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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
Akim
Points +21
Delicious, lovely and unique - Edit
This place has the perfect vegetarian and vegan set up. Getting to pick your own vegetables, weither it has egg or not, or vegan cheese or dairy cheese, really gives picky eaters and non picky eaters the ease of having a meal that suits them and it was delicious.
Read moreThe building has a lot of stairs, so if keep that in mind when coming here. But I would highly recommend this place if you get a chance and the rooms were gorgeous and has a very "made buy the people with love" attitude about it, you can tell that its grown from love with love.
There is a bit of a wait, so be warned, but there is warm drinks and peanuts to keep you entertained while you wait.
We also added to the collection of wall art and writing added buy people from all over the world.
And it is truly impressive what Shuho has made and is running entirely by herself and she seemed like such a gorgeous person.
Pros: Freedom to pick based on dietary requirements, Lovely atmosphere and cool overall experience , Delicious food and big sizes (even the medium)
Cons: Wait time (but worth it), Stairs
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JoostDeLocht
Points +157
Good food, a fun concept and an amazing atmosphere. - Edit
We had a great time at Oko Okonomiyaki. At first, the price felt a little on the high side (compared to other venues), but we got a lot of food for it in return. And who are we kidding. It's so much cheaper than back at home.
Read moreThe woman in charge works the restaurant solo and is such a vibrant light in the room. Her English is good, het energie is great.
The food is really good. We didn't know what to expect when we got the vegan okonomiyaki, but it tastes great. Pick a size, M or L, pick five vegetables (eg. asparagus or potato) and whether you like (vegan) cheese. There is also a vegan mayo at or close to your tabel that you can use.
You can refill drinks for the price of 200 yen, which is a good deal.
The rooms are small but so much fun. A lot of guests have written down fun messages, and we met a lot of other tourists (mostly Australian). Everyone is there for the same reason, and everyone has a good vibe.
All in all, I'd say: join the queue at Oko, pick up a plate of Okonomiyaki and a drink. Do your duty in the self service part, and make some new friends along the way.
Such an amazing vegan/vegetarian experience!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-14
Pros: Vegan Okonomiyaki, One person staff that built this from the ground, Fun like minded guests and a good atmosphere
Cons: You may not like the self service part
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Maggiora
Points +170
An unique experience - Edit
The whole restaurant is managed by just one person. I would recommend to be there as soon as possible, because it's a very popular place in Osaka. Shiho ,the owner, is very cute and the Okonomiyaki was very good. The whole restaurant has an unique, cozy atmosphere.
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JoaquinJourdhui
Points +33
Amazing! - Edit
Food was super good, place is really fun and friendly
Read morePros: Food, everything si tried was super nice, Cheap self service drinks, only 200¥ each, The place
Cons: Waiting time, but worth it
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McMallory
Points +2172
Really great - Edit
Even though their okonomiyaki are made with okara instead of flour I’m not totally sure I’m buying that these are « healthy, » but they are certainly hearty, filling, and delicious. You can customize your okonomiyaki by choosing five vegetables. I used carrots, potatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and green onions. It was really filling and I couldn’t finish. They also have vegan and gluten-free gyoza!
Read moreThe space is super cute and funky which works for street food. Because it’s a lot bigger the wait is also shorter then their takoyaki restaurant. It’s a bummer they started serving meat, but I understand the reasoning with such a large space… I wish restaurants didn’t have to make such concessions but my guess is the gluten-free angle brought them more guests than the vegan one. It was nice to see so many people in line reading the vegan menu, though! Oko is helping spread the word!
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krissysch
Points +1671
Delicious food, but long lines - Edit
The food was really delicious, but the waiting time is huuuge since it's so crowded. The Restaurant is completely run by one person, she does everything by herself. You order, pay, get a number and go upstairs for a seat, then she calls your number threw a Microphone and you can get your order. Drinks are self service. The okonomiyaki we're huge and delicious. You can choose your own ingredients and make the okonomiyaki to your personal liking. I loved the food, but because everything is run by one person and it's crowded, you have to wait very long to order. We arrived at 6 when the store opened, only to find a huuge Line already. We waited for more than an hour to order, the cooking itself was pretty fast. The food was so good that it's worth the wait, but you'll definitely have to make some time in your travel schedule for the wait.
