A great vegetarian restaurant in northern Kyoto, Falafel Garden specializes in the eponymous falafel, but there’s plenty more on the menu to keep things interesting.
Falafel Garden – image © Chris Rowthorn
With a hippy vibe and a friendly owner, Falafel Garden is a relaxing place for a healthy lunch while exploring things up near the north end of town. It’s a short walk from Demachiyanagi Station, which is served by both the Keihan and the Eizan lines. A short walk away you’ll find Kyoto University and the Kamo-gawa River. There’s a picture menu and the owner speaks fluent English.
For more meat-free eating suggestions, read our round-up of Kyoto’s Best Vegetarian Restaurants.
Falafel Garden interior – image © Chris Rowthorn
For more vegan and vegetarian choices, see our Best Vegan and Vegetarian in Kyoto page.
English address:
Sakyo-ku, Tanaka Kamiyanagicho 15-2
Japanese address:
左京区田中下柳町3-16
Opening hours:
11am-10pm
Price:
Cheap
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
2min walk north of Demachiyanagi Station, Keihan Line
Telephone: 712-1856
Website:
Official Website (English)
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Falafel Garden on TripAdvisor
More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.
Near To Here:
Falafel Garden is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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