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

AnitaDollar

Points +2990

Vegan
26 Oct 2019

Best Vegan Restaurant in Japan

This ticks all the boxes. The Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba were amazing, staff super friendly, and the atmosphere is lovely. I would come back to Osaka just for this!

Pros: Amazing waiters, amazing food, amazing place

Cons: Nothing!!

J.T.Viele

Points +26

Vegan
22 Oct 2019

Helpful, adorable, open late

Awesome, adorable little place that goes out of its way to be vegan friendly and in the midst of 1000 other restaurants that aren’t. Also pretty tasty, inexpensive, and English-friendly. Wish I could give it 5 stars.

Pros: Incredibly nice and helpful, Open super late, Overtly vegan options on menu

JamesKelly

Points +42

Vegan
21 Oct 2019

Cheap, tasty and huge portions!

Honestly, our favourite vegan/veggie friendly joint in all Japan. Huge portions (only go for a medium if you're realllyyyy hungry). If there's two of you, you could share a medium.

Also, 180 Yen beer and liquor!!!!

Pros: Tasty, Huge Portions, 180 Yen booze

Cons: None!

Annemaaikepost

Points +15

Vegetarian
21 Oct 2019

I wish I could give this place 5 stars! Great place, great food, lovely people!

I wish I could give this place 5 stars! Great place, great food, lovely and thoughtful staff! I recommend sharing an okonomiyaki, as you get quite a lot!

Pros: Cheap drinks, Good price for the amount of food, Delicious food

CapybaraLoaf

Points +296

Vegetarian
13 Oct 2019

Nice food, but it's allowed to smoke there

We liked the food a lot, and the staff was very friendly, but we didn't find the place comfortable as it is VERY small and also we were unaware that it was allowed to smoke after 10PM. We went there late at night after arriving at Osaka and we were too tired to look for somewhere else when we notice the smoke situation, so if you hate smoke like us don't consider this place as an option after 10 PM.

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Smoke allowed after 10PM, VERY small place, uncomfortable and noisy

caicai

Points +28

Vegan
09 Oct 2019

So much food!

Would give 5 stars if it was possible. The staff are very friendly and make an effort to make sure they know your dietary restrictions. The food is great and there’s a lot of it! There’s the option to take left overs away with you. For the veggies/vegans you get to choose 5 toppings from a list. The drinks are supper cheap at only ¥180. The okonomiyaki was around ¥1000. It’s a small place and was full of locals when we went which is always a good sign that the food is good!

cederw

Points +57

Vegan
06 Oct 2019

Offers meat but vegans are first class citizens

The first thing they ask is if you are vegan or vegetarian and they walk you through the ordering process. They use tofu leftovers instead of flour so its all gluten free. Drinks are also all 180 yen. Very friendly staff.

Yunie_x

Points +77

Vegetarian
03 Oct 2019

Vegetarian or vegan okonomiyaki

Very chilled place with friendly staff. You Can choose between different okonomiyakis of your choice of diet. The portions are also enough to get you full, I couldn’t finish a medium.

bathelos

Points +13

Vegetarian
02 Oct 2019

Perfect for any combo of vegan/veg/gluten free, etc

My girlfriend and I are vegetarians (although in Japan we have eaten fish a few times because it is so hard to find vegan/vegetarian restaurants). We got very lucky finding this place as it was just a few blocks from out hotel in Shinsaibashi. She has to eat gluten free as well, and this restaurant was perfect for us. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating to our dietary restrictions. The food was amazing, portions are great (if you get a large order of the onomiyaki, be prepared to take it to go!) and very reasonably priced. The restaurant itself is very small and cozy on the second floor. Overall, can’t say enough nice things about this place. It’s the perfect way for any sort of non-meat water to enjoy a bit of japanese traditional cuisine.
Planning on going back!

OrpheySchockaert

Points +25

Vegetarian
22 Sep 2019

Delicious okononiyaki

Superb food! Vegan and vegetarian possible, they use a list to ask you what is ok and what is not. Drinks are cheap for Japanese standards. And the staff is so friendly! I hope one day I can eat here again. Wish I could give 5 stars.

Pros: Very friendly staff, Customisable, Great price

KittyBull

Points +15

Vegetarian
22 Sep 2019

AMAZING

We searched for so long for a vegetarian/vegan place to eat in Osaka and had no luck - until we saw a sign for this place!! The servers were lovely, the waitress was so sweet and the FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. So grateful for this restaurant.

benmunro

Points +6

Non Veg
17 Sep 2019

Brilliant place!

Excellent little place in Osaka for okonomiyaki be it vegetarian, vegan or neither! The host is very friendly and accomodating. They have a great way of customising your dish to your dietary requirements. Drinks are very good value as well, the cheapest I found in Japan! I would give 5 stars but the app won't allow me to!

Pros: Great choice for different dietary requirements., Friendly staff, Nice casual environment

Cons: None!

foretnono

Points +19

Vegetarian
11 Sep 2019

Great surprise

Very nice little colorful and joyful place with a warm welcome from the young team. The otomiyakis were excellent, the drinks were the least expensive of all Japan. We really enjoyed our dinner and made ourselves feel at home.

Mellifluoust

Points +807

Vegan
10 Sep 2019

Yummy okonomiyaki and cheap drinks

Colourful upstairs karaoke bar/restaurant. We ordered small vegan okonomiyaka (about 1000 yen each) and drinks (only 180 yen for beer, whisky, etc). So yummy and filling!

