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Asipai Curry & Hibi Coffee

October 23, 2017 By Michael Lambe 2 Comments

Asipai & Hibi Coffee are two wonderful businesses working together in the same shared space to bring you the very best artisanal coffee and startlingly delicious curries. I was really impressed with this place, with the friendly staff, with the presentation of the food and drink, and most of all with the taste. The curry was really good, and the cafe latte I ordered … [Read more...]

Cafe Foodelica

September 18, 2017 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

UPDATE: Sadly Foodelica closed permanently at the end of 2017. Not too long ago, after a visit to the Shugaku-in Imperial Villa, I was passing Cafe Foodelica and popped inside for a cappuccino and a scoop of ice cream. I don't visit Cafe Foodelica too often as I am based in Fushimi (south Kyoto) and it is situated up north by Shugakuin Station. However, it struck me … [Read more...]

Eri’s Vegan Cooking Kyoto: Late Summer Recovery Lunch Lesson

August 31, 2017 By Michael Lambe

Thanks to Eri Okada-Berkeley for sharing information on her new vegan cooking class. Eri's Vegan Cooking Kyoto: Late Summer Recovery Lunch Lesson "Hot Summer seems endless! Join me and learn how to make delicious and nutritious vegan dishes in a small and relaxed home class. And enjoy a fabulous four course lunch!" Eri has over 20 years of vegetarian/vegan cooking … [Read more...]

Yak & Yeti – Nepalese Curry in Kyoto

June 19, 2014 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Yak and Yeti is a restaurant we go back to time and time again for two reasons. One is the super friendly staff who never fail to put a smile on our faces. And the other is their legendary Vegetable Phuraula, Nepali style spicy vegetable tempura. It's amazing. This restaurant is super popular with vegetarians for the range of tasty vegan options they have on their menu but you … [Read more...]

All New Falafel Garden

May 29, 2014 By Michael Lambe 3 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we went to check out the new location for Falafel Garden. A short walk north of Demachiyanagi on Kawabata, this new shop opened on April 28th. The old Falafel Garden was always a popular spot, but I think I like this new one even more. It's bigger, more comfortable, they have a nice big garden out the back and if you are lucky you can snag a balcony seat … [Read more...]

Kamo’s All You Can Eat Veggie Buffet

March 20, 2014 By Michael Lambe 8 Comments

Now that Obanzai's organic buffet is closing, it is good to know that there are alternatives. Kamo serves up all organic locally grown vegetables in all kinds of tasty combinations. They take pride in the fact their vegetables are 都野菜 or "Miyako vegetables" which means they are truly local. Apparently the famed label 京野菜 - "Kyo yasai" does not always guarantee that the veggies … [Read more...]

Obanzai Buffet Restaurant to Close at the End of March 2014

March 10, 2014 By Michael Lambe 2 Comments

Thanks to Gary Bloom and Barbara Stein for passing on the sad news that the organic buffet restaurant Obanzai is closing at the end of this month. Though not 100% vegetarian, this buffet was very veggie heavy, all natural and good value too. The owners of the building have decided to demolish it however, and so the restaurant, unwillingly, has to go too. I wonder if they will … [Read more...]

Chakra Indian Restaurant

February 3, 2014 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

We found another great curry place! Mewby and I stumbled across Chakra last night while out for an evening stroll, and although we hadn't intended to eat out, we were tempted in at the thought of Bengal curry goodness... There are a lot of choices on the menu, and everything seems pretty reasonably priced. There are also a lot of vegetarian/vegan options: 8 different … [Read more...]

Matsuontoko – Vegan Burger Cafe

February 25, 2013 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Though there are quite a large number of vegetarian establishments in Kyoto, most of them are located in the north of the city, and the few there are in the city center tend to sell nothing that isn't healthy and nutritious. Good vegan junk food is pretty hard to come by. There used to be a branch of Speakeasy on Shijo that did a passable veggie burger, but that closed down … [Read more...]

Morpho Cafe

July 24, 2012 By Michael Lambe 1 Comment

The concept of Morpho is "Vegan" which doesn't use animal foods. Anything can be eaten easily in the present age, so various health problems have arisen... Those with an unbalanced diet and people with food allergies would benefit from the healthy vegan foods offered at Morpho cafe. A delicious meal can be prepared using "veggie meat" similar to animal meat. -From the Morpho … [Read more...]

Cocokara Cafe + Dish

January 20, 2012 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

I'm always on the look out for comfy little cafes where I can ensconce myself in a quiet corner and read a good book. Last Monday I went to Cocokara Cafe for the first time and found it suited me nicely. Cocokara takes its name from a desire to serve the needs of both the heart (心 kokoro) and the body (体 karada). To put your heart at rest they emphasize comfort. The interior is … [Read more...]

Kyoto Vegetarian Festival 2011 @ Bukkoji Temple October 9th

September 22, 2011 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Many thanks to Kyle Mutrie for sending me details of this year's Vegetarian Festival. I'm delighted to learn that, having relocated this year, it is a five minute walk from my house! Kyle himself will be performing a guitar solo from 10.30. And in addition to that, and all the food, there will be dancing, juggling, music of all genres and discussion (including a "Talk Show" … [Read more...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2010 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving at Tadg's this Thursday at 7pm and Sunday starting 7pm. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving. Special Vegan Thanksgiving Menu 3,500 yen Creamy hummus with smoked paprika with our toasted Walnut and Pumpkin seed whole wheat bread. Winter vegetable soup,garlic croutons,olive oil. Marinated vegetable salad. Roasted organic veggies with red … [Read more...]

Vege-Cafe Kanna

October 14, 2010 By Michael Lambe 2 Comments

Vege-Cafe Kanna is not so much a vegetarian restaurant as a restaurant that puts a big emphasis on vegetables and other healthy natural food. They do have vegetarian options though if you ask for them. I asked for the vegetarian version of the "Kanna Lunch Set". It's important that you specify that you are vegetarian so that they don't use any dashi which contains fish … [Read more...]

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