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Japanese
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Honey
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Small, 6-seat sushi restaurant where the owner speaks English and knows what vegan means. Has veggie rolls, and vegan items are marked. Near Tenjinbashisuji station on the Sakaisuji line. Open Mon 5:00pm-2:00am, Wed-Sun 5:00pm-2:00am.
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57 Reviews
First Review by EmmaCebuliak
boldie
Points +1678
best sushi and best atmosphere - Edit
the nabe is so big and hot and tasty! the sushi was so good and fresh and as well! it’s completely vegan! the chef even asked us if we eat honey 🍯
Read moreand not to mention the nice atmosphere in the izakaya thanks to the chef 😍
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-01
Pros: completely vegan!!
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CyclicalJester
Points +29
Great food and great fun (deserves 5 stars) - Edit
Had a great time on New Year’s Eve. It is tiny but chef is a cool guy, understands vegetarians and veganism as well as any allergies or other restrictions.
Read moreIt’s really intimate but honestly one of the best experiences we’ve had in Japan - first sushi in two weeks! Highly recommended if you can get in. He’s open really late too
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great vibes, Caters for individual needs and tastes
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andyjng
Points +5885
Friendly Owner, Friendly Sushi - Edit
The name of this small sushi shack is quite a tongue twister and the fact that he has an entirely separate menu of veggie friendly sushi was music to my ears.
Read moreThe restaurant is TINY and owned by the head chef, who was extremely friendly and chatty with us during our visit. There is a small bar and a tiny table that seats no more than two, so it gets really intimate inside.
We ordered the IKI Combo (¥1200) where our chef friend selected three rolls to make for us. We ended up trying the Vege Green Tea, Crispy Natto, and the Spicy Vege Roll. The rolls were pretty good for vegan friendly sushi here in Japan, with the spicy one being our favorite. Chef was even nice to ask whether we were okay with honey which I assume he would have included in some of his rolls.
Along with the sushi, we also shared the Vegan Miso Nabe (¥900) which was a perfect soupy experience during the cooler season. There were large chunks of tofu topped with cilantro and daikon, making it delicious.
Pros: Friendly chef, Separate vegan menu, Has a toilet surprisingly
Cons: Very tiny restaurant
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SakuraJennifer
Points +2908
Yummy unique sushi and friendly owner - Edit
The sushi the owner serves has some unique flavours, like green tea! It was very delicious. Note though that the place is small and can only fit around 6 people.
Read morePros: Unique combinations
Cons: Small place
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itsrinokt_
Points +5887
Tasty food & top notched service - Edit
It’s very small- 6 seats inside and 2-3 seats outside. The service and food was impeccable. I would visit here frequently if I wasn’t living far.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-28
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DakotaM.Shyft
Points +50
Deserves 5 stars - Edit
Absolutely amazing place!
Read moreChef speaks amazing English (y un poquito español😉) and is a funny, friendly guy.
He gave me some good advice about where to visit, and where not to visit, in Osaka.
His vegan options are great and he really understands what that means, and he's willing to listen to your needs.
I ordered the Iki combo where he asked me a few questions about my preferences (natto ok? Spicy ok?) And then made an amazing plate for me.
I also go a special roll with peppers, onions, mango, and some other things (i forgot the name) and he hit it with a blow torch.
If I lived in Osaka i would be here constantly.
Pros: Friendly, Delicious
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ElisabethWimmer
Points +49
Tasty creative sushi - Edit
The sushi is really tasty and creative. Nice, talkative chef.
Read morePros: Lot’s of vegan options , Unique taste
Cons: Quite small place
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greenbean.
Points +338
Incredible tasting sushi and worth a visit just to chat to the owner - Edit
Rare find of veggie sushi that isn’t just cucumber or avo. The chef is super friendly and is passionate about making veggie sushi that tastes great. I got the taster platter where he picked for us and it tasted unreal. Even made natto that tasted great. The menu was really original and loved the matcha roll !
Read morePros: Friendliest chef ever, Creative menu, Many vegan choices
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sarita.p
Points +435
Nice little place! - Edit
Great thing about this place is the owner. The food was good, but not amazing.
Read morePros: Nice owner fun zu talk with
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MaraSie
Points +34
Great! - Edit
Viele vegane Optionen, super leckeres Essen, netter Besitzer, super Preise. Sehr zu empfehlen!
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hollyyblackmore
Points +30
Best decision you’ll make! - Edit
We had such a lovely time at this place - as mentioned, the owner is so nice & cracks a good few jokes. He asked whether I wanted honey, and used seperate equipment for the meat-based sushi he was preparing for other customers.
Read moreThe atmosphere is intimate but this is what makes it so special! If you want an authentic Japanese sushi experience, look no further than this. Eight vegan sushi rolls two soups on offer. Tastes incredibly fresh. Highly recommend.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
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Yunie_x
Points +77
Small but very friendly place - Edit
There’s different vegan options to chose from, very friendly owner.
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forknemi
Points +29
Excellent vegan options - Edit
Owner was very nice. Small 6-seat restaurant where the owner grows his own herbs out front. He spoke excellent English and we had good conversation as he was making our rolls. Good drinks as well!
