If you’re an Osaka resident or regular, chances are you’ve heard of Time Out Market Osaka at this point. After all, it’s just the city’s hottest food and cultural market, where you can eat the best of the Kansai region all under one roof.
The chefs manning the 17 restaurants at the Market condense Osaka’s rich food scene into a tightly curated selection of unforgettable dishes, many of them available only here. And there’s plenty to look forward to for the thirsty, too, with the kitchens complemented by two superb bars.
Serving up around a dozen different beers, wine by the glass and select Kansai sake, the Market’s bartenders also invite you to pick from a plentiful line-up of Japanese whisky.
As for mixed drinks, don’t miss the selection of Osaka-themed cocktails. Among our favourites is the Naniwa Stream (¥1,300), a vodka-based concoction flavoured with enticing peach nectar and finished with a matcha salt rim. The refreshingly crisp mixture’s turquoise hue evokes the waterways that crisscross the city.
As you explore the variety of food on offer at the Market, take the opportunity to pair your favourite finds with choice libations from the bars. The innovative Mexican cuisine from Saboten Taqueria deserves some tequila on the side, while a spicy gin makes the perfect partner to a serving of beef katsu curry from Watanabe Curry or a juicy wagyu katsu sando from Nikutoieba Matsuda.
Not in the mood for booze? Opt for a carefully crafted mocktail instead: the bartenders can whip up classics like virgin mojitos (¥880) as well as signature offerings like the Yuzu Ginger Smash (¥880). For a leftfield option, try the rich Blueberry Amazake Smoothie (¥1,200).
For the latest updates, including info on seasonal cocktails and mocktails, keep an eye on the Time Out Market Osaka Instagram. Happy imbibing!