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The information is as of January 2018 VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS Area Index Map Vegan Lacto Vegetarian Ovo Vegetarian Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian

Indian Restaurant Bar 01 Banjara [ P.4 ]

Ajikitcho Bunbu-an 02 [ P.5 ]

Paprika Shokudo Vegan 03 [ P.6 ]

Nepali & Indian 04 Restaurant Manakamana [ P.7 ]

05 Iruri [ P.7 ]

Japanese Food 06 Restaurant MATSURI [ P.8 ]

3te' Cafe' 07 [ P.8 ]

Organic & Vegetarian 08 Cafe Atl [ P.9 ]

Green Earth 09 [ P.9 ]

CHOWK 10 [ P.10 ]

Vegetarian Indian 11 OSAKA CITY Restaurant Shama [ P.10 ]

Apakabar 12 [ P.11 ] Here

EL PANCHO 13 [ P.11 ]

Types of Vegetarian Icons and Detailed Restaurant Information Red meat/Chicken/Seafood Eggs Dairy Product Honey

Vegan Address Fixed holidays Restaurant website

Lacto Vegetarian Telephone number Number of seats and non-smoking information Reservation guidance Time to walk from the nearest station Price range English spoken Ovo Vegetarian Business hours and last order time Credit card acceptance English menu available Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian

Thanks to the Japan Vegetarian Society (a non-profit organization) 2 3 *Contact restaurant in advance if you would like an English menu Area Station Genre Restaurant Information Area Station Genre Restaurant Information

Umeda Umeda Sta. Indian cuisine 6F, Watanabe Bldg., 1-12-14 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City Hommachi Hommachi Sta. Japanese cuisine B1F, Hommachi Garden City, 3-6-4 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 3-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station 11:00-15:00 (L.O. City 1-minute walk from Hommachi Station on the Midosuji Indian Restaurant 14:30), 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Open every day except Dec. Ajikitcho subway line, etc. 11:00-14:00 (L.O.), 17:00-20:00 (L.O.) 31 and Jan. 1 50 seats (44 at tables, 6 at counter). Lunch all non- Mon., 4th Sun., Year-end and New Year holidays 44 seats, Bar Banjara smoking, separate smoking / non-smoking at dinner Lunch from Bunbu-an smoking permitted From ¥8000 Various credit cards ¥850, dinner from ¥2900 All accepted (dinner only) http:// accepted (UnionPay not accepted) https://ajiktcho.jp 06-4802-0326 www.restaurant-bar-banjara.com Reservations accepted 06-6245-1055 Reservations accepted (reservation required for vegetarian menu)

We are sure you’ll be satisfied with We’re dedicated to Veggie Lunch (¥1500): Soup, salad, An example of a vegetarian course the cuisine and the Authentic Indian cuisine, serving authentic, papad, yogurt, samosa, veg kebab, Traditional Japanese (¥8000). Each meal is a work of art veg curry, nan, pilaf, chai or coffee service. that delights the heart. serving the needs of vegetarian-friendly cuisine makes a Indian food, the vegetarian, Halal and Indian way! delightful, seasonal Jain customers. feast for the eyes!

For 20 years, Banjara is With a star in the 2017 proud to serve real Indian Michelin Guide, this restaurant food as it is prepared in has a long history and many India. With an extensive famous people among its fan menu and head chef trained base. Traditional Japanese at the Ashoka hotel chain, cuisine conveys the blessings they can meet special needs of the four seasons, and the of not only vegetarians but food is as visually appealing also Halal and Jain diners. as it is delicious. Vegetarian Open kitchen, so you can lunch and dinner courses Spacious and elegant interior can In this lovely traditional Japanese watch everything being accommodate large groups. Watch the Traditional vegetable biryani of lightly spiced vegetables and can be prepared (advance interior, you’ll forget it’s on a hotel’s All ingredients are strictly selected, fresh and in season. prepared fresh. chefs cook in the open kitchen in the rear. saffron rice, with curry. reservations are required.) basement floor.

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Shinsaibashi Yotsubashi Sta. Natural food restaurant 1F, Alivio Shimmachi, 1-9-9 Shimmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka City Kitahama Kitahama Sta. Nepali & Indian cuisine B1F, Sanken Kitahama Bldg., 1-6-10 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City 2-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station on the Yotsubashi subway line 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kitahama Station on the Sakaisuji subway Paprika Shokudo 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00), 17:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:00) Closed Nepali & Indian Restaurant line 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) irregularly 50 seats, non-smoking From ¥950 Visa, Open all year except dinner on Dec. 31 and all day Jan. 31 33 seats, Vegan MasterCard, JCB https://www.facebook.com/papurika.vegan/ Manakamana non-smoking Lunch from ¥750, dinner from ¥1280 Visa, JCB, *Japanese language only Reservations accepted MasterCard, AmEx (dinner only) http://manakamana.jp/ *Japanese 06-6599-9788 06-6231-5087 language only No strict rule, but try to reserve 3 days before or earlier

Vege Dal Bhat (¥1280): dal, Authentic Nepali and North Vegetarian? vegetable soup, and delightful Vegan? Just “want array of vegetarian side dishes Indian home cooking. to eat something with rice and yogurt Happy to take requests! special”? We meet your needs! Manakamana is proud to serve genuine Nepali and North Indian food, including dal bhat as well as favorites like curry and nan, and happy to take customer requests to prepare certain dishes [contact the restaurant in advance], adjust spiciness levels, or include or exclude certain ingredients. Healthy, delicious Make yourself at home in a stylish, vegetarian-friendly food in a cozy and relaxing warm-toned wood cozy, relaxing environment. interior. Full bar, no smoking.

