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
nikhui
Points +343
Outstanding - Edit
A really cool restaurant with make your own drinks, customer-graffitied walls, and amazing food. One of my favourite foodie experiences in Japan.
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nochilli
Points +88
Best Takoyaki ever!! - Edit
We had dinner at Oko Takoyaki. The restaurant is tiny but very charming. The takoyaki was the best we’ve had on our trip! The chef was really nice and we had a great time. An absolute must try when visiting Osaka!
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LawdKarli
Points +123
Oishii Food! - Edit
Absolutely delicious food! Loved the atmosphere and the whole place. Shiho is lovely and so friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-17
Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Quirky bar/place
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emiwee27
Points +25
THIS PLACE IS SO COOL AND YUMMY - Edit
Couldn’t recommend this place more! Amazing gyoza and yakisoba! The vibes are immaculate honestly the best restaurant I’ve ever been to. The owner is so friendly and runs it solo. Drinks are 200 yen and it’s a make ur own drink at the bar. UNLIMITED ALCOHOL! Fabulous
Read morePros: FOOD, WRITING ON WALL, VIBES
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Francifra
Points +675
Just ok - Edit
I was expecting more from this very well rated restaurant. I could not distinguish flavors in my takoyaki, as it was soaked in sauce. The place was rather dirty, the floor was sticky. The host was extremely kind and prices extremely cheap, but I would not recommend it.
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shapat
Points +345
Such a good restaurant! - Edit
Amazing food! We got one of each thing on the menu! It was really good! One person ran the shop, she was really nice!
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miltoky
Points +700
Vegan takoyaki! - Edit
Quite a small place, but the food was great and cheap. The spicy takoyaki was delicious and came with a salad and miso soup.
Read morePros: Tasty, Cheap, Friendly and helpful staff
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rymc
Points +492
This is not even close - Edit
I lived in Japan for years before I stopped consuming animal products, and I have eaten a lot of the regional cuisine(s) as a result. This place is so not even close to replicating it.
Read moreA proper takoyaki should be spherical and hold together until you bite into it - with the bite itself being like chewing through soft fried dough and finding a pleasantly chewy center. Sauces should add flavor. None of this happened here, with each order (soy sauce order and sesame sauce order) being bland as hell with soggy drenched lumps of dough.
I’m giving it two stars only due to it giving a passing option for gluten free needs, and even then you are legitimately better served going elsewhere. The staff were also nice. But come on, we all know vegan food can be good - this requires demanding better from the places selling poor representations.
Pros: Staff were nice
Cons: Poor imitation
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xdeathknightx
Points +55
Cheap and fun - Edit
Was surprised it was so quiet at 7 pm. The food is cheap, what is in the picture is like 1300 yen for food and 200 yen for a drink you can make yourself. I enjoyed the food, it was tasty and good portions. Fully vegan and gluten-free. The owner is kind as well and speaks English well. In the old spot where oko fun okonomiyaki used to be. When I am back in Osaka, I will be sure to visit again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-21
Pros: Cheap food, Fast and tasty, Friendly owner who speaks English
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jfarmer
Points +54
Best vegan food in Osaka ! - Edit
Found this place on happy cow and so glad I did ! Very personal service with a unique quirk to it ! A must see !
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iloverobocop
Points +52
One of my fave ever spots - Edit
This place has such a cool vibe, it's very small and cramped and often there's a wait for food but it is WORTH IT. This is the exact type of place I came travelling to visit
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Goblinz
Points +82
Owner as friendly as the food is yummy - Edit
Loved everything with this place, its crazy original with happy vibes, the food i had was great up to legendary (pikkles are freaking legendary). The owner is super friendly and helpfull, cant believe she manages to do everything by herself. Just a real life super heros
Read morePros: The food ( pikklesssss !!!) , The owner ( so friendly ☺️) , The place ( feels good to spend time there)
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bella20
Points +39
Delicious food - Edit
Delicious food and great atmosphere.
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Heike.St
Points +978
Tasty food experience - Edit
We got the food for to go as it was crowded and not a lot of seating available. Had to wait for like 20 minutes to get the food (only one person doing everything herself). By the time we got back to the hotel (10 minute walk) the food was a little soggy. But still tasty and nice to get the vegan version of a local favorite. Definitely interesting but not as special as I imagined.
