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Japanese
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Okonomiyaki place where the staff can speak English. There is a vegan okonomiyaki on the menu as well as vegan yakisoba. Okonomiyaki is gluten-free. Reported to serve meat December 2023. Open Mon-Sun 6:00pm-11:00pm. Limited supply. Closes when sold out.
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1-chōme-15-24 Higashishinsaibashi, Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan, 542-0083
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247 Reviews
First Review by TonyBailey
AmyWoods-Ryan
Points +338
Lives rent free in my mind - Edit
Visited October 2019. One of the best meals I’ve had. Granted we were jet lagged but it was so memorable and the Asahi was also cheap and cold! Thankfully lovely lady sat next to us advised us only one Large was needed between two. So happy that vegan mayo was available. I keep advising all my friends who visit Japan to go to Osaka just so they can go here. Will be making a stop in Osaka on our next visit just so we can go here again ❤️❤️❤️
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vojvodics
Points +286
Interesting place - Edit
The food was okay, and the place is nice
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marcbs
Points +35
Best veggie okonomiyaki in town! - Edit
Amazing place, with some punk style and really nice food. The staff is super kind!
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KevinErhart
Points +84
A one-woman-show you need to see and taste - Edit
Lovely Vegan and Vegetarian Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) based on a soy bean dough. You can choose from various vegetables as toppings. We also had the Gyozas. Drinks can be mixed on your own for 200yen. There might be a queue, but they offer chairs and complimentary water and peanuts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-01
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hannahandzachmakefood
Points +68
A must go for Vegetarian/Vegans!! - Edit
I wish I could give 5 starts because it’s so vegetarian/vegan friendly. Amazing vibe and food all made by one person, can’t recommend enough!!
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elinerenne_
Points +454
Unique. Definitely recommend! - Edit
Restaurant is entirely managed by one women. The food is amazing, a lot of vegan and vegetarian option. You can make your own drinks and also cocktails or wine for only 200 yen! The restaurant has also a really nice interior and good vibe. Would definitely recommend!
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JordanCuff
Points +13
Incredible experience, food and hospitality - Edit
This was an excellent experience trying something that we might not have been able to try anywhere else as vegetarians. The food was incredible, and the atmosphere enchanting, clearly being somewhere deeply loved by all of its visitors. The okonomiyaki was fresh and flavourful and the recommendations we were given when we weren't sure what combinations to go with were perfect. Really glad we went, even if there was a little wait (which felt like part of the experience)!
Read morePros: Enthusiasm of the hostess, Fresh, wholesome food, Enchanting decor and design
Cons: A bit of a wait, but worth it and accommodated for
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Elsinore
Points +37
Delicious okinomiyaki - Edit
We loved this place! Best okinomiyaki I had, filled with veggies. This place is a one-woman show: the owner is also the chef and she has perfected not only the food but also the organisation. A must-go in Osaka!
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MicciM
Points +1823
Best place ever - Edit
Update: new location! Basically there is more oki for everyone. The old place is now dedicated to takoyaki and the new one is bigger and brighter, possibily even more oko.
Read moreThe atmosphere is simply amazing, energetic and yet relaxed. The food is astonishing. The Vegan okonomiyaki was so good I could picture myself eating a second one right away. The cold tofu and the Vegan kimchi were superb. But the thing I was most impressed by is the gyoza plate. The best I ever had
We'll surely come back
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-31
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Reddscund
Points +21
Super Location - Edit
Das Essen war sehr gut. Ich hatte ein Omlet mit Gemüse und Nudeln gefüllt. Die Besitzerin ist sehr nett und der Laden ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Getränke konnte man sich selbst zusammen mixen. 10/10
Read morePros: Einrichtung, Essen, Gastfreundlichkeit
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Squizsh
Points +259
Believe the reviews, you HAVE to go here!!! - Edit
Oh my god. Is this place even real?
Read moreOne woman show dishing up the most creative and incredible Okonomiyaki I have ever seen in my life in such a strange building. The concept, the way it’s run, oh my god. Even in the sweltering heat, the line is worth the wait. This is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life, we will come back to Osaka one day just to come here again. Thank you Shiho, you are a machine!
Pros: Okonomiyaki , Yakisoba and gyoza, 200y make your own drink station
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wahine
Points +218
Good options if you go with non-vegs - Edit
I was sad to see the whole fachade said Vegetarian Vegan and now it has a banner over it saying "options". I don't understand those changes. Anyhow, we chose this one as we were in a group with non-vegs.
Read moreThe place and the owner are funny (in a good way). The food was not remarkable in my opinion. Not bad at all, but it's not a place to remember with all the delicious food I ate in Japan
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Jdhowchester
Points +26
An absolute must try! - Edit
A one woman operation that delivers amazing options in a charming and unique venue. 9ne of the favourites of our trip
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spaghettiswamp
Points +28
Best okonomiyaki! - Edit
Please please go here if you are in Osaka! If there is a line it is 100% worth the wait you have to believe me. It is the most flavourful food I have ever eaten. You get to choose five veggies to put on it, along with vegan cheese and vegan mayonnaise! It is such a chill vibe inside with many floors to choose where to eat. The owner is so so lovely! She is always so happy and friendly. It is the best food you’ll ever eat, you won’t regret it!!
