Shokaku Noodle Kyoto
Hours
営業時間 12:00〜22:00（定休日：不定休 / Irregular holidays）
京都市中京区西大文字町613Open in Google Maps ↗Official site ↗
SHOKAKU NOODLE KYOTO (Mensho Shokaku) is a vegan- and halal-friendly ramen shop in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, run directly by a noodle manufacturer founded in 1902. Open 12:00–22:00 (irregular holidays). The official site offers an English menu and staff can communicate in English. Address: 613 Nishidaimonjicho, Nakagyo-ku; nearest stations are Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi and Keihan Gion-Shijo (official site names the stations only, no walking times).
Before you go
A ramen shop operated directly by Tsuruya Food Co., Ltd., a noodle maker established in 1902 (Meiji 35). The signature broth is 100% plant-based — onion, celery and carrot base with kombu and garlic for umami, no animal ingredients. Non-vegan options include halal-certified wagyu beef ramen and in-house roast chicken ramen, prepared with separate processes and utensils. Gluten-free options (rice-flour noodles, gluten-free soup) are available.
Mensho Shokaku is the directly operated ramen shop of Tsuruya Food, a noodle maker founded in 1902 that has spent over a century perfecting noodles; its stated mission is to bring authentic Japanese ramen to people who previously had no access to it.
- Vegan broth + halal-certified menu lines
- English menu available; staff can speak English
- Gluten-free options with rice-flour noodles
- Groups up to 25 accepted; travel agencies welcome
- Getting there
- 613 Nishidaimonjicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station / Keihan Gion-Shijo Station (official site names the stations only; no walking minutes given).
- Booking
- Reservations accepted by phone (075-600-9864) or email. Groups of up to 25; course menus can be adjusted on request.
- Crowds
- Open straight through 12:00–22:00 with no midday break; seating capacity and queues are not published.
- Good for
- Vegans, Muslim diners, gluten-intolerant visitors, international travelers needing English support, group diners.
- How it differs
- Most of Kyoto's vegan options are sweets or cafe-style. SHOKAKU is a ramen shop meant as a full meal, combining halal-certified and gluten-free options in one place. Within the vegan-friendly set, mumokuteki cafe is a teishoku (set-meal) style vegan restaurant and Veg Out is a cafe with breakfast/lunch/cafe-time segments: choose SHOKAKU for ramen, mumokuteki for set meals, Veg Out for a Kamogawa riverside breakfast or afternoon tea.
Is there English support?
Yes. The official FAQ says an English menu is always available and staff can speak English; the site itself is bilingual.
What is the vegan broth made of?
Per the official FAQ: an onion, celery and carrot base blended with kombu and garlic; 100% plant-based, no animal ingredients.
Are there non-vegan dishes?
Yes, such as halal-certified wagyu beef ramen and in-house roast chicken ramen, prepared with separate processes and utensils from vegan items.
Are gluten-free options available?
Yes: gluten-free ramen with rice-flour noodles, and the soup can be switched to gluten-free.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are accepted by phone or email; groups of up to 25.
Sources SHOKAKU NOODLE KYOTO official site
- Ramen is not available for takeout (to serve it at its best); donburi and side dishes are
- The site has a dedicated Vegan & Halal Policy page worth reading before visiting
- Children's chairs available; family-friendly
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