Choice Northern Higashiyama

Choice restaurant is a great place to enjoy Japanese-style vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food. It’s at Sanjo-Keihan, very close to Downtown Kyoto.

Opened by a Japanese doctor who is keenly aware of the impact of healthy food on health and happiness, Choice is one of the best places in Kyoto for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free eaters. With the exception of their pasta dishes, everything on the menu is gluten-free. They use tamari shoyu (gluten-free soy sauce) in their cooking and their soup broth is made without fish flakes, so you can enjoy their delicious cooking without any trepidation.

Their lunch plates are a great choice, including a burger made with grains and beans that is served with a nice salad, brown rice and Japanese pickles (¥1,100).

There’s also a great “fromage salad” topped with cheese made only from nuts (¥1,400) and a salad lunch with rice and soup for ¥1,100.

They also serve nice dinners, sweets, coffee and wonderful smoothies. There’s an English menu with pictures and they are quite at home with foreign diners. I highly recommend Choice for a healthy meal in Kyoto!

For more vegan and vegetarian choices, see our Best Vegan and Vegetarian in Kyoto page.

English address:
1F Suzuki Keiseigeka Bld., 89-1 Ohashi-cho, Higashiyama-ku

Japanese address:
東山区大橋町89-1 鈴木形成外科ビル1F

Opening hours:
9am-9pm, closed Thursday

Price: Moderate

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Sanjo Keihan Station, Tozai subway line

Telephone: 762-1233

Customer Reviews:Read reviews of Choice on TripAdvisor.com

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:
Choice 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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