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Plume5085
Points +764
Delicious vegan sushi in Osaka - Edit
This place is a gem, really small but very unique. It's off the beaten path but really worth going! The chef is super friendly and very knowledgeable about veganism. I recommend trying the vegan natto sushi, so so good! All the vegan sushi are absolutely delicious
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very good prices, Great atmosphere
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VictoriaGarafola
Points +1022
Extensive Vegan Menu! - Edit
Surprising, vegan sushi is hard to come by in Japan. This place has the best menu I’ve seen of any place in Osaka. We had several veggie rolls (my favorite was the avocado roll), a nabe hot pot, and some great drinks.
Read moreThe owner was warm and welcoming. We were the only customers at the time, the restaurant itself is quite small and cozy.
Pros: Many vegan options, Friendly owner , Delicious
Cons: Not entirely vegan but very authentic
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BramenDani
Points +59
Nice little sushi place. - Edit
Nice little sushi restaurant with six seats. The sushi tastes great and the English speaking owner was very nice to us. There were a lot of vegan and vegetarian options, which were clearly marked (and the owner knows about vegan and gluten). The sushi was a bit high priced with about 100¥ per piece, but definitely a recommendation.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options, Nice little restaurant, Option clearly marked
Cons: Bit expensive, Not suitable for over 6 guests
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JasmineEmma
Points +896
Amazing sushi and lovely owner - Edit
Would be 5 stars if happy cow allowed it! A really cute, small restaurant with a very friendly chatty owner. He speaks good English and has a good understanding of veganism - he even knew we didn’t eat honey. There is a vegetarian menu where vegan options are clearly marked. We went for the 3 sushi roll combo and the nabe and sushi combo, both were Y1,100. Everything was delicious and a decent price for the quality. Portion sizes were standard Japanese size but we felt full enough😄
Read morePros: Lots of clearly marked vegan options , Friendly staff & fun atmosphere , Good understanding of veganism
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HansenCohen
Points +33
Amazing Veggie Sushi - Edit
Lots of options, good price and awesome chef!!!
Read morePros: Lots of different options, Good price, Tasty
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bsd222
Points +78
Best sushi Iv ever had - Edit
Genuinely the best sushi Iv ever had. Absolutely loads of vegan options. The owner is an absolute gentleman and extremely entertaining. If your ever in Osaka, go here. Please. It’s the best
Read morePros: Loads of vegan stuff, Super fresh food, Good atmosphere
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Radina
Points +20
Awesome variety of vegetarian and vegan sushi, also offers hot dishes - Edit
A must-go for all veggie (and non veggie) visitors! The owner of this place speaks English very well and prepares your dish exactly to your wishes/preferences.
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Mahya.r.s
Points +38
Amazing 😍 - Edit
This place lives up to all the positive reviews! The owner is so welcoming and extremely accommodating to all dietary requirements. I had the set meal with the green tea sushi and the vegan nabe. Both had very unique flavours, and were so delicious! Don't leave Japan without checking this place out 👌🤤. Definitely deserves 5 stars despite not being fully veg.
Read morePros: Food, Owner, Cost
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BethanyRoeth
Points +472
Deserves 5 stars! - Edit
This is my favorite restaurant I’ve been to in Japan so far, and I’ve been traveling for 3 weeks! It’s not for big groups as there are only 6-7 spots for dining in. But it’s so cozy, especially in the winter. There were a few other Japanese customers who were giving me recommendations for buying Umeshu and asking me questions about living in China, and the chef was translating between us since his English is great and he’s so friendly. Also, the vegan sushi is really yummy and very fairly priced! The chef was really concerned about making something perfect for me, asking if I’m ok with honey and if I like spicy. I highly recommend his nato and avocado roll because his homemade nato is unique and delicious. I hope to go back again before I have to leave Osaka!
Read morePros: Delicious , Amazing staff, Sweet little spot
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Georgiarorgia
Points +128
Great little spot - Edit
This place was such a gem. The owner was a chef in L.A. and speaks great English and understood vegan perfectly, clarifying with me about certain things like honey. There are so many delicious options, I asked him to choose for me, the green tea avocado rolls were amazing, and the vegan hot pot was so delicious. Every thing is clearly marked. It's a very small spot and the guy chats to you as he's cooking. Such a great find!
Read morePros: Friendliest owner who makes recommendations, Good value
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emm_zine
Points +28
Fantastic - Edit
The restaurant is named " Roll sushi" from the outside. It is an intimate venue with a fantastic selection of well labelled vegetarian options that can easily be converted to vegan options. The chef is extremely friendly and a very smiley fellow who made us feel so welcome we went twice. Would highly recommend as we have struggled to find vegetarian restaurants in Osaka compared to other japanese cities.
Read morePros: Good vegetarian options as well as non vegetarian, Vegetarian options converted to vegan if required.
Cons: None
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emily991
Points +95
lovely food with a great atmosphere - Edit
The sushi was some of the best I’ve tried- made right in front of you and so tasty. The owner is such a nice man who speaks great English and makes fantastic conversation
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan options, Friendly service, Well priced
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NatAdcock
Points +33
Brilliant experience - Edit
The owner insists he only speaks a little English but he’s very lovely and full of advice. Be prepared to sit at the bar and chat with him. After seeing it was only a 6 seater I was worried there wouldn’t be space, but we arrived at 6 o clock on a Saturday and it was empty. Food is delicious, and if you don’t know what you want the owner will give you a selection based on your preferences. Reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, Food is cooked fresh, Owner speaks English and is very friendly
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DZet
Points +976
pleasant - Edit
Nice place, decent sushi, not too expensive. Worth it. Might be extra nice in the winter; nice and cosy.
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