Vegan
Japanese
Gluten-free

Vegan & gluten-free Japanese restaurant. Specializes in authentic local Osaka cuisine made vegan, such as takoyaki, kushikatsu, and ramen. Est. Sept. 2023. Located on a small backstreet near Kushikatsu Daruma and Tsutenkaku Tower. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm.


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70 Reviews

First Review by Lily-N

marcello83

Points +20

Vegan
13 Jan 2024

Fantastico

PERFECT !!!!
A VERY VERY BOMB !!!! #Veganuary

Pros: All, Traditional, Cheap

Cons: Nothing

xdeathknightx

Points +55

Vegetarian
19 Dec 2023

Hidden gem

Have to walk down a dark alley (if you go at dinner time during winter), but then you find a great little spot. They serve vegan and gluten-free versions of Osaka classics such as okonomiyaki and kushikatsu. There is a friendly atmosphere, and they know enough English to tell you to use the QR code to order. Like others have said, they are light on the seasoning, so use the seasoning and salt and pepper on the table. The cost depends on how light of an eater you are. I had the okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, and that was barely enough for me. With a highball whiskey that set me back a little over 2000 yen, which isn't bad at all. If you are really hungry, you might be spending more.
But I can recommend 6 it out if you are already in the shinsekai area around dinner time (the area isn't as bad as some people say and more interesting in the evening).
So do yourself a favor and check it out!

Pros: Good atmosphere , Friendly staff, Enough choices

Cons: Have to find the right alley. , Have to season the food yourself

Goblinz

Points +82

Vegan
02 Dec 2023

Super friendly vegan place

Cant speak a single Word of japanese and yet got a warm welcome and friendly interactions to make it work 😂 food was great maybe a bit much on the healthy side but still very yummy nonetheless recommend ! 😋

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-02

Pros: Amabilité , Originalité des plats, Endroit paisible et agreable

Cons: Choix un peu restreint , Pourrait pencher plus côté junkfood 😈

bb.$hark

Points +1072

Vegan
30 Nov 2023

Cozy place

You order via QR code on table. I opted for the takoyaki and yakisoba noodles. Both were really good. I also got an order of the caramel popcorn. It was good but kind of tasted a bit burnt.

SvB1987

Points +200

Vegetarian
28 Nov 2023

Nice cute little place

Nice to try a local snack made vegan

TaylorWhite

Points +42

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

Amazing gem!

The beyond meat kushikatsu was amazing. We're so happy we stumbled on this place.

Pros: good food, good vibes, reasonable price

356Sandhu

Points +25

Vegetarian
14 Nov 2023

Okay food but everything is vegan!

The fried vegetables and takoyaki aren’t that good but the fried beyond meat stick was great!

Pros: Beyond Meat

Cons: Takoyaki, Fried veggies

NickB85

Points +32

Vegan
13 Nov 2023

Awesome takoyaki place!

Loved the takoyaki with cheese! The kushikatsu was good and was not greasy. There were a lot of options for it including some fruits like pineapple and Jack fruit in addition to vegetables, "earth meat", and beyond meat. The seasoning on the kushikatsu is light, but they give you different spices to add to your liking.

The staff is very friendly. I don't think they speak a lot of English, but you order through QR code and they know enough to easily pay afterwards.

Honestly one of my favorite places I've been so far on my Japan trip! It's still pretty quiet since it's a bit hidden in an alley, but I hope getting all the great reviews on Happy Cow brings them a lot of business.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-11

Pros: Great food, No wait to order/eat, Friendly staff

eenblijkoetje

Points +17

Mostly Veg
31 Oct 2023

Bit of a letdown

The food was just OK. The skewers were a bit overly greasy and could do with some more seasoning. The takoyaki was bomb, though a little undercooked. With a few small tweaks I think this could be a real cool spot.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-31

Pros: The interior is very nice

Cons: The food isn't very good for the price you pay

PierpaoloTaffarello

Points +13

Vegetarian
27 Oct 2023

Ottima interpretazione della cucina tipica

Ottimo cibo. Versioni rivisitate di takoyaki, Tonkatsu e kushikatsu (soprattutto quello alla banana). Piatti saporitissimi, servizio rapido e amichevole. Consigliato come opzione veg nel quartiere

SamGrew

Points +115

Vegan
27 Oct 2023

Great spot for vegan versions of traditional Japanese cuisine

It’s tucked down a cute little side alley. Takoyaki is a traditional dish made out of squid but this place did some vegan version and it was yum! Paid about 2500 yen for a little bowl of Takoyaki, 5 skewers, and a miso soup.

I generally eat a fair bit so wasn’t full after aforementioned food but it was swell.

Pros: Takoyaki and the skewer one I can’t remember name, Cute vibes, It was yum as

Cons: Maybe a leeeetle pricey for the amount of food, There was somewhat of a construction site in front

Ruthy

Points +179

Vegan
25 Oct 2023

Go now before it gets too popular!!

This is such a cute little spot with really friendly staff. Everything is vegan, the menu is in English and ordering via a QR code is easy. The skewers were the highlight for me but it was all delicious. It was quiet when we went, I think because it was so new, but that won't last because it's a lovely little vegan spot. Highly recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-25

ChanceArnold

Points +252

Vegan
20 Oct 2023

Very fun Izakaya

A very hole in the wall feeling Izakaya with vegan small plates, the takoyaki was really good!!

Pros: Vegan takoyaki

Cons: They don’t give you water

LauraGarcíaN

Points +141

Vegan
08 Oct 2023

Amazing takoyaki!!

The small restaurant in the end of the ally was great. I had the deep fried vegetable skewers and the takoyaki (I ordered twice bc were sooo great). There were very nice too.

Pros: Takoyaki! , The restaurant decoration

Cons: Maybe the menu is not too big but enough

EmiliaLouers

Points +927

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Takoyaki vegan

it's mainly vegetable tempuras, good but not exceptional on the other hand you can eat vegan takoyaki and that's great

Lily-N

Points +45

Vegan
04 Oct 2023

Amazing

I had Takoyaki, Kushikatsu and Yakisoba. Enjoyed local food in Osaka.
All vegan and gluten-free.
I loved it!

It is located in backstreet near Kushikatsu daruma. It was a bit difficult to find.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-04

Pros: Takoyaki, Bamboo shoots of Kushikatsu, Eggplants of Kushikatsu




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