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Vegetarian-Friendly Kaiseki Dining in Kyoto'Kaiseki' Menu (Kyoto City)
Experience the Elegance of Kaiseki with Vegetarian Options
Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese dining experience that showcases the finest seasonal ingredients, prepared with refined techniques. While many kaiseki meals naturally incorporate seafood and dashi-based broths, MACHIYA LOCALS partners with select kaiseki restaurants that offer vegetarian menus or can accommodate vegetarian requests with advance notice.
Whether you follow a vegetarian diet or simply wish to explore plant-based kaiseki dishes, our carefully selected restaurants will provide an exquisite dining experience that highlights the beauty of Japanese culinary traditions. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal that balances flavor, texture, and seasonality in an intimate and elegant setting.
Kaiseki Restaurants Offering Vegetarian Options
The following MACHIYA LOCALS restaurants provide kaiseki menus with vegetarian-friendly options or can adjust their courses upon request:
A 10-course Kyoto Kaiseki dinner presented Omakase-style by the Chef. This intimate dining experience features fresh sashimi, seasonal seafood specialties, locally-sourced meats, and traditional Japanese delicacies carefully selected each day. *Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Kaiseki options also available.
A 10-course kaiseki dinner with locally-made tofu as the main course. Enjoy it alongside silky yuba (tofu skin), a seasonal grilled dish, selection of Kyoto-style dishes, dessert, and more. (Vegan & Vegetarian options available)
A 9-course kaiseki dinner with locally-made tofu as the main course. Enjoy it alongside fresh sashimi, silky yuba (tofu skin), a seasonal grilled dish, mixed riced cooked in an earthenware pot, dessert, and more. (Vegan & Vegetarian options available)
A traditional delicacy that is famous in Kyoto city, Japan. Savor Kyoto’s famous yuba (tofu skin) prepared in a variety of dishes with this kaiseki course dinner. (Vegetarian options available)
Gion Area, Kyoto. A 10-course omakase kaiseki meal – which means that the Chef will create some of the best seasonal recommendations and cuisine for you to enjoy. Includes a main dish, tempura, grilled fish, fresh sashimi, rice dish, and more.
A 10-course Specialty Kyoto Kaiseki, which includes the best seasonal dishes and traditional Kyoto cuisine for you to enjoy. Includes a main dish, tempura, grilled fish, fresh sashimi, rice dish, and more.
A 10-course Kyoto kaiseki meal in the heart of Gion. If you’d like to try a variety of traditional Kyoto cuisine, we recommend this kaiseki course. Includes a main dish, tempura, grilled fish, fresh sashimi, rice dish, and more.