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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
VeronicaIsles
Points +96
AMAZING - Edit
My travel back home to Chicago was delayed due to a typhoon in Osaka and I accidentally stumbled upon this place which seemed like it was something out of a dream!!! The owner is absolutely lovely and somehow manages to run this place herself. She cooked my food to perfection and I ordered the large so I could have leftovers as I wanted to make the experience last as long as possible. I actually ended up bringing some home in my checked baggage and was delighted to eat the rest when I got home. I got to select exactly how I wanted the okonomiyaki to be made and added vegan sauces which were clearly labeled as she does have vegetarian options as well. I was disappointed they were out of gyoza but it shows how wonderful the food is and that it sells out! There was a line to get in, but she keeps everything very organized and even has peanuts to eat while you wait. The artwork all over the walls is super cool and there are sticky notes everywhere giving cute little messages and instructions. The food was incredible and the vibe here was outstanding. I love this place so much!!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Creative, fun vibe, Owner is fantastic
Cons: A wait to get in, Some food sells out fast so go early
Guest
shapat
Points +345
Vegan/vegetarian menu! - Edit
She was the only one who ran the restaurant and cooked as well! Such a nice human!
Read moreShe accommodated to no onion and no garlic in the food I wanted.
The food was good, I got the pancake, fries and Edamame! It was filling for sure.
The wait was really long but worth it. There was a lot of room to side inside and it was fun environment!!
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-29
Pros: The environment was nice, Food was good, Not pricey
Cons: Long wait
Guest
てんろく
Points +133
Osaka specialty takoyaki - Edit
This is a restaurant for vegans.
Read moreRather than takoyaki, the ingredients are more like radio-yaki, with mainly vegetables.
*Octopus not included
This restaurant is highly recommended for people who cannot eat wheat flour due to dietary restrictions.
Also, there are a lot of tourists, so if you want to have international exchange, please come and eat!
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-18
Pros: たこ焼き
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Dannyダニー
Points +24
Just love - Edit
I love everything about Oko. It’s so amazing what Shiho build up there.
Read moreI felt very welcome and comfortable there and I had two wonderful evenings there.
Thank you Oko
Pros: Food, Ambience, Drinks
Guest
xdeathknightx
Points +55
The Tardis of Vegan Okinomiyaki. - Edit
Lot of choice on how to build your okonomiyaki, dumplings, and plenty of side dishes. Shiho is very kind and energetic. Do have to come at the right time or it will be super busy. I called it the tardis because it seems really small but then it turns out they have multiple floors. You can decide for yourself where to sit and drinks work on the honor system of dropping money in a bucket. The place has a chaotic and thrown together look that fits well with the surroundings. Not the most sophisticated food, but well made and good portions. Shiho doesn't lie when she says the okra noodles are filling. I only had breakfast the entire day so ordered a big portion but struggled to finish it
Read morePros: The owner is great, Good filling food, Food gets there quick
Cons: Have to get own food, can be many stairs
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SvB1987
Points +200
Deserves 5 stars - Edit
Tasty okonomiyaki! I recommend to take the dunplings on the side (so tasteful). Its a little chaotic, but it works and is so worth it!
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bb.$hark
Points +979
Amazing owner - Edit
As far as I can tell, the owner is the only worker there and I can imagine it gets stressful. I had maybe a 10 minute wait before I could order. Everything was labeled well. I got okonomiyaki as well as a side of curry dumplings. Both were really good. Worth the wait.
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mobo95
Points +25
Love - Edit
Delicious meal. Great atmosphere. Actually left full. We arrived just before 6 thinking being early we should be okay but we had about 40 minutes wait to get inside so keep that in mind if you have plans.
Read moreThey serve some meat so it is good if in mixed company. But something to be aware of if you aren’t okay with that.
