Ovo
Japanese
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Soba restaurant with many vegan options. Menu clearly states that items can be made vegan and/or gluten-free. Open Mon-Wed 11:00am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:30pm, Fri-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 9:00am-2:30pm.


50 Reviews

First Review by egrzunov

FlyingSquirrel

Points +25

Vegetarian
26 Apr 2026

Menu has changed and the food was just ok

Previous photos show more options and a different menu to the one we received. There was a bit of info at the beginning saying they had vegan dashi and the cold soba section mentioned vegan options were available, but the hot didn't and I couldn't see the tofu, tomato, or veg tempura options on the menu. They use the same fryer for everything. I had the zaru soba with vegan broth - it was ok, but I wouldn't have it again. My partner had the hot duck soba (she's not vegetarian) and found it ok also, but nothing special.

Pros: Some vegan options labelled

Cons: Food wasn't that good, Less choice than before, Menu no longer as clear

gabi6966

Points +1145

Vegan
12 Apr 2026

Enjoyed it!

After a long day I was hungry. Came here the portion was big and I enjoyed it very much.

Had a alcoholic drink which was strong.

Maybe because I was tipsy and very hungry but I remember this place being really good and hitting the spot! On this bases it get 4/5.

Came here in 2025 June vegan option were label

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-12

Pros: Big portions

Animus-I

Points +16

Vegan
08 Apr 2026

Vegan options not marked on menu

We were going to eat here for lunch but we saw on the menu that Vegan options no longer clearly marked

We asked the server what vegan options they had and they said they can still do vegan options but it wasn't clear what was vegan and we didn't want to take the risk of dashi being used in soup.

marina.ende

Points +49

Vegan
27 Mar 2026

Vegan aber nicht gut

Es gab vegane Optionen. Diejenige die ich ausgesucht habe hat nicht besonders lecker geschmeckt und war zudem recht teuer.

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-27

by_JD

Points +783

Vegan
05 Mar 2026

Our lifesaver on day 1

Went there for dinner after we arrived jetlagged and exhausted from travelling. Food came out super fast and was really good with a couple vegan options. You may need to ask for the right menu as they don’t hand it over right away.

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-05

Buggie

Points +38

Vegan
30 Jan 2026

Good enough

Vegan options but not the most tasty. Was starving and needed food so it worked.

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-30

Pros: Traditional Japanese feel, Friendly service, Vegan identified on menu

Cons: Bland food, Not healthy, jus vegan

Wilfredo

Points +108

Vegetarian
13 Aug 2025

Ok

The broth tasted weird. I'm not sure it was vegetarian, but the soba and tempura were great. A bit expensive.

Updated from previous review on 2025-08-13

Pros: Soba, Tempura

Cons: Broth, Price

AnitaDollar

Points +5814

Vegan
17 Mar 2025

So lovely and yummy

While the seat I was on was a bit draft and cold, the service and ramen warmed my heart.

Great understanding of veganism, great atmosphere, great food! Will come back for the tempura ASAP!

praise_seitan

Points +79

Mostly Veg
10 Mar 2025

Cute soba spot in central Namba with vegan options

Genji-soba had a great menu with clearly labelled vegan options and staff who understood what was and wasn't vegan. We got the hot soba tempura (they currently cannot do cold vegan soba), and it was delicious! Definitely worth a visit if in Osaka and craving some noodles.

Pros: Clear vegan signage , Lovely intimate space

Cons: Long wait time for food to be served up

xinemachine

Points +232

Vegan
02 Mar 2025

Good soba

Clearly marked vegan menu items. My friends and I hit this place after a long flight on a chilly night and it hit the spot. I got a vegan soba and veggie tempura and would recommend them.

BreBre28

Points +75

Vegan
27 Oct 2024

Excellent Soba in Osaka

Great little place on Osaka, the broth was so clear and fresh. The tempura melts in your mouth. Would definitely go back. Lots of vegan and gluten free options

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-27

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff , Nice atmosphere

Mgoldsmith

Points +89

Vegan
16 Oct 2024

Quick but low quality

Staff are friendly and service is quick, but it's expensive and low quality. The noodles didn't taste like soba and the vegetables had very little flavour.

