Ovo
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

Riximus

Points +32

Vegan
18 Dec 2024

Five Stars - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The vibe, the owner, the concept, the food. Everything melts perfectly together. Definitely a must to visit if you are around. Went two times and will miss it so much. Definitely worth visiting again on my next visit.

Pros: Food, Owner, Vibe

shadolinku

Points +30

Vegetarian
18 Dec 2024

5 STARS!!!!

We love Shiho! She runs this place all alone, and does a great job at that. Her food is so good we went there twice and are still thinking about the okonomiyaki there. Favourite food from our entire japan trip!

Pros: Great vegan okonomiyaki, Cute very colorful and fun place, Can mix your own cocktail!

colleen48

Points +279

Vegan
26 Nov 2024

Local Japanese food

One of my favorites this trip. We came a few minutes before they opened and ended up waiting more than 2 hours to order and get our food because the shop is so popular and run by one woman. The okononiyaki was delicious though and I’ll definitely go back

GlauciaMonteiro

Points +267

Vegan
18 Nov 2024

Great good

Honestly the best vegan dumplings I’ve had in Japan.
The gluten free okonomiyaki was also delicious, but my favorite was the dumplings.

Pros: The food , Location , Price

hagi

Points +745

Vegan
18 Nov 2024

Not fully vegan anymore

Disappointed that they added meat to the menu. Not the same anymore. Lines can be long and not worth it, in my opinion. There are lots of vegan options nearby.

vegetariannick

Points +40

Vegan
14 Nov 2024

SUCH A GREAT PLACE

Food takes a while to get ready, BUT everything about this place is GREAT - even the wait, and you will understand once your there!
The Vegan Okonomiyaki is so DELICIOUS, I wish I could eat more, but the medium size got me so full, it is BIG!
The host, Shiho-san, is a CHAMPION! She runs the whole thing by herself, and is super sweet.


GREAT FOOD, GREAT VIBES, GREAT HOST!
ps: you will love their drinks system.

MantaRay

Points +27

Vegan
09 Nov 2024

Fun quirky place. Tasty food.

You have to come before opening or wait in line which is normal for good affordable food places in Japan.
Food was super tasty. Place was fun.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-09

jalapenohands

Points +652

Vegan
02 Nov 2024

Come early, come hungry

A one-woman operation with a limited menu. At time of order, she confirms whether vegan or vegetarian and I don’t recall seeing meat on the menu. I was there about 20 minutes early and was fifth in line, by the time it opened, the line was about 40 deep.

The large was the biggest portion of food I’ve had in Japan and I struggled to finish the whole thing (but powered through). Taste-wise, some bites were better than others due to it being a mish-mash of random vegetables and okara, but most were pretty good.

Honestly impressive operation considering what it is. Could probably use another staff member though!

madsblack

Points +142

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

Would give 5 stars!

We had to wait a little while to place our order (recommend lining up before it opens) but once we ordered, our meals were prepared so fast! Shiho (owner) does everything herself and is amazing. I got the vegan okonomiyaki with vegan cheese and some gyozas. So filling and delicious! There is also a make-your-own drink station for extremely cheap. You can draw all over the walls and Shiho speaks to you through the microphones throughout the restaurant! It is also great to have peace of mind that she knows about veganism😄

Pros: Atmosphere and set-up is so cool, Food was absolutely delicious and so filling, Drink station was so cool and also very cheap!

Cons: Not accessible for wheelchair users

Lee_A

Points +1218

Vegan
07 Oct 2024

07/10/24

Serves meat. Of course, as it does serve meat, it rightly can't score top marks. However, for the quality of the food and the vibe alone, it gets 5 from me. Our most enjoyable dining experience from our trip in Japan. It's not for everyone (a reminder, it does serve meat), it's quite rustic and unconventional (help yourself to drinks, clear your own table, communicate through a microphone with the owner) with a communal eating layout and you could be queuing for an hour to get in (which speaks volumes for how cool it is) but all in all it's a lot of fun, managed by one lovely person, which is incredible. At point of order, she carefully ensures you get the vegan and vegetarian options.

