6 traditional Japanese dishes that vegans can try in Kyoto
With a large population of Buddhist monks, it’s easy for vegans and vegetarians to find delicious dishes, from fine dining to tea houses and casual eateries
With a large population of Buddhist monks, it’s easy for vegans and vegetarians to find delicious dishes, too. From fine dining, to tea houses and casual eateries, vegans need not miss out on the exquisite food experiences that Kyoto has to offer. Here’s some vegan-friendly places we recommend for traditional Japanese dishes – some with a twist.
Yuba
One of the city’s specialities, Yuba – otherwise known as tofu skin or bean curd – is extremely versatile and nutritious. It’s made from the skin that appears when boiling soy milk. With a silky yet chewy texture, it can be cooked in a variety of ways and eaten on its own or served with vegetables.
Make sure to try the Yuba and mushroom rice at Hale, located in the popular Nishiki market. The texture of the yuba is incredibly satisfying, and the sauce is mild and tasty. They often offer this generous rice bowl as part of their vegan lunch set, which includes pickled veggies, fresh chilled tofu and a seasonal vegetable dish.
Hale, Nishiki-dori, 198-1
Sushi
