Kuromon Market

A tourist trap! The locals don’t come here. Only good if you have time to kill. Not really a market, but a place to have seafood. There are touts at the entrance of their restaurants soliciting customers with loud voices. There are a decent supermarket within the market selling sushi and sashimi. Quite pricey. Not recommended.

This might be a bit of a tourist trap, as the prices are quite high—but I’m not familiar with the actual market prices. That said, the king crab I had was absolutely amazing! I’m not usually a seafood fan, but this crab totally blew me away. I also tried the egg roll and an A5 wagyu skewer, both were decent, but nothing came close to the crab. Definitely worth it just for that!

Very large market of fresh food and Japanese restaurant. Luckily that I came on Weekday so people didnt gathering too much. By the way, the price is quite high when comparing with other market. However, if you dont have time to travel Japanese market culture, this market is OK. :)

A very interesting experience… we get to explore and try the food.. All the seafood is so huge in size! Look at all the raw food, oyster, sea urchins, king crab and more… All are so fresh too.. Nyam!

We visited Kuromon Ichiba Market on a Saturday afternoon after lunch. It wasn't too crowded, as many stalls were starting to close, but it was still a great experience! There are so many fresh seafood and local food options and the best part is that many stalls will prepare, cook, and serve the food to you right on the spot. Everything looked delicious and fresh. It would probably be even more lively earlier in the day, but we still enjoyed wandering around and tasting a few things. A must-visit for food lovers when in Osaka!

A tourist trap…. Lots of food and fresh seafood. 2nd time as a tourist here. Last was years ago. The market is now more crowded with tourists and prices have gone up a lot. Lesser of other things to see besides food and more food. Certainly can get nice food with lesser crowd if you are in Tokyo.

You’ll find any kind of Japanese food all in one place. We had fun exploring and tasting something new every corner. I recommend to share the food with your friends therefore you can try any food and less expense 😂

Everything is pretty expensive here but the vibes are amazing. I got unagi-don for 1400¥ from the most adorable old lady. She made fun of me for leaving rice after I told her I was full. 10/10 would eat there again.

A must do when visiting Osaka! Honestly one of my favorite things about Japan is the shopping streets and this is a glorified market that is not as touristy as Kyoto/ Tokyo where you're literally rubbing shoulders with others in some dense sections. I am sick of the food markets in LA that are overpriced and subpar. Despite this place being touristy, it is not a trap as prices appear fairly reasonable. For locals, I can't say they would recommend this place. You can easily allot 2-3 hours just walking around/ trying different foods. (+) Lots of food to try! Decent amount of shopping, too. tips- come early as stores close early for Western standards. Plan your day accordingly. We visited Kitchen street afterward.

Kuromon Market is Osaka's outdoor food market and it is located in the Namba area. Yes, it's a tourist trap and, yes, items may cost a little more here than it would elsewhere in the city. Also - not everything is worth splurging on; however, I think it's a worthwhile stop and there are some really nice food options here. I got some really fresh sushi. Normally 3000 yen at the market, I was able to get two large chutoro, two salmon, and two uni sushi for 1500 yen ($10 US) at the end of the day (4:30pm). For about $6, I got a nice order of 8 takoyaki pieces covered in sauce and green onions. The takoyaki is definitely different than what you'd get at Kukuru, but it definitely does the job! If you walk around the market, you'll see strawberry sweets, "kobe beef" items, and amazing seafood options. There are giant king crab legs everywhere and there are some prawns here as big as your forearm. I'll let others lead the debate on whether Tsukiji (Tokyo), Nishiki (Kyoto), or Kuromon (Osaka) is the best outdoor food market. All I know is that if you are in Osaka, I definitely think that you need to plan to check out Kuromon. I probably would stick to seafood more than the steak; however, it's a fun place to walk around!

Yelp Review 2024 #219: Kuromon Market has become a market catering to tourists and the prices reflect it. I'm a tourist so, I went. I didn't see any locals shopping or eating here. I came here with a map (Google) and a plan so, I'm not just walking around aimlessly. Although I love going to markets any country and city I go to, I will never get tired of visiting them even the tourist traps. LOL. Kuromon Market is definitely one. Comparing this market with another famous market in Japan, Nishiki Market in Kyoto, Kuromon is more expensive for the same exact thing. Bluefin tuna in Nishiki is 600Yen, here it's at least 800Yen. Octopus with quail egg is 400Yen in Nishiki, 800Yen here. The same can be said about their tempura and basically everything. I noticed more stalls selling fugu and crab here. It's still nice to check out this market though. You just have to do your research first so you don't pay tourist prices. I found a few places and that's where I ate and grabbed stuff from.

