Eats • Kyoto, Japan

Towzen

Hidden gem - vegan ramen

Japanese / Ramen

Tucked away in a quiet, leafy residential neighbourhood of Kyoto, Towzen offers a deeply restorative and meditative dining experience. The restaurant is small, peaceful, and beautifully designed, feeling much more like a historic, traditional Japanese tea house than a standard fast-paced ramen shop.

The kitchen specializes in a masterfully crafted, velvety broth made from soy milk and premium kelp dashi. This signature base achieves a staggering depth of complex flavour that easily rivals traditional, heavy pork-based tonkotsu broths. Paired perfectly with unique charcoal-infused noodles, incredibly delicate seasonal toppings, and a side of their exquisite vegan sushi rolls, it makes for an unforgettable meal.

With its tranquil, Zen-like atmosphere and highly refined comfort food, Towzen is a necessary sanctuary for any plant-based traveller exploring the cultural heart of Japan. Because the dining room is small and intimate, arriving early is highly recommended to secure a seat at this legendary spot.

tasty dishes

from £15-£20pp

Walk-ins Only

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✨ Good to Know

  • Legendary Soy-Milk Ramen
  • Quiet, Zen Atmosphere
  • Gluten-Free Options Available
  • Traditional Seating Available
  • Small Venue

🕒 Opening Hours

  • Sunday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Monday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Close-up of a bowl of ramen noodles topped with seaweed, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, a boiled egg, and green onions.
A bowl of ramen with sliced radish, fresh greens, and a piece of chicken topped with a red chili pepper.
Close-up of a bowl of fresh salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, radish, mixed greens, and sprinkled sesame seeds.
A rectangular ceramic plate holding several pieces of fried chicken, a bowl of coleslaw with a slice of radish, and a small bowl of dipping sauce. Another similar bowl is visible in the foreground, and a pot with a plant is in the background.
A bowl of Asian-style beef stew garnished with fresh cilantro, served with sliced carrots on a white surface.
Interior of a modern room with a concrete wall, featuring three framed black and white landscape paintings. Low tables with woven round cushions arranged around them are on a beige carpet, with a wooden slatted ceiling with built-in lighting.
A display window with bonsai trees and traditional pottery in front of a white wall with the word 'TOWZEN' illuminated.
Interior of a modern restaurant or cafe with wooden ceiling slats, white tables, and wooden chairs, viewed through a large window.
 

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