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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
profscout
Points +92
Book Ahead - Busy but Lovely Owner - Edit
What a shame. Our last night in Osaka and we couldn't get a spot for 2 even at 7pm. Book ahead unless you plan to go at opening time. Tried to wait in entrance area but smokers use that space. Also not accessible unless via steep steps.
Read moreThe staff, who must be the one person doing everything, is absolutely lovely and tried to help us find other veg places nearby to eat.
What we could see looked yum.
So book ahead, and only attempt to find it if stairs and smoking areas aren't an issue.
Great to see such a busy place, but sad for us hungry veg tourists.
Pros: Lovely person
Cons: Very busy
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SydneyStarfruit
Points +173
Good okonomiyaki & friendly staff - Edit
Gluten free, delicious, and many vegan saucing options. The vegan mayo was an awesome addition and they had chili powder and Tabasco sauce if you're like me and prefer something a little spicy. The fries were good too. They came with some stone ground mustard which was divine. You can also take away your leftovers, the okonomiyaki is pretty large. I'm an American and I could only finish half of my Medium size 😂 the staff was really friendly. The building is very small though, but they offer the food to go as well if you don't want to stay.
Read morePros: Big portions
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Rivai
Points +128
Tasty - Edit
It‘a a small Place, but the food is really delicious and the staff is really friendly (even used a translator to hold a small conversation).
Read moreAfter half a year they still remembered me! The staff couldn’t be more lovely. They have Yakisoba now too! It’s absolutely delicious!
Every Drink is just 180¥!
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emilyjacqueline
Points +287
Loved it here!!! - Edit
My omni bf and I were stuffed after this meal! Was so big and pretty reasonable in comparison to other places we have eaten at. Delish food and such a happy little place! Would recommend a visit if you're in Osaka! Also such a lovely staff member, who was super helpful!! すごい！
Read morePros: Staff, Simple options
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DonChanVegan
Points +69
FIVE STAR Vegetarian/Vegan Okonomiyaki - Edit
This place is absolute heaven and I love it with all my heart. The shop is small but extremely inviting and friendly. The staff on the night were super nice, and she engaged me in simple Japanese conversation which was very patient of her!
Read moreI went back the following night to try the Yakisoba and found out that she is the owner and sole employee of this restaurant. Incredible woman.
The food is authentic and delicious. There is an easy to understand menu and you can ask for take away if you get full (you will get full, the M size is big).
Will be back, every time I'm in Osaka. It is a crime I can't give this 5 stars
Pros: Lots of vegan and vegetarian combinations, Friendly owner and English friendly, Authentic and delicious food
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dhan
Points +13
Amazing food!! - Edit
The bad (not really): Long legged people might want to stretch beforehand! It is VERY cosy!
Read moreThe good: amazing vegan / vegetarian options. The food tasted incredible! The server was very aware of different veggie dietary requirements (vegan, lacto vegetarian etc), was also the cook and was still super attentive! A fantastic hidden gem and a must visit Happy Cow fans!
Pros: Really friendly staff and incredibly tasty food!
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lucycarr
Points +153
Cheap and delicious Okonomiyaki - Edit
Great service is given and you can take away whatever you don’t finish
Read morePros: Amazing service , Good food, Cheap
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PeteDavis
Points +70
Incredible!! - Edit
Food is awesome, the atmosphere is super cool (if you don’t mind the smoking), and the vegan options are very clearly labeled. My friend and I arrived at about 2am, the owner asked if either of us one vegan (only me) and she gave me like a graph plot thing with clearly marked definitions of what is excluded in various levels of vegetarianism. I IDed fully vegan and she gave me two options (okonomiyaki, the Osaka specialty, and veggie yakisoba). I naturally ordered both.
Read moreOkonomiyaki is prepared with 5 vegetables of your choice; she then brings specific egg-free mayo and explains the sweet/spicy sauce (a bit like A-1 steak sauce in the US i.e. tamarind-heavy spicy red sauce) is also vegan.