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DanielSkaue
Points +49
Great unique experience - Edit
Fun place and the girl running it is amazing, doing everything by herself. Fun atmosphere, cheap beer, which you could also order while waiting in the queue! And okonomiyaki was good, a little to the burnt side which i diddnt mind. We probably had a better okonomiyaki elsewhere but this was one of the greatest meal experiences we had in Osaka, and Japan in general. This place is definitely something to consider visiting if you want a one of a kind experience. Also watching Shiho work in the kitchen reminded me of those caotic cooking games, which was really funny.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Food, Beer
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anna2468
Points +64
Incredible - Edit
Lovely service and delicious vegan okonomiyaki! You can pick which veggies you want and select a M or L size dish. Be prepared to wait 20-30 minutes outside at least, but it was definitely worth it. Also - there are a lot of stairs in the restaurant which may be an accessibility consideration for some.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere, great food and service
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JohannesHattendorf
Points +342
Friendly Place! - Edit
The Chef is a friendly and hard-working Person. Never had okonomyaki before, so I had no expectations, okonomiyaki was ok I think, the potato topping was great. But the waiting time and customers in line (mostly “white rubbish talking people”) were highly annoying.
Read morePros: Potatoes , Ramune , Cool staff and music
Cons: Too many gaijins
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HannahChalmers
Points +31
Would give it 5 stars if I could - Edit
Totally delicious, super friendly chef/host, English menus a real bonus (Google translate not needed), despite the queue to get in once id ordered my food arrived really quickly, and probably the only way I'm going to be able to experience okonomiyaki in Japan! Don't skip on this place, the lines are worth it!.
Read morePros: Taste , Host, Decor
Cons: Confusing on how to wait/queue at first, Couldn't figure out how to order a beer/drink
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AayushShah
Points +109
AMAZING - Edit
The vibe in this restaurant is in electric. The lady running the place on her ones, the music, the decor. The food is unreal. Great veggie/vegan choice and you can customise anything too! Portions are LARGEE!
Read morePros: vibe , food , portionz
Cons: the fact I don't have this on demand
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Hodzic_fam
Points +1744
Truly amazing street food experience - Edit
4 stars only because it’s not fully vegan. However, this small restaurant is certified vegan/vegetarian and the shop is ran entirely by the owner who is absolutely delightful and friendly. Food is very good.
Read moreBe prepared to wait and support this amazing place. An absolute must to visit while in Osaka.
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MinaNoir
Points +170
Didn't understand or agreed with the hype - Edit
This one breaks my heart as the owner is a fantastic, sweet and hard working woman that runs it ALL by herself!!! She is mega friendly, apologetic for the long waits and truly makes up for what otherwise is a poor meal.
Read moreI know this is an unpopular opinion but for us it was definetely not worth the hours waiting to get a meal here.
I truly appreciate the effort of anybody trying to run a vegan business in Japan and truly liked her energy. But food wise we didn't understood or agreed with this place hype.
:-(
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-02
Pros: The owner is a amazing
Cons: Incredibly long queues and waiting times, The food , To feel like it is the hyped place for foreigners
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quirk666
Points +222
Thank you, Shiho!! My fave dining experience in Japan - Edit
Firstly, this small okonomiyaki place is owned and operated by one machine of a woman, Shiho (we love her). Expect long wait times, but trust me the vibes can’t be matched. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her hospitality is out of this world. She was so appreciative and thankful when it was our turn to order and it made our day. Pour your own drinks for 200¥ which is the cheapest we ever saw and serving sizes are VERY generous. I got the large vegan okonomiyaki with 5 toppings/vegan cheese and it was the first meal in Japan I couldn’t finish. It was perfectly savoury which complimented the sweetness of the sauce. Second night I got the medium oko (still super filling) and vegan gyoza. What an unreal way to finish our trip.
