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. Cold Shio Ramen is available from June 2025. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm. 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 07 Oct 2025 by pivotbase
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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
VeganRia🫶🌱🩷
I went to Pivot with my family and... OM-SQUEE IT WAS SO GOODDDDDDDDD, we all shared a chicken cutlet, vegan gyoza, curry rice, french fries, standard takoyaki, maipo eggplant, and salted bread. The chicken cutlet was so good that we ordered 2 more servings. Next the vegan gyoza, it was perfect if you tried the soy sauce and red chili oil on top. Then we tried the curry rice and it was SOOOOO delicious 😋. The French fries were crispy on the outside and soft like a pillow on the inside. Next the takoyaki which I ordered, it was so good it was hard to believe it was vegan. All the workers were so kind🩷
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We truly appreciate you putting into words what we have strived to achieve! We learned that some tourists visiting Japan are unable to fully enjoy their meals due to dietary restrictions. With this in mind, we opened our restaurant in the popular Dotonbori area of Osaka as a place where everyone can enjoy traditional Osaka cuisine. We are delighted that so many guests have already visited us.
Read moreThank you very much for your wonderful review, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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367 Reviews
First Review by feebz1986
Kittybiscuit
Points +9447
3 1/2 - takoyaki is great - Edit
Sometimes you want to eat in an area where everyone else is eating! It was just near dontonbori so it was great to find somewhere fully vegan. We ordered the takoyaki to share, just 6 pieces. They were tasty, I liked the flavour. I ordered stir fry noodles. I didn’t love the sauce they came with. I couldn’t see a description of the sauce but it wasn’t to my taste. My partner had the mapo eggplant and said it was fine.
Read moreMy soda with cassis was really nice.
Pros: Great area to explore the streets
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Beba112
Points +754
Great vegan local food - Edit
Overall, everything was great. I wasn’t a fan of the sauce on the takoyaki, but the vegan mayo definitely improved it. I’d definitely return to try more dishes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-16
Pros: Variety , Good prices
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spuchginer
Points +252
Takoyaki and Kushikatsu, made vegan! - Edit
We wanted to try the famous Osaka dishes vegan, and we are so happy we found this place to do so: not only did they look exactly like the original versions, but they also tasted amazing! An absolute must if you are vegan and you are interested in traditional Japanese food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-21
Pros: Great location, Fully vegan, Friendly staff
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juliowissing
Points +31
Nice food and friendly staff - Edit
The food was tasty. You can also order with your smartphone if you are not comfortable ordering in person. The staff speaks great English though
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shaharl60001
Points +22
Average and bellow - Edit
Over priced and small portions, also not that tasty
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SeanDavid
Points +590
Good food and plenty of choices - Edit
They've have a lot to choose from on the menu, everything is served quickly and staff is very kind.
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JoshuaBlakely
Points +32
Delicious food - Edit
Food was very tasty and came out quite quickly. I ordered through the QR code and was really easy. I’d happily eat there again.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Efficiency
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capncrunch398g
Points +37
Friendly Staff, unsatisfying food - Edit
We chose the Pivot BASE Café because we hoped for tasty vegan alternatives to typical Japanese dishes like Takoyaki.
Read moreThe staff was very friendly and the service was good, but the food left us deeply unsatisfied. It wasn't bad, but it was very plain.
I support vegan restaurants whenever it is possible, but I do not like to give a restaurant good reviews just for being vegan. In this case more than 2 out of 5 stars would feel like charity.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-30
Pros: Friendly Staff, Good service, Location
Cons: Plain Food
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veganblyatcat
Points +3024
Fantastic vegan food @Dotonbori - Edit
Great bar/cafe with modern ambience. Big selection of different meals and sweets. Here you can try a vegan version of Osakas signature dish 'Takoyaki'. They also have a big selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Read moreThe staff is super nice and speaks english well. They even warn you that they do not accept cash and that everything is vegan 😱😳🤣🤣🤣.
I had the Yakisoba set (fried noodles, soup and salad) which was fantastic, yummy and filling. Also I tried Takoyaki they are great too.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-15
Pros: Super nice service., Completely vegan., Modern ambience.
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Rebbiii🐯
Points +72
Osaka vegan erleben - Edit
Alles Vegan!
Read moreKaum Wartezeit und japanische Gerichte super veganisiert.
Die Atnosphäre ist okay. Ich kann es empfehlen 🤗
Pros: Keine Wartezeit, Japanische Küche veganisiert
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goddish
Points +120
Came back 4 times - Edit
Our hotel was really close to Dotonbori so we came back 4 times to this place. The place is affordable and the food is good. Also it was nice to be able to eat the famous „takoyaki“ from Osaka in a vegan version! You can only pay by card but that’s fine😄
Read morePros: Food, Location, Price
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leakim
Points +850
Great location and food - Edit
Prime location and the chance to try Osaka favorites. Order via QR code at your table which helps display anything that is no longer available.
Read moreService was fast and the food was oishī! I got the yakisoba, green tea latte, and cocoa rice gelato.
No cash (genkin) accepted, credit or IC card only.