Be warned: the owner is extremely high level holy elemental and you will sustain extreme holy damage from her presence. It’s impossible not to fall in love with her 🙏 wear your white rings or cast suitable buffs. Also she was literally the only employee cooking for and servicing 3-5 tables by herself, responding to a hotel bell within a few seconds to bring new drinks, etc. Her English is good enough to get through. This is a must-visit for a vegan/vegetarian looking for a very Osaka experience 🔥🔥🔥
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lilyhunter
Points +16
Tasty food, friendly staff - Edit
Big portions and plenty of veg/vegan options. You can choose how you make up your okonomiyaki and add sauces yourself. Super tasty and drinks are cheap. Really friendly staff and they speak English well. Highly recommend
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cuppatea
Points +251
Tasty food and a fun experience - Edit
We went here because of the other positive reviews on HappyCow and we were not disappointed! There is a vegan/vegetarian menu on request. The place is cosy, we went late so luckily it wasn’t too busy (there was two of us and then one other couple). You get to see the food made in front of you which is fun, they do serve meat - so there is a risk of cross contamination, but we risked it anyway & I am glad we did!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Fun and cosy atmosphere , Friendly staff
Cons: Potential risk of cross contamination with meat
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ChrisCola
Points +101
Must-visit in Osaka - Edit
Okonomiyaki is a traditional Japanese dish. However, finding a vegan option is rare and finding one that is as amazing as here is impossible.
Read moreOther than the usually rather small meal sizes, at Oko you can decide between small, medium & large - but medium is definitely enough, even for the most hungry ones.
Plus, you can choose what vegetables you want in your Okonomiyaki. There's vegan Mayonnaise as well and if someone isn't feeling like Okonomiyaki there are other vegan and vegetarian options as well.
The atmosphere in this little shop is great and it kinda feels like home.
The staff is so nice and welcoming, fully understands veganism and all kinds of forms of vege. I was really happy.
Pros: AMAZING Okonomiyaki, Choose your vegetables, Big portion sizes
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Dadrock
Points +43
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
A cosy little place with a very welcoming host. It can be very busy but we got 5 of us in just after opening at 6pm. We had the okonomiyaki and yakisoba. You get to choose what vegies are in the okonomiyaki. Unless you are sharing or you're a giant DO NOT ORDER THE LARGE OKONOMIYAKI! Having gotten used to Japanese serving sizes I ordered a large because I was hungry. It was enormous. Basically two mediums stacked together. It could feed 4 people easily. It was delicious though and they have take away containers for left overs. Relaxing atmosphere. Cheap drinks. 5 stars.
Read morePros: Understands vegan., Choice of veggies in the okonomiyaki.
Cons: Sometimes hard to get into.
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karamarusic
Points +94
Must have in Osaka! - Edit
I would give this 5 stars if I could. The okonamiyaki was cheap for the amount you get and sooo satisfying! I loved being able to experience an alterative to this traditional dish. The atmosphere is really nice and cozy, the owner is a great host and the drinks are 180 yen wich all made for a great night. Going back again today!
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DarcyWilson
Points +84
Best Vegan feed in Osaka - Edit
Would rate 10 stars if I could. The owner is so nice and accommodating, a must visit for any vegan in Osaka, I went here twice in my short stay. The fried noodles are also very tasty. A medium is definitely enough for once person.
Read moreAlso has very cheap Chu-hi.
FYI this place does allow smoking indoors after 10pm.
Pros: Best food in Osaka, Vegan Mayo available
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LewisEatsPlants
Points +1426
Fantastic atmosphere - Edit
Be careful not to order the large, it will be far too big!
Read moreWe had a great tome at Oko Okonomiyaki. The restaurant was small, but I wouldn’t have it anyway other way.
Ordering vegan was nice and easy. You got to choose which veggies and mushrooms went into your Okonomiyaki. A few minutes and a cheap beer later later you’re presented with a massive rectangular slab of an Okonomiyaki. Slap on the mandatory sauce and (egg free) mayo and off you go.
