Friday, September 11, 2009

kyoto cafes


most excitingly, i might be heading to japan for a little visit in march next year, if all goes to plan...
and of course i begin my looking forward to it now, starting with remembrance of delicious/wonderful cafes in kyoto.
i have already mentioned cafe みゅー and also efish cafe.
here are some more that are simply great. either all vegetarian, or vegetarian options with a strong organic leaning...
deep kyoto and vegjapan were the source for many of these images.
i have also added a link section on the left there to japanese vegetarian that i come across.

biotei
i think the pioneer of vegetarian cafes in kyoto. amazing homestyle meals.
the photos of biotei come from vegjapan blog.
the vegjapan blog also has some great links to vegetarianism in japan.
anyone planning a trip, please do check it out.

infinity cafe
a special place. a 100-year-old machiya surrounded by wild organic garden.
they also do live music and german rye bread.
the photos of infinity cafe come from the deep kyoto site.
deep kyoto also has some excellent other articles and great links to
veganism in japan, once again, if planning a trip, please do check it out.

obanzai
the best vegetarian buffet in kyoto i experienced.
incredible value and delicious kyoto-style vegetables.
that photo is my lunch last time i was there.

ambient cafe MOLE
indoor plant heaven. and nice food. the photos come from this blog.

bazaar cafe
this has unusual architecture for kyoto, located in an old missionary house
near gosho (imperial gardens).
read more about their social aims for supporting a diverse community here.

mikoan
anther great kyoto vegetarian tradition.
cats in residence make this place.
the curry is amazing. photos via deep kyoto and flickr.

obanzai

ambient cafe MOLE

ambient cafe MOLE

ambient cafe MOLE

ambient cafe MOLE

bazaar cafe

bazaar cafe

bazaar cafe

bazaar cafe

mikoan

mikoan

12 comments:

  1. what a wonderful post!
    very interesting information.

    i´m planing to move to japan for a while, for the next year. to the adventure!
    let´s see if it happens.

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  2. To clarify, are you in Kyoto or in Melbourne?
    If you're still in Kyoto, you're missing a couple of good ones.

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  3. Can you believe I went to the party for the opening of efish cafe? So many years ago now. Gorgeous spot on the Kamo gawa.

    And Obanzai was a regular haunt for me too. And Mikoan, yes, well we've already talked about the cats and the unique ambience of that cafe.

    How lucky if you get to go in Sakura season.

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  4. Forgot to say - you must go to WOMB cafe on the north-east side of town if you have time. Fantastic food and a really gorgeous modern space.

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  5. thanks nazara - that is so great about your plans!!! and thanks kylie, that would have been a lovely party:) so glad to hear you enjoyed these ones too, funny to think we probably shared a table one day! and womb! yes, i couldn't remember the name, but i went there many times - lovely space. thanks for the reminder! also did you ever go to prinz cafe - up near kitaoji/shirakawa? lovely space too..

    jj, i am in melbourne. it wasn't meant to be a comprehensive list, just little ones that i recall fondly, and with good vegetarian options. i am always interested to discover new ones, so looking forward to that when/if i can go back.

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  6. Sigh....I remember Japanese cafes in Japan. So quiet and peaceful. It was actually possible to hear a friend talking! ;-)

    I never lived in Kyoto however, I went to many cafes in my area.

    If I ever pop back to Japan for a visit, then I will try and drop by these cafes. Thanks for the post.

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  7. hi jason, that's a nice memory...i am sure there are still someplaces like that in melbourne too, somewhere?? i hope you do get to visit them sometime.

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  8. Thank you for this list of lovely cafes! I have bookmarked it to take on my trip in November.

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  9. oh bree this is excellent! i've really got to go to kyoto this autumn and i will be refering to your wonderful list of recommendations!
    and i love all the wonderful images and links on your architectual post, thank you!

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  10. hi alice - excellent! i hoe you get to visit them all:) do also please check out vegjapan and deep kyoto (links in my post, or on the lefthand sidebar) for more good links to vegie-friendly places in kyoto area! can;t wait to see some pictures of your adventures.
    and hi hiki, thanks! ditto, i simply can;t wait to see kyoto through your lens:)

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  11. hmmm...feeling whistful...

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  12. rad.

    my dad recently moved to tokyo and my husband and i are really hoping we can visit him. i had been wondering how the vegetarian was there. now i have a great resource! thanks!

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