and the menu includes a choice of vegan sushi pieces.

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Ask for soy sauce without fish or bonito, and request separate plates and serving items for vegan sushi.
  • Try the tomato kimchi, which reviewers specifically praised alongside the vegan sushi.
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  • Good to know: Check that soups and sauces are vegan before ordering; a reviewer found clam stock in the miso soup and questioned the corn mayo.
  • Consider booking ahead, especially for dinner; reservations are required according to the venue listing and reviewers recommend them.

People mention

Tomato kimchi, sides and appetizers.

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Also corn and mayo and vegetable sushi.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, fast service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, attentive service and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards

About

The 10-piece vegetable sushi set and roughly 12 vegan sushi choices make this Pontocho sushi restaurant a practical stop for mixed-diet groups. Reviews mention friendly, accommodating staff, quick seating, private booths, and a lively, often tourist-heavy dining room; expect prices above some nearby sushi spots.

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FORUM木屋町/先斗町 1F-CD, 220 Nabeyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8015, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–21:30
Tuesday
17:00–21:30
Wednesday
17:00–21:30
Thursday
17:00–21:30
Friday
17:00–21:30
Saturday
17:00–21:30
Sunday
17:00–21:30

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
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3.6 14 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

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

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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