Vegan
Japanese
Gluten-free
Vegan & gluten-free Japanese restaurant. Specializes in authentic local Osaka cuisine made vegan, such as takoyaki, kushikatsu, and ramen. Est. Sept. 2023. Located on a small backstreet near Kushikatsu Daruma and Tsutenkaku Tower. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm.
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Last update on 10 Apr 2025 by taiwanesetexan
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Added by Lily-N on 04 Oct 2023
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74 Reviews
First Review by Lily-N
klemk
Points +173
loved it!!!! - Edit
found it by chance really! i was just walking around and saw the VEGAN sign for afar, had to go and did not regret !! just had a snack but it was delicious and the ladies working there were very nice
Read morePros: taste, staff
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Liselottetj
Points +104
Closed - Edit
Unfortunately, the place was closed when we arrived, and this had not been updated on Google Maps. We noticed several others who also came in vain. Fortunately, there was a restaurant to the right of the entrance that offered vegan food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-28
Pros: A shame it was closed
Cons: It was closed
KayleighMcharris
Hi, thanks for the tip and sorry to hear it was closed😒do you know if it was permanently closed or just closed at time of visiting?
Read morebvanwassenhove
On their Instagram page they say it's temporary but they haven't announced yet when they will reopen.
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13stairs
Points +1036
Veganised Osaka food - Edit
Small place tucked away in a little corner in the Shinsekai area. You can see the Tsutenkaku tower in their outer sitting area.
Read moreThey serve veganised local delicacies like takoyaki and kushikatsu, mostly deep fried food. It was tasty.
Staff spoke some English and was very nice. They feed the local stray cats.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-06
Pros: Variety of dishes, Outside sitting area, Friendly staff
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Interface
Points +182
A bit hard to find. Good food! - Edit
A cozy little restaurant tucked into an alley.
Read moreI got a bunch of the vegan takoyaki balls, which were basically cheese ball sort of things. Very tasty.
IMO better than the OKO Takoyaki place in Shinsaibashi, but with a MUCH shorter line and much better atmosphere. So much shorter, it will probably be faster to travel here to eat. Shinsekai is beautiful at night as well!
Resonable price and good food makes this a recommended stop if you are in the area!
(review based on Spring 2024)
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-23
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Blacktigerdog
Points +358
A local institution! - Edit
Went for lunch with a non vegan colleague. She thought it had way too much seasoning, and too salty for her to finish. I thought it was on the salty side, but fine.
Read morecheese cake was delicious! they have a shop section with vegan dog food
Pros: cheese cake!, Jp meals
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Jools
Points +80
Fine, but not exciting or special - Edit
If you’re a tourist and need a bite to eat in the area this is a fine choice but you certainly wouldn’t make a special trip just to eat here.
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colleen48
Points +131
Takoyaki - Edit
The restaurant was down a sketchy alley but it felt very welcoming once we found it. It was full inside so we sat outside, and a little cold out so they brought out blankets for us which was nice
Read moreI loved the takoyaki here. Also loved the vegan cheese tempura
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ItsKatWB
Points +373
Great food in Osaka! - Edit
Located down the end of an alley way in the heart of a busy Osaka street with izakaya and arcade games.
Read moreWe loved the soy & butter enoki mushrooms, a real highlight for us, as well as the various skewers that we tried.
Staff were friendly and it was great to try vegan versions of traditional Osaka dishes.
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Duc0
Points +307
Mostly deep fried stuff - Edit
I had high expectations based on the other reviews here but unfortunately, most things are just deep fried stuff in batter. Not to say it wasn’t good, it all tasted fine. However, it was all very greasy and pretty expensive. Wouldn’t go here again.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: All deep fried food
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TheGrandestNothing
Points +468
Cute place ✨ - Edit
Such a cute place with friendly staff. I tried the ramen - which was good and the earthmeat katsudon - outstanding. As for the kushikatsu, i enjoyed the pumpkin one a lot, earthmeat and zucchini was great, but the sweet potato one was so hard to eat.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-01
Pros: Quick, Friendly , Delicious
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MarcosAbdallah
Points +247
Lovely place to end a Shinsekai trip - Edit
We ended our day at Shinsekai eating here. It was amazing, friendly staff, all vegan.
Read moreWe had beer, ramen and some sides. All amazing
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RSB.77
Points +13
Very disappointed - Edit
Read moreHad a very disappointing experience . We booked a space in advance earlier in the day and even took the time to meet with the chef to discuss our timing and requirements for a 6:30 PM dinner. We confirmed our reservation by calling half an hour before we left, but upon arrival, we were shocked to find that our food was delayed by an hour.
The only explanation we received was that they had unexpectedly more customers. While I understand that things can get busy, the lack of communication and the way my family and I were treated is unacceptable. We felt overlooked and unvalued as customers, and it definitely ruined our evening.