Read morePs. you go, be sure to leave a little message on the walls😄
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-01
Pros: Atmosphere, Hospitality, Serving size
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CA89SS
Points +2114
Lovely owner and best vibe in town - Edit
This place is so fun. You pour your own drinks, chat to the owner through a microphone called Mike from upstairs because she’s literally a 1 woman band and write on the walls. We arrived at 5:30pm and opted to go for a walk for 15 minutes. Line was already forming 😂 lucky you can pour yourself a drink and snack on peanuts while you wait. 4 levels of seating mean you can sit pretty quickly. 200Y drinks is crazy cheap and the auto pour beer is very cool. Check this place out and leave your mark on the walls.
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Ruthy
Points +175
The woman who runs this is amazing! - Edit
After seeing the long queues, we got here 15 mins before it opened and got straight in. The woman who runs it is incredible, she does it all herself, with a smile on her face! Food was tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-25
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mcallavera
Points +178
Long wait but worth it - Edit
Waited around an hour at 7pm. The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were huge. Great owner and very cool place.
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olazalewska
Points +37
Great atmosphere and food - Edit
The atmosphere is AMAZING! The owner is really sweet and cooks by herself. We had yakisoba, okonomiyaki, gyoza and edamame and everything was amazing! Highly recommend
Read morePros: yakisoba, okonomiyaki, gyoza
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LauraGarcíaN
Points +141
If I could I put the 5 stars - Edit
The food was one of the best I had in Japan. I know it's not a vegan restaurant but it feels like that bc all people waiting were there for the vegan/vegge stuff. The owner it's amazing, one girl army! And the okonomiyaki was simply delicious. It's an experience you need to try for yourself. It worth the wait for sure! AND GLUTEN FREE!!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-12
Pros: Okonomiyaki , The decoration and owner, Gluten free
Cons: That the restaurant is not vegan
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bacii
Points +127
Go here for vegan gf Okonomiyaki! - Edit
The food was good but really you want to go here for the atmosphere. Maybe arrive a bit before opening, we got there ~18:15 and waited for ~40-50 minutes, but worth it. I think the menu is fully vegetarian, idk why happy cow lists meat. The Okonomiyaki and Gyoza are gluten free, and you can add vegan or normal cheese.
Read morePros: The atmosphere , Juicy delicious food, Cheap drinks
Cons: Wait time
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EleanorG
Points +32
Worth the wait - Edit
Waited in line for about 50 min but worth it. The food was excellent, the drinks are DIY 😱 and the chef/owner/server is Shiho-san and she is doing an amazing job. A one of a kind experience for sure! Don’t wait just go
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Margiec
Points +95
Get your vegan okonomiyaki! - Edit
Full vegan menu. Come when it opens or you might have to wait a while because it’s a one woman operation. Plenty of space to eat in the building. Very yummy and you can bring friends who want non vegan options.
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HelenS02
Points +210
Delicious fun - Edit
Great fun and delicious food. We ordered a vegan okonomiyaki and some gyoza. Also helped ourselves to drinks once we'd paid our ¥200. Fun concept, we had to queue outside for 15mins as she's a one-person place so cooks the next order straight away and then uses a microphone to tell you the food is ready to collect. We enjoyed our time here and it's brilliant that she manages to do it all herself.
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SíodhmhaithWalsh
Points +91
AMAZING - Edit
This restaurant is top of the charts. Full vegan and GF menu where I was able to have traditional okonomiyaki. Vegan cheese and Gyoza was also available. First restaurant where I found vegan cheese. Unbelievable service, where its a one woman show. I would give this place 5 stars. Super friendly owner. Make sure to go early as queue starts before opening hours. One of my top favourite meals in Japan.
Read morePros: Full vegan & GF menu, Only place in Japan where I found GF Gyoza , Outrageously friendly owner
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dansta540
Points +362
Good traditional food! - Edit
We tried the vegan Okonomiyaki and vegan Dumplings - it was worth it!
Read moreFreaking store with a crazy atmosphere but definitely nice to visit.
The girl who manages this store is super friendly and full of energy!
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