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Japanese
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Okonomiyaki place where the staff can speak English. There is a vegan okonomiyaki on the menu as well as vegan yakisoba. Okonomiyaki is gluten-free. Reported to serve meat December 2023. Open Mon-Sun 6:00pm-11:00pm. Limited supply. Closes when sold out.
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315 Reviews
First Review by TonyBailey
abbciarav1
Points +15
Amazing and fun - Edit
I ate vegan while my family had meat. A fun and cool experience. Get there just before opening time!
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JenniferStewartThorn
Points +11
Be prepared for the best cray cray - Edit
You will wait. But there are two buckets of free snacks and the cheapest, make your own, drinks you will get in Japan. All the writing/notes in the upstairs will keep you entertained as you wait. The menu is clearly divide between vegetarian/vegan and with meat. It's an experience like nothing else, vibes to 100. The food is also fantastic. Vegetarian yakisoba was best on the trip. I would give it 5 stars but not an option unless it's fully vegan/vegetarian. This place is also gluten free friendly and maintains seperate grills. It deserves 5 stars.
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hvb97
Points +115
Insane place in all the right ways - Edit
The energy of this place alone is a reason to visit. One woman show, but so many customers and stuff happening. Go Shiho!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-19
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AngelaE
Points +25
Trendy spot! - Edit
Great spot for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. This is a hidden gem, great spot near Namba station, Osaka. Restaurant is very busy so would recommend getting there early but definitely well worth the wait!
Read morePros: Vegan, veggie and gluten free options, Big portion sizes, Cheap drinks 🍸
Cons: Long wait times, Not too much seating area
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marasurovell14
Points +25
Amazing Vegetarian/Vegan Options - Edit
Please note that the owner does all of the cooking, cleaning, and order taking all by herself!! She has both meat, vegetarian, and vegan options! Her stilt of Okonimiyaki is a bit different from the traditional version. Instead of miking together all of the ingredients, she layers them on top of one another. Regardless, I had a vegetarian okonomiyaki and it was amazing! Note that the large is LARGE!
Read morePros: Service, Atmosphere, Food
Cons: Sometimes busy, Sometimes slow
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Pizzati
Points +25
Delicious vegan and veggie options! - Edit
Lots of options! You can tailor your okonmiyaki with 5 veg of your choice and they have vegan mayo. Completely delicious! Also had the vegan gyoza which were crisp, chewy and amazing. 11/10 stars!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Good portion sizes, Use soya flour for increased protein!
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ChelsieCogher
Points +223
Cute, quirky and tasty - Edit
Cute and fun place - food is delicious, clearly labelled and very well priced. Can’t believe the lady does everything herself, she’s super friendly and wonderful, I was in awe! Highly recommend
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circushaase
Points +20
So fun! And great good - Edit
Food was tasty, vegan and gluten free. Only one little lady runs this place and she is so fun and the nicest! Super cheap self-serve drinks too while you wait (and after).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-20
Pros: Drinks, Punk vibes, Food!!
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GeorgiePhimister
Points +68
A Vibe - Edit
Not that many vegan options, but the Gyoza are well worth the visit!
Read moreThe restaurant has big hostel vibes and is very cute but busy, head upstairs to sit down!
Self serve drinks section with a large amount of options, the sochu soda with grape was my favourite.
The price is great too, would recommend for small groups
Pros: Drinks, Gyoza
Cons: Can be hard to get a table, Very hot
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עמיתברכה
Points +19
Best place ever!!!! - Edit
Amazing vegan and vegetarian options, taste is wow and price is good.
Read moreBeen here 2 years ago and im here just now, she (the ownerchef) stays the same, cook a great food with the biggest smile ever.
Can't recommend enough, go here day and night, BEST PLACE EVER!!!!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-19
Pros: Owner amazing, Food is just great, The place got character
Cons: I don't like that it's not next my house
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Benjaminlaw_
Points +501
Great place to eat - Edit
This place is great, very quirky, good vegan options, self service drinks and free snacks while you wait!
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AnastasiaHermann
Points +72
Highlight of Osaka Trip - Edit
As previous reviews mentioned, it's a really unique experience to eat at OKO. It's just unbelievable, how fast the owner is working, to prepare everything by herself. We were probably lucky to have a waiting time from about 10 minutes, as it can get crowded. It's very tasty and good Okonomiyaki though, we had the vegan and vegetarian option and everything was correctly prepared with the veggies we picked. It's large also, the M version will totally suffice if you're very hungry.
Read morePros: Insane experience, Very yummy food, Both vegan and vegetarian options
Cons: You might have to wait a little longer.
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Meaghanmeaghan
Points +383
A very interesting experience - Edit
Not entirely vegan or vegetarian but the vegan options are good.
Read moreThe ordering and drinks system is bizarre but fun.
The owner is very friendly and kind.
Worth the trip.
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Gr4vity
Points +29
Highlight in Osaka - Edit
Das Essen war super lecker und mehr als reichlich. Große Portion Okonomiyaki mit Getränk für ca 2500¥ wirkte in ersten Moment etwas teuer war es aber absolut wert. Habe alle drei unsere Portion nicht geschafft und ca ein Drittel noch über für den nächsten Tag gehabt.