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bb.$hark
Points +979
Amazing takoyaki - Edit
Small place maybe has enough room for 10ish people. I went around 7 on a Friday night and there was no wait for me. I got the spicy takoyaki and the were amazing. Perfectly spicy with a great texture. Make this a destination to go to on your trip.
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AnFa
Points +439
Amazing food in a quirky place - Edit
They have two restaurants, around the corner from each other! We went into the takoyaki one. The food was fantastic!
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amyggrace
Points +33
Amazing food - Edit
Great vegan food and funky atmosphere.
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Ailatte
Points +28
Good food, small place - Edit
Food was good, the notes from the owner were delightful to read, lovely service but very very small.
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mt19
Points +371
Good gluten free option in Osaka - Edit
Food was good, walked past it a few times before figuring out it was up stairs. Like a lot of vegan places in Japan it's a one person show, taking orders and cooking.
Read moreGreat selection of make your own drinks for a couple of hundred yen.
It's a small place so be ready to say hello to everyone in there & leave some words of wisdom on the wall.
Gluten free - very rare in Japan.
Pros: Food, Gluten free, 1 person show, showing it can be done
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singaporelor
Points +362
Cosy place with delicious food - Edit
No frills place for Takoyaki and drinks. One woman show but service was quick. We really enjoyed the Takoyaki, a little gem for vegetarians and vegans!
Read morePros: Takoyaki, Miso soup, No frills
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AnnaMohn
Points +33
Great option to try local food as vegan/vegetarian - Edit
The food was delicious (and so cool to be able ro try local food being sure its vegan/vegetarian), also you could choose the vegetables you like. The place is very alternative and cool (could also be in Berlin or London), it was nice that there were offered chairs while waiting, Shiho the owner was extremely nice (but I would really recommend hiring people to help! Too much work for one person alone!!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-01
Pros: The food was delicious, You could choose the vegetables you like, Cool and open atmosphere
Cons: It seems too be too much work for one person, Waiting time was about 40 minutes (at 8 pm)
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StephBee
Points +126
Beautiful food at a cute place - Edit
Delicious food!! Super friendly people. Very unique place. Simply loved it
Read morePros: Takoyaki, Unique and fun decor, Open late so it’s great after a long day
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Beachbabe005
Points +331
SO GOOD!! - Edit
It’s a one woman show and shes killing it! Please visit! The food is so freaking delicious.
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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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ChanceArnold
Points +236
Really fun and welcoming! - Edit
A cool place to go and be, very small and cozy but that’s the charm I feel. The takoyaki maybe is a little light on flavor but I got the aurora sauce option so that made up for it totally!
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B12mangel
Points +1071
Cool - Edit
The atmosphere at itself was nice, service was friendly.
Read moreThe restaurant is small, so are the tables. I didn't feel very comfortable because two other guests were sitting right behind me and it was a bit restrictive.
The food was good but in my opinion a bit pricey for the size.
I didn't like the consistency, it was really soft. But i've never eaten Takoyaki before so maybe its just nothing for me. Give yourself a try!
Pros: Hipster, Cool
Cons: Small seating options, Bit pricey for the size
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Gub
Points +82
Very cool! - Edit
Small bar-style vegan restaurant with a lovely story about why it exists.
Read moreFun grunge/pop-punk atmosphere. They were playing Nirvana the whole time we were there and Green Day as we were leaving. The simple bare wood set-up is covered with messages from other customers.
Self-serve drinks from the fridge and a cute bar tray. Optional: you can squeeze a rubber chicken to announce you’ve got yourself a drink.
I loved the takoyaki. I’ve never had it before. If I were to have it again I probably wouldn’t have the vegan cheese on it; it looked better without it and was an upgrade I chose which wasn’t necessary.
Very reasonable prices. I’d like to go every night if I could!
The only place I’ve ever had mouthwash in the restroom. They have little paper cups for it. What a great idea!
Pros: Simple short menu - they do takoyaki very well, Happy grunge atmosphere , Love the self-serve bar
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