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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
catandcupcake
Points +4564
Extremely cool place! - Edit
This place is very punk rock!! Run completely by Shiho-chan who is cooking away on the first floor, and announces when your food is ready through a speaker connected to multiple floors, there's a live stream of the kitchen, and you can chat back through a mic on each floor. Music is great, and so is the food. Awesome vegan menu - had the vegan okonomiyaki and could pick 5 veg to add and vegan cheese. My partner had delicious yakisoba and we shared a generous portion of fries. The prices are slightly more than elsewhere we've seen in Japan but definitely worth it. You make your own drinks (!!!!) for 200 yen and there's absolutely everything you could think of. I had decision paralysis and just had a whisky and coke! But there are dozens of liqueurs, mixers, spirits, syrups, wine and beer.
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Vegan-runner-swimmer
Points +133
Amazing experience - Edit
Memorable experience. Do go. If it feels confusing that's fine. Shino runs the whole place on her own, cooking everything to order. V good vegan options
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TanLC
Points +111
Best fun ever!!! - Edit
Wow!!! This place is a little gem in Osaka! We absolutely loved our experience eating and drinking here. Shiho (the owner) runs the whole place on her own, and boy does she do an amazing job! It's such a fun space to eat at and connect with people. The food was absolutely outstanding! We will definitely go back again. Ohhhh and we loved the 200 yen make your own drinks station! So cool!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-10
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blackbetty
Points +248
So cute. So good! - Edit
You can get a vegan okonomyaki, gyozas, yakisoba. The owner is SO nice and cute and friendly! She runs this place alone and it is just lovely. You order at the bottom floor and go upstairs to wait for your food, everything really spreads joy there and the food is good! A large okonomyaki is enough for two people!
Read morePros: The atmosphere, The owner, The food
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AïchaPlatzdasch
Points +190
Amazing restaurant - Edit
The okonomiyaki were delicious. So full afterwards! It's so impressive how only one woman runs this shop. The whole atmosphere is amazing and vegan-friendly. We were there around 8, did not have to wait for long.
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Mangogirl
Points +2004
Deserves 5 stars ⭐️ - Edit
I would have loved to give 5 stars but unfortunately it’s not possible. Still I recommend this place to anyone who doesn’t to miss out some of Osaka’s most famous dish as a vegan.
Read moreThe food is absolutely delicious, the restaurant colourful and the owner incredible kind and full of energy (she runs the whole business on her own!). Be aware of the fact that it’s always full and you might have to wait for some time (you can get water and free nuts while waiting though :))
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Sarahme
Points +28
5⭐️ (can only rate 4 b/c not fully vegan) - Edit
Impressive little one-woman-run joint in Osaka with delicious vegan okonomiyaki and gyoza! It’s a bright little storefront on a fairly sketch street. When you come in, take a number and go upstairs- with the option to self-serve and pay for a drink, so bring some yen! She will call your number and then you can come down and order off the vegan menu. When you get the okonomiyaki (a large is enough for 2 people) add some vegan mayo (!) and pull it apart as you go with chopsticks. Highly recommend!
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TofusWonderGuard
Points +135
Shiho! - Edit
We love Shiho, the owner, who is full of energy and adorable despite working nonstop in a hot kitchen till 2am. Spouse and I were impressed this was a one-person operation.
Read moreThey recently moved to a larger location about 3 minutes away (I did submit an address update here but will attach a photo in case it has not updated yet). I think there are 5 floors?
For the vegan okonomiyaki, you pick 5 vegetables to include on it. We also got the “cold tofu” dish and the gyoza.
The new location had paint pens so you could draw on the walls; the location is so new that there is still ample space. We would definitely return again if in Osaka! A very memorable part of our trip.
Pros: Wait was not as long as people have said, Amazing food, New location is roomy!
