Gokuraku Shotengai is a Food Theme Park located at the buzzling district of Dotombori. Occupying 3 storeys of the Sammy Ebisu Plaza building, the Theme Park houses 40 distinctive mini restaurants and stalls which serve famous Osaka cuisines such as Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Kushikatsu and so on. The decor reflects the old Osaka era (Taisho/Showa), full of history and nostalgia. This Theme Park also has a unique feature - various musical performances and shows performed by the Dotomobori Paradise Opera. I was overwhelmed by the size and buzz of the place. To me, Gokuraku Shotengai is like a food court, museum and entertainment hub all rolled into one. www.doutonbori-gokuraku.com/foreign/english.html
Osaka Wet Market
Osaka Wet Market, better known as Kuromon Ichiba, is located in the Nipponbashi district. "Kuromon" and "Ichiba" mean "Black Door" and "Market" respectively. The marketplace has been around for over 170 years (formerly known as Emmeiji Market in the Meiji era) and has many shops selling fresh seafood, poultery, groceries, pickled seaweed and vegetables. Cooked food are also sold at cheap prices. The shops not only cater to the general public, but also the restaurants in Osaka. The eateries around the area serve only the freshest food since the market is just nearby. I had the privilege to eat very fresh and cheap sushi and sashimi at a nearby restaurant.
Osaka Wet Market, better known as Kuromon Ichiba, is located in the Nipponbashi district. "Kuromon" and "Ichiba" mean "Black Door" and "Market" respectively. The marketplace has been around for over 170 years (formerly known as Emmeiji Market in the Meiji era) and has many shops selling fresh seafood, poultery, groceries, pickled seaweed and vegetables. Cooked food are also sold at cheap prices. The shops not only cater to the general public, but also the restaurants in Osaka. The eateries around the area serve only the freshest food since the market is just nearby. I had the privilege to eat very fresh and cheap sushi and sashimi at a nearby restaurant.
Sennichimae Doguyasuji
Sennichimae Doguyasuji is a street wholly catered to both domestic food makers and restaurant/food industry professionals. It has aabout 40 shops, selling all kinds of kitchen-related items - from refrigerators, sinks, furniture, cutlery, to aprons and cash registers. There are also various kinds of Takoyaki pan to choose from, plus plastic food models and signboards for display purposes. It is easy to find a place to have a meal as there are many eateries around the area. www.doguyasuji.or.jp
Osaka Noodles City
Osaka Noodles City is a unique food court which has 8 famous noodle shops from all over Japan. The shops serve many types of ramen, soba and udon, such as Kishimen from Nagoya, Hakata and Nagano-style ramen, northern-style chilled udon. There is a souvenir shop where hundreds of brands of instant noodles are sold. The food court has a small exhibition area which showcases the history and origin of ramen, soba and udon. Osaka Noodles City is located at Namba Parks shopping complex 7th Floor.
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