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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Featured Review
tachikazuki
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
181 Reviews
First Review by oboobo
MinervaG
Points +1320
Good Takoyaki - Edit
Good Takoyaki. The staff is friendly and suggested the teriyaki sauce for our first time.
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Shayk__
Points +264
Vegan takoyaki - Edit
The only vegan takoyaaki I saw in Japan
Read moreIt’s veggie takoyaku, the texture is kinda doughy but a good snack on the way, there different sauces and u can add vegan cheese on top
It’s only one worker so be nice and patient when u go there :))
Pros: Only vegan takayaki around, Owner is so nice!, Vibe
Cons: A bit doughy , Need to wait
Guest
SohviBergeron
Points +71
Nice concept - Edit
I got a meal set to try everything. The salad was quite refrashing.
Read moreThe takoyaki were ok. I was expecting more since it is a takoyaki place.
The sides where good.
I love the self serve for drinks. Everything is 200 yens. You can pour yourself a draft beer.
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Greggco
Points +2344
Good - Edit
Good place to sample vegan Takoyaki 👍
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strikeaposeandsmile
Points +39
Stunning food! - Edit
Wonderful, delicious food, all vegan and gluten free!
Read morePros: Food was delicious and gf/vg, All items are gf/vg, Wonderful atmosphere
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jakelyne
Points +25
Amazing ramen - Edit
Friendly staff and amazing food.
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Zhangen
Points +26
Nice food but place is too small and messy - Edit
This is a special and unique gluten free takoyaki, not like other normal takoyaki. Its vegan!!! . Worth to try!! . But the place is just too small and quite messy.
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Interface
Points +182
Decent if you can avoid rush hour. - Edit
This is a small establishment located too close to Dotonbori for it's own good I feel.
Read moreThe food was decent, but it seemed consistently quite busy if you are there any time at night. The long wait time(30+ minutes) does come with a free drink if that happens, but I don't think the food is worth the wait honestly.
Drinks are cheap and generous; but seating moved too fast to really capitalize on that aspect.
All in all, I'd only recommend this spot if you are closeby and see it has no line.
NOTE: This review is based on April 2024; likely the busiest tourist season of the busiest year on record for Japan. It's possible that this issue doesn't exist in the off season! Still, it was much busier than most other restaurants during the same time period.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-23
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benedetta98
Points +36
Amazing food!! - Edit
Best takoyaki!! So delicious
Read moreAlso very cheap and the staff is friendly
Guest
YashJain1234567
Points +17
Loved the vibe and food - Edit
Great vibe, awesome host, spicy is actually spicy
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kräuterhexe2626
Points +42
Cute alternative street food in a bar location - Edit
The food is a welcome option for vegans with gluten intolerance
Read morePros: Food is amazing , Vegan + Gluten-free =HEAVEN, Service and music
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dshah1
Points +48
Absolutely delicious & Lovely owner! - Edit
Really enjoyed the takoyaki and fresh cabbage. Well priced and really lovely owner. Already thinking about my next visit which will be tomorrow!
Read morePros: Freshness of food
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MichaelCollins
Points +46
Great takoyaki - Edit
This is an awesome place, takoyaki was spot on and came with miso soup and cabbage salad on the side. Very delicious!
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BiancaEskinazi
Points +75
Not really takoyaki - Edit
The takoyaki was good in its own right, but I would not say it’s a vegan version of takoyaki. It’s bot really takoyaki, it just physically resembles takoyaki.
Read moreIt doesn’t have similar texture and the taste is very different too.
Also it doesn’t come with the brown sauce so characteristic of takoyaki.
If they could make a vegan version of the brown sauce, then it would at least taste a wee bit like traditional takoyaki.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-17
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helena2201
Points +56
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Amazing food and even better owner. So nice, helpful with a big smile on her face.
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RitaCastanhito
Points +424
Best vegan takoyaki - Edit
Amazing takoyaki.... my first time.... delicious 😋
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jalapenohands
Points +536
Takoyaki - Edit
Another one-woman show like their sister restaurant but fully vegan! Preferred the okonomiyaki from the other Oko, but still good. Also, you can’t really beat the price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-02
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BreBre28
Points +43
Yummy Vegan Takoyaki - Edit
Cute little spot with vegan and gluten free Takoyaki. The venue was so cute and had pens to draw on the walls while you wait. Definitely going to try and come back if I have time
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-28
Pros: Delicious food , Cool atmosphere , Great value
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durian
Points +49
Disappointing - Edit
Unfortunately I can’t recommend this place. It is not too hygienic and rather chaotic. The food is not too bad, but the environment makes it quite unpleasant. Although the place emphasizes sustainability everything comes in disposable food containers, even if you eat in.
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veganblyatcat
Points +2149
Awesome sweet punky place with great vegan food! - Edit
Incredibly awesome, cute and punky completely vegan restaurant. Very chilled western ambience with nice music. Run by a single lady who does a fantastic job 🫶.
Read moreBecause I was late in the middle of the week my waiting time was only ten minutes. And it was more than worth it!
Had the Takoyaki/Kushikatso-Menu and it was fantastic. I took the extra vegan cheese and spicy sauce option and was not disappointed, it actually was quite hot and yummy.
Pros: Awesome ambience., Nice music., Super yummy food.
Guest
EmmaLockieFerré
Points +13
Vegan and gluten-free - Edit
It was amazing! The stablishment is very cute and the food was so so good!
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Allan_Anderson
Points +42
Great Okonomiyaki - Edit
This is probably one of my favourite places in Japan. A one woman show, Shiho, who takes orders and cooks everything with enthusiasm. There's always a queue but well worth it. It's like a grown up student dive where you help yourself to drinks paying into an honesty box. Food was all first rate and she was very clear on what was vegan and what was vegetarian.
Read morePros: The owner , Food, Vibe
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Jalan333
Points +397
Funky cafe and worth the wait - Edit
We waited an hour for a seat as only one lady does it all. About 12 seats. Such a tasty menu and you can graffiti the wall whilst you wait.
Read morePros: Cheap, Small but tasty menu, Ambiance
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millymwah
Points +207
vegan taste of osaka's famous takoyaki - Edit
amazing vegan takoyaki! well priced, filling, and delicious. the spicy takoyaki is ACTUALLY spicy (yay!). draw on the walls while eating, make your own drinks in the drink corner! definitely stop here for a taste of osaka!♡
Read moreEnglish: OK
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-03
Pros: make your own drinks, well priced
Cons: a bit dirty, minimal seating
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Pakito
Points +154
Lecker Takoyaki - Edit
Echt super kleiner Imbiss der sehr leckeres veganes Takoyaki und Okononiyaki anbietet. Innen herrscht ein tolles, hippes Ambiente. Man darf auch mit Stiften die Wände gestalten.
Read moreSollte man auf jeden Fall einmal besucht haben.
Pros: Leckere Speisen , Super Ambiente , Sehr freundliche Besitzerin
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NarayanDas
Points +279
Nice (super)small place - Edit
Near Dotonbori, very nice cozy place.
Read morePros: Takoyaki, Creative decorations, Drinks
Cons: Very tiny place
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angii
Points +104
Takoyaki veganiii - Edit
Ho mangiato per la prima volta i takoyaki ed erano molto buoni. Li servono insieme a un’insalatina e alla zuppa di miso.
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