Vegan
Japanese
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Fully vegan café-restaurant and tourism hotspot located on Dotonbori's shop street a block from the canal. Dishes include takoyaki, yakisoba, deep-fried skewers ("kushikatsu"), vegan cutlet rice bowls ("katsudon"), fried gyoza dumplings and more. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm. Public holidays have Sat-Sun hours.
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1F Nakaza Blvd, 1 Chome-7-21 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan, 542-0071
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Nov 2024 by EmmaCebuliak
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Added by pivotbase on 31 May 2024
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Featured Review
tknasir
Points +20
Great Osakan Cuisine - Edit
Really great Osakan cuisine! One of the troubles of being vegan in Japan is the lack of options and as lovely as some of the other vegan restaurants we tried were, they had lots of burgers and not as much “traditional” cuisine. Having just had a tour guide tell us about all this traditional Osakan food that we couldn’t eat, we found out that pretty much all of it was served here! Can’t speak highly enough of it, so nice to not have to miss out on any of the culinary culture just because we’re vegan! Also has really friendly staff who speak great English and an easy to use online order/menu system in English!
Read morePros: Traditional food, Friendly staff, Central location
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122 Reviews
First Review by feebz1986
kelseyjaynex
Points +3144
Central location + Osaka specialties - Edit
My partner and I enjoyed stopping in here while sightseeing the absolute madness of Dotonbori. Great location in the heart of the tourist area.
Read moreI was excited to try vegan-ised versions of local Osakan specialties like takoyaki. They were very pillowy and a little bland inside, but the sauce and sides made up for it. I liked having some pickles and kimchi to balance out some freshness with all of the deep-fried-ness.
The restaurant was very spacious (rare in Japan!), bright and modern. And an all-vegan menu was a treat.
Pros: 100% vegan, extensive food & drinks menu, excellent location
Cons: on the expensive side
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matkong123
Points +35
Kind of mid - Edit
Honestly not nearly as good as the reviews suggest, just very mid food. Nothing special
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Briekimchi
Points +2226
Covers All Of The Osaka Essentials, And It's Not Bad - Edit
Slap bang in the middle of Dotonbori, you couldn't ask for a better location for a Vegan restaurant. If you're in Osaka, you're going to be here at some point, probably multiple times. And, honestly, there's not that many dedicated veggie options on the street itself, so I imagine this gets a lot of Vegan tourist footfall.
Read moreIt wasn't that busy when we were there, so there was no waiting, and the service was fast and very friendly (I wish I remembered the name of the young male server who attended to us, he really does deserve a shoutout). He went out of his way to explain the best way to eat each local dish and seemed to thoroughly enjoy doing so.
This was actually our first Osaka meal, so we did go out of our way to make sure we ordered all the local specialties that were available (no guarantee that veggie versions would be available elsewhere) and I think we got a fairly good experience. Takoyaki is obviously something we've always been curious about and the sauce and the fry on it, was delicious and gave us a good understanding as to why the dish is such a favourite. Unfortunately, the filling itself wasn't that pleasant, being excessively gluten-y and plain in taste. But again, we were grateful to get a general idea. Kushikatsu, we didn't know much about and didn't come across in that many other places during our trip. For all intents and purposes, it seemed like a tempura that used breadcrumbs in the batter. It was interesting, but our personal preference would definitely be for regular tempura. The texture is quite coarse.
We also had Yakisoba and gyoza. These we're familiar with and they did a pretty good job with them. Nice safe menu item for all the family to enjoy while we tried the new stuff.
There are elements of the service that could be improved. The bathroom is outside and far away to the point that you need a map to find it. With the crowds outside being what they were at that time, we had to opt for holding it. There was also the issue of them not accepting cash payments (not sure if this is still the case) but fortunately, our international card did work, but I imagine this could cause difficulties for other travellers.
Recommendation-wise, you'll probably be here at some point and it's definitely a solid place to try some local foods. Keep expectations in check and you'll be fine.
Pros: Location is fantastic, It's a full, cover-all menu. Lots of options, Excellent staff working during our visit
Cons: Stark, naked-white fluorescent lighting, Definitely are paying a premium for menu items, Not accepting cash payments, at least currently
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pyrobunny
Points +17
Great vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options! - Edit
A cozy little restobar with great cocktails, artisanal soft drinks, and local Osaka cuisine for those of us who can't eat them normally. The staff were very friendly and attentive, with good English. There were also great drinks!
Read morePros: Big menu, Great drinks, Great staff
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TanikaPM
Points +15
Cash not accepted - only Credit Cards, IC cards etc... - Edit
Seeked out this restaurant due to the great reviews on here and travelled some distance to get to it to only be told that cash wasn't accepted. The website nor the pdf menu mentioned this. Being a foreign resident of Japan, credit cards are near impossible to apply for here but they didn't accept Japanese Cash Cards either. The only other option to pay is with an IC card which also isn't stated on the website. It would have been more helpful if they stated these things in the first place so I could have avoided a trip out. Just a heads up if anyone else falls into the same category and is unable to pay.
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SamanthaPossetti
Points +44
Super restaurant avec des plats typiques version végane ! - Edit
La nourriture était délicieuse et le serveur adorable !! Il nous a demandé d’où on venait et nous a dit quelques mots dans notre langue. Les plats sont typiques d’Osaka en version végane. À tester absolument😄
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eldalley
Points +30
Great Vegan Restaurant in Dontonbori - Edit
This place was a great oasis on the busy street and you get to try all the specialities as a vegan! Friendly staff. Very impressed. Food was amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-02
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AlessiaCattaneo
Points +17
Great place to enjoy Osaka cuisine - Edit
Great place to try some typical Osaka cuisine in a very lively neiborhood.
