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🩷
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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.
Guest
367 Reviews
First Review by feebz1986
Hoffman2626
Points +437
Vegan in Osaka! Great Menu! - Edit
We needed a place close to the train station to grab dinner. This place was really good. They had tons of different options. We went with the takoyaki since it seemed like a traditional dish to try. It’s great to be able to try traditional Japanese foods made Vegan! The staff was super friendly and spoke English very well! We talked a lot about our trip and they helped us out with speaking our Japanese! They were so happy we had notes on how to say certain phrases!😄it was a really good time.
Read morePros: Staff is super friendly , Traditional food options
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed Osaka’s traditional dishes. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.
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kaedenan
Points +15
非常棒的店家 - Edit
啤酒 素食串燒，讚！
Read more植物肉丼飯也非常好吃。
但有五辛，自己斟酌囉。
pivotbase
非常感謝您光臨本店。很開心能得到您的好評，我們深感榮幸。期待您再次蒞臨。
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Meaghanmeaghan
Points +383
Amazing! - Edit
Super friendly staff and fantastic food. You must visit when you're in Osaka
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We truly appreciate your valuable review and are very glad to receive it. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.
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Annamint
Points +36
Lovely vegan ramen - Edit
Lovely ramen, clean environment, easy to find
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-13
Pros: Yummy ramen, Freat environment clean, Easy to find, on main dotonbiri street
Cons: A bit overproced but worth it
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you again, and we truly appreciate your review.
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Adira.S
Points +29
Worst vegan food in my life - Edit
I've lived in Japan for over 6 years, and have had mostly tasty food, some amazing and the rare bad ones. This' one of the rare incredibly terrible ones made for tourists. Who would be happy eating very goopy takoyaki or barely cooked yakisoba ... for double the usual prices. Seeing the rating here doesn't inspire trust in Happy Cow, or tourist's reviews for that matter.
Read morePros: No need to queue, for a reason , It's filled with tourists, for a reason, Smoke free
Cons: Tastes & textures, Prices, Unauthentic food
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are very sorry that we could not meet your expectations. We will take your feedback seriously and strive for improvement to offer better service that will satisfy our customers. We truly appreciate your valuable feedback.
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LucasEzequielAguero
Points +27
Excelente! - Edit
Increíble atención, comida exquisita. Sin dudas hay que pasar a comer por acá si estas en Osaka.
Read morePros: Takoyaki Vegan, Agua gratis
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you again, and we truly appreciate your review.
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HeiDom
Points +48
Eine vegane Oase Mitten im Getümmel - Edit
Super leckeres Essen und netter zuvorkommender Service mitten in Dotonbori (5 Minuten von der Dotonboribrücke entfernt).
Read morePros: Ramen, Getrüffelte Kartoffelbällchen
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored to receive your 5-star rating. Our entire team looks forward to welcoming you again. Thank you once again for dining with us.
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stutihjajodia
Points +33
Very good food - Edit
Amazing ramen and takoyaki! Really good drinks as well.
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you again, and we truly appreciate your review.
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ShynyMagikarp
Points +138
Fine food, fine atmosphere - Edit
What you may notice first in this place is that despite being in one of the most crowded parts of the city, even on the near busiest part of the week, it's not that busy.
Read moreI went at 6pm on a sunday, many people out on the street, not many customers inside. And almost all of us (myself included) foreigners!
this is not an objectively bad thing, it means I got my food quick, but for a place styled like this, in a busy area, with big glass walls, sometimes it's a bit... awkward?
Regardless, HOW WAS THE FOOD? Well...I had a small portion of normal takoyaki, 3 type kimchi, and a gin & tonic. The Takoyaki exterior texture was great! rice flour is a great choice. The filling was not as rich and savory as I had hoped though. The sauce was quite different than I was expecting, but still good, and the mayo was a good balancer.
The kimchi was not so strong, and not spicy at all. A little sad, but a fine compliment to some takoyaki, and the carrot in particular was quite nice!
The gin & tonic was probably a little better than average, but quite big! i was surprised what a healthy glass I was served ha!
Overall, solid place. Good food.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-07
Pros: Variety of food and drink, Spacious, Reasonably priced
Cons: Bit empty?, Order w/ QR code, only card payment accepted
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We truly appreciate your valuable review and are very glad to receive it. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.
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111phil
Points +13
Sehr lecker! - Edit
Super original japanisches Essen
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Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you again, and we truly appreciate your review.
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LoWe2010
Points +37
ALL VEGAN - Edit
Das Pivot BASE Café & Bar in Dotonbori war einfach sehr, seh, sehr gut! Die veganen Gerichte schmecken unglaublich authentisch besonders die Takoyaki und das Curry haben mich begeistert. Das Personal war super freundlich und sprach auch Englisch, wodurch man sich sofort willkommen fühlt. Die Atmosphäre ist gemütlich und modern, perfekt zum Entspannen nach einem Spaziergang durch Dotonbori. Absolute Empfehlung für alle, die leckere vegane Küche in Osaka erleben möchten!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-04
Pros: Alles vegan, Nettes Personal, Schönes Ambiente
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words!! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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bigasparagus
Points +558
awesome!!! - Edit
cute vegan place in the middle of a hotspot😄friendly staff and good food.
