In Kyoto, 2004, founder Minoru Yonekawa quietly opened a ramen shop near Shimogamo Shrine—rooted in his family’s tofu traditions and a single experiment: soy milk broth.

Today, Towzen is one of Japan’s longest-running vegan ramen establishments.

Inspired by the 13th-century Buddhist tradition of shōjin ryōri, our food is crafted without animal products or alliums—offering nourishment for both body and spirit.

Each bowl reflects Yonekawa-san’s vision of “World Peace Ramen”: exceptional flavour married with compassion and cultural integrity.