Cons: I worry the owner works too hard lol
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brebre
Points +83
Should be 5 stars! - Edit
This place is absolutely incredible! It’s fun by mainly one person who does everything! Drinks are serve yourself at 200yen and the atmosphere is such a vibe.
Read morePros: Vegan gyoza , Okonomoyaki
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AitorBegeta
Points +1959
Absolutely recommendable - Edit
We love this place, which we already visited on our previous trip to Osaka a few years ago. Be careful because they have changed places, now they are very close, in another space with several floors, much more comfortable. We love their dishes and their atmosphere, so we don't hesitate to return. The owner is a charm, and she runs the whole place alone with a lot of sympathy. An advice; When choosing the ingredients, those who do not know okura better not ask for it, because it has a very special flavor that is not for all palates. In addition to their delicious okonomiyaki, we also ordered gyozas. Note that the portions are quite generous. Absolutely recommendable!
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portiii
Points +777
Absolutely amazing - Edit
I would give it 5 stars if I could, even though they also serve meat. The owner is really cute, she manages to serve a whole restaurant by herself. There are plenty of vegan options, I tried the vegan okonomiyaki which was absolutely amazing. Be prepared to wait a bit to order and for your food to be prepared, but it is totally worth it. Please go visit this cute and delicious restaurant!
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DominikFöldes
Points +163
Awesome place, inspiring owner - Edit
Very good and filling food. Super cheap drinks for 200¥ each. Owner Shiho runs this place all by herself so drinks are self service as well as cleaning after yourself, but it gives the place a homy feeling. Great atmosphere.
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ladygluck
Points +250
Wonderful atmosphere, great vegan food, amazing owner - Edit
I love this place. The atmosphere is quirky and fantastic, and the owner/chef/everythingreally Shiho is simply amazing. Vegan okonomiyaki with many different vegetable toppings, including vegan cheese. Gluten-free as well. There are also vegetarian noodles and vegan gyoza. Also, vegan japanese mayonaise for the okonomiyaki. Delicious!
Read moreNote that it seems like it was recently relocated to a much bigger space. Had no problems getting somewhere to sit at 6:15 pm on a Thursday. Enough seating on multiple floors to accommodate groups.
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lemonukuk
Points +48
Fully vegan, delicious okonomiyaki - Edit
Great place, great atmosphere delicious food, self-service drinks.
Read moreThe lady running this place is a delight. We knew there would be a queue, if we had had access to internet we would have gone out shopping after taking a number but we couldn't check the queue position without phone data, it was still well worth the wait.
Pros: Delicious , Cosy, Fun
Cons: Long queue
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JesseTaylor
Points +42
Great, non-traditional okononiyaki - Edit
Vegan okonomiyaki with a variety of non-traditional topping options. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very fun. The restaurant is very small and would not work for a group larger than four people (even four would be a tight fit).
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evakovacik
Points +226
U gotta go there 💘 - Edit
We didn't wait at all tho it was Sunday. Got there right after opening. Food was just delicious 😇. Big respect to the girl who is doing all on her own 💪🏻
Read morePros: Amazing vegan okonomiyaki, Unique atmosphere
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JuliaSantos7
Points +1369
Amazing experience - Edit
The owner is super nice and does everything on her own. We were amazed by how she does it. We were there 15 minutes before it opens but still didn't make the first round and had to come back after one hour with our number. The food was such a cool experience, you get to choose all of your topings and we didn't have to wait for very long. All in all super recommend! Next time i would just come 30 minutes before opening to get in with the first round. You have to wait either way and this way you'll probably have the shortest waiting time.
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יעלחדד
Points +65
Best vegan okonomiyaki!! - Edit
This was literally so good. One of the best experiences i had in japan!
Read moreVery cool place, you fix your own drink.
Absolutely worth the queue!!!!
Pros: Good price !!, Cute pink concept , Very cute chef!!!!!
