Vegan
Japanese
Gluten-free
Est. September 2024. Fully vegan & fully gluten free sushi restaurant by the owners of Paprika Shokudo Vegan. Offers a wide variety of sushi options and side dishes. Relaxed-refined atmosphere. Counter seating, with a reservable private family room. Has a white entrance leading to B1F, located behind Nikko Hotel. 2 minute walk from Shinsaibashi station. Open Mon-Tue 5:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm.
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80 Reviews
First Review by AnitaDollar
Chiara🍃☘️
Points +668
Bella esperienza - Edit
Abbiamo preso due tipi di tofu che non ci sono molto piaciuti e dei pezzi di sushi a scelta, consigliati soprattutto quelli alle melanzane e quelli con il finto formaggio al latte di soia, non male anche quelli al finto uovo. Ambiente molto carino, prezzi un po' elevati per la quantitá di cose mangiate peró ovviamente sono cibi più particolari
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Ricky123
Points +2254
Really enjoyed the food - Edit
I’m not a big sushi fan but thought when in Japan, you have to try some. I’m glad I did, I tried a few of the individual pieces and thoroughly enjoyed them, light, tasty and went really well with sake.
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JeanneQueiros
Points +40
Excellent !! - Edit
So happy to find good vegetarian sushi, sophisticated!
Read moreI made a reservation and came at the opening time, but some people didn't have reservation and it seemed fine
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-21
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IlariaIsaija
Points +30
L’eccellenza ad Osaka - Edit
Una gioia pura ad Osaka! Cucina Shoijin ryori , ossia dei monaci buddisti giapponesi, in armonia con la natura e in quanto tale vegana. Piccolo locale, tradizionale (tutti seduti su sgabelli intorno alla cucina). Si ordina con qr code. Tutti i piatti assaggiati erano a dir poco AMAZING. Mi ha stupito tanto il “calamaro” ottenuto dal latte di cocco e il vegan sushi più buono che abbia mai mangiato (il sapore di mare ottenuto con le alghe, i funghi dal sapore intenso, i formaggi di consistenza assolutamente simile a quelli a base di latte). Prezzi sopra la media ma se non fossi ripartita da Osaka ci sarei tornata a ripetizione.
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visnjaj
Points +150
Creative vegan sushi - Edit
Tried 14 types of sushi with different veggies, tofu etc. Each one of them was special and delicious! For me, the restaurant wasn't really cosy, gravitating more towards the fine-dining-but-not-really. However, I would still recommend it because of its creative approach towards vegan sushi.
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bandidootlover
Points +51
Amazing Vegan Sushi - Edit
Tried coming here for lunch but we found out that the opening hours had changed. Made the trek back for dinner and it was definitely worth it! The sushi we tried was so delicious. If you are in Osaka this is a must try!
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MarcPastoor
Points +219
Simply fantastic sushi - Edit
Fantastic sushi in a cosy restaurant with very friendly staff. Highly recommended
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RosStephenson
Points +49
Delicious lovely little spot - Edit
Incredible and well thought out vegan sushi restaurant. A lovely vibe and staff were so wonderful. Ordering all happened online which made it easy for translation.
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BrianLum
Points +233
The best vegan sushi I have had yet - Edit
Awesome vegan sushi place - just (save up and) go. Small counter - I went 45 mins before closing time, lots of dishes are out, and what I had are all delicious and imaginative.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-03
Pros: The sushi!, The vibe, The staff
Cons: Not the best beyond a group of 3, That it isn’t a chain that’s EVERYWHERE
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MatiasMuñoz
Points +363
Best sushi ever - Edit
I think I ate a lot of sushi in my life and this was the best I ever had. Do yourself a favour and go!!
Read morePros: Creative , Vibe, 100% vegan
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marjanvda
Points +49
Nice sushi - Edit
We loved it! Original sushi’s!
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blahblah
Points +168
Great - Edit
We thought this was great, all their sushi are really distinct.
Read moreStaff were super nice, though didn’t really speak English so don’t expect an English conversation!
Reservations are optional but recommended unless you walk in at opening time. Note that the online reservation service they use is kinda weird and Japan-centric (requires Japanese phone numbers etc) so good luck with that but some westerners work it out anyway. 😹
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i1arie
Points +892
Crazy experience - Edit
We wanted to try traditional sushi with live cooking. This is it. Hosted by a nice sushi chef in a really local atmosphere.
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PaigeAtyeo
Points +581
Beautiful sushi for vegans - Edit
This is a small but beautiful restaurant. Most seating is at the counter, but there is a small room in the back where we sat (floor seats). We were a group of 3 (2 adults and a toddler). We got the 10-piece sushi plate and a variety of small plates, all delicious! We highly recommend it! Often vegan sushi is just avocado/cucumber/yam, but there were very inventive and beautifully presented.
Read morePros: Beautiful presentation , Great tasting sushi
Cons: Small restaurant
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JutaPiraga
Points +559
Gorgeous sushi experience - Edit
Really recommend visiting this place, if you want to experience traditional Japanese sushi. I tried soja milk cheese for the first time in my life.
Read moreI went there without reservation and got lucky. Many people were turned down who came without reservation.
Pros: Food, Stylish, Kind staff
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Picy
Points +5401
No title - Edit
Don't have any good or bad opinion about it. Deception because of too many non available items. Lack of service, no explanation of the menu, or what. Minimum of minimum. And what about the food, it was OK but way far the best that I had in vegan Japanese food. I put 3 because it's vegan but I think it deserves less. Overrated.
