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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 14 Feb 2025 by Guest
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Added by geember on 06 Aug 2023
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Featured Review
okotako
Points +69
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
Guest
277 Reviews
First Review by oboobo
Myss89
Points +770
AMAZING!! BEST!! - Edit
The vibes are increeeeedible. The owner is a superstar who runs everything by herself. Incredible rockstar and really talented cooking.
Read moreBest takoyaki ever. The best thing us that they are really healthy too.
Usually it has a long queue but WOOOORTH WAITING ALWAYS ❤️
Pros: Healthy, Owner, Gluten free
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bb.bkk
Points +182
One man Show with her delicious Takoyaki 😍 - Edit
What absolutely amazed me the most is that it’s a one-person show! The exact same person cooks, takes the orders, and handles the cashier 😆 literally everything.
Read moreI ordered a set that came with takoyaki fried rice, miso soup, and fried veggies. The queue was super long and I was starving, so I went ahead and ordered some french fries too. Surprisingly, the wait for the food wasn't actually that long! Once your order is ready, they will call your queue number for you to go down and pick it up.
As for the taste, you can really tell the ingredients are fresh. Everything was delicious and totally up to standard. The atmosphere is incredibly unique and it gives you a really cool new experience. Overall, it was fantastic 🌿 I recommend coming here!
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-14
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Yesyesyesyes
Points +8081
Loved everything here - Edit
Loved the food, loved the vibes, loved the whole place, loved that the health aspects of okara was advertised. The set menu with both kushikatsu and okonomiyaki was sooo much, it includes a portion of rice as well as miso soup, so the price was more than justified for what you get. Unfortunately they don't have okonomiyaki anymore. Still highly recommend this place if you want to try vegan versions of Osaka-typical foods.
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NayNay97
Points +32
The most incredible restaurant - Edit
If you‘re in Osaka you have to visit this place! It‘s so delicious and the vibe is amazing. Shiho does everything alone and it’s still made with so much love and detail. Went there a few times already and will definitely go again when I‘m back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-12
Pros: Taste, Vibe, Price
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oiskiposki-91
Points +127
This owner rocks the Takoyaki world - Edit
What can I say? It is true what they write on the internet! What a blessing to have this absolutely rockstar of a woman preparing such yummy vegan Takoyaki for you. Being based on "okara" instead of wheat or rice flour makes them even more special (and even a little more healthy-ish 😉). Also all sides of the set meal are absolutely delicious! MUST GO if you are vegan and in Osaka 💚
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-10
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cari_132
Points +485
mega - Edit
super leckeres und besonderes essen. Hat uns so gut geschmeckt und wirklich eine riesen Portion. der laden ist zudem super cool und die besitzerin sehr lieb und zuvorkommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-08
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veganwithfrancis
Points +8402
This was a special dish to try 🙏🏼 - Edit
Soso happy with an vegan option!
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nico17veg
Points +973
Cool location - Edit
Nice rooms and delicious food. The owner is cooking and handling everything by herself, she's awesome!
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Shoshjg
Points +601
Very cool & tasty - Edit
Very cool place with unique atmosphere. One woman cooking all by herself, and still pretty fast😄food was great!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-06
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Punabob
Points +141
Amazing spot and owner does it all! - Edit
Always cool when the owner makes all your food and runs the place. Everything was great and were traditional foods that aren’t usually vegan. Fried food usually does not agree with my stomach but zero issues with her fries and tempura. Bring coins for drinks. Just wait until you see inside. Just so positive and fun!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-05
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Emunu
Points +251
so unique and charming! - Edit
Such a cool building…ceilings and walls covered with people’s writings and drawings! And so impressive that it’s all run by one person (and open 7 days a week)! Food was pretty good, but I wasn’t a fan of the strips of lemon peel on the rice and the salad was a bit too salty. (Not wheelchair accessible)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-25
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toonlynnk
Points +56
Great place to try vegan osakan street food - Edit
I had the mixed set of takoyaki and kushikatsu and it was all delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-24
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HugoIan
Points +886
Most amazing restaurant I have been to - Edit
This place is amazing, is like 6 floors full of people's writings and drawings in the walls. The food is really good and affordable. It's crazy to think that this place is run by one person.