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RyanC0215
Points +33
IMO Worth The Wait! - Edit
This place is a one woman show. Kudos to her, she does absolutely everything. I mean everything, so be patient, once your bum is on a seat you will get served and treated with haste and care.
Read moreFood was worth it in my opinion. Print a ticket at the kiosk from the top of the stairway. Scan the QR code to see your place in line. Enter your email to be notified when it's near your turn to come eat. Don't do what we did and wait outside for a couple of hours. Print your ticket and come back!!!
I do wish everything was vegan, as the animals would prefer that but vegetarians do have the option to eat egg.
Kudos to the owner, a very special young woman trying her heart out.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-22
Pros: Tasty simple menu, Patient and hard working female sole owner, Fun atmosphere
Cons: High probability of a long wait time, Small and tight space, Confused patrons about the ticket/que system
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exothermic
Points +204
Long wait but worth it - Edit
Huge wait for this place at all hours of the night, understandable because it’s one woman doing all the cooking.
Read moreThe okonomoyaki was great, but the vegan gyoza were the best I’ve had in Japan so far. Such a fun place and great to be able to try this classic food as a vegan.
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InêsDIniz
Points +53
Vale pena esperar - Edit
Informal e com ambiente descontraído e divertido. Provámos as guiozas e o okonomiyaki e gostamos bastante. Bebidas baratas e de qualidade. Esperamos uma hora e meia mas o sistema de senhas do restaurante permite passear pelos arredores enquanto se espera.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-16
Pros: Ambiente divertido , Opções vegan e vegatarianas , Bebidas baratas
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Domio
Points +13
3 hour wait times. Alright. - Edit
Okonomiyaki was ok but really not worth the wait time. It has a ticket machine so you can explore the area while you wait but wouldn't say it's worth planning your day around.
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HannaBecker
Points +224
Would give 5 stars if I could - Edit
Vegan Okonomiyaki tastes like the real deal! It's a small place and there is a high demand, so be prepared to pull a number and get notified by email when it's your turn.
Read morePros: Delicious Okonomiyaki , Friendly owner
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darylt
Points +274
Deserves 5 stars - Edit
What a fun place! OKO is basically a one-woman show, with the owner doing literally everything. And wow does she do it well. Delicious food with vegan options for appetizers and main. Very cheap beer (¥180!) and such a fun atmosphere with Japanese girl band pop punk music and brightly coloured walls. We got there at opening time and there were already people waiting. Not a problem as you get a number with a QR code so you can wander around or get a drink elsewhere while you wait. Scan the QR code to see how much longer the wait is (1 hour in our case). Great system. English menu is available. Such reasonable prices, cash only. Must visit while in Osaka!!
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Food , Waiting system
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PramithaKamath
Points +33
Amazingggg - Edit
The food was just amazing. The owner is so sweet, she is doing all the work. I would definitely go back just for her. But the waiting time is long(even though its worth the wait), try to get there early or go really late after 12.30 maybe. I would recommend taking the ticket first and then roaming around Dotonbori (you can track your waiting time online) till its your turn.
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ShontellSmith
Points +46
YUUUMMM - Edit
A friend recommended this place and said I need to be there before opening... he wasn’t wrong. Get in early!
Read moreOnce we were in food didn't take too long, it was 1 lady and another guy working, lovely staff. Food was delicious 🥰 I went with a non vegan friend and she also loved the food too! Would definitely go again. I highly recommend it!
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MariaD
Points +2748
Long wait but worth waiting for to try vegan okonomyaki - Edit
Separate vegan and veggie menu, you can customize your own okonomyaki and choose the size plus 5 veggies. Vegan cheese comes at an extra charge. Try to come in when they open at 18:00 and grab a ticket from the machine. The place is run by one person so the queue can sometimes take two hours. We arrived at 18:30 and waited about 45 minutes. Also, it's greasy so maybe not the right place if you're not a fan of greasy food. But great to go with non vegans since there are non vegan options available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-29
Pros: Separate vegan menu
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