I don't think I'll be returning to paprika Shokudo anytime soon. I hope they can improve their service for future guest
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leakim
Points +303
Excellent Osaka food - Edit
Great little spot with sheeting for about 12 inside and more outside.
Read moreDown a small alley off the main strip in Janjan-Yokocho (Nanyo-dori Shopping Street)
南陽通商店街 (ジャンジャン横丁). Find the hanging neon sign outside.
Ordered the kushikatsu, takoyaki, and a tea. Super yummy, oishī! Pricing was really good and they had a great J-rock playlist going. Totally recommend this place.
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Hanna3933
Points +1072
Not bad.😅 - Edit
The entrance to this place can be a bit tricky to find.
Read moreHowever, the restaurant is cute, and they offer a wide variety of dishes.
The smashed cucumber, king oyster mushrooms with butter, and takoyaki were delicious.
That said, I’m not sure I would return.
My boyfriend mentioned that the original Paprika Shokudo location was a bit better.
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SamYi555
Points +13
Reviews - Edit
Had dinner there. There noodle really outstanding. Nice staff to direct her customer order.
Read morePros: Food, Environment , Friendly staff
Cons: None
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Asahi
Points +1140
普通 - Edit
串カツはサクサクでおいしかった！ソースがちょっと微妙かも。串カツのソースっぽくない。B級グルメ攻めるならもっと本格的にやってほしいと思った。
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Sommerkind_1
Points +450
Vegan option for traditional Osaka food - Edit
The small street looks not so friendly but as soon as you enter the small restaurant it is very nice. The portions are rather on the small side but still filling.
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SimonPitts
Points +264
Wonderful food in busy area - Edit
A small and slightly difficult to find restaurant in a side alley of the busy Shinsekai area. But absolutely worth it!
Read moreWe had a tofu rice dish which was delicious, and a soy milk ramen, a first for us. It was amazing - really deep flavours. Reminded me a bit of massaman curry sauce. The taste was so good.
We also had a selection of fried vegetable skewers, of which the shitake mushrooms were the best.
Beware the first restaurant at the start of the alley. They spot people going down to the vegan restaurant and try to entice you in by pointing to the veg and vegan menu choices they have. Don't fall for it - head on down till you see the neon sign!
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-15
Pros: Soy milk ramen, Fried veggies, The service
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Daenvil
Points +329
Very good - Edit
I was surprised to find this place in the middle of shin sekai. The food was amazong and they have tons of options.
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AngeVP
Points +138
Mes premiers takoyaki ! - Edit
Service et lieu très agréable 🤝 Légèrement déçu par leurs kushikatsu que l'on a trouvé un peu fade, on s'est rabattu sur la soupe miso et les takoyaki qui était très bon !
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HayleyDuggan
Points +43
Loved the service and traditional options - Edit
Loved this restaurant, right in an arcade of games and street vendors which made for great ambiance. We tried many of the fried vegetable skewers (beyond meat, seitan soy meat, broccoli, lotus root, asparagus, banana for dessert), miso soup, buttered corn, soy sauce & butter enoki, takoyaki. All were delicious and well worth ordering. Would highly recommend this restaurant.
Read morePros: Great service, Good options, all vegan , Small dishes so you can try many different dishes
Cons: Pricey for Japan but worth it
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Vegeiko
Points +3262
My gluten-free client and vege me were very happy - Edit
Located very center of Shinsekai area, had an amazing Kushikatsu skewers! Highly recommended if you are vegan and gluten free to taste authentic Osaka cuisine!
Read moreRisBurton
Sounds yummy 😋
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lyndsi.licona
Points +206
Pretty good but expensive - Edit
Like some other comments mentioned, the price is a bit high compared to proportions, but the food was pretty good in general and the service was fast. Ordered via a tablet. In an odd location though
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enjoythehummus
Points +130
Great fried food in hidden location - Edit
I very much enjoyed the food and the staff were super friendly, however the price you pay for such a small portion is hard to justify. It's great food, but your yen won't get you far.
Read morePros: The food, The staff, The location
Cons: Price, Portion size
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Jarr
Points +73
Delicious fried Japanese food! - Edit
Great Food! It’s located in the back of an alley, do not get distracted by a restaurant close by that says “vegan options”
Read moreFood was wonderful, delicious fried skewers!
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FrozenStrawberryMrgrt
Points +48
Delicious vegan Japanese food - Edit
Delicious Japanese food, friendly staff. They told me to order through QR code but I think there's a paper menu with a lot more options on it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-27
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Jph71
Points +536
Hidden Gem - Edit
Great little shop down a side alley . Food was served fast and very tasty . Found it a little pricey for the size of meals , but still worth the visit
Read morePros: Tasty , Good vibe , Hidden
Cons: Price , Portion size
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