Read moreGetränke sind dafür sehr billig, 200¥ pro Getränk egal ob Cola, Bier oder Cocktail.
Dazu kommt noch noch eine sehr schöne Atmosphäre und schönes Design, alles wirkt sehr sympathisch, insbesondere die Besitzerin, die dort alles allein macht
Pros: Veganes Essen, Ambiente, Besitzerin
Cons: Unübersichtlichkeit beim ersten Besuch
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mstrniste
Points +28
Unique okonomiyaki experience - Edit
You can get very large vegan okonomiyaki here and you can pick exactly what you want in it. Also vegan gyoza and yakisoba. Really tasty and also incredible one-woman show running the restaurant!
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Jxstmxchx
Points +18
Incredibly delicious and lovely atmosphere - Edit
Shiho is lovely, speaks Japanese and English. Everything is clearly labeled and she cares a lot about avoiding cross contamination. Even the M size okonomiyaki fills you up almost too well, L is definitely for sharing and everything's worth the price! Definitely recommend Shiho's awesome restaurant!
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KasiaSzybalska
Points +56
Amazing place - Edit
Everything is very clearly labeled. The owner makes sure to ask about nonvegan ingredients
Read morePros: Amazing taste, Huge portion, Very fun place
Cons: No meat substitute, just vegetables
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Wilfredo
Points +108
Amazing okonomiyaki - Edit
Certainly the best okonomiyaki I've ever had so far. Very friendly owner. However, I don't really like the backpackers' style for decoration, but I don't care. I would go back for sure
Read morePros: Food, Friendly, Donation for drinks
Cons: Decoration
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InaDe
Points +48
Tradition meets Punkrock - Edit
Wer die traditionelle japanische Küche in einem abgedrehten Ambiente sucht, der wird es hier finden. Das Essen war super lecker! Selbstbedienung bei den Getränken und ein unbeschreiblich tolles Haus mit alternativem Charakter. Hier essen macht wirklich Spaß und ich würde 5 Sterne vergeben, wenn ich könnte. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Read morePros: Klasse Ambiente, Leckeres Essen, Tolle Besitzerin!
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saaturn
Points +46
Shiho is incredible!! - Edit
Would put 5 stars but it won’t let me because it’s not fully vegetarian/vegan. Has a totally separate vegan & vegetarian menu with many options! Run by one person, Shiho, who is incredible and sweet😄drinks are only 200 ¥, peanuts are free, and food is very reasonably priced. Amazing atmosphere and decorations!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Price
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Plantje
Points +106
So delicious!! - Edit
Delicious food, an amazingly decorated place, good vibes, fun, a happy experience!! Definitely a must! They have the traditional pancake with vegetables here that I wanted to try. The place is super inclusive for vegans and glutenfree people as well (even cross contamination proof and she checks double dietary restrictions very clearly: "egg okay?" When my non vegan friends ordered). Eating in one of the many interesting rooms, we had a fun time, enjoying the food, the atmosphere and all the decorations in the place. The owner was kind, energetic and a very good cook! Making your own drinks is also very fun. The next day I also went to the other OKO place where they have 2 other traditional dishes, that place is 100% vegan. I recommend going to both places to taste all three local dishes!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-25
Pros: Amazing food, Good vibes, Unique experience
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Bulbannika
Points +23
Best okonomiyaki in Osaka 💚 - Edit
The owner was lovely and she made the best okonomiyaki ever 💚 Portions are huge and there's a cheap self-service bar. You can order in English too. The atmosphere is unique. The ordering system was a bit confusing at first and there was already some line a while after it opened but don't let it get you down. This place is worth the wait and the food was ready quite fast. There's also some meat options that made it easier to lure my omnivore friends inside.
Read morePros: The food, Atmosphere, Cheap drinks
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carotte81
Points +20
Shiho ist wundervoll! - Edit
Ein-Frau-Betrieb mit Hausbesetzer-Charme und dem absolut leckerste veganen Okonomiyaki ever!
Read morePros: Ambiente super "kawaii"!, Essen sehr lecker!, Preis-Leistung super!
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ReneedeHaan
Points +1620
Amazing place!! - Edit
Its unbelievable how someone can run a complete restaurant on their own. The food is amazing and the portions are huge. I had a large okonomiyaki and that’s food for a week haha.
Read moreI also had the cold tofu with salty sauce and that was also nice!
Lots of vegetables which I love😄
Pros: Lots of vegetables , Cool concept, Great vegan food
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rosamariahiltunen
Points +115
Great food, awesome vibe and nice owner - Edit
I chose vegan gyozas and later took okonyamaki to go. Both foods were super good, vibes in the restaurant were super cozy and unique and the owner had great energy. Would come here again!
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More_ice
Points +17
Molto buono, occhio alle porzioni!! - Edit
Le opzioni vegane e vegetariani ci sono e sono molto buone. L'unica cosa è che ci sono le porzioni solo M o L e io ho fatto molto fatica a mangiarlo tutto.
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chiari97
Points +58
Super! - Edit
I loved the okonomiyaki and the staff is just amazing. Love the atmosphere as well.
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