{"id":21619,"date":"2018-10-19T12:29:57","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T11:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=21619"},"modified":"2020-05-12T18:03:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T17:03:16","slug":"food-in-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/19\/food-in-osaka\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan&#8217;s Kitchen: Best food in Osaka"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F21619\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>Close to the sea and the mountains, Osaka has always been a city with abundant ingredients, helping shape its strong sense of food culture. These days it&#8217;s known affectionately as \u2018Japan\u2019s Kitchen\u2019 &#8211; you won\u2019t leave empty bellied! Travel consultant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/staff-profiles\/travel-consultants\/166\/holly-brown\/?scroll=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holly<\/a> takes to the streets to find the tastiest food in Osaka.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>What Osaka lacks in traditional sightseeing and activities (in comparison to Tokyo and Kyoto) it most certainly makes up for in the food stakes. The city truly comes to life at night, particularly along the bustling Dotonbori district where neon lights, animatronic crabs and stalls selling some of Japan&#8217;s most delicious local street food line the canal.<\/p>\n<p>However, it has plenty to offer during daylight hours too.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Food in Osaka by Day: Kuromon Ichiba Market<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21631 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-720x477.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-720x477.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-564x374.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-1200x795.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-900x596.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-1440x954.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-390x258.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-780x517.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Osaka-Market-510x338.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Tucked away off the streets of the Nanba district is the historic Kuromon Ichiba Market, said to have been here for over 115 years. The market stretches over 500 metres across covered arcades and is particularly famed for fresh seafood.<\/p>\n<p>One of the huge draws to local working markets in Japan is that many stalls will happily prepare, cook and serve their goods to you right then and there. I don\u2019t know about you, but I certainly couldn\u2019t resist the temptation to stop, sample, stroll and repeat. It\u2019s a quick, simple and an inexpensive way to try local specialities. Most stalls don\u2019t have seats, but the dishes are small, so it\u2019s easy enough to snack and move on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are a few foodie highlights from the friendly\u00a0<\/strong><strong>market\u00a0<\/strong><strong>stall owners:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Scallops<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-21623\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-510x383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-1-780x585.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Fresh scallops, cooked over the coals and served in bite-sized pieces in the shell. Japan never fails to have both decorative and practical ways of serving food!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Crab<\/h2>\n<p>Fresh crab, covered in panko breadcrumbs and lightly fried, because everything is better when it\u2019s fried, right?<\/p>\n<p>For those who aren\u2019t partial to seafood, the market offers a whole host more including both fresh and pickled vegetables and fruit, locally sourced meats, flowers and confectionery. It\u2019s usually open from 9am \u2013 5.30pm each day and located just a short walk from Nippombashi Subway Station.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Food in Osaka by Night: Dotonbori<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-21625\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-510x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-510x680.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-3-780x1040.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>The Dotonbori area is at the heart of Osaka\u2019s nightlife and food culture. This famed stretch along the river is somewhat of a sensory overload; there are restaurants, bars and shops packed tightly together (both horizontally and vertically), each vying for your custom and attention.<\/p>\n<p>The inventive store fronts leave quite an impression &#8211; when you come face to face with an animatronic crab or rolling <em>takoyaki<\/em> ball, there\u2019s no denying what the establishment is offering\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Takoyaki<\/h2>\n<p>Although initially overwhelming, this is the perfect place to sample Osaka\u2019s famed <em>takoyaki<\/em>; the strip is lined with stalls, each with a small army of workers cooking up batches upon batches with deft precision.<\/p>\n<p>If you tried to explain <em>takoyaki<\/em>, it sounds repulsive, \u2018a fried ball of savoury dough concealing a piece of octopus and covered in mayonnaise, <em>takoyaki<\/em> sauce and spring onions\u2019. The edible reality is so much more than that though, and you\u2019ll have to try them to trust me. One small piece of advice: wait for them to cool slightly. Unless you fancy burning the inside of your mouth beyond all recognition, that is!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-21628\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-510x680.jpg\" alt=\"Takoyaki Balls in Osaka\" width=\"510\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-510x680.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-4-780x1040.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whilst <em>takoyaki<\/em> may be one of the most famous food in Osaka, a few <em>izakayas<\/em> put their own spin on some of the area\u2019s most popular foods. One small <em>izakaya<\/em> just off the main strip offers their unique \u2018<em>fuwafuwa-yaki<\/em>\u2019.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/07\/top-10-things-to-do-in-osaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 things to do in Osaka<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fuwafuwayaki<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-21629\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-510x680.jpg\" alt=\"fuwafuwayaki in Osaka\" width=\"510\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-510x680.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-5-780x1040.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><em>Fuwafuwa<\/em> loosely translates as light, airy and fluffy; the word can be used to describe anything from a bunny rabbit to a pancake. <em>Yaki<\/em> on the other hand means grilled or fried &#8211; a word you\u2019ll find affixed to many food items in Japan. In this establishment, they were offering what can only be described as a fluffy pan-fried omelette filled with mochi cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Almost like the lovechild of a <em>takoyaki<\/em> and an <em>okonomiyaki<\/em> (savoury pancake), one of Osaka\u2019s other most famous street foods.\u00a0The end result was a delight and truly embodied its name of <em>fuwafuwa<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ramen<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-21620\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-510x680.jpg\" alt=\"Ramen in Osaka\" width=\"510\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-510x680.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Holly-Blog-6-780x1040.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>A tough day eating my way through the food in Osaka (all in the name of research) could only be capped off with a steaming hot bowl of ramen. It&#8217;s a joyful experience: the staff are always efficient, and ordering via a ticket vending machine never gets old. Ramen has a million different varieties and broths, but these two were <em>shoyu<\/em> (soy sauce) based. The perfect end to an overindulgent eating adventure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fancy eating your way through Japan\u2019s Kitchen? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Speak to us<\/a> about visiting Osaka. If you\u2019re short on time, the city can easily be visited as an evening trip from Kyoto; trains run late into the evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>While the food in Osaka is incredible, it&#8217;s only fair to try everything else in the country for comparison; fervent foodies should take a look at our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/self-guided-japan-holidays\/i-gadc\/gastronomic-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Gastronomic Adventure<\/a> self-guided trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-19151\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-510x383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Okonomiyaki-780x585.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Like this post? 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