The story
Located in the heart of Kyoto, Uzu is a standout destination for those seeking high-quality, plant-based Japanese cuisine. The restaurant offers a creative, multi-course menu that reimagines traditional staples, featuring highlights like Tsukemen Vegani, Ramen Vegano con Pomodoro e Funghi, and the interactive Sushi Vegano Fai-da-Te. To finish, the delicate Gelato di Fiori di Soia Arrostiti provides a sophisticated conclusion to the meal.
The culinary experience is widely praised for its depth and execution; as the creators at *Cosa mangiamo oggi?* noted, the kitchen consistently delivers "excellent, flavorful dishes." While the price point sits higher than your average ramen joint and some visitors may find the atmosphere a bit intense, the quality remains undeniable. For travelers looking to explore the modern side of vegan dining in Kyoto, Uzu is a compelling and stylish choice.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about Uzu’s tsukemen, calling it the standout dish with rich, slurpable broth. The overall vibe is warm and satisfying, perfect for a cozy, no-fuss meal.
“The tsukemen arrived. At first we were a bit confused because Franci said 'But we ordered tsukemen?' Actually we remembered that if you come to eat here you have to book online and they ask you in advance what you want to eat. You have to choose between tsukemen, these dipping noodles we've already shown you, or classic ramen with hot broth. I'm very happy because I love tsukemen. It's completely plant-based but really good. There's quite a bit of chili in my sauce. You decide if that's a plus or a handicap. The noodles are al dente. I love it when they comb my ramen. I'm so happy everything is going well, the dishes are straight, they're right, we like them.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Uzu. Most active: Cosa mangiamo oggi?
A modern vegan ramen spot in Kyoto with a stylish atmosphere and a multi-course menu, offering creative plant-based dishes that don't compromise on flavor, though the price is higher than average ramen joints.
Dishes mentioned
Yatsuashi
This is called Yatsuashi, it should be a typical Japanese sweet. On top there's a cube of vegan cheese, as far as I understood, and you eat it in one bite. I wasn't prepared for this mouthfeel. I had a completely different expectation for this place. It's good. A sweet little potato, crunchy, a bit sour, it works. The appetizer passes.
Sushi Fai Da Te
The course called sushi arrived, we have to compose it ourselves by taking the seaweed, putting in what's in the bowl, closing it, and eating. I can't tell you what kind of sushi it is. Maybe the fish wasn't mentioned. Oh right, we're in a vegan restaurant. No fish. I have to mix everything, even if it seems a bit of a shame. But with the technique of a sushi wrapper, they still managed to make the bite very tasty, even without fish. So far we're doing well. Don't disappoint me, keep it up.
Tsukemen
The tsukemen arrived. At first we were a bit confused because Franci said 'But we ordered tsukemen?' Actually we remembered that if you come to eat here you have to book online and they ask you in advance what you want to eat. You have to choose between tsukemen, these dipping noodles we've already shown you, or classic ramen with hot broth. I'm very happy because I love tsukemen. It's completely plant-based but really good. There's quite a bit of chili in my sauce. You decide if that's a plus or a handicap. The noodles are al dente. I love it when they comb my ramen. I'm so happy everything is going well, the dishes are straight, they're right, we like them.
Ramen Vegano con Pomodoro e Funghi
Look how beautiful Franci's ramen is. I'm a bit jealous. There's a tomato, a mushroom, spring onions. No, those aren't spring onions, it's an Asian vegetable. Ah, this might be spring onion. No, that's seaweed. I'm getting everything wrong. Let's just say we can identify the tomato, the ramen, the tomato is wonderful, the mushroom. That's enough for you. The broth has a lot of mushroom and it's a full-bodied broth, even if it's less dense than mine. Tomato in ramen, we hadn't encountered that yet. Delicious. And these mushrooms are crazy. We swapped plates. Taste the ramen. Spoiler: it's delicious. I envy the Japanese so much because I'm not good at slurping ramen, I can't make noise when I pull it up. It's very good.
Gelato di Fiori di Soia Arrostiti
They just brought us a roasted soybean flower ice cream. Roasted, and obviously being a vegan dish, no milk or dairy. Delicious. It has a really particular taste. It's hard to describe because it doesn't resemble any of the flavors we know, and it has a very slight cocoa aftertaste if I had to compare it to a known flavor. Very very delicate, very pleasant. I won't add anything else.
