
Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Serves a daily seasonal lunch plate featuring items such as rice pilaf and tofu quiche. Lunch served from 11:30am - 4pm unless sold out before. Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市西区新町1-7-12 2F. Reopened Apr 2018 after move from 3-4-1 Kitakyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku. Confirmed closed, February 2019.
41 Reviews
First Review by lemurcat
Seeayesix
Points +111
Awesome food, great atmosphere - Edit
Really nice little restaurant smack in the middle among the high-rises, very relaxing atmosphere and the food is really great. I came here for lunch having the curry set, decided to come back for dinner and had the pasta, and now I'm back again watching while my risotto is prepared. Didn't feel any need to look elsewhere for food😄Warmly recommended.
Read morePros: all vegan, as much as possible locally produced, great atmosphere
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JessiElgood
Points +50
Closed sadly - Edit
I went to the location listed and couldn't find it anywhere. I contacted the woman who runs Le Coccole to ask what her open hours were, and she said she no longer has a restaurant. She does do pop up locations where she cooks every once in a while, but this location no longer exists. She seemed lovely though when we were messaging.
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OlgaOS
Points +93
very good risotto - Edit
I had the risotto and liked it very much. It came with a beautiful little salad. Nice atmosphere in the cafe and the owner was very friendly. It was a bit expensive, but I enjoyed the meal.
Read morePros: good food
Cons: expensive
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Shoohei
Points +130
Delicious - Edit
Beautiful restaurant with tasty food and lovely staff!
Read moreMagnifique restaurant avec de la nourriture délicieuse et un personnel adorable.
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CharlesHefley
Points +517
Excellent healthy vegan lunch! - Edit
This is a wonderful, relaxing vegan cafe with great meals. The friendly staff even spoke English and had an English menu. For lunch today I had the Indian curry meal (extra big American size) that came with a nice salad and soup with phenomenal dressing. Then for dessert a plum cake and cheesecake. To top it off I enjoyed their brown rice coffee. I highly recommend them.
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RocheRansom
Points +23
Incredibly delicious vegan food - Edit
What a delightful restaurant with absolutely delicious vegan food! Our host was so sweet and welcoming and explained what we were eating. I had the brown fried rice which was so delicious and wholesome with a side salad which had the most delicious salad dressing I've ever had. My husband had the Japanese curry which he thoroughly enjoyed. The home made ginger beer was a treat too. I can't recommended this place enough.
Read morePros: Many vegan options and opportunities to have indiv
Cons: No cons at all
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ErikvH.
Points +1666
Mama's kitchen vibe - Edit
Nice, laid back place that feels like you're sitting in your moms kitchen. The owner was very friendly and explained to us how she prepares her delicious food using the yin and yang philosophy. Our best vegan experience while staying in Osaka.
Read morePros: owner speaks English, you can sit outside if the weather is nice
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JessicaLeeStar
Points +46
delicious and cute - Edit
Go here. Excellent food, and extremely friendly owner.
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HaileyPoLa
Points +1118
Fresh food - Edit
I had a veggie plate for lunch at Le Coccole when I was in Osaka, and was very happy about the variety of fresh vegetables included in the dish. The owner and staff were friendly, English-speaking, and the restaurant was cute. I would have loved to try more but was pretty full after finishing the plate.
Read moreIt's not a huge space, but when it's not too hot outdoor seating is possible. Highly recommended!
Pros: nice food, friendly staff
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sofywills
Points +41
Excellent Experience - Edit
The food and atmosphere in Le Coccole are both fantastic- we went twice, my husband had the Japanese curry both times as he enjoyed it so much! The atmosphere is akin to being a guest in someone's home- friendly and welcoming with wholesome food cooked to order. Highly recommend!
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Rin
Points +101
Well worth waiting to come. - Edit
This place was on my todo list for months because the location isn't somewhere that I come to for anything else. I waited until I was taking holiday from work to come!
Read moreIt was so worth keeping on my todo list though. I got the Benji Platter which was delicious and a really big serving for me. I finished it because it was delicious, but I was so full. I'm little, so for a bigger appetite I think the portion will be just right.
The coffee was great too. One of the problems I have in Japan is that that it's hard to get any kind of soy milk coffee other than a latte which is too rich for me. Here though I was able to get a regular filter coffee with a small side of soy milk to pour in. The coffee itself tasted great too.
