Osaka Food Trip - Dotonbori

Osaka is a haven for food lovers. There is abundance of  snacks, fruits and dishes to eat. The two places to visit to sample Japanese food in Osaka is Dotonbori and Kuromon Ichiba Market.

Dotonbori is the busiest area in Osaka that I have visited so far.

 

Busier than the street markets of Taipei. Crowd starting to swell from 4pm. There are plenty of food stalls, restaurants, coffeshops, ramen houses.

The food is advertized via attractive business signs.

Long lines would mean the food is delicious. While lines are long, they move pretty fast

Ramen, Sushi, Gyoza, takoyaki, grilled crabmeat, scallops, beef cubes, taiyaki are some of the more popular snacks.

Along the riverbank are bright neon lights. Big crowds gather near the iconic glico man sign to have their photos taken.

glico man at daytime

glico man at night time

American brands like H&M and Starbucks can also be found. There are convenience stores as well.

Shinsaibashi-suji is nearby. It is a covered shopping street where you can find all sort of merchandise and restaurants.

You can get popular snacks and merchandise at reasonable prices at Don Quijote

Dotonbori is a must visit place when in Osaka. It is guaranteed you will find your favourite street food. Be adventurous and try all the food you can find.

How to get to Dotonbori:
From Namba Nankai station, take the north exit; search for the taxi stand and cross the main road. Walk straight toward the riverbank for 10 minutes and you will reach Dotonbori bridge