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you again, and we truly appreciate your review.
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JakubNadolny
Points +426
Great vegan meals 😋 - Edit
Delicious lunch and dessert. :)
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored to receive your 5-star rating. Our entire team looks forward to welcoming you again. Thank you once again for dining with us.
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RichardMoran
Points +47
A perfect place for a vegan/veggie to try Japanese dishes - Edit
A perfect place for a vegan/veggie to try Japanese dishes
Read morePros: Staff are amazing (free beer, recommendations, etc, No queue, Great food
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are delighted that you were able to experience the food culture of Osaka, Japan. Thank you for your kind words. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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XYL
Points +35
Very nice staff and delicious food - Edit
The staffs are very nice and welcoming.
Read moreI highly recommend Kushikatsu (fried vegetables and plant-based meat on sticks)
Pros: Kushikatsu, Location, at center of Dotonburi, can you imagine?, Lovely staff
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words!! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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MESnyc
Points +621
Tasty - Edit
It is indeed in the middle of a very touristy street, an oasis in a very meat-y neighborhood. I got the takoyaki lunch set and rice-based matcha gelato. Both were delicious. The staff could not have been nicer.
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to welcoming you again, and we truly appreciate your review.
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fredolel
Points +16
Friendliest place - Edit
Really really good Ramen, broad selection of other stuff, friendliest staff, completely vegan - this place really is an absolute favorite!
Read morePros: Yummy, Friendly, Location
Cons: Bruno Mars Music all the way a bit too loud
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words!! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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Yōji
Points +269
All vegan spot right in the middle of everything ! - Edit
Great people and food, priced play, small portions. Delicious! Nice to have so much choices
Read morePros: Choices , Taste, Location
Cons: Small portions
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant.
Read moreWe truly appreciate your kind words about our food and staff. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.
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BrianVisconti
Points +18
Great little vegan eatery! - Edit
Excellent vegan food, good ambiance, and super friendly staff! Would happily revisit.
Read morePros: Great balance of seasonings, Good lend of fresh vegetables, Extremely courteous staff
Cons: None. Even the music selection was nice
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We truly appreciate your kind words about our food and staff. If you ever come back to Osaka, we would be delighted if you could stop by again. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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goldieB
Points +333
Super friendly team and great food - Edit
We were here twice: You are welcomed by a very friendly staff who will gladly have a nice convo with you. Food was awesome and fast. recommend the takoyaki, the cold and the warm Ramen, and the torikatsu.
Read morepivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant. We are truly honored by your kind words!! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back.
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patrickmcdonald
Points +44
Most go for vegan fest - Edit
Great relaxed vibe, plenty of options, friendly staff, bit more of a mainstream feel. Great drink options too
Read morePros: Food, Drinks, Vibe
Cons: N.A
pivotbase
Thank you very much for your review. We are truly honored by your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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sogaropf
Points +27
Very friendly staff, but the food is "just" ok - Edit
The staff is very friendly and helped us to navigate the menu with our allergies. The food was ok, but most main dishes rely on soy meat (e.g., cutlets). My highlight was the lemon squash, it was very delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-20
Pros: Amazing staff!, Good athmosphere, Location
Cons: Many fast-food-like dishes, Lots of soy meat
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DeirdreDaydream
Points +40
Calm oasis, delicious food and friendly staff - Edit
This is a great find in such a busy area with nothing veg to eat. Nice spot to sit and relax n the aircon, with friendly and helpful staff, and truly delicious food. So glad we found it.
Read morePros: Calm, Great food, Friendly staff
Cons: In a very busy area
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alfiebw
Points +36
It’s fast food 🤷♂️ - Edit
Not sure why this is so well rated. I mean it serves food but if you’re looking for dinner then I wouldn’t go for it. It is just greasy fast food rather than a nice meal.
Read morePros: Staff were nice
Cons: Greasy, Fast food vibe and quality, No flavour. Just BBQ sauce
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Kalbasala
Points +574
Good enough - Edit
Very spacious, nice staff, the menu included alcoholic and virgin drinks. I got curry with rice (pretty good), gyoza (not my fav, but omni husband liked them), fries (really good), avocado salad (basic but I enjoyed it after eating rice and bananas so much in Japan). Yakisoba tastes like ketchup, faux meat cutlet is mushy and favorless (bad).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-17
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MichelleLevy
Points +16
Great food, great place - Edit
Great food, very friendly, highly recommend!!!
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mamtad
Points +25
Ms. - Edit
Best ramen ever!! Was so happy to found the place.
Read morePros: Food , service, Atmosphere
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