Read moreCons: No any service, Non availability of many items
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xdanagx
Points +28
Stylish and authentic cafe - Edit
This place combines pure style, traditional approach and the resting atmosphere of a late hours Japanese cafe, tourists could be looking for.
Read moreCalm bar with quality jazz music, professional staff and delicious food of limited quantity – it disappears from the menu really quickly – is the Osaka must see.
The food was delicious, maybe, the best vegan sushi I ever had, but the main thing about this place is that it gives authentic experience.
Pros: High level of kitchen, Atmosphere, Authenticity
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NatsuV
Points +249
Simple but delicious sushi - Edit
The restaurant is small and cozy, the food is incredible. You can order through the QR code on the counter. They have a menu set with several nigiri, two sushi rolls and miso soup, but you can also choose to try other rolls as well.
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marco.turi
Points +23
Best sushi of my life - Edit
Amazing veg sushi, every one was so delicious and different. If you happen to be in Osaka, you should definitely try it. I’ll suggest to go early to avoid sold outs.
Read morePros: Different sushi, Ambient
Cons: Early sold out of many items in the menu
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andyjng
Points +5943
Creative Nigiri Sushi Experience - Edit
Minamo is the sister-vegan restaurant of Paprika, another local staple in Osaka for plant-based diners and friends. I was excited to try one of Osaka's latest sushi joints made specifically for those that don't eat fish.
Read moreThe restaurant is located on the basement floor meaning you must take the stairs down for access. It's a small sushi bar that seats maybe ten individuals.
You order by scanning the QR code and making your selections. I went with their vegan omakase set (¥2500) which contained ten pieces of vegan sushi made from a variety of ingredients. Presentation was delightful as every piece was meticulously crafted and there were a few hits such as their 'crab meat' and ikura pieces. A few others were nice but fairly simple such as carrot and mushroom.
Overall, very satisfied to see a nice sushi restaurant be made available for vegans. Prices were higher than I liked but for the accessibility of it all, can't complain.
One small thing that bothered me though was their touchiness about us tipping and pointing out the tip jar. You never have to tip in Japan so I found this quite odd and it felt a bit like a page out of a western rulebook.
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MrOsco
Points +46
Sorprendente - Edit
Cuesta encontrar el pequeño sótano, nos ha tocado en la barra y solo decir que hemos repetido varios platos. Precio más que correcto, ambiente relajado y servicio excelente
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AndréGaudin
Points +100
Excellent Experience - Edit
The staff were very friendly and served me quickly. Their vegan dishes I had were delicious (the entire menu is vegan). I ended up ordering more of the shiitake nagiri because it was so delicious.
Read morePros: Staff were very friendly, Plentyful options
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tofuisgood
Points +23
Excellent vegan sushi - Edit
The vegan sushi here was incredible. There were a lot of options to try. As a vegetarian, often the only options available are cucumber and avocado rolls, but here there are dozens of options to try. All the food we tried looked beautiful and was carefully prepared. Ordering was through a phone and very easy. We enjoyed everything we ate.
Read moreThe main room for improvement would be the customer service. Both the people working there seemed very disinterested in making conversation beyond the standard greeting and did not offer any information on the food presented to us. Maybe it was a language barrier issue. We were the only people eating at the restaurant, which was a shame since the food was so good. Perhaps with better customer service, it would be more popular?
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BKYNVGN
Points +21
Amazing experience and artful food - Edit
Sleek, minimalist, all-vegan sushi bar tucked away down a flight of stairs. Great ambience and service. I’d give it TEN stars if I could, for the incredible artfulness of the food. Each roll was prepared before our eyes by an impossibly chic chef using tweezers to create miniature masterpieces. The only downside is that the vegetables were prepared to so realistically mimic high-end seafood nigiri that they made my daughter suspicious, since she is used to eating mostly bland cucumber and avocado rolls. The eggplant nigiri is phenomenal and so is the one with the carrot and mayo-like sauce. I definitely recommend the ginger highball—and the sake came with a life-size rose molded from ice. Felt like a rock star eating here. Thank you!!
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apex456
Points +32
Best sushi in Osaka - Edit
Amazing dining experience and the highlight of our entire 10 day trip to Japan. Don’t miss Shojin Sushi Minamo in Osaka!
Read moreWonderful transformation of flavors and textures. We had the 10 piece assortment, hot sake, the enoki sushi, and the beautiful matcha/strawberry dessert. Don’t follow Apple Maps; the restaurant is north of where Apple Maps leads you. Utilize the directions in the description and photos to find the entrance.
Thank you, Ellie, for such a memorable sushi experience!
Pros: Flavors, Ambience, Friendly staff
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Hopeless
Points +1611
Excellent, highly recommended - Edit
Had the plate with ten different sushi pieces, each had it's own unique flavour. The matcha desert was also very creamy and with great taste. Will definitely go back, if I get a chance.
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HCMex
Points +1035
The best sushi ever - Edit
Yes better than real sushi because you aren't endangering sea critters.
Read moreIn all seriousness, this sushi was fantastic. I opted for 10 piece plate to try a little of everything and it was difficult to even choose a favorite. A big stand out was the melted cheese sushi which I ended getting an additional order of because of delicious it was. The tofu plate was also extraordinary as it had a bitter but pleasant taste. The tofu was so soft it didn't require chewing as it just melted in my mouth.
The same texture of that tofu was found in the matcha dessert which was also excellent. The staff were extremely kind and attentive to each dish they served. This is a must eat at Osaka!
Note: its difficult to make a reservation online if you're a foreigner but you shouldn't have a problem doing a walk in.
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