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drea1981
Points +951
Yummy food - Edit
Food is yummy / place is cool , but kinda dirty lol
Read moreSaw some stuff I would just ignore lol
But it has a fun vibe and it was tasty
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Oshi24m
Points +103
Amazing japanese vegi/vegan food - Edit
The best japanese food I ate in Japan! Shiho is amazing managing the place on her own, plus she is very friendly and speaks english. We ordered the vegi yakisoba, vegan okonomiyaki and vegan gyoza and everything was amazing! Totally recommend this place if you're visiting Osaka! The portions were satisfying and the drinks are cheap, usually have a long line but luckly when we arrived we only waited a few minutes (8pm) The place has 5 floors and a smoking room plus a rooftop which is nice to sit at on sunny days.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-21
Pros: Many vegi/vegan options, Really cheap drinks (200 yen), Can customize the dish to your liking
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georgiana.b
Points +42
Deserves five stars - Edit
Tasty Okonomiyaki, so many options to choose from, customise with which vegetables you like. Great and friendly service and very cheap drinks!
Read morePros: Options, Price, Service
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JuRibeiro
Points +110
Delicious - Edit
Some of the best food I’ve had on my trip to Japan! The okonomiyaki is freshly made and it tastes amazing. The downside is the potential long line (I went before it even opened, and there were already 2 people in front of me), but worth the wait.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Amazing space
Cons: Usually crowded
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domolivo
Points +122
Amazing Option in Osaka 🙌🏼 - Edit
There is a separate vege menu and the vibes are soooo cool! There will be a line but well worth the wait! We loved it during our stay in Osaka - super unique!
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Oolong
Points +42
A bizarre delight with ridiculously long queues - Edit
Delicious food. I wanted to try okonomiyaki, a local speciality, and it did not disappoint.
Read moreWeirdly they trade heavily on vegan food, but do offer non-vegan options. The cooking area is right next to the queue, and open, so you might be exposed to grilling meat smells
Pros: Very tasty, filling food, Great atmosphere, once you get in, Cheap drinks, make your own
Cons: Had to queue for a long time to get in, Had to wait quite a while for food as well
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Bee:)
Points +23
Popular and Very Oishi! - Edit
Very tasty, huge portion size, we ordered 2 medium and it was more than enough for 3 of us. We had Okonomiyaki with potato, spinach, green onion, mixed beans, carrot, and cheese (vegan option available). Long wait (about an hour). The sign said the busiest times between 6:10pm and 9:40pm, we arrived about 8:20pm hence the wait.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-07
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
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jessek99
Points +82
Great atmosphere & food - Long queues - Edit
Great food, incredible atmosphere.
Read moreOften a long queue, at 1800 during cherry blossom week in April we waited 45 minutes for entry - This is normal, but it’s worth the wait.
If you want a quick fix meal this may not be the best choice, if you want a great vegan food experience in Osaka - This is it.
Drinks are DIY, Make it yourself for 200 Yen - So go nuts and make yourself the wackiest cocktail you can.
Recommend mixing coke with grape syrup & vodka - It sounds odd.. but trust the anonymous reviewer.
P.S - The portions are huge (huge) don’t do what I did and order a large Oko despite never finishing it every time I come here - You could share a large oko between 2 people and still not finish it.
Pros: Great atmosphere & experience , Huge portions, Make your own cocktail/mocktails & drinks
Cons: Long queues , Not entirely vegan/vego, meat options served
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RomShenhav
Points +155
Worth the wait - Edit
We waited for more than an hour to get inside. Shiho, the lady who prepars the food, is working on her own, so it takes a while to receive your food and to be seated, but it was crafted with love and care. She also offered us free drinks since we waited for so long. The okonomoaki was very tasty and the place is incredibly cool with great music and good vibes. Definitely recommended for Okonomoaki lovers!
Read more*Also the lovely guy outside the restaurant who directs the traffic was very funny
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-01
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ladie_jadie
Points +196
Not worth your time - Edit
After hearing so many great things about OKO, I was left extremely disappointed by my experience.
Read moreWaiting in line for 30mins was not worth it, as the food was bland and the gyoza were extremely oily. There was also a massive piece of beef in my vegan okonomiyaki - which put me off the meal completely.
One lady runs the entire restaurant so I understand mistakes happen, but I honestly thought there would be better care with the cross contamination considering the building has a massive ‘vegan’ painted on it.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-14
Pros: Cheap alcohol
Cons: Obvious cross contamination , All plates and cutlery is disposable , Long wait time
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MiffyMills
Points +921
Absolutely perfect - Edit
We got to the restaurant about 15 minutes after they opened and we still had to wait in line about 40 minutes to place our order. This is because it is one person cooking and serving, but it was worth the wait. There is very little seating but we got lucky. They have vegan cheese and Kewpie. One medium size portion was the perfect amount of two people. So so delicious, would give it a 5 if I could
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AndrewFerguson
Points +17
How wonderful, impressive, tasty - Edit
This is a must visit for any vegan / vegetarian in Osaka. The food tastes amazing. When I walked in, I had no idea this was a one-woman operation. It's an absolutely delightful experience watching the absurdity of how much Shisho is able to accomplish in her space while sharing such a beautiful presence. Ridiculous I can't give her 5 stars because of Happy Cow!
