Vegan & Gluten-Free Restaurants in Osaka: From Plant-Based Kushikatsu to Rice-Flour Okonomiyaki
Six Osaka places for vegan and gluten-free food, from plant-based kushikatsu to rice-flour okonomiyaki, with dedicated gluten-free kitchens marked separately.
How to read the gluten-free labels
Japan Food Pass uses two levels for gluten-free.
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Dedicated | The restaurant officially states it uses a dedicated kitchen or facility |
| GF options | There are dishes made without wheat, but no dedicated-kitchen statement |
If even small amounts of wheat are a problem for you, always ask about kitchen practices at places not marked "dedicated".Official sites rarely say whether frying oil or prep surfaces are shared with wheat dishes.
Shinsaibashi & Namba
Paprika Shokudo Vegan (Shinmachi / Yotsubashi)
Paprika Shokudo Vegan
2 min walk from Yotsubashi Stn (Exit 2) / 5 min from Shinsaibashi Stn (Exit 3)- Vegan: Fully veganOfficial site states the food is 100% plant-based
- Vegetarian: Fully vegetarian
- Gluten-free: Some menu items (cross-contact possible)Official site says gluten-free requests are accommodated; not a dedicated GF kitchen
Its official site says it is committed to 100% plant-based, organic ingredients. Set meals at lunch, à la carte dishes in the evening. The site also says it accommodates guests avoiding the five pungent alliums and guests who need gluten-free food.
Shojin Sushi Minamo (Shinsaibashi)
Shojin Sushi Minamo
2 min walk from Shinsaibashi Stn (Exit 8)- Vegan: Some menu itemsOfficial site says it is committed to vegan, 'all-vegetarian' and gluten-free
- Vegetarian: Some menu items
- Gluten-free: Some menu items (cross-contact possible)No dedicated-kitchen statement
A shojin-style sushi counter where vegetables take the lead, part of the Paprika Shokudo group. Its official site says it is committed to vegan, "all-vegetarian" and gluten-free. The site does not state that the entire menu is vegan, so we list it as "vegan options". Dinner only.
ABENO HUB (Namba)
ABENO HUB
3–8 min walk from Namba stations- Gluten-free: Some menu items (cross-contact possible)Okonomiyaki made with Japanese rice flour and rice-noodle yakisoba are offered as gluten-free
An okonomiyaki restaurant. It offers okonomiyaki made with 100% Japanese Koshihikari rice flour and yakisoba made with Akitakomachi rice-flour noodles as gluten-free. Beer and other drinks are served, and the restaurant does not claim to be fully gluten-free. It sometimes announces reservation-only days on Instagram.
Shinsekai
Shinsekai Paprika Shokudo Vegan & Glutenfree
Shinsekai Paprika Shokudo Vegan & Glutenfree
3 min walk from Dobutsuen-mae Stn / 10 min from JR Shin-Imamiya Stn- Vegan: Fully veganOfficial site states 100% plant-based
- Vegetarian: Fully vegetarian
- Gluten-free: Some menu items (cross-contact possible)Kushikatsu etc. described as gluten-free; no dedicated-kitchen statement
Its official site says it is committed to 100% plant-based and gluten-free food. It serves vegan, gluten-free kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and rice bowls, a fit for anyone who wants plant-based kushikatsu. Closed Wednesdays, with other days off announced on Instagram.
Morinomiya & Tenmabashi
Buddha Morinomiya
Buddha Morinomiya
8 min walk from Morinomiya Stn- Vegan: Fully veganOfficial site says all meals are plant-based
- Vegetarian: Fully vegetarian
- Gluten-free: Some menu items (cross-contact possible)All meals stated to be wheat-free; not officially described as a dedicated GF facility
The official site says all meals are plant-based and made without wheat, eggs, dairy or white sugar. Suits anyone who needs both vegan and gluten-free food. It does not describe itself as a dedicated facility, so we list gluten-free as "GF options". Reservations via the official LINE account or by phone.
Comeconoco Gluten-Free Laboratory & Cafe (Tenmabashi)
Comeconoco Gluten-Free Laboratory & Cafe
5 min walk from Tenmabashi Stn (Exit 4) / 12 min from Kitahama Stn (Exit 4)- Gluten-free: Dedicated kitchenOfficial site says all products are made in its gluten-free kitchen
Sandwich lunches, cakes and baked goods made with Japanese rice flour. The official English page says all products are made in its gluten-free kitchen, so we mark it "dedicated". It makes no vegan claim, so ask about eggs and dairy if you avoid them.
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Details can change. Please check with the restaurant before you go. If you have allergies or a medical condition, follow your doctor's advice. Religious rulings are left to certification bodies and to you.
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