Saishuan Shiraki - Kyoto

It was a truly unique experience for us. We took the vegan menue and weren't dissappointed at all. They served us a 10 course menue where one dish was better than the other. It was like a journey through the japanese tradional kitchen. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. At the end of the evening everyone was talking to everyone, sharing travel experiences. We really enjoyed the evening and it was definetly a big highlight of our journey.

Miho (the chef) is amazing!!!! She is truly a passionate about cooking and that comes through in every dish. There is a vegan set menu that includes 10 creative dishes, I was full before the main dish even came out. My favorite was the kiwi inari super unique and delicious. Not only is Miho a great chef, she is great to talk toWe came on a Wednesday night before a holiday and were the only ones in the restaurant. FYI Miho said she can accommodate gluten free menus with 2 weeks notification. Cannot recommend this experience enough! Updated from previous review on 2023 08 10

My friend and I visited the restaurant and both opted for the vegan set menu. We found all the dishes to be delicious and expertly prepared, making it one of the best vegan Japanese meals we've had. The only suggestion we have is to also offer individual dishes rather than just the 5000yen set menu, as it can be quite pricey for some customers.

I visited this restaurant with my friends. There are options for all tastes. The food was excellent and the portions were generous. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. P.S. I came back after Japan reopened its borders and it was fully booked. Reservations are a must! You can book a table through Instagram.

This charming and intimate izakaya offers a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes and is run by a charismatic and humorous hostess. I visited after a recommendation from a friend and would highly recommend it for a dinner spot in Kyoto!