
CHOICE
Almost all sources agree the entire menu is gluten-free.
Per-allergen evidence
Almost all sources agree the entire menu is gluten-free. The kitchen is reported as dedicated gluten-free on FindMeGlutenFree with a dedicated fryer, though a few community reviews note buckwheat ingredients may cause cross-contamination risk. One reviewer reported getting sick. Menu items (pizza, pasta, burgers) are individually marked GF. The staff are described as helpful with allergy information but no formal training is documented. Entirely vegan and gluten-free concept, but be wary of the buckwheat concern.
[1] Aggregator CHOICE - Dedicated Gluten-Free Cafe in Kyoto, FindMeGlutenFree
A community aggregator page reports the venue as dedicated gluten-free with a dedicated fryer and other equipment, but also contains a buckwheat cross-contamination note and a report of a diner feeling unwell.fetched Jul 2, 2026[2] Aggregator CHOICE - Kyoto | Review "Big selection of vegan food" by nico17veg - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing includes reviews that state everything is gluten-free. They describe a good vegan and gluten free menu and note that staff are helpful with allergy information.fetched Jul 2, 2026[3] Verified blog Choice Vegan Gluten-Free, tablejourney.com
A travel blog directory entry describes Choice as 'Kyoto's only fully vegan-and-gluten-free restaurant'.fetched Jul 2, 2026[4] Verified blog CHOICE, Kyoto, Japan - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
The Wanderlog aggregator includes excerpts stating 'the entire menu is vegan and gluten free', mentions gluten-free pizza dough labelled on the menu, and notes house-made nut cheeses.fetched Jul 2, 2026The entire concept is built around vegan and gluten-free food. Multiple sources, including HappyCow, Table Journey, and Wanderlog, state that everything on the menu is vegan. The menu includes items like a vegan cheese plate, burger, pasta, and raw cakes, all made from whole-food ingredients. Staff are described as friendly and helpful with allergy information, though no formal training is noted. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is documented for vegan preparation, but since the entire restaurant is vegan by design, the risk of cross-contamination from animal products is zero.
[1] Aggregator CHOICE - Dedicated Gluten-Free Cafe in Kyoto, FindMeGlutenFree
A community aggregator page reports the venue as dedicated gluten-free with a dedicated fryer and other equipment, but also contains a buckwheat cross-contamination note and a report of a diner feeling unwell.fetched Jul 2, 2026[2] Aggregator CHOICE - Kyoto | Review "Big selection of vegan food" by nico17veg - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing includes reviews that state everything is gluten-free. They describe a good vegan and gluten free menu and note that staff are helpful with allergy information.fetched Jul 2, 2026[3] Verified blog Choice Vegan Gluten-Free, tablejourney.com
A travel blog directory entry describes Choice as 'Kyoto's only fully vegan-and-gluten-free restaurant'.fetched Jul 2, 2026[4] Verified blog CHOICE, Kyoto, Japan - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
The Wanderlog aggregator includes excerpts stating 'the entire menu is vegan and gluten free', mentions gluten-free pizza dough labelled on the menu, and notes house-made nut cheeses.fetched Jul 2, 2026The entire menu is vegan, so all dishes are inherently vegetarian. No dedicated kitchen or fryer is documented, but the restaurant's all-vegan concept means no animal products are on site. Staff are helpful and friendly.
[1] Aggregator CHOICE - Dedicated Gluten-Free Cafe in Kyoto, FindMeGlutenFree
A community aggregator page reports the venue as dedicated gluten-free with a dedicated fryer and other equipment, but also contains a buckwheat cross-contamination note and a report of a diner feeling unwell.fetched Jul 2, 2026[2] Verified blog CHOICE, Kyoto, Japan - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
The Wanderlog aggregator includes excerpts stating 'the entire menu is vegan and gluten free', mentions gluten-free pizza dough labelled on the menu, and notes house-made nut cheeses.fetched Jul 2, 2026The vegan cheese plate includes a single mention of cashew. The restaurant does not have a marked menu, dedicated equipment, or staff training evidence. Because the kitchen uses nuts, cross-contact is possible. Calling ahead to confirm is advised if nut-free is needed.
The entire menu is vegan, so no dairy is used. However, the mention of 'house made cheeses' (cashew-based) indicates substitute preparation; no dedicated equipment or staff training is documented. Call ahead to confirm.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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