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Small Japanese restaurant, primarily centered around soy meats. Dishes include yakitori (Japanese skewers), okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancakes), Japanese curry, casserole, carbonara udon and more. Owner speaks little English and is serving entirely by himself, so if busy, serving times may take longer. Max four people at a time. Previously listed as vegetarian, but reported to be fully vegan December 2025. Open Tue-Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm, Wed-Sun 11:30am-1:30pm. Closed Mon. Hours are subject to change. Please check website.

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59 Reviews

First Review by Vegeiko

Avatar LucasFG

LucasFG

Points +280

Vegan
01 Apr 2023

Delicious food, great owner/chef

Great vegan okonomiyaki, yakitori, and fried chick’n. Ice cold beer. Lovely owner. Would definitely come back.

Vegan okonomiyaki at Aju in Osaka

Vegan yakitori at Aju in Osaka

Fried chick’n at Aju in Osaka

Avatar mclaire

mclaire

Points +16

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

Friendly and delicious

I highly recommend this entirely vegan restaurant. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, you feel at the owner's home.
But above all, cooking based on soy meat is delicious, you will be able to eat vegan karaage and vegan okonomiyaki. This is my favorite place to eat in Osaka Kita-ku!

Pros: friendly, delicious karaage, casual, ideal as a regular canteen

Avatar ErikvH.

ErikvH.

Points +1694

Vegan
18 Mar 2023

Sympathetic little restaurant

Really small but endearing restaurant with plenty of vegan options. The food was alright. The yakitori was really nice.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-17

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sagarak

Points +696

Vegan
19 Jan 2023

Tasty vegan yakitori!

After seeing all the chicken yakitori from the street vendors in Osaka, I was hoping to find a vegan version, and Aju has it! The yakitori comes with 5 skewers of different faux meats, all were super tasty and hit the spot. Very happy to dined here! There’s also a nice selection of cat statues, soy meats, and other things to buy near the entrance.

Pros: Lots of options, Authentic

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Vegan soba carbonara at Aju in Osaka

Vegan yakitori at Aju in Osaka

Avatar Vegeiko

Vegeiko

Points +3690

Vegetarian
15 Jan 2023

My absolute favorite !!

One of the best in Osaka !! I knew he was re-opened the place but the owner was asking me to wait to post it on HappyCow he was concerned that since his place is so small he would not be able to handle many guests.. so here’s some of owner chef’s ONEGAI (request) 1. Please come up to 4 people (max.) 2. He speaks very little English so sometimes communication will be a bit difficult. Lunch time sells Bento Box you can eat it with an additional price with rice and vegan miso soup!

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