Photos via Google Maps

ZIRAEL Vegan Restaurant

Vegan Dumplings, Soy Meat Plates

Worth ordering: Dumplingnamed in 21 reviews

Try the dumplings, frequently praised alongside rice and a large salad.

5.0food Fully vegan

Directions

Website Call Instagram

Top tips

Good to know: Arrive early: the counter has only about 7–8 seats, and the restaurant may close after running out of food.
Save room for the chocolate cake or vegan canelé; both desserts are mentioned positively.

All 4 tipsShow fewer

Ask to sit at the counter to watch the chef prepare the food and chat with the staff.
Takeout is available; one reviewer reported a 200-yen packaging charge and a roughly 10-minute wait.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Saladnamed in 13 reviews
Worth ordering: Cakenamed in 7 reviews
Worth ordering: Chocolate cake

People also mention hamburger steak, banana bread and ginger fried soy meat.

All 6 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also canelé, fried soy meat and ginger soy meat.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

All 9 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for attentive service, beautiful interior, lively atmosphere, fast service, affordable and good value.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Wi-Fi
Lunch, dinner, dessert, takeout, quick bites
Cards

About

Zirael serves fully plant-based set plates built around fresh Kyoto vegetables, generous salad and rice, with dumplings and ginger-fried soy meat among the favorites. The intimate counter has about eight seats, with the chef cooking in view and staff often chatting with guests; arrive early because it may get busy or close when food runs out.