As I say, the queues can be long. We got here at 5:20pm on a Monday (opens at 6) and we were first. By the time we left, around 45-60 minutes later, there was a queue 40 people deep. Believe the hype, this place is worth it. If it was vegan it would get six stars.

Amongst all the writing on the walls from like-minded people across the world, there's a note that says "Shiho is a queen and must be protected at all costs". I wholeheartedly concur.

Come on Shiho, go vegan!!

f0urwalls

Points +90

Vegan
03 Oct 2024

Worth the wait!!

We waited for almost an hour to get in, and I’m so glad we stuck it out. I think some people get annoyed about the wait but it all adds to the experience in my opinion! The security guard even offered me his umbrella when it rained!
The vibe was so cool, a one-woman show just whirlwinding her way through all of the orders. We got the vegan okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and the gyoza, and they were all fantastic. Well worth the wait.
The drinks are serve-yourself and so cheap.
The recipe base is even painted on the wall on level 3!!

PlantChomper

Points +147

Vegan
30 Sep 2024

A wild experience

I was first hesitant to order something as the place looks very wild and the kitchen a little bit dirty to be honest.

But I trusted the other reviews and was not disappointed. The vegan okonomiyaki are great! Lots of sauce and many veggies you can choose as your toppings. Also Shio (the cook) actually thought about how to create a a delicious tasting vegan okonomiyaki with vegan alternative ingredients instead of just removing every non vegan ingredient till the okonomiyaki is vegan. (This was my experience at a different okonomiyaki place in Hiroshima called Nagata Ya.)
As the place is run by only one person keep in mind that you might have to wait a while. Drinks are self service. Vegan Gyoza were also very good.

Pros: Great vegab gyoza and okonomiyaki, Wild location, Fair prices

Cons: Kitchen looked a little bit dirty

angii

Points +212

Vegan
28 Sep 2024

Non male

Prima di tornare a casa volevo assolutamente mangiare l’okonomiyaki e all’ultimo avevo trovato questo locale. È gestito da una ragazza che fa tutto da sola. Al piano terra c’è la cucina, la cassa e il frigo con le bevande. Ai piani superiori invece ci sono i posti per sedersi e mangiare. Poiché ci lavora solo una persona non c’è nessuno che pulisce i tavoli, sono i clienti che, dopo la consumazione, ripuliscono i tavoli e buttano piatti e posate nei cestini. Molto carina l’idea di tappezzare l’intero locale di scritte lasciate dai clienti. Per quanto riguarda l’okonomiyaki, sinceramente non mi è sembrato un granché.

egst

Points +41

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

The vibes were so bad, my friends didn't want to eat with me anymore

Disclaimer: we were not able to get food.

However, in order to get food, you have to wait in line right next to the grill. There's a system where tables can use microphones to talk to the lone cook, which means that the whole time we were waiting, we were being loudly serenaded by a kid who just wanted to hear themselves on the speaker. If you have sensory or mobility issues, this place will be pretty impossible for you.

Edit: also, if you're going to have a lot of holier-than-thou signs about how unlike the other places, your product is healthy, it might be better for your brand if you don't have everyone stand by the grill, watching how much oil and occasionally pork sausage you're cooking with

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-24

AmyWoods-Ryan

Points +392

Vegan
15 Sep 2024

Lives rent free in my mind

Visited October 2019. One of the best meals I’ve had. Granted we were jet lagged but it was so memorable and the Asahi was also cheap and cold! Thankfully lovely lady sat next to us advised us only one Large was needed between two. So happy that vegan mayo was available. I keep advising all my friends who visit Japan to go to Osaka just so they can go here. Will be making a stop in Osaka on our next visit just so we can go here again ❤️❤️❤️

vojvodics

Points +294

Vegan
04 Sep 2024

Interesting place

The food was okay, and the place is nice

marcbs

Points +35

Vegetarian
03 Sep 2024

Best veggie okonomiyaki in town!

