Café-restaurant and tourism hotspot located on Dotonbori's shop street a block from the canal. Dishes include takoyaki, yakisoba, deep-fried skewers ("kushikatsu"), vegan cutlet rice bowls ("katsudon"), fried gyoza dumplings and more. Cold Shio Ramen is available from June 2025. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm. Public holidays have Sat-Sun hours.
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1F Nakaza Blvd, 1 Chome-7-21 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan, 542-0071
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 14 Nov 2025 by pivotbase
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Added by pivotbase on 31 May 2024
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Featured Review
FrogSoda
Points +957
Awesome Cafe in the Heart of Dotonbori - Edit
Pivot Base is fantastic! Dotonbori is like a huge shopping area and food Mecca for non-vegan so the fact that there’s this amazing vegan restaurant in the middle of it is pretty awesome. The food is so delicious—we visited twice! The Ramen option I got was so incredibly creamy and rich. The noodles were extremely flavorful and the veggies were just as tasty. I also loved the fried Takoyaki. They have a few different flavors (we sampled all of them) and they bring a house made mayo you can add to it! It’s so good! Everything else we ordered was superb! Everyone here speaks English, and I believe the owner hangs out at the restaurant as well. He’s very kind, as are the servers. This place is 10 out of 10 incredible—we highly recommend it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-03
Pros: Delicious food , Clean restaurant and great service
pivotbase
Thank you very much for visiting our restaurant.
Read moreOur restaurant is located in Dotonbori, a tourist area in Osaka, and we offer Osaka specialties such as takoyaki and kushikatsu in vegan versions.
The vegan ramen you enjoyed is one of our most popular menu items!
All of our staff speak English, and we are fully cashless. We hope that guests from all over the world enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and Osaka specialties.
Thank you very much for leaving such a detailed review.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again.
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401 Reviews
First Review by feebz1986
Eeewwa
Points +1403
Comida de Osaka veganizada - Edit
Todo estaba muy rico, fui con omnívoros y probaron los takoyakis, dijeron que estaban muy bien conseguidos y que son bastante mejores que cualquier takoyaki con pulpo en España que hayan probado. Precio estándar vegano, super turístico como es de esperar, ni una persona japonesa a la vista.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-25
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SharonaTalElbaz
Points +13
Best of the best - Edit
We returned to the restaurant the next day because the food was a delight and the service was perfect!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-24
Pros: Good taste, Great team , Great location
Cons: They are perfect
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mishakapoor
Points +43
A little overhyped place - Edit
Was a fully vegan place- found it overhyped. The staff was cold, the seating was uncomfortable in round stools and the food was average. Lacked any punch- a country which has such good chilli sauces, they just had tobasco which really didn't go with Japanese food! Ordered two items and skipped the main course here as it was very bland and leaving taste
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: No taste, No good condiments
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2421
Great location, Nice food! - Edit
The food here is great and there are some fantastic local dishes. The location of this place is amazing, right in the middle of Dotonbori. Great if you’re exploring the area!
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patrickphan
Points +39
Super delicious vegan Japanese food - Edit
This restaurant was my first experience eating out in Osaka and oh my they did not disappoint. I got a serve of vegan takoyaki, tantan ramen and a plum wine. The food was cooked to perfection. They used konjac in the takoyaki to replicate the squid texture, which I think worked beautifully. The tan tan ramen was truly the highlight, the broth was so rich and flavourful it almost brought me to tears (internally). I’ve tried a few vegan tan tan ramens in Australia (Melbourne) and while they were all great, this one was just on another level. I’m not someone who usually leaves long reviews but I feel like this venue deserves one! Would highly recommend it to everyone!
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Betty.21
Points +72
Vegan Takoyaki 🥰 - Edit
I came by here when I was walking through Dotonbori. It’s a great place to have the classic food everyone else around is having except: vegan!
Read moreNo Cash for payment.
Very nice staff!
Pros: Great location , Yummy Japanese classic foods
Cons: Can be busy at times
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SkittyBeans
Points +375
Really fun authentic Osaka food - Edit
Really happy to try vegan takoyaki and similar Japanese street food. Everything tasted great, service was very friendly, really easy to order. Only waited for ten minutes on a busy Saturday evening.