*English menu does not contain all of Japanese menu selections. Area Station Genre Restaurant Information

Shinsekai Dobutsuen-mae Sta. Kushikatsu / Robata yaki 2-4-7 Ebisu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City 3-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Midosuji subway line Iruri 11:30-22:00 Open every day 241 seats, smoking permitted From ¥1500 Visa, MasterCard, JCB, AmEx, Diners Club, UC, UnionPay Reservations accepted (reservation required for vegetarian menu) 06-6631-8814 (Reservations) Lunch set of the day, from ¥950. A highly original vegan From selection All come with brown rice, soup and salad. Special vegetarian course includes menu, as delicious as of ingredients Try kushikatsu, a favorite You’ll love the six kushikatsu skewers, potage onward, our quality friendly, laid- soup, and soboro rice with soy replacing the ground meat (¥1500). it is healthy. standards are Osaka “soul food.” back Osaka uncompromising! atmosphere. This popular restaurant This izakaya (dining pub) serves a wide variety of near Osaka’s iconic vegan dishes. Hamburg Tsutenkaku Tower is steak and fried chicken famous for its kushikatsu are on the menu, but (breaded, fried items on they are made with soy skewers), with batter rather than meat, and all that’s fluffy yet crisp. ingredients are plants, There are plenty of mostly organic! Large vegetable selections for groups are welcome vegetarians. The party in the spacious interior space holds up to 150 The natural feel of the interior design is The large-capacity space features with 50 seats. delightful! Smoothies made fresh after order is received, ¥700. people, so even large traditional Japanese decor and has tour groups are welcome! an impressive ambience.

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Fukushima Nodahanshin Sta. Restaurant 3-27-17 Yoshino, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City 1-minute walk Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi Sta. Cafe 2F, Urbanex Shinsaibashi Bldg., 2-1-24 Shinsaibashi, Chuo- from Exit 7 of Nodahanshin Station on the Sennichimae subway line ku, Osaka City 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on Japanese Food 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00 Open every day 30 seats, Organic & Vegetarian Cafe the Midosuji subway line 12:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) Tue. smoking permitted From ¥1000 Visa, MasterCard, JCB, (If a public holiday, the following day will be closed instead) 16 Restaurant MATSURI AmEx, Diners Club, UnionPay http://three-peace-matsuri.com Atl seats, non-smoking ¥2000-¥3000 Visa, MasterCard Reservations accepted https://www.facebook.com/CafeAtl *Japanese language only 06-6940-6633 06-6212-0066 Reservations accepted

Samurai Ramen ¥750. Non-animal, non-alcohol. Veggie Meals: widely varied Savor authentic Japanese Bar service also available. Don’t miss the Enjoy the genuine The flavor secret is in the course menu ¥1500 (¥2000 homemade home-style cuisine that taste of Japanese sesame and miso. Experience the untamed from 18:00 onward) bagels! delights Japanese and cuisine at umami of the ingredients! reasonable prices. non-Japanese alike. The chef is dedicated A hot topic on social to accentuating the media, this restaurant ingredients’ genuine flavors, has more than 95% non- using seasonal foods Japanese customers. It including pesticide-free offers vegan and Halal vegetables from his parents’ cuisine, and there is a farm. Alcoholic beverages prayer room as well. Try are served throughout the mildly seasoned, homey day, and it’s also popular as a bar. Ingredients used Japanese favorites, In addition to tables, there is a room The interior is bathed in natural light including ramen and with traditional tatami (rush mat) in the food available for and full of warmth. deli-style side dishes. flooring. purchase in the sales area.

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Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi Sta. Cafe 2F, Popolo Bldg., 1-10-17 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Hommachi Hommachi Sta. Vegan cuisine Kyuho Bldg., 4-2-2 Kita-kyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City City 2-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Midosuji 5-minute walk from Hommachi Station on the Midosuji subway line 3te' Cafe' subway line 11:30-16:00 (L.O. 15:00), 18:00-22:00 (L.O. Green Earth 11:30-17:00 (L.O. 16:30) *Fri.: lunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 21:00) Mon. 30 seats, non-smoking From ¥1000 dinner 18:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00) Sun., public holidays, Bon Visa, MasterCard, JCB, AmEx, Diners Club, Discover, UC, UnionPay period, Year-end and New Year holidays 43 seats, non-smoking http://3tecafe.com *Japanese language only Reservations ¥1000-¥2000 Credit cards not accepted http://osaka- 06-6243-5766 accepted 06-6251-1245 vegetarian-ge.com/english.html Reservations accepted

