Vegan restaurant offering traditional Osaka dishes such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, kushikatsu, as well as traditional Japanese dishes that include temaki sushi, karaage and more. Also known as Vegan and GlutenFree Osaka. Also offers some alliums free items. Address in Japanese: 大阪駅前第四ビル. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-10:00pm, Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Sun.
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B1F Osaka Ekimae 4th Building, 1-11-4,Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, 5300001
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Last update on 28 May 2025 by HangryBoiiiii
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Added by HiroshiInoue on 12 Dec 2023
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103 Reviews
First Review by Levantine18
Totoro30
Points +19
Vegetarians please stop here - Edit
We had a great experience at 2nd room. Friendly staff, clear menu, clean environment
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-12
Pros: Okonomiyaki is great, We loved the plum wine
Cons: Takoyaki could have more mushroom fillings
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Ruzha
Points +4103
Favorite Osaka Takoyaki - Edit
Out of all the vegan takoyaki we tried in Osaka, this one was our favorite! We also got the gyoza and okonomiyaki, and they were not too bad! The location is not the best though, and next time, we might just get takeout.
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nicole_m
Points +3900
Vegan versions of Japanese classics - Edit
It was good to try vegan versions of some Japanese classics - takoyaki and okonomiyaki. I wasn’t a big fan of the texture of the former, but I did really like the latter. Service was good, decent drinks list available. Take your shoes off to sit at the little tables
Read morePros: All vegan, Vegan Japanese classics , Good service
Cons: Mostly fried food options
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sealion
Points +99
Just okay, no Japanese menu - Edit
The food was alright, I had karaage and okonomiyaki. The karaage was decent but the okonomiyaki lacked substance so I was still hungry after... Not something you expect from an okonomiyaki.
Read moreService felt a little stiff and weird. It's okay to fill a stopgap in Umeda since there's not as many options as Namba but it's not somewhere worth going out of your way to visit, especially for the price.
I was disappointed to see literally everything in English with no Japanese menu, no Japanese sign and their whole website is in English. While I understand that most customers are foreigners, we need to create a welcoming environment to local Japanese people as well so if they want to have vegan food, it's easy for them. This is important to do as ethical vegans, and looking beyond only profit. This makes sense as half the time they operate as another business called Second Room cafe which offers meat and zero vegan options, THOSE menus are in Japanese.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-02
Pros: Karaage was nice, Has good potential to be cosy, Convenient for those going to Osaka station
Cons: No Japanese menu/website, Not great okonomiyaki, Strange, cold vibe
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majka24
Points +430
The worst food I had in Osaka - Edit
Overpriced, and not worth visiting! I ordered salad and main dish. The portions were small (for this price you could have entire dinner). The salad was awful - I wanted it because it was supposed to have some seasonal veggies but it was blunt and served with no veggies just plain tofu. Also the Caesar dressing was bitter. The service was nice though..
Read moreCons: Overpriced , Location , Not tasty food
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umebossy
Points +221
Mixed bag - Edit
The “tako”yaki was amazing - better than others we tried this weekend. Really crisp on the outside and good texture inside. The salad was nice too. The okonomiyaki was 90% cabbage with a few bean sprouts and 3 large lumps of barely seasoned soy meat that were all in the same place. It also took way longer than the time stated on the menu (15 minutes). The batter and sauce/mayo tasted good but there wasn’t much batter compared to the cabbage. Definitely felt it was overpriced for what was served.
Read moreService was spotty, our drinks weren’t refreshed when asked (we just gave up), and the table next to us were waiting for a very long time for a dessert that had obviously been forgotten.
I would definitely go back for takeout takoyaki if I’m ever in the area again though!
Pros: Delicious vegan takoyaki, In the evenings you get private rooms
Cons: Service could be better
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BrittneyLawrence
Points +50
Osaka cuisine - Edit
We got the okonomiyaki, kaarage chicken, self-roll sushi (didn’t really become sushi as seaweed didn’t stick), and the 2 deserts cakes.
Read moreThe deserts were very impressive and my favourite of the meal
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HangryBoiiiii
Points +30
Too cool too good - Edit
Interesting experience taking off our shoes and sitting at a homely style table. Food was good! I think the best ive had in japan. Some menu items are alliums free too. I had okonomiyaki while my fren had soy ramen. First time trying okonomiyaki and im in love.
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ifle
Points +155
Hidden gem - Edit
English speaking staff, homemade completely vegan food
Read morePros: Homemade food, English menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Very hidden place, hard to find, Plain furniture
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Tixeon
Points +249
Great atmosphere and food - Edit
Had the okonomiyaki, salad and sushi (rolled by them). It was all delicious. They gave us some free Miso soup too, which was the best I have ever had.
Read moreIt was nice to eat in a more traditional setting, and the jazz they were playing was very relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
It is on B1 of the building, behind the escalators.
Pros: Miso soup, Atmosphere, Staff
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MattSheern
Points +102
Fresh. Delicious. Authentic. - Edit
Very glad I found this place.
Read moreTraditional seating with no shoes and low tables.
I had the Temaki-sushi which was light and delicious And the Takoyaki which was soft, creamy and comforting.
Great little spot.
Pros: Simple menu, Fresh and delicious
Cons: My table hadn’t been cleaned
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carolvegan
Points +4851
Delicious!!! - Edit
Loved everything. Just my table was greasy and I had to clean it by my own, but the service was nice and we ate a lot. Was just a little bit oily, but I just ordered deep fried stuff, what could I expect? Lol
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AliCaka
Points +30
Restaurant is located in a passageway - Edit
Vegan and gluten-free restaurant in Umeda with traditional Japanese dishes like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-19
Pros: food was very delicious, friendly staff
Cons: but staff is a bit slow
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rainyangwen
Points +160
AF Options - Edit
Was pleasantly surprised to see so many AF options. Was rather difficult to find the place, was quite a distance walk from Osaka JR.