I'll have to find reason to come to this part of the city again!
Pros: Delicious selection of out of the ordinary veggies, The brown rice was cooked really well, Great coffee
Cons: Menu selection is maybe a bit small, the location is a bit out of the way for me
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GuillaumeBeuzelinAven
Points +112
Super tasty food - Edit
This restaurant was our second choice and honestly I'm really happy that the first choice was closed.
Read moreThe food here is really tasty. The owner speaks English and some French. The service was really friendly
Pros: good quantity, Super taste, great owner
Cons: Few options to choose
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YokeMunLim
Points +1013
Cosy and quaint atmosphere, lovely owner, delicious cakes - Edit
Le Coccole is one of my favorite vegan spots in Osaka for a variety of reasons. It is cozy and quaint, the food is mostly organic and locally sourced from the owner's brother's farm, and the owner is always very friendly and kind. One time I went there while they were having an event and ordered a cake, but had to leave hastily without waiting for the cake to arrive because I was about to be late for a show. The owner remembered that and gave me a free vegan cheesecake the next time I went there, apologizing profusely for being unable to serve my cake in time. Such excellent and sincere service! I love how I'm able to put my worries behind and just relax while I'm there. The set meals might be pricey for the amount you get but overall I'm very pleased with the quality of the food and service there.
Read morePros: Lovely owner and amazing servicr, Fresh organic meals , Cozy and welcoming atmosphere
Cons: Might be too pricey for some
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taysesame
Points +150
Could be better! - Edit
This was my first vegan meal in Japan. I had very high hopes, but was disappointed with the overall taste of the food I got. Indian curry and one of the cakes (so tiny!). The curry was too heavy on the tomato and the potatoes were under cooked. The cafe is really cute and the staff were wonderful, but they have to improve on the taste. I give 4 stars for effort and the owner was on vacation when I went, which might have effected my experience. : )
Read morePros: Vegan, Nice outdoor seating
Cons: taste, very small piece of cake
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spalan
Points +60
Good food and great people - Edit
Microbiotic style vegan cafe. The owner is really sweet and can speak English.
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Scottishvet
Points +472
amazing, do not miss this place! - Edit
In a country which struggles with the idea of vegetarian/vegan this place is a true find.
Read moreAmazing food, amazing. Lovely lady who owns the place
Worth travelling at least an hour each way to eat here
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SarahSara
Points +20
5 Stars - Edit
Delicious food, best we have found in Japan. Cosy cafe with outside seating. Happy to please and took the time to explain things to us. Owner can speak English. Just go! ?
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Elle444
Points +20
The best vegan and organic in Osaka! - Edit
According to me the best vegan restaurant in Osaka and all is organic!
Read moreThe owner is very friendly and she knows a lot about organic food, places, shop. She is very strict regarding the quality of the ingredients. She can speak a little English and French . The place is cute and comfortable and the food is very tasty. Don't leave the place without eating her cakes!
Pros: Vegan and all is organic, Very tasty, Owner knows a lot about organic, natural things...
Cons: None
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samuelbgoodwin
Points +38
Vegan spaghetti! - Edit
Came across this on happy cow wit good ratings, and now I'm here to try make them even better!
Read moreSmall friendly cafe down the streets near Honmachi, easy to find with the signs out the front lit up on a not so bright street.
Beautiful food and amazing one on one hosting, they take great pride in what they do.
Had the pasta dish with two salads and a soup, absolutely amazing! Loved every bit of it.
Am going to try return before departing Osaka, this restaurant and the way they operate they make it truly stand out that you are more than just a number.
Recommend 10/10!!
Pros: Friendly, Healthy, Easy Going
Cons: None, None, None
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Italian.vegan
Points +308
Delicious vegan food, cute funky vibe - Edit
We ate here for dinner and really enjoyed our meal. We had a platter, risotto, pasta and fried rice. The food was all prepared by the single staff member (the owner?), and was all very nice. I'd recommend eating here!
Read moreThe vibe was funky but relaxed with chill music playing, eclectic decor and friendly staff.
There is not much seating inside (about 15 people?), and there are a few tables outside. I would recommend getting here early for dinner to make sure you get in before last order.