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Viuccy
Points +40
Fun food experience - Edit
Vibrant and really nice chilled atmosphere, sort of self serving which made it even more fun. Food is great but be aware that the okonomyaki is VERY filling and maybe consider a smaller portion. Take away of leftovers available. A 4 floors building is run exclusively by one person and all my appreciation goes to Shiho for her hard working and amazing personality! Vegan menu is separate and some sauces are not vegan but it s all written and labelled to avoid mistakes.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Tasty food, Fun beer pouring machine
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emiwee27
Points +25
FABULOUS MWAH - Edit
Couldn’t rate this place more, honestly one of the best restaurants (vibe wise) I’ve ever been to. Sooo friendly and VERY cheap drinks - 200 yen per drink which you make yourself from an endless choice of booze and mixers. Owner runs this place solo and is so lovely. Pens to write on the walls / bathrooms to leave a small message where you are from :)) very cool
Read moreFood wise- gyoza was mean, yakisoba was scrumptious. Perfect food to begin a night full of sinking drinks. Also probably perfect dusty food. Highly recommend !!!
Pros: FOOD, VIBES, DRINKS
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BriannaBorg-Smith
Points +50
Disappointing - Edit
I was expecting to really like this place after my experience at the other Oko (Takoyaki), which was incredible. I hate to leave a bad review but I just felt really let down. The okonomiyaki wasn’t very hot, and lacked any real flavour. I also ended up not finishing my meal after seeing a random sign on the wall saying the ‘dry sauce’ I just poured all over my okonomiyaki isn’t vegan. … it would be a good idea to note this on the bottle considering this place is meant to be so vegan friendly. Please keep in mind not everything here is vegan either. They have a whole non vegan menu with meat which is fine but it does kinda give the impression that it’s a vegan/vegetarian restaurant from the outside. I also tried the dumplings which were average too.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere , Friendly service, Very cheap drinks!
Cons: Food wasn’t very tasty, Dirty kitchen , Deceptive of being completely veg
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uncurtaining
Points +53
Awesome - Edit
Very good and very fun. Okonomiyaki was delicious and Shiho was very helpful when ordering.
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MadisonWesarg
Points +92
Will blow your mind - Edit
I would give this restaurant a 5 star if allowed. Holy wow it was amazing. This restaurant is a whole experience, from the outside you're assaulted with a colourful building, to the inside of warm, passionate messages. The meal came out pretty fast I thought for a one women show by Shibo. The food was super delicious and healthy. Could not fault it and completely forgot to take a photo so here's our half eaten one 😂
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FaithUgates
Points +428
Fun - Edit
I had, of course, the okonomiyaki. I never tried the traditional one prior being vegan, thus, no comparison. It was tasty and you get to choose 5 kinds of veggies, but the serving of the medium size (which is the smallest serving option) was too much for one person. I was really full half way hahaha! Good thing there's a take away box and a plastic bag to bring leftovers. The place is very bright, it's fun. I also like the self-service style. #Veganuary
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steph33
Points +31
Okonomiyaki - Edit
Vegan okonomiyaki, Gyoza and vegan cheese. Heaven
Read morePros: Okonomiyaki, Self serve alcohol very cheap
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Biancajakon
Points +318
Tasty but different - Edit
Not like traditional okonomiyaki but still had a great flavour. There were lots of veggies and the portions were large too which was great. The environment is quirky and a bit chaotic. But the lady was lovely.
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oneveggiedot
Points +17
Mixed feeling with this wonderful place. - Edit
My first night in Osaka, looking for vegetarian japanese food. Was a bit hesitant to get into the shop as there are many signs and bored and I could not see any customers from the front door. thanks to two more brave foreigners who walked into the restaurant first.
Read moreI took a hike to order and figured out how to order the drinks. But this tiny restaurant does worth a try if you are those looking for fun and creativity.
Don’t expect to have something similar to the traditional okonomoyaki, it is updated and cute version. #Veganuary
Pros: Vegan Okonomiyaki, Shiho, the cute lady in the kitchen
Cons: A bit confused while trying to figure out
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