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The joy of feasting on seafood is right here at Kuromon Market.
I stop by every time I come to Osaka. Freshly opened sea urchin, grilled giant scallops, and wagyu skewers are seriously irresistible〜
After eating and browsing, grab a box of juicy seasonal fruit, and your happiness level will be maxed out.
I recommend coming around brunch time, then continuing with the rest of your plans once you're full and satisfied.
Before coming here, I saw a lot of news reports saying that Kuromon Market overcharges foreign tourists and sells things at very high prices, so I was a little worried. But when I actually visited, I didn't think it was that outrageous, and I had some super delicious sea urchin and Shine Muscat grapes here!!
Kuromon Market is a bustling food market in Osaka. As soon as you walk in, you'll see a dazzling array of seafood, meat, fruit, and snacks. The air is filled with the aroma of food, making it hard to resist eating as you explore. On this visit to Kuromon Market, I tried fresh seafood and Osaka specialties, and everything looked so tempting. The market has a lively, energetic atmosphere, and eating while strolling and taking in the street views really made it feel like a trip. By the end, not only were my taste buds satisfied, but I also got a sense of daily life at a local Osaka market. It's well worth adding to an Osaka itinerary.
Prices are kind of tourist-area pricing—not cheap. But I still end up buying sometimes. The wagyu, uni, and grilled scallops are seriously irresistible, and my self-control goes out the window fast.
There are lots of shops around the market, too. It's a fun place to explore.
You can find almost anything in this market, and there are tons of snacks. I especially picked out seafood to try—so satisfying!
It felt just like a market in Hong Kong—everyone around me was speaking Cantonese.
If you love good food, you absolutely have to come here and try all the delicious eats. No wonder they call it Osaka's kitchen!
There’s a huge variety of seafood at the market, and it’s all super fresh. The high-end ingredients like tuna and sea urchin are especially impressive. I was mesmerized by the beautiful marbling on the Matsusaka and Kobe beef! 😍
Kuromon Market has over 100 shops! You can find seafood, fruits and veggies, and all sorts of goods from north and south. There’s so much delicious food here, you’ll never run out of things to try.