Pros: Great food, Funky vibe
Cons: Small place, Can close early
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greentuffet
Points +48
Great Lunch in Honmachi - Edit
The space is the perfect mix of cute and hip, very relaxing and when the weather is nice the courtyard is my favourite place to have dinner.
Read moreThe food is always delicious with a wide selection for dinner. Although, I think you get more for your money with the lunch plate and you get to try lots of seasonal vegetables.
Definitely recommend for vegan/vegetarian/health-concious diners!
Pros: big open space, seasonal, organic produce, friendly staff
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marukochan
Points +421
a quaint cosy little restaurant - Edit
Enjoyed a delicious Japanese curry set dinner at this lovely small restaurant located at the quiet side of shinsaibashi. they have a chinese menu which was a plus! the soup had some indian spices wh was what we need on a cold wet night.
Read moreCons: reasonably priced
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Petecamp
Points +41
Excellent (mostly vegan) restaurant - Edit
We received an extremely warm and friendly welcome from the lady who owns and runs this restaurant and also does all the cooking. We both had the daily vegan set meal which was delicious and plentiful. The owner speaks very good English which was very helpful as we do not speak any Japanese. She was absolutely charming and we had a lovely evening.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Super friendly owner, Nice vibe
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TaraMurray
Points +271
Amazing food! - Edit
This place is easy to find so do yourself a favour and pay it a visit.
Read moreWe ordered the set menu, I chose the curry and my partner the risotto. Both meals were bursting with flavour and amazing!! The size of the meals were very generous and for a reasonable price. We did not try dessert since we were so full!
Excellent service and amazing food - a cafe worthy of your business ?
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EmmaCebuliak
Points +1887
One of My Favourites In Osaka - Edit
I've come to Le Coccole MANY times, and have had a great experience more often than any other cafe in Osaka. The owner, Tomomi, is really kind and helpful, and I recommend talking to her if you can! (she does speak some English). The veggie lunch and dinner plates are different every day, as she uses mainly seasonal organic produce from her brother's farm in Nara. I really feel like I can trust her to serve the healthiest, freshest meal possible. The desserts are also really nice, as are the smoothies and hot drinks. Yes she does use honey sometimes in some of the hot beverages :( Please check if you're unsure - she will understand easily if you are vegan and use another sweetener.
Read moreOccasionally some dishes are too salty or oily, but generally it's fine.
The atmosphere is quirky and cute, and it's nice sitting outside under the veranda on a nice day. Unfortunately she does allow people to smoke outside if they like, which I don't understand - but usually no one is doing so.
Although it has some imperfections, Le Coccole gets 5/5 in my books because it's pretty darn close to perfect.
Updated from previous review on 2016-10-09
Pros: Wholesome, fresh, seasonal food, Kind and friendly owner, Quirky cute atmosphere
Cons: Occasionally salty/oily, Occasionally sells out at lunch, Portions might be small for some
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Bananasaboutbananas
Points +20
The best meal in Japan! - Edit
If you visit Osaka, I would highly recommend this place. I came here for dinner and ordered the curry set meal which same with a salad and soup. Such care had been taken in making the food.
Read moreThe lady who runs the place chatted for a while. Her brother grows most of the vegetables that she uses in her cooking and you can taste that she uses only the bet quality ingredients. Really happy I found this place and will definitely return if I return to Osaka.
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Stevie
Points +11765
Le Coccole, Osaka - Edit
My spouse and I dined here this evening. It was generally a very enjoyable experience.
Read moreWe each ordered a dinner set. This involved what seemed like some sort of sweet potato soup to begin with. It was delicious. There was then each a different salad each (there was a different salad to accompany each set). Then for the mains I had Japanese curry and my lady had a fried rice dish. It all tasted very nice indeed.
One slight surprise was at the time today the happycow listing for this place is vegan. On the menu there is honey for one of the drinks. I asked the very nice lady who runs this place if this is indeed honey rather than for example, agave. She confirmed it's honey. I'll submit an update to HappyCow HQ in LA for the classification to be downgraded from vegan to vegetarian.
Pros: Vegan friendly, Great food, Nice vibe
Cons: Shame about the honey
Elle444
The owner removed the only one drink with honey from her menu so it is now 100% vegan. (It was before too except for This drink)
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