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SaraV.
Points +516
Realy good atmosphere - Edit
It's just the owner there and she has realy good vibes also doing everything from her own. I'm very happy that she has vegan cheese and mayonnaise. Good food and good portions!!
Read moreAlso, you can choose 5 ingredients for your Okonomiyaki 💘
Pros: Food, Good vibes , Place
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Mosc
Points +28
Favorite restaurant on my Japan trip - Edit
Would rate 5/5
Read moreI had the vegan okonomiyaki here. You get to choose 5 ingredients from a list to add to it, as well as vegan cheese as an optional topping. The portion size is good and very filling.
The vibe inside the restaurant is fantastic and the chef has great energy. Only downside might be wait time, but we arrived 20 minutes before opening and were first in line
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GustavKant
Points +72
Must try - Edit
This place deserves 5/5 stars!!
Read moreWorth waiting outside for! (Line moves faster than expected!)
Best Osaka style. Restaurant run by one women. She cares about her food, passionate. Gluten free, vegan, meat options available. Two menu's one vegan one regular. Lots of vegan food. Location is very fun.
Must go to spot and be sure to check out sister location for takoyaki and kushikatsu!(5 min away!)
Pros: Best food!, Staff cares about customer and food, Price
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BennyRK
Points +31
Amazing food cooked by an amazing woman - Edit
Shiho is a rock star! She single handedly welcomed and cooked up an entire 3 stories of restaurant goers with delicious food!
Read moreyeah they serve meat but who cares this caters to everyone with a full and open heart.
Thank you Shiho!
Pros: Everything
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Sonja116
Points +67
What an adventure.... - Edit
As mentioned before - this place is not only famous for it's great food!
Read moreIf you are in Osaka - you should go to the OKO Restaurants. Worth it.
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MonicaJane
Points +425
Delicious & filling - Edit
The large vegan okonomiyaki is very large. Like 2 people could share and be full.
Read moreSo delicious & you get to pick vegetables you add to it. They have a really good array of vegan options including the okonomiyaki, gyoza and other sides like tofu / kimchi etc.
The lady speaks English and is nice and plays every has a good vibe.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Filling , fun atmosphere
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XdarklighterX
Points +98
A very cool experience! - Edit
The woman who runs the business (on her own!!!) is a real legend. Place is super punk rock, but also cute. Lots of vegan options!
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BugDiscriminator
Points +32
delicious and strange - Edit
the food is just the first reason you should visit OKO! this was one of my favorite experiences we had in Japan - I’ll leave some things as a surprise, but this place is WILD, closer to a punk house basement or a performance art piece than fine dining, and I fully mean that as a compliment. the owner is a mad genius. just go.
Read morebe ready for a bit of a line outside, but there’s seating and you can self serve drinks from the DIY bar (!!) while you wait. there’s a separate vegan menu so it’s easy to figure out what you can eat. vegan/nonvegan condiments are clearly marked too. we loved it so much we went to the sibling takoyaki spot nearby and almost made ourselves sick. 10/10.
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AlainaVince
Points +667
Great Vibes, Great Okonomyaki - Edit
We were pleased to find this when we came to Osaka, because we didn't think we would be able to find vegan okonomyaki. We first accidentally went to the sister restaurant around the corner, which has vegan takoyaki. That place also had cool vibes and the food looked great, but we were specifically looking for okonomyaki. And this place did not disappoint! We definitely had to wait in a long line, but there is a self service station for mixed drinks and beer, and you can have a drink in line on the street 👌🏼
Read moreThe food itself is delicious! The okonomyaki is made with soy pulp and cabbage, and you can choose five veggies to go with it. It is topped with a BBQ type sauce, and vegan mayo if you want. The medium is a LOT of food, especially if you get sides! Even my hungry husband was hesitant about not getting a large, but was stuffed with the medium and our sides. The gyoza are great, and the "pickles" are four different tasty pickled veggies coarsely cut up. The food is quite oily, however, so if you are oil-free, this is not the place for you. This is not a quick bite to eat, but the vibes of the whole restaurant and the excellent food make it a great experience.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-27
Pros: A lot of food for your money!, A lot of fibrous veggies , Cool vibes
Cons: Long wait
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ClémentineFerkoune
Points +44
amazing - Edit
food is great, place is amazing, the owner Shiho is so nice and cheerful. prices are good in my opinion. 1300yens for food drink.
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AnyaLatthe
Points +119
Great food - Edit
Good vegan and vegetarian selection of okonomiyaki, and sides such as French fries and gyozas. Portion sizes were humongous too, definitely stick with medium not large if you're getting sides too!
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LiaSantee
Points +228
Very good! - Edit
The food is healthy and delicious. The owner is really sweet and the ambience is fun and different. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Ambience, Food, Menu options
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Liquoricepearls
Points +254
Great vegan okonomiyaki - Edit
This place is super popular and run by one woman, so I would recommend getting there at least 10 mins before opening as there’s always a wait. You can choose up to 5 veggies to add to your okonomiyaki and to add vegan cheese. I would recommend asking for extra sauce and they provide vegan mayo too. Well worth a visit!
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