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Prepared Before Your Eyes, This Restaurant Offers Vegan and Five-Pungent-Vegetable-Free Japanese Dining Options
Looking for vegan Japanese food in Kyoto, but hoping to try something beyond the usual vegetable dishes?
How about a bowl of Kyoto white miso ramen, or freshly made Kyoto tofu that transforms into a flavorful mapo tofu dish right before your eyes?
At TENMADE (天まで), a Japanese restaurant near Shichijo Station in Kyoto, visitors can discover a selection of vegan Japanese dishes, including options prepared without the five pungent vegetables.
TENMADE in Kyoto
Opened in September 2026, TENMADE offers another dining choice for vegan travelers who want to explore Japanese cuisine while discovering ingredients and flavors associated with Kyoto.
Vegan Japanese Food in Kyoto: What Can You Try at TENMADE?
One of the pleasures of visiting Kyoto is discovering its food culture. And for vegan travelers, that experience can go beyond simply finding a suitable meal.
At TENMADE, the vegan offerings include several Japanese-inspired dishes worth exploring.
Kyoto White Miso Ramen
If ramen is on your Japan food wishlist, TENMADE’s Kyoto White Miso Ramen is one dish to look out for.
Tenmade’s Kyoto-Style White Miso Ramen
Featuring Kyoto white miso, this ramen introduces a regional Japanese ingredient through one of the country’s most popular noodle dishes.
For vegan visitors who want to experience Japanese ramen while exploring Kyoto, it offers another option to consider.
Freshly Made Kyoto Tofu and Mapo Tofu
Looking for something more interactive than an ordinary meal?
TENMADE’s Kyoto-style Tofu Mapo Course offers a dining experience centered around freshly prepared tofu. During the course, guests can watch soy milk being transformed into tofu right before their eyes.
Tenmade’s Kyoto-style Tofu Mapo Noodles
First, enjoy a bite of the freshly made Kyoto tofu on its own. Then, the tofu is prepared as mapo tofu, which can be enjoyed with rice or noodles.
It’s an opportunity to experience the same ingredient in two different ways: first through the natural taste of freshly made tofu, and then as a flavorful Japanese-inspired dish.
For visitors interested in Japanese ingredients and food preparation, this could be one of the most memorable parts of dining at TENMADE.
More Japanese Dishes to Explore
The restaurant’s featured menu also includes dishes such as tantan noodles, katsu curry, and vegetable tempura rice bowls.
These give visitors additional Japanese food options to ask about when planning their visit.
Because individual recipes and dietary specifications may differ, confirm which versions are available as vegan dishes before ordering.
Tenmade’s Tantan Noodles
Tenmade’s Cutlet Curry
Tenmade’s Vegetable Tempura Over Rice
Looking for Vegan Food Without Garlic or Onion? TENMADE Also Accommodates Oriental Vegan/Zensu Options!
Not everyone following a plant-based diet has the same dietary requirements.
Some travelers, including those who follow Taiwanese vegetarian food practices, avoid not only animal-derived ingredients but also the five pungent vegetables, known in Japanese as gokun (五葷). These traditionally include garlic, onions, and related pungent alliums.
TENMADE also accommodates zensu (全素), a dietary practice that excludes animal-derived ingredients and the five pungent vegetables. This makes the restaurant worth considering for visitors seeking this particular type of plant-based Japanese dining.
However, if you follow strict zensu requirements, it’s best to communicate your needs when making a reservation and confirm which dishes can be prepared accordingly.
A Convenient Vegan Dining Stop While Exploring Kyoto
Another reason to keep TENMADE in mind is its location.
The restaurant is just a short walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, making it convenient to include in a Kyoto sightseeing itinerary.
Planning to visit Sanjusangendo Temple or the Kyoto National Museum? TENMADE is located in the surrounding area, so you can consider stopping by for lunch or dinner.
It’s also an option to keep in mind when exploring the wider Higashiyama area, including Kiyomizudera Temple.
Restaurant Info
Restaurant Name： 天まで（TENMADE）
Address： 224 Hiyoshicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0993 (Google Maps)
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/tenmade_kyoto/
Official Website：https://tenmade-kyoto.jp/
TEL : 075-746-7365
Reservation： TableCheck
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