Read morePros: Vegan takoyaki, Great food selection, Rice ice cream
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ScemoWolfCat
Points +16
Highly recommended! - Edit
The food was amazing, as well as the service! If you’re in Osaka you should definitely come here
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing service
Cons: Can be a bit busy (obviously)
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xoines
Points +147
Vegan place in the heart of Dontonbori - Edit
Great place with traditional Osakan food made vegan. Right in Dontonbori, the location is really great however be mindful that they are “victim” of their own success and you might have to wait a bit for a table at dinner time. Would advice to get there early! Also if you have a party larger than 4, i’m not sure you’d be able to sit together, might have to split.
Read morePros: Great location, Delicious Osakan street food
Cons: A bit of a wait at dinner time
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bobfresno
Points +24
DJ live and good Gyazo - Edit
Had Gyzao and the takoyaki. Gyazo was amazing, but don’t rate the takoyaki personally.
Read moreThere was a dj who kept things vibey
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madisonh86
Points +16
Best vegan food in dotonburi! - Edit
If you’re looking for vegan food in Osaka, come here! Everything was delicious!
Read morePros: Ramen
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standagainstallhate
Points +52
Fair - Edit
Most staff speak both Japanese and English. Went there twice. First time, was able to only find one meal that was filling FOR ME. But it was good and I could barely finish it. When I tried to go the second time, I saw they closed at 11pm and it was 2pm when I got there and they told me their kitchen was closed. Best to call I guess before going in just in case. Place is in a big foot traffic area
Read morePros: The cutlet, Efficiency, Easy to communicate
Cons: Kitchen sometimes closes 9 hours early?
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Guacamole
Points +593
Good food - Edit
Convenient option if you're after something to eat around dotonbori, as there's not a lot else in this area that's open late. The staff were super nice, the food was good, but nothing outstanding. The yakisoba was definitely the stand out from what we ordered.
Read morePros: Convenient location, Friendly staff, Open late
Cons: Average food for Japan
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3305
Traditional vegan Osaka food in Dotonbori - Edit
Very centrally located on the busiest street in Dotonbori. There was a very long line and wait time when I went around 8:30pm on a weekday in April. Once we were seated, the food arrived quickly. The tonkotsu ramen was flavorful, however they only provided a meager portion of vegan meat on it (like two tiny pieces...). It's a bit pricey but that's to be expected for a touristy area. Please note they only take cashless payment.
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svenjacib
Points +15
Very delicious! - Edit
The Tantan noodles vegan ramen were delicious. Quite spicy!
Read morePros: Soy milk sauce, Spicy , Ramen + veggies
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JamesTee1
Points +42
Great location + vegan food - Edit
The food was mostly tasty and good value, although we were accidentally sent a couple of extra things e.g. gyoza and yakisoba (given to us free of charge which was kind) and the seating felt a bit lunch canteen and we were tucked in a corner where it never felt that relaxing or ambient and the noodles seemed a bit greasy/oily.
Read moreNevertheless, the food was largely great and substantial at a good price so it is a great stop if looking for a nearby vegan place that does the job!
We queued for 20 minutes but it was worth the wait. Not our favourite vegan meal in Japan (out of 6) but we appreciate the difficulty sometimes to find vegan food and the effort it takes to generate their extensive menu and have a great location so overall it gets 4* for us.
Pros: Location, Vegan food, Price
Cons: Queue, Ambience, Oily food
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Evigheten
Points +122
Amazing food - Edit
We had the tonkotsu ramen, mapo tofu and takoyaki and were absolutely blown away by each dish. Everything was absolutely delicious and our only issues was deciding on what to get. Everything looked so amazing on the menu! The staff were very friendly and offered an English menu.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Several options, Options I've never seen before
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Galactician
Points +36
Tremendous - Edit
Food and proprietor are both top notch. Try the ramen and prepare to do the ramen dance of joy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-06
Pros: Staff, Regional Food, Ramen Dance of Joy
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seansean
Points +294
Modern spacious place in touristy spot - Edit
Order through qr code(free WiFi), menu isn't the the most expansive but all options looked good. Enjoyed the food and will come back to try others (Takoyaki wasn't available).
Read morePros: Ramen, Takoyaki, Some peace from the tourist mayhem outside
Cons: Toilet facilities are outside
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diodradek
Points +242
Pivot BASE - Edit
Venue
Read moreRight off the road. Can’t miss it. I think there’s 10 tables inside with 4 stools each. 1 table with a corner sofa to sit at. 7 stools at the bar. About the same amount at a counter top opposite the bar too. Modern design. 4 big TVs on the wall linked to show as 1 BIG screen with a looping advert for a local attraction. Plus another 4 big TVs displaying the menu and various videos.
