Vegan
Japanese
Fast food
Take-out
Gluten-free
Takoyaki and kushikatsu restaurant. Serves sets of kushikatsu and sauce pairings, with additional side dishes available such as edamame, tofu, and pickles. Limited seating. previously called OKOTAKO. Reported fully vegan October 2023. Open Mon-Sun 6:00pm-11:00pm. Opens 5.45pm.
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Last update on 23 Aug 2024 by Harpy23
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Featured Review
tachikazuki
Points +65
Great Takoyaki! - Edit
We are vegan and allergic to gluten. Until now, there were no vegan takoyaki around Namba and Shinsaibashi stations. We had given up on trying the local cuisine, but we have found the one and only takoyaki.
Read moreIt was wonderful. We ordered the takoyaki plate and the 1500 yen kushikatsu, both of which are vegan and gluten-free. The takoyaki is made with soybeans instead of wheat flour, so it is very healthy and hearty. Drinks are only 200 yen and you can make your own. My friend was pleased with the wide variety of scotch and bourbon. Gluten free beer is also available for 200 yen. Highly recommended.
Pros: affordable, All Vegan Menu Also suitable for gluten-free, Cool Place
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153 Reviews
First Review by oboobo
nixy_pixy
Points +97
Amazing!!! - Edit
This place should not be missed. Would give more stars if possible
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ThatVeganNewfie
Points +122
Long wait for a osaka classic - Edit
If you have never experienced the famous Takoyaki as a vegan then for sure visit this place as the food is quite good and i was so happy to be able to have this as a vegan how ever wait time was very long and the space while I get the vibe is "cool"..for anyone not in their 20s or younger the last thing you want after walking around osaka all day is to stand or eat shoulder to shoulder in a tight area... prepare to be uncomfortable for a good food experience.
Read morePros: Only vegan Takoyaki you will find , The owner is very cool and friendly
Cons: Long wait time , Very small cramped space , Filled with tourists
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enjoythehummus
Points +130
Awesome food, awesome vibes - Edit
It's a cute restaurant filled with messages scrawled over the walls by previous customers. Music is great and a wide variety of both Japanese and Western songs from all decades. Great selections of drinks and taloyaki varieties. Definitely worth a visit.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Food, Price
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Sonja116
Points +67
Good food, good vibes, good music - Edit
Very nice and welcoming owner. Good food. Loved the Playlist and the vibes. Had to wait a short time but they have stairs in the hall, so no problem at all.
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MaxTeh
Points +34
Oishi vegan food place - Edit
Good food other them both!
Read moreGood vibes too
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VeronicaFurey
Points +17
Amazing food - Edit
It's so nice to find a fully vegan restaurant in Japan! Food was super nice and super cheap, and the staff were lovely :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-31
Pros: Fully vegan, Amazing food, Welcoming staff
Cons: Small place so had to wait
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SandraAnanos
Points +289
Okay food but awesome place - Edit
A must go for the experience but food was only okay. The atmosphere and service were excellent but must admit I was a little disappointed by the flavor. It wasn't bad, maybe my expectations were too high. Would still definitely recommend trying it out!
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Angiebarki
Points +44
Soooo good! - Edit
We eat tako yaki the first time, and it was so good😍 and the atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing, we will be back soon!
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Akari000
Points +479
Osaka soul food! - Edit
So happy to be able to eat Vegan tako yaki in Osaka, thank you so much! 🙏🌱
Read moreWe waited for 20mins to order, the place was very popular:-)
It would be better if the food was very hot, it was kinda warm.. but I really enjoyed it! ☺️
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Rawry
Points +36
Dope! - Edit
Punky in best way. Delicious, unique okra based flour. So stoked to be able to have tokayaki finally, so yum. Owner was smashing it by herself with crazy rush happening. Also loved the self serve drinks situation.
Read morePros: Vegan Japanese street food!, Cool feeling venue, Delicious!
Cons: A small wait (cos it's so good!)
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AnyaLatthe
Points +119
Good food - Edit
My first takoyaki so didn't know what to expect. Went at about 7pm, had to wait about 20 mins in a queue. Food was tasty and it was self serve drinks where you can make your own cocktail/pour your own wine/beer. Quite a small/cramped space but the lady is very nice and the place is cute.
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lydiab96
Points +1144
The best place I’ve eaten in Japan so far - Edit
This place is amazing.
Read moreThe food is great, the owner is lovely and the concept is bizarre in the best way.
Cannot recommend it highly enough. I had the vegan okonomiyaki with vegan cheese and the gyoza. Both were great (maybe the gyoza were slightly over done but that’s me being picky).
All drinks are the same price (¥200) and you help yourself as there is only one woman running the place.