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casrobins
Points +325
Amazing! - Edit
Really delicious food and so reasonably priced. The wait was not long at all considering it’s only one lady who runs the whole place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-13
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HarrietPage
Points +525
Fun to try typical Osaka cuisine - Edit
All the other reviews do it justice! Well worth going, generous tasty portions and awesome decor. Ate every scrap
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-12
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ericagalea1
Points +45
Unreal - Edit
First time eating takoyaki and it was so tasty, so affordable, I would eat here every day
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Giulia27
Points +796
Great - Edit
This place is amazing. The owner is running it by herself alone and he is really one of a kind. Both the Takoyaki and the kushikatsu are incredible.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-05
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electrochemistry
Points +13
Lecker, günstig, gemütlich - Edit
Veganes und glutenfreies Takoyaki, sehr günstige Getränke und gemütliche alternative Location - top Anlaufstelle für Vegetarier/Veganer in Osaka!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-31
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Sarah.Robinson
Points +1113
Special experience, special food - Edit
When you approach the shop, a huge sign out front says the Okonomiyaki has moved to a different location. So this location only serves the takoyaki (made with okara) and the kuchikatsu skewers.
Read moreWe got two of the combo sets, which has both foods, plus they have a side of miso soup, rice, and purple cabbage salad. A TON of food! In hindsight we could have ordered one and split it between the two of us. Our teenager liked only the rice, so my husband and I had to eat all the rest. And we got a side of fries.
The takoyaki is super soft and smushy, due to the texture of the okara. It was so good at first, but I got super full on it and could barely finish the last 3 pieces. The kuchikatsu veggie skewers were so good. So yummy in the dipping sauce. The rice, miso, and cabbage salad were also very good.
Overall the building is an experience in itself. You order at the storefront where the owner and chef is cooking all the meals. Then you find a seat in one of the upper 4 floors. She calls your number through a microphone system that's connected to each floor, when it's ready you go back downstairs to pick up and carry it back up to your seat. Each floor has a station with water, utensils, and extra condiments.
The whole place is covered in graffiti from visitors from around the world, as well as the owners own artwork/restaurant info and story. She was playing a mix of Nirvana and some other japanese pop (?), it was great. The men's restroom is on the first floor next to the kitchen and drink stand, where you make your own drink (prepaid when you order food), the women's restroom is on the 3rd floor and is quite spacious.
Since it's only one lady operating the whole place, there are signs to clean up after yourself and make room for the next guests.
Overall a very special dining experience, we can't wait to try the new location with the vegan Okonomiyaki.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-29
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Melissa.Dounia
Points +494
Tolle Atmosphäre und lange Wartezeit - Edit
Wer bereit ist sich mehr als 1 Stunde anzustellen bekommt gutes Veganes Essen, was Streetfood ähnelt.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-24
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Sixteenjones
Points +410
Brilliant! - Edit
So fun and flavor !!! Love the vibe. My first Takoyaki was mind-blowingly delicious! The Miso soup DAMN!
Read moreRun by a solo female chef! She's a rockstar! Love the graffiti!
10/10!!! 🤯
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-23
Pros: Takoyaki!, Miso Soup!, Stylish Graffiti Cafe!
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unstablebl0b
Points +35
Just amazing! - Edit
The takoyaki were amazing, so delicious. I was looking forward to having vegan takoyaki and then I found out they are also gluten free. Amazing just amazing
Read moreThe vibe is also so fun from the look of the store to the owner
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LarsSchloemer
Points +20
Must visit - Edit
Loved everything about OKO < 3
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lionelofparis
Points +835
An immersive experience - Edit
You don’t come here for the food only (let me be specific: it is very good finger food!), you come to the place to be fully immerse into someone’s crazy world. I loved it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-11
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Rafaëlah
Points +28
Very delicious and good price! - Edit
Our trip started with the yummiest food ever 😋 We really enjoyed all the different tastes, fun facts about food and the restaurant and the chef, she's running it all by herself.
Read moreAnd also very nice that everything is vegan ☺️😋
We were very surprised by the price!
A unique place with good quality food!
Pros: Different flavours, Cheap, Fresh, good quality
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Sazasizzler
Points +14
Good food and amazing vibes - Edit
The food was good - my friend got the takoyaki and loved it and I got the other set option. The vibes were what made it amazing - loved all the messages on the wall and the music playing!!
Read morePros: The vibes
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BeccaKessin
Points +42
Delightfully bonkers and delicious - Edit
This place is wonderfully off the wall. A single woman cooks everything to order downstairs, you pick up your food and make your own drinks at the DIY bar.
Read moreDon’t forget to grab the mic and tell Shiho how much you like the food!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-15
Pros: Fun, Cool, Tasty
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