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Vegan Izakaya Masaka (ヴィーガン 居酒屋 真さか) - Kyoto

Japanese Izakaya, Vegan Karaage

Worth ordering: Karaagenamed in 8 reviews

Try the vegan karaage, especially with the tartar or yuzu sauce.

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Top tips

  • Order the fried maitake mushrooms; they’re a repeated favorite.
  • Gyoza and mapo tofu are popular choices for sharing.
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  • Consider reserving ahead, as the small dining room can fill up.
  • Lunch may have fewer choices than dinner, so check the menu if visiting midday.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Fried maitake mushrooms

People also mention gyoza, fried mushrooms and fried broccoli.

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Also ice cream, karaage with tartar sauce, mushroom karaage, mapo tofu and battered maitake mushrooms.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and fast service.

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

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

This all-vegan Kyoto izakaya serves shareable Japanese pub dishes, with karaage, fried maitake mushrooms, gyoza and mapo tofu recurring favorites. The dining room has a simple, comfortable feel, QR-code ordering and beer and sake; reviews recommend reserving, since its roughly six tables can fill up.

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446-1 Kichimonjichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8352

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Thursday
12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Friday
12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Saturday
12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Sunday
12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00

the food

4.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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