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 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm.
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Added by AnitaDollar on 25 Aug 2024
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65 Reviews
First Review by AnitaDollar
Picy
Points +4663
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 +209
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 +32
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 +5846
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 +93
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 +1531
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 +943
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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dara.emily
Points +199
Unique & special! - Edit
My non-vegan boyfriend and I equally enjoyed our meal here. The sushi options were unique and unlike anything I’ve ever had. We sat in the small room in the back on the floor and it was a very cool experience! The service was great, food came out quickly, and ordering was done through the phone. We came around closing time so they were sold out of some items but there was still plenty to choose from. It was delicious! I highly recommend.
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Yi-HueyHament-Yong
Points +19
Amazing vegan sushi in Osaka - Edit
The only problem here: you want to order everything!
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sukideen
Points +32
Incredible sushi and dessert - Edit
One of the highlights of our trip, amazing desserts too
Read morePros: Great setting, Incredible flavour
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YamaGory
Points +101
Incredible sushi you never had before - Edit
The sushi was varied and each had different texture and taste. And above all incredibly tasty. Cool setting too
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rosamariahiltunen
Points +115
Amazing sushi - Edit
I chose the 10 different pieces of sushi and it was simply amazing. No words. Come here!
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iokan
Points +2098
Superb - Edit
Do you want to have a real sushi-restaurant experience in Japan? For vegans, Shojin Suhsi in Osaka is the place to go! It's a bit hard to find because there's only a sign and a stairway at street level, but if you know that you'll find it.
Read moreDownstairs a true sushi bar awaits where the guests sit around the chef. This chef creates his sushi with the precision of a scientist, the dedication of a professional and the aesthetics of an artist. What a joy to see this man create vegan sushi right in front of the guests!
I ordered 10 pieces (1 of each available flavour) and enjoyed every single one of them. To my surprise there was no ginger to "reset" the palette, so I used water to cleanse after each piece of sushi to fully enjoy the next one. Every single piece of sushi has a balanced array of flavours and even the texture hasn't been forgotten. Everything is perfectly bite size, while vegetables are never too soft or too raw to eat. Since there's hardly any oil or seasoning, the food seemed to be very healthy.
In the end, I only have one word for Shojin Sushi Minamo: superb!
Pros: superb food, authentic Japanese sushi experience, healthy
Cons: not open on Wednesday / Thursday
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JessMurfin
Points +475
Vegan sushi in intimate setting - Edit
Tiny little restaurant where you can watch them plate the sushi in front of you. So fun to try vegan sushi, very tasty, not fishy just really fun to try.
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KaFraMi
Points +382
What a nice surprise - Edit
We are not used to this amount of vegan sushi varieties! Best to try the biggest set and then order a smaller plater afterwards.
Read morePros: Variety amount, Inovative flavors, Nice access
Cons: A bit cave like and cold floor seating., Staff is not easily accessible, when not at bar
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AK24
Points +538
The prettiest and most delicious sushi! - Edit
On our final day in Japan this was our last meal of the trip and it was pretty special. It was the prettiest and most delicious sushi I have ever had!
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2345
Brilliant sushi! - Edit
A really great sushi place! We went for lunch and had a really great fill! The sushi was so good! It opens for a lunch serving and dinner. We got the full platter which came with miso soup and it was really filling and tasty!
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MeaganKiely
Points +997
Tasty sushi! - Edit
Worth a visit. Cute setting with delicious, fresh sushi
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seansean
Points +294
Lovely vegan sushi - Edit
Had a lovely filling meal, ordered special set plus extras. Nice instrumental jazz plays whilst dining and watching the chefs work. Will visit again to try the other options
Read moreVisited again for dinner which had different options!
I also suggest ordering the take-out option for a small lunch for a day trip out (see photo)
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-06
Pros: Special sets and changes daily (take-out), Tasty Shojin sushi and oden!, Close chef dining experience
Cons: Limited seating, Clean but only one toilet cubicle
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leeor
Points +71
So yummy!! - Edit
Small space with a great atmosphere and vegan sushi!
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GabrielUceda
Points +46
Delicious sushi - Edit
Sushi was great. Service was good. Recommend coming here.
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KirstyLee1
Points +119
Great sushi spot - Edit
We went for lunch and was super quiet. Both ordered lunch sushi platter and everything was really tasty. The place has a great, cozy vibe and staff were friendly. I loved the Tuna Cucumber one and my husband loved the mushroom ones. Would definitely come back!
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