It tasted just as good as any other Okonomiyaki I’ve had, but with the added bonus of being cruelty free. The portion size is beyond generous and left me on the verge of a food coma.
The atmosphere was great too. Small, personal and almost “hostel-like”. The walls are adorned in messages written by customers, the music can be controlled by whichever table grabs the PS4 controller and the owner was friendly enough to give us her umbrella so we weren’t caught in the rain afterwards!
I highly recommend this place. It alone makes the visit to Shinsaibashi worthwhile.
Pros: Excellent Okonomiyaki , Wonderful staff, Cheap beer!
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LauraMogridge
Points +103
Amazing food and incredible service - Edit
The food here is delicious - i tried both the okonomiyaki and the soba. The one woman does both the serving and the cooking, and is so incredibly kind and gorgeous. She radiates happiness that is contagious. The serving sizes are massive and the drinks are cheap. I got the small and had enough for breakfast the next day. Vegan mayo is also available. 10/10
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AlyWilliams
Points +18
Highly recommend! - Edit
This restaurant was super cute and had a great vibe. The staff are extremely friendly and speak quite good English. Drinks were really cheap and the portion sizes of the (delicious) okonomiyaki were extremely generous! A large is enough to feed 2-3 people and a medium could feed two people as well. They have a seperate vegan menu (okonomiyaki and yakisoba) and check with you at the start if you're completely vegan or lacto-ovo vegetarian etc. Great place to go as a vegan/vegetarian or with omni partners/friends. Would definitely go back here!
Read morePros: Vegan and English menus (+ English speaking staff), Generous portion sizes, Cheap drinks
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Vurz
Points +362
So tasty - Edit
The okonomiyaki was so good! You can choose your own toppings and the portion is really big. Bit expensive though. Also I haven’t tried anything besides the okonomiyaki yet.
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Yogiküche
Points +150
Great Evening in Osaka - Edit
Great experience. Nice staff. Many options for vegetarians and vegans. I will always go back to Oko when I’m in Osaka.
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Den28
Points +331
Greatest staff - Edit
The staff was super friendly and the portions were huge and filling
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janl
Points +18
5 stars, really. 10 even. Amazing food and atmosphere, extremely nice staff. - Edit
5 stars, really. 10 even. Amazing food and atmosphere, extremely nice, friendly and helpful staff. An evening we will not forget and we're already planning to go back.
Read moreJapanese friendliness, whimsy and kawaii dialled up to 11. Sharing an M sized okonomiyaki will feed your base appetite for two, although getting one for yourself makes for great breakfast leftovers.
The description says "the staff can speak limited English" and makes it sound like it's not very good. It is definitely good enough to sort out all your food needs and have a nice little conversation about your trip.
Pros: Tasty food, Cheap drinks, Friendly, English speaking, staff
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joanarita
Points +90
Great atmosphere and amazing food - Edit
This place was one of our favorites during our visit to Japan. There are plenty of gluten, vegan and vegetarian options and the food is amazing but the atmosphere is what's really worth it. The employees are super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Gluten free options, Cheap drinks
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bbhh
Points +13
So good - Edit
Serving sizes are very generous, drinks are extremely cheap, staff are very friendly
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teaflush
Points +32
Amazing! - Edit
Went here this week. The staff are so friendly and helpful. I am vegan but my partner isnt. They went through what I could and couldnt eat. Food is soooooo good. Highly recommend this place 5*
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AndyEllis
Points +46
Cheap and delicious - Edit
Staff talked through every vegan option on the vegetarian menu, okonomiyaki was big and trashy with vegan mayo. Drinks were 180 yen each, this place is fantastic
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Gopla
Points +17
Great food, value and staff - Edit
Really enjoyed our meal here. Vegan choices available as well. The staff were really friendly and helpful as well.
Read morePros: Vegan/vegetarian menu, Great value
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RebeccaAurora
Points +17
Amazing food friendly staff!! - Edit
The food was amazing and you can completely personalise your order, great options for vegan and vegetarian! Also very cheap beer 😊
Read morePros: Cheap beer, Customisation
Cons: Small venue
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