Service
I was welcomed in. Advised that it was card only (which is on a sign on the door anyway) and given three menus & told to scan a QR code to make my order when I’m ready. My beer arrived instantly. My cutlet 10mins later. My gyoza another 10-15mins after that.
Food
The takoyaki & kushikatsu was completely sold out at 20:30. Wasn’t feeling like ramen so I went for plant based meat cutlet & gyoza with a big beer. The cutlet was pretty plain even with loads of soy sauce all over it. The gyoza didn’t look like they’d been cooked too long and were a bit floppy. The beer was alright. I can only assume the takoyaki & kushikatsu are amazing which got all the 5* reviews…
Price
3000jpy for 2 plant based meat cutlet, 6 gyoza & a big daddy draft beer (1l/1000ml I believe) which is lower on the value scale than most places I’ve visited.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-04
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leahxruss
Points +98
YUM! - Edit
Went here multiple times on our trip as we wanted to try the whole menu and it was all EXCEPTIONAL!!!
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tatotherogue
Points +302
Amazing vegan regional dishes! - Edit
Right next to the Dotombori canal and a hub of shopping and food, this was a perfect find.
Read moreThe katsu was incredible and the vegan takoyaki were so yummy! Having been obsessed with anime in my youth, of course I wanted to try stuff like that, but naturally it usually has the hurdle of seafood.
The staff were friendly and it was a great atmosphere all round!
Pros: Fast service, Great location, Good food
Cons: Surrounding area can get very busy
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TomRajagopalan
Points +646
Delicious vegan Japanese food - Edit
Located near Dontonbori, this nice and bright vegan restaurant has a really good range of food and drink options!
Read moreAll we tried was really delicious, so couldn't recommend going there more!
The vegan takoyaki is really good (although I don't have any experience to compare to the non vegan version), would definitely recommend getting this as a side/sharing plate.
Staff were also really friendly and accommodating!
Pros: Great Japanese variety, Tasty food, Friendly staff
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deidden
Points +156
Safe bet at Dotonbori - Edit
In a area surrounded by takoyaki, karaage and other non-vegetarian/vegan food, this restaurant stands out as an oasis for vegans.
Read moreThe staff we interacted with spoke fluent English, and the music would be very familiar to western audiences. There are also a lot of screens rotating through a series of ads.
The food itself was tasty. We tried the limited edition sushi, which was good, but not as good as those offered at Shojin Sushi Minamo. As we never tried takoyaki before, we really didn't have a basis for comparison, but it was good nonetheless. The spicy ramen on offer was good - not extremely spicy but it packed a kick. We also tried the sweet potato pudding - it was okay but nothing to write home about.
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StellaXyz
Points +24
The only Option - Edit
When you‘re in Dotombori District you don‘t have many options as a vegan. The prices are fair, but the service was for Japanese standards unexpected bad. We waited very long, some dishes we ordered weren’t available (which they told us 30 mins later), some dishes didn’t match the discription (f.e. the soy milk mayonnaise was missing) and the food was “okay”. The vegan Ramen were pretty good, we wouldn’t recommend the vegan Takoyaki.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-30
Pros: Location, Very good Ramen
Cons: Service, Boring taste (except Ramen)
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Loumoo
Points +185
Fabulous! - Edit
If you're vegan and in the area, it's pretty much a no brainer to come here. We ate takoyaki, yakisoba, gyoza and mapo eggplant and all were delicious. The wine went down nicely too!
Read morePivot BASE is on the main Dotonbori street and has a sit in area & bar, with an extensive menu of veganised foods you can find on the main street. Our server spoke very good English and was very friendly!
We arrived around 6pm on a Weds and managed to get a table, it started to get busier while we were there. It also looked like they do dj-ing later in the evening. Highly recommend!
Pros: Variety of food & drink options, Friendly staff , Seating
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Jennidaca
Points +1641
Quiet restaurant with typical food - Edit
Vegan restaurant with many local options, such as takoyaki and typical Japanese dishes. We really enjoyed it. It also has a good location in Dotonbori.
Read morePros: Good location , Variety of food
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