The Kitchen of Japan: Must-Try Culinary Experiences
DOTONBORI CLASSICS
Takoyaki (たこ焼き) - Octopus balls with bonito flakes, mayo & sauce
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) - Savory cabbage pancake with various toppings
Kushikatsu (串カツ) - Deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables
Kitsune Udon (きつねうどん) - Thick noodles with sweet fried tofu
Yakiniku (焼肉) - Japanese BBQ, try Haneshita wagyu beef
STREET FOOD ADVENTURES
Horumon (ホルモン) - Grilled cow/pig innards, an Osaka specialty
Ikayaki (イカ焼き) - Grilled squid with soy sauce
Negiyaki (ねぎ焼き) - Green onion pancake with sauce
Melon Pan (メロンパン) - Sweet bread with cookie crust
Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) - Rice dumplings with sweet soy glaze
SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES
Oshi Sushi (押し寿司) - Pressed sushi, Osaka-style
Tecchiri (てっちり) - Fugu (pufferfish) hot pot
Kanidoraku Crab (かに道楽) - At the restaurant with giant crab sign
Saba Sushi (サバ寿司) - Mackerel sushi, an Osaka specialty
Conveyor Belt Sushi in Shinsekai area
SWEET TREATS
Taiyaki (たい焼き) - Fish-shaped cake with red bean filling
Pablo Cheese Tart - Famous fluffy Japanese cheesecake
Rikuro Ojisan Cheesecake - Jiggly, soufflé-style cheesecake
Mitsu Mame (みつ豆) - Sweet red beans with fruit and jelly
Purin (プリン) - Japanese custard pudding
LOCAL DRINKS
Asahi Super Dry - Beer brewed in Osaka
Umeshu (梅酒) - Sweet plum wine
Matcha Latte - From a traditional tea shop
Ramune (ラムネ) - Japanese soda with marble
One Cup Ozeki - Single-serving sake in a glass cup
BONUS: WHERE TO FIND THEM
Kuromon Ichiba Market - Fresh seafood and street food
Shinsekai Area - Famous for kushikatsu at Daruma
Kani Doraku Dotonbori - Look for the giant moving crab sign
Mizuno - Legendary okonomiyaki restaurant
Rikuro Ojisan - For the famous cheesecake
Konbini (convenience stores) - For quick and affordable food options