JoVan_Otto

Points +699

Vegetarian
13 Oct 2024

Vegan soba at Osaka

Beautiful place to eat vegan soba and tempura (one of the only places to eat this in Osaka). Welcoming personnel and nice setting. A bit costy though

אקילהגולן

Points +25

Mostly Veg
05 Aug 2024

מסעדת סובה נהדרת

מסעדה נהדרת, נעימה, טעימה מאוד, וסוף סוף אוכל צמחוני ביפן.
המנות "הירוקות" מודגשות בצורה ברורה לצד תפריט רגיל ובשרי ככה שלכל המשפחה היתה יכולה בחירה

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-05

Pros: התפריט הצמחוני היה ברור ובולט , המלצר שמח לעזור ולהמליץ

Cons: למנת הסובה הוספתי תבלינים כדי שלא תהיה מעט אנמית.

Siiinimini_

Points +80

Vegan
07 Jul 2024

Many vegan options - delicious

Delicious, friendly, super Service. 5 ⭐️
Many options

vegaholictravels

Points +59

Vegetarian
22 Jun 2024

Soba noodle restaurant with vegan option

Very nice vegan noodle and tempura options

josejules

Points +46

Vegan
03 Jun 2024

Excellent food

Wonderful experience, I had the cold soba noodles with tempura. Would definitely recommend this place and would love to return one day

alsemmo

Points +213

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Excellent noodles and tempura - but expensive!

We really enjoyed our meal here - there are loads of dishes marked as vegan/veganisable. I had a soba noodle dish with veg tempura served with salt and matcha salt which was all delicious. Note though that the food here was very expensive compared to other places we’ve visited in Japan - around ¥6000 for the two of us including alcoholic drinks.

Nasuvampa

Points +1704

Vegan
22 May 2024

Yummy cold soba

Clearly marked vegan options. We had the cold soba with tempura and it was delicious! The tempura was quite heavy on the stomach though so maybe opt for something different unless you are super hungry.

Pros: Clear vegan options, Good soba

Cons: Heavy tempura

Liquoricepearls

Points +523

Vegan
21 May 2024

Lots of vegan and gluten free options

Quite a touristy/pricey place but lots of vegan and gluten free options, the staff are very knowledgable and helpful with this. I had the tempura and hot soba set which was delicious and filling.

RabbleRousy

Points +259

Vegan
20 May 2024

Very clear & reassuring vegan options

The menu is so clear about how to veganize / make meals gluten-free, and the staff also makes sure to double check that they get exactly what you want. Other than that, it’s a traditional udon shop and the food was very good. Honestly, I felt that there were almost only vegans there, so I‘d love to see this place become a cruelty-free restaurant and go 100% vegan in the future!

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-20

Pros: Vegan options, Clear communication , Free gift

Cons: go vegan!

Jen27ny

20 May 2024

McMallory

Points +2873

Vegan
21 Apr 2024

Wonderful soba!

What a find! This place is adorable and the staff is so nice. A chef makes the soba right in front of you in a little booth (photos are allowed) and the noodles are so fresh and wonderful. I wanted the tofu soba but they were out of tofu skin so I got the tempura soba. It was nice variety. The broth for the soup is subtle but fairly complex. I enjoyed this place immensely.

lil.hazza

Points +425

Vegan
31 Mar 2024

Amazing vegan tempura

They have a large list of vegan dishes or dishes that can be made vegan as described in an English menu. The tenpura I had was incredible and the service kind and accommodating. Would certainly go again.

Pros: Great tempura , Kind service, Generous portion

Cons: A bit pricey

uncurtaining

Points +53

Vegetarian
28 Jan 2024

Fantastic

Several vegan options and an English menu. Really delicious.

sann

Points +51

Vegetarian
23 Jan 2024

Delicious soba and tempura

The food was delicious. The price was high but worth it to me.

Pros: Multiple clearly labeled vegan options, Authentic

Cons: Disposable chopsticks, Pricey

Biancajakon

Points +318

Vegan
16 Jan 2024

Amazing!!! Must visit!

We had lunch here and it was fantastic. They had a great amount of vegan options in the menu and it was fantastic to see they even cater for coeliacs.
We had the kintetsu soba and it was delicious. The portion size is very generous too.

Pros: Cheap, Great environment , Beautiful broth

KritHariharan

Points +48

Vegan
08 Jan 2024

Vegan /vegetarian traditional Japanese haven !!

Great options for vegetarians and vegans. They also cater for gluten free . Small quaint little hideout feels so special

Pros: So many veg /vegan options !! , Japanese traditional




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