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Vegan
Pizza
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Japanese
Beer/Wine
Vegan restaurant in downtown Osaka. Offers a menu of salads, pizza, and Japanese dinner set menus. Has vegan cakes. 大阪の中心部にあるヴィーガンレストランです。サラダやピザ、パスタやセットメニュー。加えてヴィーガンソフトクリームやケーキもあります。 Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-8:00pm. Closed Wed-Thur.
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1-9-9 Shinmachi, Nishiku (at downtown), Osaka, Japan, 550-0013
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Last update on 11 Jun 2025 by Junichi
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425 Reviews
First Review by Vegeiko
Full-of-beans
Points +596
Lovely place for lunch - Edit
Tried the hamburg lunch plate and it was delicious! As someone who lives in Japan, I don’t tend to make ハンバーグ at home so it was a real treat to have it out! I think it was soy mince and tempeh based and the tomato sauce it came with was really good. The sesame dressing on the salad was also delicious :))
Read moreLunch plate comes with rice, miso soup and a side salad and the portion was so big I didn’t get to try the desserts.
Came here with a group of five for lunch on a weekday having made a reservation but it wasn’t too busy so we would’ve been seated even without a reservation I think.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-14
Pros: Lovely food , Large portions , Sells donuts to takeaway and other packaged items
Cons: Pricy but worth it for the amount of food you get
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Amako427
Points +178
Délicieux burger vegan!! - Edit
J'ai mangé un burger au tempeh, j'ai ajouté les piments et le fromage. C'était vraiment très bon, on sentait bien le tempeh. Les frites sont bonnes et les sauces aussi. Le cheesecake est délicieux et de bonne taille. Un bon latte glacé !
Read moreLa salle est assez grande pour accueillir plusieurs personnes en même temps. Nous étions 4. Service rapide. Commande sur téléphone.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-11
Pros: La diversité des options, Le service
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sarahlovescats
Points +40
Very tasty! - Edit
I got the hamburger with salad and my husband got the chicken with rice and salad. Loved them both. The chicken was a little hard but a nice flavour. Burger patty with cheese was delicious and not like a regular mock meat patty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-30
Pros: Taste, Variety
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TerezaFrank
Points +56
Vegan paradise in Osaka - Edit
Oh how happy it makes me to discover amazing vegan places like this one.
Read moreI was so afraid to travel to Japan as a vegan. Oh how wrong I was.
Paprika is a great example of how delicious vegan meal can be. Loved everything and all I wish is that we had extra day here or discovered Paprika at the beginning of our trip.
Love it and recommend it!
Thank you 💚🌱
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-26
Pros: The delicious food, The lovely people, The atmosphere
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MoniquevandenBroek
Points +40
Gezond en lekker eten - Edit
Gevarieerde kaart en gevarieerd gerecht.
Read morePros: Locatie, Veel keuze, Gastvrijheid
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vegman444
Points +74
Sorry to report, it's not like before - Edit
I always looked forward to visiting Paprika whenever I am in Osaka, in fact, it was always my first stop after arriving, but when I went this time I noticed some significant changes. The food presentation and quality had definitely dropped a bit. We ordered hamburgers, one tempeh, one regular, and while they were OK-tasting, they literally came on one tiny plate with absolutely nothing else. Just a piece of lettuce and some sauce. Not even a tomato! Just a bun and a patty with a piece of lettuce on a little plate. It felt hurried and bland. I always admired the beautiful plates and tons of menu choices, but apparently things have changed.
Read moreBut the most annoying part of our visit this time was the MANDATORY QR code-only menu. This trend has really got to stop. I miss the colorful Paprika menu that nicely laid out all options with nice photos to help you decide, but we were told we could only access the menu online. We had non-Japanese speaking people in our party, and there used to be an English menu. All that is gone. Now the QR code takes you to a page that asks you to download a translator app! I didn't come to lunch to use my phone! The photos of the dishes on the QR menu are, of course, minuscule and confusingly laid out. We're giving you a lot of yen and taking our precious time to support your restaurant and you can't even be bothered to have a real menu?