I queued for a while to get in but so worth it. I’m going back again tonight.
Also should add that the address on google is wrong. The real place is just around the corner. See photos
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-19
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pippy22
Points +13
A charming must-visit - Edit
Went here when the line for OKO Okonomiyaki was too long and so glad we did. A tiny little restaurant with so much heart served up delicious vegan and GF takoyaki. Portions were huge and didn't have to miss out on sampling Osaka's famous treat because of Oko! The line was around 45 mins on a Saturday night, but if you have the time, it's 100% worth it.
Read morePros: Location, Cheerful, Taste
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Jph71
Points +456
Amazing - Edit
What a great little find.
Read moreThis is a must when visiting Osaka. Very tiny space, food was delicious and portions are very good . The lady does it all by herself and is amazing and very friendly .
Pros: Tasty, Good portion size , Cozy atmosphere
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Staceywd
Points +101
Great vegan food - thank you! - Edit
My husband and I visited this restaurant during our stay in Osaka and it was so good! The food was really tasty snd the portions were good too.
Read morePros: Fresh, Creative vegan food , Super tasty
Cons: Wait time but well worth it
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Zeberka12
Points +1592
Delicious! - Edit
Visiting Osaka and not trying takoyaki would be considered a crime ;D
Read moreAnd for all vegans up there Oko comes to rescue 🤗
Great spot ✔️ amazing food ✔️
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JoostDeLocht
Points +157
Good food, but I wasn't blown away - Edit
In 2019 we tried Takoyaki for the first time. This was not a vegan one, so when we found out about a vegan cafe, we were very excited. Especially after visiting Oko Okonomiyaki the day before.
Read moreThe food was okay, but not as great as I was hoping for. The cafe had the same vibes as their sister restaurant, but it lacked the atmosphere we experienced at Okonomiyaki.
Overall I would advice you to go, since it's a good Vegan option if you want to find out what Osaka's most well-known food is all about. The price is good, and the concept is amazing. i hope the ladies will win the hearts of Japan, so that more of these restaurants open everywhere.
Pros: Music, Concept of vegan Takoyaki , You can leave a message on their walls
Cons: Atmosphere wasn't as good as at Okonomiyaki
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guruprasadnk7
Points +31
Mediocre food for Osaka - Edit
I like that this place offers vegan takoyaki, but I found the food to be very mediocre taste-wise.
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Clamavi
Points +28
Good food - Edit
We liked the food but it would help to have a full English menu, because we ordered too much, not knowing the takoyaki were served with sides...
Read morePros: takoyaki
Cons: lack of clear English menu
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ArisTheVegan
Points +39
Vegan takoyaki! - Edit
As a vegan in Osaka, I never thought I’d get to try takoyaki, but this place (thankfully) proved me wrong. Just plain yummy, saucy, comfort food. The spicy takoyaki did not disappoint and had a nice kick to it.
Read moreOutside of the food, the place has a cool underground vibe, with old Green Day blasting on the stereo, pour-yourself drinks (check out their Instagram page for video tutorials on how this works), and this cosy restaurant is also plastered with signs about general niceness and history of the restaurant’s origins.
Oh, and if you’re into pickles, get the pickles as a side order. You won’t regret it.
Pros: The vibe, Vegan takoyaki!, Pickles
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bigasparagus
Points +418
Sooo cute :)!!!!! - Edit
DELICIOUSSSS and well priced! super cute store and lovely owner :)!!!
Read moreadelinejane
omg. osaka is unreal. and this place is a gem. up really narrow steep stairs, tiniest little space, graffiti everywhere, punk music playing, not to mention how amazing the food is. GO!
Read morebigasparagus
1000% agreed, Adeline!!!
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naomianouk
Points +461
Must-Visit in Osaka! - Edit
Hier gibts die für Osaka typischen Takoyaki Bällchen in einer veganen & gluten-freien Version. Das Restaurant ist super klein & ein 1-Frau-Betrieb, daher gerne Wartezeiten von 30min. Gibt noch Edamame und frittierte Gemüsespieße, aber nicht mehr. Geschmacklich 10/10 👍🏼
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Laetitia.ksy
Points +15
Excellent - Edit
Super yummy, big portions! You can choose from 6 different variations, all vegan and gluten free. The staff is really nice and the generell atmosphere was very welcoming. Great value for money, loved it here!
Read morePros: Taste , Portion size, Atmosphere
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SoCalCal
Points +1797
What a FUN place!!! - Edit
On our overnight port stop in Osaka, we ventured out to find this place. Apple Maps had a bit of trouble locating it, but we ran across the "other" vegan place a few blocks away. We stood in line for about 15 minutes and it looked like it was going to be over an hour wait. I checked Happy Cow and found that this place is still listed as OKOTAKO, so we trekked a few more blocks, looked around the area, and finally found it on the second story of the corner building. Only 2 couples waiting ahead of us.