Read morePros: Food is deliciuos, Staff is friendly, Great location
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vheegan2
Points +368
Good way to try takoyaki - Edit
Really enjoyed the restaurant in Osaka. It’s super easy to find and in a great location for seeing Dotonbori, going to the arcades or just shopping. The food was great. Being vegan, I’d never eaten takoyaki before. It was cool to get to eat something similar or based on this popular Japanese food. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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luigurl7
Points +307
A gem within the busy Dotonbori - Edit
Was so happy to find this place despite going through the crowds in Dotonbori. Sadly, it wasn't full at peak dinnertime so I'm hoping more people would try this restaurant. The service was great and reasonably quick in comparison to other ones I've been to in Osaka. English menu is available and it is traditional Japanese food. I enjoyed the classic takoyaki and the soup of the day. It is a cashless pay system, so no need to bring cash.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Good service, Japanese food
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StuartKoolmees
Points +33
Excellent and fantastic location - Edit
So nice to have a place like this in Dotonbori. You can enjoy the sights and then have a fantastic meal. I had the curry, takoyaki and a Plum wine. Great staff and food was spot on.
Read morePros: Vast menu options , Staff, Location to major sights
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DryMaster
Points +13
Excellent food - Edit
We very glad we found this place
Read moreAmazing vegetarian food. We will definitely come again
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Annalisa99
Points +24
Vegan - Edit
Super viel auswahl an Veganen Japanischem essen.
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R.P.
Points +243
Pleasant experience - Edit
It was a pleasant experience.
Read moreThe food was good, with an excellent variety of options. The cutlet was very well made and crispy. The ice cream was also excellent.
The price was average.
I feel confident recommending it.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-22
Pros: Many options , Cutlet
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NishthaPradhan
Points +13
Vegan Alternatives - Welcome relief - Edit
I wanted to try many Japanese traditional dishes, but couldn't because they were mostly non vegetarian. When I came across this restaurant/cafe, it was such a relief! And the food tasted just as good :)
Read morePros: Soup, Gyoza
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Brunagf
Points +15
Really liked it! - Edit
Good food, good location and very nice staff. We ordered the cutlet curry set and the takoyaki set. Delicious and good amount of food. :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-19
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tiffyday
Points +1986
Awesome spot and delicious food - Edit
Staff are very friendly!! The restaurant is in a really interesting spot with narrow streets and lots to see. The food was absolutely delicious. Just note the rice balls are just that, rice only with no filling - still delicious! Seems they cater mainly for tourists, with lots of travel brochures around to look at.
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benedetta98
Points +36
Great! - Edit
Great food and very quick service.
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KamepohS
Points +95
Fun and delightful - Edit
The staff were really welcoming, all speaking a variety of languages and served us promptly.
Read moreThe food is very accessible with many items to pick from, the highlight is easily the vegan Takoyaki.
This place would be perfect for vegetarian / vegan families and Vegans who just want to delicious, accessible food.
It is also a street away from the amazing, Dontonburi Canal, which should make this an absolute must for all travellers :).
Pros: Fast and warm service., Moderately priced for location and food portions., Food is delicious, accessible & authentic Japanese
Cons: Some items are a little pricy
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paigebishara
Points +76
Great selection of vegan food - Edit
Really great choice of vegan food. I had the ramen and takoyaki - I wasn’t a fan of takoyaki but the ramen was delicious! The miso soup didn’t taste very authentic either but still great dinner nonetheless😄
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izzyallwood
Points +27
Amazing food! - Edit
We went back 3 times because the food was so delicious. Had the vegan pork ramen, takoyoki and cutlet. Was amazing!
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muscleup
Points +16
Great food! - Edit
Modern with great options! Loved the ramen and will return to try menu items 👍👍
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LauraBolger
Points +70
Great options on a Main Street - Edit
Decent vegan food on a Main Street. I got the dumplings and they were very gingery but otherwise fantastic. They had a large range of options which is so rare here in Japan. The staff were lovely as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-03
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EmilyCheung
Points +154
Easy to find - Edit
Close to Shinsaibashi 心齋橋，easy to find. The soup noodles is tasty, I love it but the fried noodles is a bit salty.
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Araya_Purple
Points +34
Incroyable ! - Edit
Nous avons pris des takoyaki, des yakisoba et des ramen au lait de soja, tout était incroyable !
Read moreLe staff est adorable et l'endroit est calme, ça fait du bien avec le tumulte de la rue (très touristique).
Je recommande !
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VincentLEMERDY
Points +52
So Delicious!!! - Edit
They say "credit card only" but they accept debit cards too. Just no cash.
Read moreWe tried the vegan Ramen and the takoyaki. Blew our minds away. Its so nice to find places like these, which give you the opportunity to try traditional Japanese food without any of the suffering.
Staff were super kind! And the trip to the toilet was an adventure.
Pros: Takoyaki, Vegan Ramen Spicy, Stir fried kimchi
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WeirdBeard
Points +27
Just amazing - Edit
I had fried noodles and a matcha gelato. I loved it! Prices are fair, and the staff is super friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-26
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