Joanna James
If you are travelling to Osaka in the near future, whether for business or pleasure, remember that Osaka is celebrated for its street food. Given below is a brief list for those looking for a curated guide to exploring the street food culture in the city of Osaka.
Catering to tourists and natives, cuisine from every corner of Japan can be found on the streets of Osaka for those looking for a quick fix. You can indeed find this particular dish at a property such as Travelodge Honmachi Osaka. Still, Okonomiyaki was created in the streets of Osaka, and you cannot leave this city without trying out a thick pancake covered in a sweet and savoury sauce, which is grilled to absolute perfection. The pancake mixture typically contains eggs and diced vegetables, and while it can be vegetarian-friendly, it's often topped with meat or seafood.
Grilled chicken is normally a crowd favourite no matter where you live and is the ideal late-night snack. But in Japan, this chicken is grilled over hot coal and then glazed with a mouthwatering sauce, seasoned or eaten as it is, depending on the customer’s preference.
Walking on the streets of Osaka, you will pass by dozens of people snacking on a fish-shaped pastry, and it is easy to mistake this as a savoury dish, but did you know that Taiyaki is a classic dessert in Japan? Well, then, what are you waiting for? Grab your kids from the family hotel in Osaka that you're staying at and satisfy your sweet craving by trying this pastry, which is filled to the brim with either sugary bean paste or sweet potatoes.
A hearty bowl of Ramen can turn any frown upside down, and that is why in Osaka, people are willing to wait in line for hours to get a bowl of noodles in a hot rich broth. Although you might have tasted various renditions of ramen throughout the years, we guarantee that the blend of handmade noodles in a broth comprising of miso, pork, and shoyu has been perfected by the Japanese and should not be overlooked.
Osaka's street vendors take the classic corn on the cob to a whole new level by grilling it to perfection and smothering it with a delicious combination of butter, miso, and soy sauce. The resulting explosion of flavours is not to be missed.
Imagine tiny rice balls on a stick, grilled over an open fire, and then covered with the perfect sugar and soy sauce mixture. If even the idea of such a creation is enough to make your mouth salivate, then you cannot miss this sweet and savoury snack. The bitterness created by the charcoal and the mixture of sweet and salty toppings make this a crowd-favourite dish.
A ridiculously long soft-serve ice cream may be the perfect addition to your Instagram feed, but this dessert tastes as good as it looks. But make sure to eat it before it melts.
This is a simple baked sweet potato snack that is ideal for keeping you warm during the cold winter months.
Yakisoba is a hearty and filling dish that consists of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and your preferred choice of meat. It's the perfect meal to satisfy your hunger cravings before retiring for the night.
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