My experience dining at this vegan place was interesting and weird. They operate as ‘Second Room Cafe’ during the day which serves meat, but transition to a fully vegan menu at night and operate under a different name. Diners get their own private room, with the one I was in having floor seating, pipes running through one side, and a children's toy set in the corner. The vibe was strange and the room wasn't the cleanest.
On the menu you’ll find veganised versions of famous Japanese dishes like okonomiyaki, takoyaki, karaage and more. One positive aspect is that they lists the ingredients for each dish which makes it clear that it’s vegan. I tried the takoyaki and karaage. Unfortunately, the food quality was subpar compared to other options in Osaka.
The takoyaki was mostly batter with hardly any other ingredients inside, and was a bit undercooked, making it too soft and starchy, and lacking in the crispy outer layer that a traditional takoyaki has. The karaage was just deep-fried soy protein chunks that were too oily and under-seasoned for my taste.
Although it's commendable that they are offering a vegan menu, the execution of the dishes fell short, giving the impression that they may have been trying to cater to tourists traveling to Osaka who may not know the authentic quality of those dishes.
