14 places to eat with a verified description
Kyoto · Certified kosher
The Chabad house of Kyoto in the Okazaki district (30-3 Okazaki Tennocho, Sakyo), run by Rabbi Motti and Libby Grumach since 2019: prayers and Shabbat and holiday meals, and kosher food delivered to individuals and groups. Make contact on WhatsApp as early as possible.
Price checked September 2026
Kyoto · Certified kosher
A kosher kaiseki meal under the supervision of Kosher Japan, for groups of five or more: ¥55,000 per person including tax, plus a 15% service charge. In addition you pay on site a supervision fee of ¥88,000 per group. Book at least seven days ahead, and there are no bookings for Friday or Shabbat.
Price checked September 2026
Kyoto · Certified kosher
The kosher catering service of Chabad Kyoto, the first in Japan, operating since 2005: ready meals and products delivered to any city in Japan, to hotels, offices and homes, and also for groups and events. Under the supervision of Rabbi Binyomin Edery, the chief rabbi of Japan. Order at least three days ahead, on WhatsApp or by phone.
Price checked September 2026
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
A fully vegan cafe in central Kyoto, on the second floor of the mumokuteki shop near Teramachi street, five minutes from Kawaramachi Station. Japanese and Western dishes with no animal ingredient at all. 11:30 to 20:00, closed on Wednesdays.
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
Vegan ramen that was selected for Michelin's Bib Gourmand and received a Green Star. Tasting meal only: you book up to 30 days ahead and prepay ¥7,700 per person, and you can cancel without a penalty up to 48 hours before. An excellent choice for a Japanese meal without meat or fish, but not for keeping kosher.
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
A vegan cafe on the bank of the Kamo River, with colorful plates and juices. It suits a relaxed lunch near Shichijo Station.
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
Vegan soy milk ramen in Kyoto, based on the principles of shojin cuisine. All the dishes are free of animal products.
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
A fully vegan and gluten-free cafe, a few minutes on foot east of Keihan Sanjo Station: burgers, brown rice risotto, pancakes and cakes. Closed on Wednesdays.
Kyoto · Vegan options, not kosher
An organic diner and pizzeria, about ten minutes on foot from Nijo Castle: every dish is vegan by default, but the kitchen also serves meat to those who ask. Vegan pizzas, burgers and desserts, organic beer and wine.
Kyoto · Vegan options, not kosher
A gelateria with a large selection, including sorbet flavors and marked vegan flavors. It suits a dessert or a short break in the city center.
Kyoto · Vegetarian, not kosher
A small vegetarian restaurant, about 12 seats, in a machiya house with a garden, right next to Nishiki Market. One lunch set a day built around yuba and nama-fu from the market. Ask about dashi and ingredients with every order.
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
A vegan cafe that opened in fall 2025 on the Chawanzaka slope, steps from Kiyomizu-dera: vegan ramen, sushi and sandwiches, ice cream and matcha. Check the hours before you come.
Kyoto · Vegan options, not kosher
A health cafe with juices, bowls and vegetable-based dishes. Ask on site which items are fully vegan that day.
Kyoto · Vegan, not kosher
A rural vegan cafe in Kyoto Prefecture, near Sonobe Station, with the cuisine of a different country every two months. Open only on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 to 15:00, and by advance booking only. From the station take a bus to the Shin-Mito stop, and from there it is five minutes on foot.
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