Read moreWe only waited for about 20 minutes before being welcomed into this TINY place. We ordered at the counter after choosing what we wanted while waiting in line. We sat at the only space available and looked in wonder at all of the handwritten notes on the walls, the little blurbs that were posted about the restaurant, and scanned through the drink "menus". We ordered the soy sauce takoyaki and the salted sesame oil takoyaki in addition to an order of edamame and two orders of kushikatsu. Two drinks were ordered, as well.
Getting a drink Is its own little adventure! First, take a good look at the drink "station" and make sure you read all the signs. You'll find the cups beneath a countertop used for eating, and some syrups beneath the refrigerator, but around the corner from the front. The drink "menus" are little cards that describe what you need to mix to make the drink listed. All of the ingredients are located somewhere at the drink station. Be patient! It'll pay off. Nobody squeezed the chicken when we were there, so not sure if that's really a thing or not. Maybe just to notify the proprietor that you're going into the fridge to get something.
The food was made a la minute after ordering, so it's guaranteed fresh. Instructions on how to eat the takoyaki are posted on the wall. Split it open with your chopsticks and let it cool a bit before eating so you don't burn yourself! We liked the salted sesame oil better than the soy sauce. The kushikatsu was fun to eat because we played guess the ingredient to determine what we were eating. I'll admit there were some things I was surprised to get, but everything was tasty! The edamame was a good-sized portion, too.
With the lack of plentiful seating, we ate our meals, not hurriedly, mind you, but with an awareness that there were people waiting to get in. There's just enough time to peruse the walls and figure out how to make yourself a drink while your food is being prepared.
Pros: Fun, fun, fun! Take in all the whimsy!, Mix your own drinks! (See menu!)
Cons: Not a lot of seating, Might be a long wait
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Plantos
Points +2586
Come for the experience ✨🌱 - Edit
Come early as it tends to get quite crowded pretty early. Laid-back atmosphere and you'll be busy reading signs, and messages on the wall whilst waiting. You'll not get bored.
Read moreExtra nice! 🎰
There is a little lottery when ordering the skewers 🍢. If you end up with a red tip on your skewers you win a drink of you choice - pretty nice. 🍸🍾
🧆 Aurora Sauce Takoyaki
🧆 Sauce Takoyaki
First time eating Takoyaki. It was nice especially with the sauce but probably will not end up before vegan ramen & sushi in my favorites list.
The red coleslaw was too dry and imo they should add vinegar or so. But maybe just because i am used to eat it like that.
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paula2990
Points +31
可以推薦給第一次吃蔬食章魚燒的客人。 - Edit
店家在心齋橋站跟長堀橋站的中間區域，需要爬一層樓的樓梯到2樓。
Read more抵達的時間點，剛好客人沒有很多。
在櫃台跟店員點餐跟先結帳，店員會給號碼牌，餐點完成後會叫號並要歸還號碼牌給店員。
有免費的飲用水在取用區，用餐採自助式，用餐完畢記得協助店家整理垃圾分類。
蔬食章魚燒是偏軟的類型，有提供切條狀的紫高麗菜跟味增湯，搭配成套餐。毛豆建議兩人用餐分享一起吃，一個人可能會膩而留一些沒吃完（？）
店員很親切。
Pros: 有提供蔬食餐點(vegan menu), 店員會英文，方便溝通。, 主動告知不吃蔥，有推薦其中第1個～第4個口味是可以去掉蔥的。
Cons: 鞋子踩在地上會黏黏的(因為長期沒打掃而累積的油煙跟髒污), 桌子也會黏黏的，但有公告致歉並有提濕紙巾在桌邊可以讓客人使用擦桌面。, 座位不多。如果坐吧台的位置，要注意油煙可能會影響眼睛。
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McMallory
Points +2172
Worth the long wait - Edit
This place is tiny and waits can be long, but it’s worth it. You will have the chance to try a vegan and gluten free version of a popular street food. The owner works by herself and she really puts the effort into trying to make her takoyaki healthy (or at least healthier) by using soy instead of flour and focusing on god ingredients. The food is still fried (or maybe air fried) and feels junky to eat but doesn’t make your body feel bad after. The beer is good (and there are gf beers available) as well. The vibe is great but you will feel guilty lingering if the line is long. Keep this in mind if you come by; you will probably wait and it might get frustrating, but it’s worth it. If you have to wait more than 30 minutes, tell the owner and she will comp you a drink!
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