3 vegan spots in Osaka our editors have eaten at, sorted by score. All dietary guides in Osaka.
Paprika Shokudo Vegan ★ 3.7
Shinsaibashi and Amerikamura · 1-9-9 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0013
A vegan Japanese diner near Shinsaibashi serving tofu karaage, seaweed-stock ramen, and a changing obanzai set. The dashi is kombu-only; no fish, no bonito.
Tip: The obanzai set changes daily; the tofu karaage rivals the chicken version in crunch.
Green Earth Vegan Kitchen ★ 3.7
Nakanoshima and Kitahama · 4-2-2 Kitakyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0057
Osaka's longest-running vegan restaurant, serving brown-rice teishoku, tempeh burgers, and house-fermented hatcho miso soup; no hidden fish-stock products.
Tip: The brown rice teishoku is the anchor dish; arrive before 12:30 or expect a short queue.
Mochisho Shizuku ★ 3.7
Horie and Nishi-ku · 1-17-17 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0013
An additive-free wagashi specialist making daifuku from glutinous rice and azuki bean paste with no animal products; seasonal flavours are naturally vegan.
Tip: Confirm vegan status for each seasonal flavour as occasional cream-based specials appear.