Ovo
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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247 Reviews

First Review by TonyBailey

RiceT

Points +981

Vegetarian
16 Dec 2022

Awesome food

English menu with a good range of vegan and vegetarian options.
Owner has to take orders, cook and serve but she was very fast. Was a great experience!

Pros: Vegan & vegetarian menu, Friendly owner, Yummy food

Cons: Limited seating

itsrinokt_

Points +4377

Vegan
14 Dec 2022

Great okonomiyaki

Never thought I would have okonomiyaki and it was vegan! The owner took time to chat to us while she was busy making okonomiyaki and yakisoba. The amount of food was just right.

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-28

Vughna

Points +13

Vegetarian
25 Nov 2022

Oko is more than okay! (It's great!)

Truly such an amazing spot for vegetarians in Japan. Lots of different vegetarian options, and the owner truly understands the ingredients we avoid. Can't recommend it enough.

Pros: Amazing and delicious food, Lots of options , Friendly staff

camdean

Points +27

Vegetarian
15 Nov 2022

Amazing atmosphere

It was such a cute and fun experience. Good was delicious

menehune

Points +56

Vegetarian
14 Nov 2022

Good food!

Vegan or vegetarian okonomiyaki! Yes please!! Alot of veggie options to add. I really liked the mushrooms and would have doubled up on those. For a single person the small is more than enough food. I also ordered the vegan gyoza which was 👌. Only one person (the owner) was working and was very sweet. Despite being the only person taking orders and cooking she handled it very well.

Pros: Only vegan okonomiyaki in the city?, A lot of vegetable options

Cons: Tight space, not for groups larger than 3 IMO, A little greasy

Cansu

Points +39

Vegetarian
11 Nov 2022

OKO FUN

The owner of the restaurant is super friendly and the atmosphere is great. Not only did I have incredibly delicious vegan Okonomiyaki, but I also had a great evening!! 🥰

Pros: You can choose the ingredients for your OKO, Very nice atmosphere

jens.daily.joy

Points +157

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

Delicious Japanese Food!

The food was delicious and portions are big! You are warned. English was spoken and cash is preferred. 😊

Pros: Delicious okonomiyaki, Delicious gyoza, Delicious everything!

Cons: Not all vegan, Meat on the menu , Grill shared with meat

leashoffoxes

Points +92

Vegan
29 Sep 2022

Cozy bar with amazing food

During my first attempt there was a bit of a line (with good reason) so I came back later in the evening and was able to get a table to myself. If you're a bit of a night owl this place open late even during weekdays. I ordered okonomiyaki (medium size) and some gyozas. If you're going by yourself be mindful this is pretty massive size. In hindsight small size would've been fine.

It's super fun choosing you're own options. I would recommend to not be in not be in too much of a rush, as there was only one staff member doing everything and she was pretty much run off her feet cooking and serving, the poor darling, but was super cheerful nonetheless!

You need to self serve your own alcohol which was fine and easy to do. The menu gives clear instructions to just let the staff know you're getting another drink.

I had a lot of fun eating solo, and I'm sure it'd be even better with friends as it's a lively atmosphere.

Pros: Super tasty, Choose your own okonomiyaki toppings, Friendly staff

Cons: Seating is a little small if you're tall

EmmaCebuliak

Points +1860

Herbivore
Owner
21 Sep 2022

Authentic Osaka food made vegan

This is where you come if you want to try authentic Osaka night food - fully vegan!!

Pros: Clearly written vegan menu in English, Very cheap make-your-own beverages, Authentic Osaka food

Cons: Pretty small inside - might have to wait

ForAnimalsJapan

Points +5204

Vegan
18 Aug 2022

Sigh

Let me preface this by saying I respect the hell out of the proprietor, Shiho-chan, who does EVERYTHING herself. But I just didn’t enjoy my experience here. Loud, uncomfortable, and the okonomiyaki didn’t taste like any okonomiyaki I’ve ever had. I didn’t like it. My husband had fun though, so your mileage may vary. I give it two stars, he gives it four, hence our combined score of three stars.

KrishnaPrahasith

Points +64

Vegetarian
09 May 2022

Fun place

More than the food, the fun part of the restaurant is the highlight. The owner Oko is an energetic person who does all the cooking and serving.

Self serve drink all for 180 yen.
Opens until late night 2AM.
Last order 1-1:30AM

We had gyoza, okonomiyaki and yakisoba. All were ok.

Pros: Fun place, English speaking staff, Opens until late night

Cons: Small place

Faz

Points +979

Vegan
15 Mar 2022

Great food and cheap drinks

This quaint place is definitely worth checking out, especially before a night out. Was stoked to find vegan okonomiyaki. My girlfriend and I were going to just share a large okonomiyaki, but the waitress informed us we both were required to order a meal (fair enough given the size of the restaurant and fairly standard for Japanese establishments), so instead we ordered a medium okonomiyaki and the yakisoba. I’m glad we did because the yakisoba was so good, the sauce was amazing.

You can customise the okonomiyaki by choosing which ingredients you want and the wait staff confirm what is and isn’t vegan using a printed chart so there is no confusion.

Cool atmosphere with a kooky waiter and cute cat and dog videos constantly playing on a TV in the corner to keep you entertained as you eat and drink you fill of 180¥ drinks!

