Kuromon Market is one of popular spots to visit in Osaka, and there are many foods that you can try with reasonable price! This is a guide for food that you should check, especially if you are a foodie!
Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka
History of Kuromon Market
Kuromon Ichiba is a market that has about 150 shops are lining up for 580 meters. It is said that people started selling fresh fishes around this area in 1818-1831, it was called “Enmyouji Market” at that time.
Rainy day Destination!
It’s raining? No worries! There is a roof all the way!! I love the arcade where i don’t need to worry about weather.
Info : Kuromon Market
Information Center : 9 am – 6 pm
Kuromon Market – Official site (English)
Takoyaki at Wanaka
Takoyaki is one of signature foods in Osaka, and Wanaka is a popular shop! I also like Takoyaki from Wanaka. (the pic above is in Dotonbori)
Fresh Tuna at Kurogin
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If you are a big fan of tuna, this is where you should go! It’s great quality of Tuna, however reasonable price!! What else can you expect?
Kurogin at Kuromon Market
- Opening Hours : 8 am – 5 pm (depending on the day)
- Eat-in Available
- Bathroom Available for customer
kurogin – Official site (English)
Seafood at Kuromon Sanpei
Kuromon Sanpei is a retailer of seafood.
Kuromon Sanpei Kuromon Market
- Opening hours : 9 am – 3 pm
- Closed : New year holidays
Kuromon Sanpei – Official Site (Japanese)
Oden at Ishibashi Shokuhin
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Oden is Japanese stew-ish food with veggies, meats, seafoods, etc!
The soup tastes different in each shop, also style is different in each area. The odens in Kansai area including Osaka is different from Kanto area (like Tokyo). Usually it’s a bit sweeter in Osaka than one in Tokyo.
My favorite is Gyu-suji (Beef Tendon) and eggs. If you like veggies, try Daikon Raddish!
Ishibashi Shokuhin at Kuromon Market
- 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday and national holidays are closed
Ichigo Daifuku at Mitoya
Mitoya was established in 1948, their handmade mochi is loved by local people and tourists.
Ichigo Daifuku (strawberry mochi) is my favorite, and my husband (American) loves it too. They have a lot of kinds of Ichigo daifuku like normal one (white mochi & strawberry), chocolate one (chocolate mochi and strawberry) etc.
It is so soft, chewy and gooey.. difficult to explain though, I just love it!
Mitoya at Kuromon Market
- Opening Hours : 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- Closed : Sunday, January 1st-4th
Mitoya – Official site (Japanese)
Fresh Fruit Juice at Daiwa Kaen
Daiwa Kaen has started its business in 1948, and known for great fruits.
In Japan, fruits are expensive (comparing to the U.S.), however I’d say that Japanese fruits are very sweet! It’s a bit pricy to be honest, but hope it worths to try! 😉
Daiwa Kaen at Kuromon Market
- Opening Hours : 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Closed : New year holidays
- Credit card available
Daiwa Kaen – Official site (Japanese)
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Kuromon market is such a fun place to visit to enjoy Osaka’s signature food and communication with local people!