Came back for a second time, great vibes!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-10
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KennyVdm
Points +86
Decent vegan Osaka food - Edit
Good selection of vegan food, vegan variants of classic japanese and osakan dishes. I had the takoyaki and gyoza, which were alright.
Read moreMy main gripe is that they are a cashless place that only allows orders through a QR code, which is pretty annoying.
More of a quick lunch place.
The couple next to me had allergies, and they seemed quite accomodating.
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TaraUmbutu
Points +22
Very good vegan Japanese food - Edit
We ate at Pivot Base twice over the weekend while in Osaka. Staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. The vegetable skewers were fresh and tasty. Takoyaki was a delicious surprise.
Read morePros: Service, Food
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NoahDeBale
Points +34
Huge variety of vegan food - Edit
Solid choice! Would recommend if looking for vegan fast-food.
Read morePrices are okay.
Pros: Friendly Staff, Spaceous, pretty place, nice atmosphere
Cons: Only cashless payment, Order by Smartphone
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thermns
Points +30
Vegan takoyaki - Edit
Get a cruelty free taste of Osaka
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ausveg
Points +161
Good, not amazing - Edit
We were at Pivot for lunch. Had the Onigiri, Takoyaki and Katsu curry. All tasted fine, but wasn’t amazing. We were hoping for tempura as well, but this may only be available at dinner.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-12
Pros: Easy to order, Great location, English menu
Cons: Loud , Lack of variety
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mikeweltevrede
Points +88
Great vegan variations on Japanese food with friendly staff - Edit
I immediately felt welcome when entering the restaurant, being greeted with a smile. I was instructed that it is a cashless restaurant, which was good to know up front.
Read moreI ordered the Gyoza, Standard Takoyaki, and 5 piece Kushikatsu. For the gyoza and Kushikatsu, the sauces were served separately so you could add it to taste. The Kushikatsu was amazing and I would highly recommend it. It had a good mix of options and it was one of the first times I actually liked aubergine.
The Takoyaki was tasty but a little bit bland in my opinion. I have never had real Takoyaki so maybe it is true to the original though. The sauce did make up for it. The gyozas were great too. A smaller dish to finish up.
All in all, a big recommendation to go!
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-11
Pros: Great Kushikatsu, Friendly staff, Perfect location
Cons: Bit bland Takoyaki
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SwainC02
Points +295
Bär and Restaurant geared toward tourists. - Edit
We ate off the lunch menu and the food was ok but nothing standout about it. My favourite things were the drinks.
Read moreCons: The music was very loud
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JimiT
Points +140
Delicious takoyaki and yakisoba - Edit
A peaceful restaurant in the middle of Dotonbori. The takoyaki and yakisoba were super delicious, and the staff were really friendly.
Read moreIt is good to know that they only accept payments by card. Also their toilet is outside the restaurant and you have to walk a little around the building but they give you clear instructions for it.
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senzai
Points +16
Authentic Osaka Cuisine - Edit
Takoyaki, Kushikatsu, Gyoza e were all amazing and authentic. Highly recommend.
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rtzu123
Points +315
Very good Takoyaki - Edit
We orderd Takoyaki and three sorts of Kimchi. Takoyaki were very good, but the Kimchi portion size was disappointing for the price. Restaurant is conveniently located. Staff was very friendly and spoke fluently english.
Read morePros: Vegan Takoyaki!, Tasty, Location
Cons: Price
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mat_r28
Points +2162
Great spot! - Edit
Highly recommend this sanctuary of peace compared to the chaos on the street right outside. The takoyaki were delicious and as was the yakisoba. Atmosphere was great and i can imagine its quite lively in the evening as they serve a selection of alcohol. Get yourself down there!
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Anita1965
Points +82
Lekker - Edit
Gewoon lekker vegan eten, wat je samen kunt delen. Wat leuk is als je met een niet vegan zit.
Read moreVriendelijk behulpzaam personeel
Pros: Alles is Vegan, Leuke locatie(midden in de drukte)
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CharlesHS
Points +70
An option - Edit
Food is pretty basic, didn’t really rate it too much.
Read moreOut of what was ordered the stir fried vegetables was the best dish. Other dishes were uninspiring.
Pros: Customer Service , Fast service
Cons: Food was uninspiring
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EmmaCebuliak
Points +1890
Great Venue - Edit
This new restaurant is located right in the heart of Dotonbori, with a large interior, plenty of space to relax, free wifi, and a wide selection of Osaka's signature street-food dishes like takoyaki and yakisobi (made entirely vegan!). The staff are lovely and it couldn't be more conveniently located. Stop by if you are near Dotonbori!
Read morePros: Large menu, Spacious interior, Convenient location
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Lee_A
Points +1218
05/10/24 - Edit
An oasis of calm amongst the craziness of the Osaka streets. Come and try the vegan takoyaki whilst the crowds outside queue for ages in the humidity to try the "real" thing. The yakisoba is also fantastic! Good menu, nice, modern air conditioned restaurant. Looks like they arrange special events at certain times. The large video screens showing the sights of Japan are also a nice touch. Being vegan whilst visiting Japan is hard, but places like this make the search worthwhile (thank you as always, Happy Cow).
Read moreAnd a heads up, it's cash only (correct as of 05/10/24).
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-05
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