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🇯🇵 Kyoto 🌱 Must-Visit Vegan Restaurants for Vegetarians 🍅
bass.craftbass.craft
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Elegant and Delicious! Kyoto Michelin-Starred Restaurant Guide 🥢
wandering_artistwandering_artist
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Savor Summer: Cantaloupe Birthday Cake
CedricCedric
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The most memorable dining experience of our time in Japan. Bask in the amazing views of the mountains around Arashimaya and take in the beauty of the gardens of Tenryu-ji temple while enjoying a healthy, well-balanced meal. We had originally reserved for 3 couples but 1 couple could not make it, and the staff was understanding of the last minute change. We enjoyed the Hana (Flower) course and had the privacy of a personal dining room. Each piece of the meal was thoughtfully crafted and we felt the love that went into the meal. The ingredients tasted fresh as if just plucked from a garden for the meal. The soups were heartwarming and all the flavors worked in perfect harmony. The standout was a miso custard eggplant- how creative and so so delicious!! Best eggplant I have ever had and I’m a big fan of eggplant dishes. Toward the end of our meal, our server asked us when we would like to receive the matcha so that we can enjoy it fresh and warm. The matcha was oh-so delicious, warm and frothy! We also were not rushed to finish our meal, so we took some time to meditate and reflect on our experience with the stunning views from the private dining room. I highly recommend this vegan-friendly temple meal if you are planning to visit Kyoto! Definitely take some time to explore the gardens after the meal as well, the temple is gorgeous.
Udbhav DesaiUdbhav Desai
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Travelling solo as a vegetarian and found this Michelin guide vegan restaurant. You could book through their website. As this week is the Golden week (28 April to 6 May), it might be the reason why some days are fully booked. Standard menu for me at 3,000 Yen for one person. Comes with hot Japanese tea and you could add on sake or beer. Delicate in the variety of flavors in pickled vegetables, soy and root vegetables. You would need to pay additional 500 Yen to get into the Tenruji temple gardens before you can access the restaurant in an obscure corner next to the main hall and the pond. Pleasant experience. You can pay another 300 Yen to see the world heritage site Tenruji temple’s signature dragon painting (which I did not view). Exit the garden at the north gate to have quick access to the bamboo grove.
Pearline KoePearline Koe
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Really enjoyed the set meal here on a Friday lunch time. We hadn't reserved but it wasn't a problem as there were only a few other tables occupied. When we walked in we were slightly confused as there were no staff and it wasn't clear where to go - eventually we found the bell to ring on the desk to call a waiter over! No choice at lunch time other than the ¥3300 set meal, which was fine by me. It was seven small dishes, plus rice, melon and green tea. I wasn't sure about what a quarter of it was - there's some unusual flavours and textures that I'd not had before - but it was all delicious. It's on the pricey side at ¥3300, plus another ¥500 to enter the temple grounds, but I thought it was worth it for the interesting food and unique experience.
Stanley DunthorneStanley Dunthorne
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Japan, 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, 68
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+81 75-882-9725
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tenryuji.com
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4.6
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Serene locale operated in a Buddhist temple offering vegetarian fixed-price meals.
attractions: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, Arashiyama, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Arashiyama Park Nakanoshima Area, Togetsukyo Bridge, Jōjakkō-ji Temple, Seiryōji (Saga Shakadō) Temple, Kimono Forest, restaurants: % ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama, Arashiyama Itsukichaya, eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store, Restaurant Arashiyama, Arashiyama Yoshimura, Unagi Hirokawa, Taisho HANANA, Kijurou, Steak Otsuka, Arashiyama Rilakkuma Tea House

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