Amazing place, with some punk style and really nice food. The staff is super kind!

KevinErhart

Points +73

Vegetarian
01 Sep 2024

A one-woman-show you need to see and taste

Lovely Vegan and Vegetarian Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) based on a soy bean dough. You can choose from various vegetables as toppings. We also had the Gyozas. Drinks can be mixed on your own for 200yen. There might be a queue, but they offer chairs and complimentary water and peanuts.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-01

hannahandzachmakefood

Points +63

Vegetarian
01 Sep 2024

A must go for Vegetarian/Vegans!!

I wish I could give 5 starts because it’s so vegetarian/vegan friendly. Amazing vibe and food all made by one person, can’t recommend enough!!

elinerenne_

Points +666

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Unique. Definitely recommend!

Restaurant is entirely managed by one women. The food is amazing, a lot of vegan and vegetarian option. You can make your own drinks and also cocktails or wine for only 200 yen! The restaurant has also a really nice interior and good vibe. Would definitely recommend!

JordanCuff

Points +13

Vegetarian
17 Aug 2024

Incredible experience, food and hospitality

This was an excellent experience trying something that we might not have been able to try anywhere else as vegetarians. The food was incredible, and the atmosphere enchanting, clearly being somewhere deeply loved by all of its visitors. The okonomiyaki was fresh and flavourful and the recommendations we were given when we weren't sure what combinations to go with were perfect. Really glad we went, even if there was a little wait (which felt like part of the experience)!

Pros: Enthusiasm of the hostess, Fresh, wholesome food, Enchanting decor and design

Cons: A bit of a wait, but worth it and accommodated for

Elsinore

Points +45

Vegetarian
15 Aug 2024

Delicious okinomiyaki

We loved this place! Best okinomiyaki I had, filled with veggies. This place is a one-woman show: the owner is also the chef and she has perfected not only the food but also the organisation. A must-go in Osaka!

MicciM

Points +2016

Vegan
09 Aug 2024

Best place ever

Update: new location! Basically there is more oki for everyone. The old place is now dedicated to takoyaki and the new one is bigger and brighter, possibily even more oko.

The atmosphere is simply amazing, energetic and yet relaxed. The food is astonishing. The Vegan okonomiyaki was so good I could picture myself eating a second one right away. The cold tofu and the Vegan kimchi were superb. But the thing I was most impressed by is the gyoza plate. The best I ever had
We'll surely come back

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-31

Reddscund

Points +35

Vegetarian
01 Aug 2024

Super Location

Das Essen war sehr gut. Ich hatte ein Omlet mit Gemüse und Nudeln gefüllt. Die Besitzerin ist sehr nett und der Laden ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Getränke konnte man sich selbst zusammen mixen. 10/10

Pros: Einrichtung, Essen, Gastfreundlichkeit

Squizsh

Points +1024

Vegan
23 Jul 2024

Believe the reviews, you HAVE to go here!!!

Oh my god. Is this place even real?
One woman show dishing up the most creative and incredible Okonomiyaki I have ever seen in my life in such a strange building. The concept, the way it’s run, oh my god. Even in the sweltering heat, the line is worth the wait. This is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life, we will come back to Osaka one day just to come here again. Thank you Shiho, you are a machine!

Pros: Okonomiyaki , Yakisoba and gyoza, 200y make your own drink station

wahine

Points +266

Vegan
22 Jul 2024

Good options if you go with non-vegs

I was sad to see the whole fachade said Vegetarian Vegan and now it has a banner over it saying "options". I don't understand those changes. Anyhow, we chose this one as we were in a group with non-vegs.
The place and the owner are funny (in a good way). The food was not remarkable in my opinion. Not bad at all, but it's not a place to remember with all the delicious food I ate in Japan

Jdhowchester

Points +30

Vegan
17 Jul 2024

An absolute must try!

A one woman operation that delivers amazing options in a charming and unique venue. 9ne of the favourites of our trip




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