The couple of older American ladies next to us were also dismayed by this and confused. What happens to someone who might be older and doesn't have a QR code reader on their phone, or even doesn't have a phone? Or doesn't read Japanese? So it appears that Paprika is no longer interested in those patrons. I guess they don't need our business, and so fine, after over 10 years of going there, you win! We won't be returning.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-16
Pros: Friendly staff, Nice location with outdoor seating available
Cons: Menu has changed, not for the better, Food not as elegantly presented as before, Mandatory QR-code menu with no English option
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Gui_17
Points +96
Great food, lots of variety - Edit
Met the owner at the Kyoto vegan festival a week before going and was super impressed to see him and the whole staff work to create amazing food! Had the tempeh pizza and the tofu cheesecake to top it off. 5 stars 🤌
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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bitspren
Points +42
Amazing taste, great value - Edit
Finally, some good tempeh during our trip! I ordered a tempeh set topped with avocado and a tofu cheesecake. Both super tasty and filling. The kombucha was also very good. Very cozy place. Food arrived pretty fast. We sat at the counter and I must admit I sneaked a peek at the chef working, and let me tell you, as an amateur cook, it was very impressive, especially given how many people they were serving. You order via web app after scanning a QR code (you’ll have to use the translate function from your browser app). Free WiFi, too. I paid 2,860 yen for the meal, very, very good value. Highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-03
Pros: Fast service, Taste, Good vibe
Cons: Sticky floors, probably because of the rain
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luvveggies
Points +437
Excellent food - Edit
Another great find on our travels, really enjoyed our food, also had a donut to take away
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-19
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LachlanM
Points +272
Amazing place - Edit
Really have no complaints. Food was amazing, staff were lovely, and place was nice. I'd definetely go here again
Read moreGuest
nnc
Points +61
Tasty meal in a tiny cafe - Edit
Good but not amazing food ( though my non vegan son was very impressed ) . Ordered by bar code which seems a bit daft in a tiny space ( they did mix up our order a bit because of this ) .nice vibe in an interesting area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-04
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sjane88
Points +108
Great spot! - Edit
We ate here multiple times during our short stay in Osaka. Everything was delicious, good portions, well thought out and fresh. Staff was welcoming and it’s located in a nice neighborhood to wander around in.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-01
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Sixteenjones
Points +410
Pretty Good, plain and healthy - Edit
Flavors were a bit plain, but still good and i ate everything. Definitely more healthy. Cheesecake was not good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-31
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Badger4474
Points +20
Lovely food, lovely people, - Edit
It was great coming across this place just around the corner from she I'm staying. It also sells food for us in the home.
Read morePros: Great food , Nice vibe, And good to take away
Cons: Nothing
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MadelineTurner
Points +15
Yummy - Edit
The food was fresh and delicious, really enjoyed it!
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Buddhi
Points +856
Cheesecake! - Edit
The karaage and katsu meal sets were good. The cheesecake was delicious.
Read moreThey offer a variety of vegan options, especially the vegan curry, but some items such as chocolate contain dairy milk.
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Greenlov
Points +55
Ok food - Edit
Taste was ok, nothing special or super delicious. It’s ok. Nothing amazing, nothing bad.
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canadianveggie
Points +162
Good selection of vegan options - Edit
Good food. Lots of menu options, although they are mostly soy-heavy.
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ClaireE1010
Points +142
Great Selection of Vegan Food and Snacks - Edit
I had a pizza and enjoyed it a lot, very different than pizza I am used to. The cheesecake was o.k.
Read moreI bought numerous snacks on the way out as I've found it difficult to navigate what is vegan in Japan.
Pros: QR Code Ordering, Snacks Available to buy, Beautiful Setting
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Ninchen
Points +148
my favorite - Edit
I have come to this place so many times and I always have the karaage set. So delicious and a nice place to hang out.
Read morePros: tasty, cozy, nice
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MaxKater
Points +37
Great food and ambience! - Edit
The restaurant is super cute and the staff is friendly. Food for prepared fast and was delicious, can fully recommend the place if you’re in Osaka!
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angelitaactiva
Points +38
The best in Osaka vegan restaurant - Edit
Yummy. Good portion . Kind service. Just go!!!
Read morePros: Food, Environment , Service
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ElizaIreland
Points +387
Lovely food - Edit
Nice quiet spot with lots of choice. Went for the katsu curry myself which was lovely. Chips were great. Got gyoza too which weren't the best I've eaten but also ate them when I was full at the end of the meal so maybe that was why. Would defo recommend!
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Leyre55
Points +66
Delicious - Edit
Food was pretty good and staff was really friendly. Easy to order, too.
Read moreGuest
Wilfredo
Points +108
Amazing food - Edit
The karaage menu and gyozas were amazing. However, you order on the QR, and you have actually no interaction with the staff at all.
Read morePros: Food, Nice place
Cons: Cold atmosphere
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q$c-y3XuOl183-v
Points +46
Nice little restaurant - Edit
Quick and friendly service... comfortable.. .highly recommend
Read morePros: Excelente taste , Great variety
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iokan
Points +2261
Standard option in Osaka - Edit
"Papurika restaurant" is something of a phenomenon in Osaka. Whenever people talk about vegan food in Osaka, Papurika seems to be the de facto standard. And after visiting, I understand why. It's easy to find, has a hip and modern vibe and offers a wide variety of vegan foods. Please note that it can be busy for dinner, when I visited the place was packed!
Read moreBased on recommendation of another Happy Cow user I ordered the tempeh set meal. It was very greasy, but that does make it easy to eat. There's quite some variety in the plate with a mini salad, some marinated vegetables, miso soup and rice. I also ordered a green smoothie, which was also okay (and large!)
Except for that fact that one has to order via a QR-code, I can recommend Papurika restaurant and
understand why it's the de facto standard in Osaka.
Pros: easy to find, friendly staff, varied menu
Cons: order via QR-code only
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