The first of its kind in Asia, Time Out Market Osaka brings together the best of the city under one roof, all curated by Time Out editors. This food and cultural hub features the city’s award-winning chefs, beloved local institutions and rising culinary stars to offer a sampling of Osaka and the Kansai region’s vibrant dining scene. Find out what’s on at the Market right here.
Osaka’s nickname, tenka no daidokoro (the nation’s kitchen) came about when the city was Japan’s main hub in the rice trade hundreds of years ago, but if anything, the name is even more apt today. The fresh ingredients used in Osaka dishes make them truly excellent: seafood comes from nearby Osaka Bay and the Seto Inland Sea, vegetables from surrounding farmlands. With such a tempting cuisine, it’s no wonder that the other phrase associated with Osaka is kuidore, to bankrupt yourself spending money on food and drink.
When you next find yourself in Osaka, these are the ten food items and dishes you have to try.
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