Maharaja Indian Restaurant

Brief Profile

Theme: North Indian Food

Star of the Menu: Curries - distinctly different among each other and delicious, Mutton Biryani

Halal sign: NO

*VFM: NO

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: YES

Menu in English: YES

Editor's Comment

Taste: 7/8

Atmosphere: 5/8

Miscellaneous: Pricey but offers true North Indian taste...only Mutton is Halal...Very hot so it's better to choose mild level so that you could enjoy your food....

Link: http://maharaja.sorawin.com/index_english.html (Open with Internet Explorer)

Sujata Vegetarian Restaurant

Brief Profile

Theme: Vegetarian/Vegan Food

Star of the Menu: Lunch/Dinner Set

Halal sign: NO

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: YES

Menu in English: NO

Editor's Comment

Taste: 6/8

Atmosphere: 5/8

Miscellaneous: Mantra chanting as a background song...a nirvana for vegan...

Link: http://www.happycow.net/reviews.php?id=26720

Guru Guru Cafe Kebab

Brief Profile

Theme: Japanized Kebab

Star of the Menu: Chicken Kebab

Halal sign: YES

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: YES

Menu in English: YES

Editor's Comment

Taste: 7/8

Atmosphere: 4/8

Miscellaneous: This shop opens when it opens...enough said...

Link: http://guruguru.ninpou.jp/

Kyoto Islamic Cultural Center

Not a restaurant but a center offering Islamic consultation, counseling and wide range of halal products (Beef, Chicken, Mutton, Dried foods etc.). Mosque in the basement.

Link: http://g.co/maps/shtde

MAKI Store

This is not a cafe/restaurant but a good shop to get supplies of international products (Coconut milk, herbs and spices, halal chicken, turkey). Owner is not that friendly, a little bit pricey but opens till late.

Link: http://g.co/maps/kfesx

Raju Indian Restaurant

Brief Profile

Theme: Indian Food

Star of the Menu: Chicken Tandoori Set/ Chicken Tikka Masala/ Saguwara

Halal sign: YES

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: YES

Menu in English: YES

Editor's Comment

Taste: 7/8

Atmosphere: 5/8

Miscellaneous: Indian enough for me...but according to my Indian friends, it's not the "real" Indian food...Eat-all-you can Naan bread and freebies (Ice-cream, Mango lassi) if you're lucky! 9 restaurants in Kyoto!

Link: http://www.raju.jp/hpgen/HPB/entries/8.html

Manyukan Japanese Diner

Brief Profile

Theme: Japanese Food

Star of the Menu: Ika Furai Teshoku (Fried Squid Set)/Yaki Sakana Teshoku (Grilled-Fish Set: Saba/Aji/Sanma)

Halal sign: NO

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: NO

Menu in English: NO

Editor's Comment

Taste: 7/8

Atmosphere: 4/8

Miscellaneous: Old school Japanese hideout with motherly gourmet...

Link: http://g.co/maps/htpr6

Cafe Proverbs [15:17]

Brief Profile

Theme: 100% Vegetarian Food

Star of the Menu: Soy Ramen/Veggie Cutlet Curry/Chocolate Cake

Halal sign: NO

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: 100% Vegetarian/75% Vegan

Menu in English: YES

Editor's Comment

Taste: 5/8

Atmosphere: 7/8

Miscellaneous: Hip and healing...

Link: http://www.proverbs1517.com/index.html

Marugame Udon

Brief Profile

Theme: Japanese Food

Star of the Menu: Hot Kakeudon with Assorted Tempuras

Halal sign: NO

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: Vegetarian but Non-Vegan

Menu in English: NO

Editor's Comment

Taste: 7/8

Atmosphere: 5/8

Miscellaneous: A talk in the town...

Map: 
http://goo.gl/maps/zyTi7

Link: http://openkyoto.com/dining/kyoto-cheap-eats-marugame-udon.html

Rose Cafe Kyoto

Brief Profile

Theme: Middle-East Fusion Food

Star of the Menu: Kebab Plate/ Kebab Wrap

Halal sign: YES

*VFM: YES

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu: Available

Menu in English: Available

Editor's Comment

Taste: 4/8

Atmosphere: 5/8

Miscellaneous: Palatable but not yet a talk in the town...

Link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=206944534015000707910.0004b703f9f4c9e833d50&msa=0&ll=35.021553,135.770065&spn=0.0013,0.00239