Updated from previous review on 2019-11-24

Pros: Vegan versions of Japanese dishes, Cheap drinks, Large portions

Cons: Serves meat, Small venue

MatT_Still

Points +19

Vegetarian
04 Jan 2022

This place is amazing!

This place’s Okonomiyaki taste really good and I can’t believe is vegan! The place is cozy and atendente is super friendly! Definitely I’m coming back! #Veganuary

Pros: Lots of vegetarian options

Trying2B1

Points +57

Vegetarian
03 Jan 2022

Amazing!

The food is delicious! You feel like you're at home and still have fun!

irisheyes317

Points +1002

Vegan
01 Jan 2022

Dig in!

Thank you for a delicious feast! Am definitely returning

Pros: Owner speaks english, Can customize dishes

Cons: Crowded environment. Seating can be limited

samurai003

Points +34

Vegan
31 Dec 2021

Vegan Izakaya........

Very tasty vegan okonomiyaki, gyoza and yakisoba. Drinks are cheap..... Must try for vegetarians and vegans.

Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff

Cons: Little small place

VictoriaGarafola

Points +995

Vegan
30 Dec 2021

A must-go!

With so many amazing reviews, this place doesn’t need mine but I love it so much, I’ll write one anyway.

Huge vegan menu was delicious options!!!! So many vegetables for your okonomiyaki or yakisoba. TWO TYPES of vegan cheese. CHEAP BOOZE (¥180 a drink 😱) Gyoza, Kimchi, so many sides! This place is a god send for late night eating and drinking in Osaka. The owner is one of the kindest people I’ve met in the osaka restaurant scene. Would give this place 5 stars if I could. Please go and support! #Veganuary

Pros: So many options (plenty of veggies and cheese) , Cheap cheap cheap!!! , Genuinely fun and DELICIOUS!!!

Cons: Serves animal flesh , Sometimes allows smoking ☹️

RichCarey

Points +399

Vegan
20 Sep 2021

My new favourite restaurant bar in Osaka

My new favourite restaurant bar in Osaka. The vibe is so cool 🤘Cosy homemade vibe with punk music playing.

And the vegan menu is awesome and one of a kind! I've been in Japan for 3 years and first time I've found this kind of vegan Okonomiyaki menu (and big!)

The owner also chatted with us loads!

Definitely go check it out for awesome vibes and food✌️

しほさん、ありがとうございました!🤘

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-20

Pros: Super rare vegan options, Absolutely massive portions, Best atmosphere

Cons: Small, if you got a lot of friends I guess

harpratap

Points +83

Vegetarian
12 Jun 2021

Best vegan restaurant

Delicious food, warm hospitality, awesome ambiance. No pretentious hippie vibes like typical vegan restaurants. Wish I could come here often. Even the M size okonomiyaki is very filling

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-12

Ewelina_In_Tokyo

Points +605

Vegan
05 Nov 2020

Decent flavour. Huge portions! Lovely owner

The okomyiaki comes in Small, Medium and Large portions - I'd say that the Large would be good to share between two people (if possible). The flavour was decent, with loads of toppings - and even a vegan mayo!
Pour your own drinks and let the owner know what you're having if you get a top up.

SophieSchmailzl

Points +344

Vegan
28 Jul 2020

Vegan okonomiyaki

My friend who is from osaka told me I should go here, and I was not disappointed! Delicious food and super nice Server.

Due to the time not at all busy and I had the whole shop to myself.

Clearly labels outside, climb steps to get up.

scampo

Points +108

Vegan
22 Jul 2020

So delicious

This restaurant was not so easy to find but the food was delicious ans the guys very funny. Every vegan or vegetarian etc. options are clearely written on the menu.
The place was so original. It was a real experience to go there.

Pros: Big quantity, Vegan speciality from Osaka, Funny guys

Veganbea

Points +150

Vegan
17 Jul 2020

Amazing okomiyaki

A fun place to try vegan okomiyaki. The vegan options are made very clear.
The restaurant was busy when we went, so we had to reserve a time for later in the evening to come back, but it was definitely worth it!

Pros: Affordable, filling, delicious

ItsSarah

Points +53

Vegan
22 Jun 2020

Delicious vegan okonomiyaki

Very nice atmosphere and the vegan okonomiyaki was great, would definitely recommend 😋

sarita.p

Points +435

Vegan
28 Mar 2020

Best Okonomiyaki!

Ist huge and savory, thick and full of flavors! I highly recommend to go there

Pros: Big Portions , Absolutely delicious , Cool Place

KerrodSmith

Points +15

Vegetarian
19 Mar 2020

This place is awesome!!

Really enjoyed my experience here, wish I could give it 5 stars

Pros: Lots of options, fluent in English

maugla

Points +37

Vegan
14 Mar 2020

5/5 best place in Osaka

Very nice little "Japanese pub" with delicious food and good atmosphere. The okonomiyaki can be made vegetarian or vegan (and is gluten-free) and you can choose five ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, potatoes, okra, beans, etc.
Drinks are self-service which is great, and all drinks including beer or highball only cost 180 Yen! (almost cheaper than in konbinis or supermarkets)
Plus a very friendly and fun owner who seems really happy to have that place, it's very impressive how she manages all on her own.
We went there three times because we liked it so much.

Pros: Delicious food, self-service drinks, Lovely owner, Good prices




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