Eat with 17-ingredient salad ¥1100, chock full of beautiful fresh Lunch of the day ¥850. Enjoy Beauty comes from within! balance for This long-running vegetables. Comes with bread We’re committed to vegetarian versions of dishes Dine on a cornucopia of health and and soup. vegetarian restaurant preparing dishes by from all over the world. fresh vegetables. beauty inside is an Osaka institution. hand using plant- and out! based ingredients. This cafe accredited by Open since 1991, a pioneer the authoritative Japan on the Osaka vegetarian Vegetable Sommelier restaurant scene! They Association offers an offer an accessible menu extensive selection of that’s popular with ordinary healthy food that cleanses diners as well, based on the and beautifies you from philosophy that eating even within. Try the salad one vegetarian meal per day made with plenty of fresh is highly beneficial. Pizza, vegetables and risotto containing dairy, is offered Relaxing atmosphere and spacious Concerts and events are sometimes lovingly crafted from only layout with plenty of room between for lacto vegetarians. held in the spacious restaurant. plant-based ingredients! seats.

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Fukushima Shin-Fukushima Sta. Asian cuisine 2-4-17 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City 3-minute walk Umeda Osaka Sta. Indonesian cuisine 1-6-16 Oyodo-minami, Kita-ku, Osaka City 8-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR-Tozai Line 11:30-14:00 from Osaka Station 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00 Tue. and CHOWK (L.O. 13:30), 18:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00) Sun. and Mon. 17 Apakabar Wed. 20 seats, non-smoking From ¥1200 Credit cards seats, non-smoking From ¥1000 Credit cards not accepted not accepted Reservations accepted http://chowk.pya.jp *Japanese language only Reservations accepted (reservation required for vegetarian menu) 06-6453-0020 06-6454-2609

Lunchtime meals ¥1000. Single- Offering a variety of plate lunch with simmered Authentic Indonesian Nasi campur ¥1200. Rice surrounded Feast on dishes, pickles etc. that go We bring the real by various side dishes that change crowd-pleasing favorites scrumptious Asian splendidly with jasmine rice. cuisine, healthy but marvelous flavors day by day. from around Asia. cuisine to your supremely satisfying! of Indonesia to heart’s content. Japan. The proprietor loves to Indonesian chefs prepare travel, and serves up dishes only genuine Indonesian she discovers around dishes, like mi goreng and the world. The mainstays nasi campur. Modestly are favorites from Asian seasoned and spiced, healthy countries like India, Thailand with plenty of vegetables, but and Malaysia. The lunch also tantalizing fried foods sets and dinner courses and such that leave you fully (from ¥2750) are always satisfied! Near the Umeda popular. Vegan versions Sky Building, so you can There are two four-person tables in The cheerful, comfortable interior can be prepared with an the back of the restaurant. enjoy sightseeing after eating. gets plenty of natural light. advance reservation.

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Kitahorie Yotsubashi Sta. Indian cuisine B1F, Kurasho Bldg., 1-3-7 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City A Shinsaibashi Shinsaibashi Sta. Mexican cuisine 8F, Shinsaibashi Tower Bldg., 1-10-1 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo- short walk from Exit 5 or 6 of Yotsubashi Station on the Yotsubashi ku, Osaka City 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Vegetarian Indian subway line 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 Mon. 24 seats, EL PANCHO Midosuji subway line 11:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:00) *Open until non-smoking Lunch from ¥700, dinner from ¥1200 Visa, 23:30 on Fri., Sat., and days before public holidays. (L.O. 22:30) Restaurant Shama MasterCard, AmEx, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, Apple Pay Open every day 42 seats, non-smoking From ¥1350 https://indoshama.jimdo.com By telephone, fax, or via website or Visa, MasterCard, JCB, AmEx, Diners Club Reservations accepted 06-6536-6669 Facebook 06-6241-0588

Curry Noodle Set (Vegan) (¥1050): Specializing in vegetarian and Our mission is Noodles in curry soup with tempeh A long-established Mexican Healthy, but Vegetarian Healthy Set ¥1350. to serve healthy, and vegetables, with soup, salad, satisfyingly Single-plate meal with vegetables vegan food, very popular with Tibetan dumplings, drink, dessert of many colors, comes with salad. authentic restaurant that continues generous non-Japanese customers. vegetarian and to attract travelers from portions! vegan food. Shama serves delicious, authentic around the world. Indian food that not only meets This Mexican restaurant the needs of people with dietary and cafe was founded in restrictions (vegetarian/vegan, 1979. Of course you’ll find no onions or garlic, no alcohol tacos, but also a wide range served), but is also lovingly of other healthy choices. handmade, with curry spices, Dishes can be prepared tempeh and so on made in-house. vegetarian on request. All vegetarian, mostly vegan menu Check out the messages in with non-vegan dishes marked. many languages written on A simple, clean, no-frills interior Like being inside a cheerful cave, Faithfully dedicated to serving below street level, seats 24. Quiet, the wall to see how diverse decorated with charming and health-conscious diners. no smoking, no alcohol served. the customers are! colorful Mexican bric-a-brac.

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