Read moreThe food was nice and pleasant, was served with a complimentary miso soup and a glass of water.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-17
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sirenensang
Points +23
Osaka specialties, but for everyone! - Edit
The shop is small and very friendly. Server spoke excellent english. Meals are fairly priced and taste amazing! Keep in mind that Osaka food is mostly snack-sized - order three different ones to share with a friend and you'll be in foodie heaven without a long wait. This stuff is authentically Osakan, and every bite is amazing.
Read morePros: Amazing taste, Authentic, Fair prices
Cons: A bit of a longer wait
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wtpr
Points +20
Unique food options for those with restrictions - Edit
It is hard to feel completely safe or even have the option to try traditional foods with celiac disease and that are vegan.
Read moreI really appreciate the care that the restaurant owners put into crafting the dishes. The menu lists every ingredient so you can be confident about what you're eating.
This is tied as my favorite restaurant in Japan for dining gluten free/vegan!
Things to consider:
- Food is made to order. Some items might take a while but you know they will be fresh. Just don't expect to eat here in a hurry.
- You may need to get the attention of the staff for water refills, further orders, etc. They run a small operation so that's understandable. Perhaps they can leave some water for self service?
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-14
Pros: Unique / traditional food options, Food tasted good to great. Razin cake was amazing, Very sweet concept
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Saamesonite
Points +586
Spacious space with traditional foods - Edit
I loved that the seating areas which also featured private spaces. The staff was kind and attentive. Food wise especially the okonomiyaki stood out. Would come again!
Read morePros: Good selection of foods
Cons: Single use oshiburi
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Marsellan
Points +115
Fair - Edit
We struggled to find the place then discovered it in a bustling food mall. The food was tasty enough. That’s all.
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lost_21
Points +376
Tasty Traditional Eats - Edit
Was pleasantly surprised by this place being not only vegan and gluten free but also very traditional where you have to take your shoes off before entering. Everything was very tasty. It was a fun experience rolling our own sushi, so much I forgot to take a picture till I was almost done. I love that they bring traditional eats in a healthy way to the vegan and gluten free community. My only complaint is the HappyCow address took us 10 minutes walking out of the way, however Apple Maps brought us to the correct location.
Read morePros: Traditional food, Traditional Japanese eatery, All vegan
Cons: HappyCow directions were not correct
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bramhubbell
Points +981
Great for folks with kids - Edit
At lunchtime, there are lots of families there. Our 20 month old daughter played with lots of kids while we ate delicious food
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Linivini
Points +205
Traditional Osaka food - Edit
We had okonomiyaki, takoyaki and karaage - everything was delicious! Went there during lunchtime, so there were a lot of mothers with their children. Didn‘t know about the concept beforehand, but found it very interesting (they offer living room like spaces for mothers and their children to play, so they can enjoy a lunchtime with their kids)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-25
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doitsudabiddo
Points +11
good vegan japanese food - Edit
Had a salad and Okonomiyaki for lunch today. Very good and filling!
Read moreNot easy to find, if you are there the first time. In the basement of Osaka Ekimae 4th Blgd, store 14.
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paigep
Points +63
Fresh and delicious - Edit
A wide selection of food- I was able to have takoyaki in Osaka this way! I also tried the karaage and hand rolls (temaki). You are given the temaki components and assemble them yourself at your table. I’m used to doing this at home, and I might need to buy their tableware set for this to better mimic their way as it all came together well!
Read moreMind that the default seating in the restaurant are low chairs with no backrests.
The restaurant is found in floor B1 of a building that is a ~5 minute walk away from Osaka station.
Price is decent for what you get.
Pros: Good variety, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit hard to navigate to, but that’s Osaka
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Harpy23
Points +1781
Great options for local food - Edit
We ate here as a party of 3 and had a great meal. We ordered one portion of karaage, 5 pieces of kushikatsu, an okonomyaki and 20 takoyaki. This made for a good meal for us. I've been here once before so had a good idea of what to expect with regards to the food and surroundings.
Read moreI found the karaage were a little overdone, some pieces had a slight burnt taste and they were too chewy but overall they were still a tasty bite.
We got 5 different bits for the kushikatsu and they were all good, the sweet potato and soy meat were the highlights.
The okonomyaki was delicious, there was lots of cabbage for a crunch and some good soy meat chunks in there. The crunchy bits on the edges where the food had caught a bit added a nice bit of flavour and additional texture.
The takoyaki were the star for me. I've had some absolutely terrible vegan takoyaki in this city before and was much happier with the dish here. They were soft and gooey inside with just a little bit of bouncy texture from some of the mushroom bits inside.
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HaruSpring
Points +63
Hat uns gefallen - Edit
Wir hatten Schwierigkeiten das Lokal zu finden (waren wohl etwas hungrig…🙈).
Read moreDas Essen war lecker. Die Bedienung war neu und sehr eifrig.
Dass wir ohne Schuhe sein durften, hat mir gefallen.
Pros: Cozy Atmosphäre , Leckeres Essen, Schneller Service
Cons: -
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xoines
Points +147
Popular Japanese street food; all vegan and GF! - Edit
Had such a great experience at this restaurant! I was so happy to be able to try some okonomiyaki and takoyaki that followed my dietary needs 🙌🏼 the ramen were delicious too! The hot chili sauce came on the side so you can add it to your liking. Would def go again!
Read morePros: Great Osaka street food made vegan and GF, Staff spoke English -might be helpful for some ppl
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A6N3S
Points +13
Good food - Edit
Can choose to have no garlic and Onions....!!
Read morePros: Great Japanese food
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