[Summer 2024 Update] Introducing the best places to eat and see at Kuromon Market, the kitchen of Osaka Minami (including breakfast spots)

Osaka is known as the “city of gourmets,” and eating is an important part of the enjoyment of both tourists and locals.

Kuromon Market, affectionately known by locals as “Osaka’s kitchen,” has become a popular spot for tourists in recent years.

We will introduce you to the best places to eat and see in Kuromon Market, as well as the best places for breakfast. In the summer of 2024, Kuromon Market will be filled with even more shops and spots, and we will also introduce new spots.

The origins of Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market has a history of about 200 years and is located at the southern end of Chuo Ward, Osaka City, near the Dotonbori River. The name comes from the gate of “Kuromonji Temple” that once stood in this area. The market is
lined with about 150 stores, and is a lively place where fresh food, processed foods, and restaurants are gathered.
For locals, it is a place to buy daily ingredients, and for tourists, it is a place to fully experience the atmosphere of Osaka.

Introducing the best places to eat and see at Kuromon Market

How to enjoy Kuromon Market, the kitchen of Osaka Minami

Fresh ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, fruits, and meat are lined up in rows, and you can enjoy dishes made with them at the restaurants and food stalls within the market. You can
experience Osaka specialties such as sushi, sashimi, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki.

Enjoy eating your way through Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market is dotted with numerous food spots. Here are some recommended restaurants to visit in the summer of 2024.

Enjoy fresh seafood at “Kuromon Sanpei”

Kuromon Sanpei, a fish shop that represents Kuromon Market, is extremely popular with tourists.

Not only can you enjoy fresh seafood on the spot, but you can also take it out. The seafood bowls and sushi in particular are excellent and perfect for breakfast.

Kuromon Sanpei Kuromon Market Store
1-22-25 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 9:30-18:00

Enjoy Osaka’s famous takoyaki at “Takoyaki Douraku Wanaka Kuromon Market”

When you think of Osaka, you think of takoyaki. There are several takoyaki shops in the market, but the one we particularly recommend is Kuromon Takoyaki Shop. Be sure to try their takoyaki, which is crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. The sauce, mayonnaise, green laver, and bonito flakes toppings make this a delicious dish.

Kuromon Sanpei Kuromon Market Store
1-22-25 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 9:30-18:00

Easily purchase domestic beef skewers at “Gyucho” and eat them while walking around

Kuromon Gyuichi is a must-visit spot for meat lovers, where you can easily enjoy high-quality Japanese beef. The steaks and skewers made with A5-grade Japanese beef are exquisite. Being able to eat freshly grilled food inside the market is a luxury that can only be found at Kuromon Market.

Ushio Kuromon Branch
1-22-26 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 9:00-18:50

“Yamato Kaen Kuromon Main Branch” Enjoy fresh Japanese fruits

Kuromon Fruit Parlour is the perfect place for dessert, where you can enjoy sweets made with fresh fruit. The parfaits and fresh juices made with lavish amounts of seasonal fruit are especially popular.

Yamato Kaen Kuromon Main Store
1-22 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 9:30-18:00

“Shin-Uoei” – Try the octopus skewers that are grilled after you order.

At Kuromon Market, you can also find seafood versions of Osaka’s famous skewers. Shin-Uoei
, a long-established fish shop that has been in business for over 70 years, offers fresh octopus skewers that are grilled only after an order is placed. Enjoy skewered octopus instead of takoyaki.

Introducing the highlights of Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market is not just a place to eat, it also has things to see.
There are souvenir shops and other places where you can enjoy Osaka’s specialties.
Several new sightseeing spots have also appeared this summer.

” Yo Gallery, Coffee and Antiques” is a gallery located in Kuromon Market.

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This is a space where you can enjoy the works of local artists and historical exhibits. Located behind Kuromon Market, it is a little away from the hustle and bustle of the market, allowing you to experience Osaka’s culture and art.

Yo Art Gallery and Coffee Antiques
2-12-21 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 9:00-21:00

“Kuromon Terrace” is a share house with a cafe-like space in Kuromon Market

Kuromon Terrace is a share house located in the center of the market. From the terrace, you can get a panoramic view of the lively market, and there is also a cafe on the terrace, so you can relax and enjoy a meal.

Enjoy breakfast at Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market is open from early in the morning, making it the perfect place to enjoy breakfast. Here are some of our most recommended breakfast spots.

At Kuromon Sanpei, you can enjoy seafood bowls from 9am

Let me introduce “Kuromon Sanpei” again, which I introduced earlier.

You can eat the seafood sold at the store in the eat-in space inside the store. Enjoy Osaka, the city of gourmets, with a seafood bowl made with seafood freshly procured at the market. The
eat-in space is open from 9am, making it the perfect breakfast spot.

Kuromon Sanpei Kuromon Market Store
1-22-25 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 9:30-18:00

“ Ibuki Coffee Shop Kuromon Market Branch ” Enjoy a morning set with the locals

Ibuki Coffee Shop Kuromon Market is a coffee shop that has been in business since 1948. Enjoy breakfast in a retro Showa-era atmosphere. You can enjoy breakfast from 7am from Monday to Saturday, and from 6am on Sundays and holidays. Be sure to try their specialty, the egg toast sandwich.

Ibuki Coffee Kuromon Market Store
1-22-31 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business hours: 7:00-19:45

“Come on!” A sign of a boom! Egg sandwiches available from 7am

If you prefer a light meal in the morning, how about the recently popular specialty “Tamago Sandwich” (two-colored sandwich) at the sandwich shop “Oide”? The thick omelet is absolutely delicious. You
can also enjoy it with coffee in the eat-in space.

Come to
Osaka City Chuo Ward Nihonbashi 1-17-4
Business hours: 8:30-20:30

Summary: Experience and enjoy “Osaka” at the 200th anniversary of Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market is not only a place where you can experience Osaka’s food culture, but is also a place full of new discoveries and surprises. Why not visit Kuromon Market in the summer of 2024 and enjoy the various attractions, from traditional Osaka flavors to the latest gourmet spots? There are also plenty of breakfast spots, so if you get up early and visit the market, you’re sure to have a fulfilling day.

Enjoy eating your way through Kuromon Market and exploring the sights.

The information center is open every day

There is a free rest area where you can eat and drink, toilets, and a diaper changing station in the ladies’ toilet. There is also a temporary baggage storage facility, so
foreign tourists can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.