Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto: The World’s First Michelin Green Star Ramen Shop

The mothership. UZU’s Kyoto flagship is the world’s first ramen shop to hold a Michelin Green Star (two years running, plus five consecutive Bib Gourmands) — a fully plant-based counter of 16 seats wrapped in a teamLab artwork. Unlike the Tokyo branch inside teamLab Planets, no museum ticket is needed here: book a normal restaurant reservation and walk in. Course-style service, cashless only, no children 6 and under.

What We Verified

• Fully plant-based, stated officially — 12-hour broth of Rausu kombu, domestic shiitake, and vegetables; noodles of Hokkaido wheat and organic whole grain. Checked July 8, 2026.
• Michelin Green Star 2 years running (2025, 2026) + Bib Gourmand 5 years — confirmed via the operator’s press release and Michelin’s listing.
• No admission ticket required — unlike the Tokyo shop; we confirmed live reservation slots for July 2026 on TableCheck. (Some portals show an old “closed” flag — we found no supporting evidence and current bookings are open; treat that as stale data.)
• Signature course ¥7,700 — welcome drink, two starters, choice of ramen, dessert, and tea. Rising to ¥8,800 from September 2026.

What We Could Not Confirm

• Exact weekly closing days (official site and portals differ; the shop points to Instagram for current schedules — check before you go).
• Walk-in possibility without a booking (reservation-priority at minimum).
• Mirin / seasoning alcohol details.

What to Order

The UZU Signature Course (¥7,700; ¥8,800 from Sep 2026) — choose your ramen within the course. Book via TableCheck; card/QR payment only; ages 7+.

Useful Phrases

スープに豚骨や魚介は使っていますか?
Sūpu ni tonkotsu ya gyokai wa tsukatte imasu ka? — “Does the broth use pork bones or seafood?”

麺のかんすい以外に動物性の材料はありますか?
Men no kansui igai ni dōbutsusei no zairyō wa arimasu ka? — “Besides kansui, are there any animal ingredients in the noodles?”

替え玉はできますか?
Kaedama wa dekimasu ka? — “Can I order extra noodles?”

Restaurant Information

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The Green Star Question

Michelin’s Green Star is a fairly new award — introduced globally in 2020 — recognizing restaurants that pair notable cooking with sustainable practices. As of 2026 it remains rare in any category and rarer still in ramen, a genre Michelin has historically been slow to celebrate at the highest tier. UZU Kyoto is the first ramen shop in the world to hold a Green Star, and it has held it in consecutive years. What that recognition captures is not just the quality of the bowl (the shop also holds five consecutive Bib Gourmands) but the specific philosophy of the operation — a fully plant-based kitchen with a kombu-and-shiitake stock, using organic domestic ingredients, in a room built as an artwork rather than a conventional dining space. It’s a meal that reframes what vegan ramen can aspire to. Reserve ahead; the counter is small and the shop is course-only.

Follow the Shop Directly

The most current photography of any restaurant comes from the restaurant itself. Here’s where Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto posts.

📷 Instagram · @vegan_uzu · See the shop’s own photos →

Please double-check before you visit. Restaurant menus and policies can change without notice. This listing was verified on the date shown above using the sources described in How We Verify. If your requirements are strict, please confirm directly with the restaurant — and if you spot something outdated, let us know. Full disclaimer here.