AnnyNy

Points +749

Vegan
04 Sep 2019

Awesome

Huge portions, tasty, lovely staff

CheckaCarp

Points +19

Vegetarian
03 Sep 2019

Great Okonomiyaki, vegetarian or vegan

Not sure why this listing says it serves meat, I only ever saw a vegetarian and vegan menu.

Staff are friendly and speak English. They have a menu with pictures and English. They also have a handy chart which helps communicate which type of vegetarian or vegan you are. The food is freshly cooked after you order. Drinks are very inexpensive. The restaurant is cozy and when we were there, under utilised, but you could see there are times when it is really busy.

We chose a medium okonomiyaki each and it was way more food than we could eat, so we took the rest home for a healthy breakfast. All their okonomiyaki is gluten free and packed with vegetables. We've been in Japan for a week + and haven't seen a lot of veggies in our meals, so this was a welcome change. We left with full happy tummies and a couple of take away containers full of yummy food.

Highly recommend this place.

BerniceL

Points +36

Vegan
01 Sep 2019

Crowd pleaser

If you’re looking for somewhere to keep vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters happy then this is your place. Both the vegan noodles and the vegan okonomiyaki were incredible!

HansBobànovits

Points +175

Vegan
24 Aug 2019

Like, wow.

I had the vegan okonomiyaki. It was crazy. I had so much food, I struggle to finish it but it was f**king amazing. Loved every bit of it. Totally will come back next time I’m in Osaka. Price was 1,450¥ and it could easily be shared with someone else!

Pros: Tasty, Super friendly staff, Drinks are 180¥

Cons: Smoking after 10PM, Tables are small (but it’s fun?)

MisaEng

Points +18

Vegan
13 Aug 2019

Quirky little restaurant with friendly staff and yummy food

Tried their vegan okonomiyaki. Very tasty and loved the texture. They cook okonomiyaki suitable for vegans and people with food allergies. Staff members are very friendly and interactive. Tiny restaurant but great food and vibes.

CorieMills

Points +15

Mostly Veg
10 Aug 2019

Delicious and massive

We came to experience the Osaka Okonomiyaki and boy did we. I ordered the Large and my wife ordered the medium. Be warned the large is big enough to feed 3 hungry people. I got halfway through and took the rest home.
The Hosts are very inviting and friendly - would highly recommend to anyone visiting Osaka! The app only allows 4 stars but OKO deserves the full 5!!!!

Pros: So many vegetarian and vegan options available , The large is HUGE!! , Great atmosphere!

emmadeblok

Points +23

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2019

A hidden gem

This is such a good place to experience some Japanese food whilst eating as a vegan/vegetarian. I also have a gluten allergy and the owner (who speaks a little English) was able to cook me a delicious meal!! Thank you so much!! You have to visit!!

Pros: Owner has an understanding of allergies , Vegan/vegetarian options , Big portions for a good price

mkapoor

Points +50

Vegetarian
16 Jul 2019

Great food, very friendly people

The place is a bit difficult to find, it’s a small place on a side street and on the first floor, but worth a visit. They have both vegetarian and vegan options. The lady who runs the place is really friendly and was very helpful in helping me select. I wish I could give 5 stars but this web site won’t allow that because 5 stars are reserved only for fully vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

Pros: Both vegan and vegetarian options, Very friendly hostess

KenzoSkvallertantenT

Points +40

Vegan
11 Jul 2019

Cosy restaurant

Ate the gluten free vegan okonomiyaki, they had lists written in English and Japanese for allergies/different types of vegetarians.

Very friendly staff and larger portions(if you eat a none vegan one you can share it with another person).

All you can eat peanuts for about 280yen and all drinks were 180 yen each.


Will come back here!

Pros: Not expensive, Large okonomiyaki(the none vegan one is larger), Friendly staff

Cons: Can't give it 5 stars for some reason.

SofieLou

Points +22

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Awesome Osaka Soul Food

Very sweet and attentive staff, and an amazing place were us vegans can gorge on okonomiyaki! The vegan menu options for okonomiyaki are clearly labeled on an English menu. Every drink - water,beer etc. costs only 180 jpy. The place has a super fun atmosphere and the interior is cozy and eccentric. Don’t miss this place if you are strolling near Dotombori!

livserenity

Points +99

Vegetarian
01 Jul 2019

Very tasty

My partner and I ordered a medium plate and shared it. Definitely big enough for two people to eat as it is quite large. You can pick 5 ingredients and they have a chart for vegan, lacto vegetarian and so on. The staff were amazing and so friendly!!!!! We were there on the 1/7/19 ❤️ was approx 1450 yen for the medium plate can’t remember exactly.

Pros: Very big serving , Customisable

Juna98

Points +20

Vegan
20 Jun 2019

Great Food, Very Cozy

Cozy little place upstairs with very welcoming and friendly staff. Even though the english was limited they made the effort to try to talk to us about our day and our trip. And the okonomiyaki was great!

CBogey

Points +26

Vegan
17 Jun 2019

Fantastic Okonomiyaki!

Quirky little place upstairs, run by super friendly and attentive staff. You get to choose 5 veggies for the Okonomiyaki. While staff speak basic English, they use a translate app to communicate and have menus and instructions written up in English which makes the ordering process so much easier. Very tasty food at very reasonable prices.

Pros: Some vegan options




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