Huge fan of food markets, and Kuromon Market in Osaka is a go to (not just for tourists but for locals as well). You will find that there are mostly tourists here trying out all the different foods that they have to offer, but rightfully so, since it a one stop shop for all. They sell fresh raw seafood that you can consume on the spot, fresh cut up fruit, ramen, skewered meat, and so much more. Opt in to grab some melon slices, as they're sweet and juicy. I hopped into a ramen shop/ shack looking type of restaurant that only had bar seating and was pleasantly surprised with my sea urchin hand roll, packed with fresh creamy sea urchin for a great price. I also opted for some grilled scallops and more sea urchin at one of the seafood stalls and was pleasantly surprised with the freshness and sweetness of the seafood. A great spot to explore while eating to your heart's desire.

4.4 stars You can't come to Osaka and not visit Kuromon Market, said my cousin. So, I came...and it's smaller than I expected, but it packs a punch. The recurring theme among stalls is fresh seafood, tempura, and wagyu beef with a healthy sprinkling of souvenir shops, fruit stores, kitchenware. Being a popular tourist destination, the price point reflects the demand. After browsing around and admiring the perfect marbling of fresh tuna & wagyu beef, I finally settled on a gyoza and wagyu croquette combo (¥1800). I really enjoyed the wagyu beef croquette, but felt like the dumpling wasn't as good as the ones in LA for some reason. The souvenir shops are a bit on the pricey side. If you have time, I recommend combing the outskirts of Kuromon Market, Ebisu, Dotonburi, & Shinsaibashi for slightly discounted prices.

What an amazing market with so many different options. The sushi was super fresh and reasonable. Definitely recommend going to different stalls to price out. The entrance of the markets are always more expensive compared to the mid one. We found a king crab family special that was delicious and cheaper than most places. Just note that the king crab here are frozen. There's also a supermarket in the middle where you can buy sashimi, sushi, bento boxes and other goods. Mandarin juices were delicious as well.

Surprisingly good fish market in Osaka! Highly recommend stopping by Uofuku to get the best scallops and Uni of your life! They fly in scallops and Uni from Hokkaido fresh each morning. I honestly don't prefer seafood but can say this was one of the best scallops I've had. The sashimi across from Uofuku was also delicious! Very fresh otoro that melts in your mouth! Also tried a nearby oyster place and this was also super fresh!

Kuromon is one of my favorite Japanese fish market. If you have been to Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo then this one is so much more pleasant in comparison. Although it is on a much smaller scale it still has everything and isn't nearly as crowded. The seafood is fresh. The prices are decent. And the food is good. Everyone suggests you got before 10am but our vacationing asses likes to sleep in and went from 11am-1:30pm on a Sunday. It was fine and actually perfect. It wasn't overly crowded and they still had everything. We went ham and tried a little bit of everything. We had king crabs, toro, other sushis, uni, eel, grilled prawns, a strawberry daifuku and matcha. Everything was good. We were surprised many of the places had spots in the back for you to sit down and eat. And many places took card. I also liked that it has a covering for those rainy days and shade for sunny days. Overall we had a great experience and I recommend it to those who like street food. Definitely worth checking out when you are in Osaka.

Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the area and need some food. A majority of the businesses here sell similar items: kobe beef skewers, unagi, sea urchin, crab sticks, etc. I was happy to see there were many souvenir opportunities as well! Trinkets, keychains, skin care, and the coveted Tokyo Banana of course. Many places here take credit card surprisingly! There were a handful that were cash only, but you won't starve if you run out of cash.

This market isn't awful, but to be honest it was the worst one compared to the markets in Kyoto and Tokyo. We absolutely loved the markets in Kyoto and Tokyo, but for the Kuromon market in Osaka, we said we would never come back. It was a bit underwhelming, didn't have as much variety in stalls as the others did. We did try some good food, but we also tried food that upset our stomachs... For visitors, I wouldn't recommend spending so much time here, I would allocate 1-2 hours just to go through and explore and maybe get a snack. We weren't able to find any souvenirs that we were looking for here, I suggest looking elsewhere for something like this.

KUROMON MARKET I loved going to Kuromon Market! This was probably my favorite market I visited. The market is large-ish, but the way it's laid out is pretty straightforward. I appreciate that, because with less twists and turns, I can have a better "method" to make sure I've seen it all! If you consider yourself a foodie and/or an adventurous eater, this is definitely a stop for you!! I'm still thinking about some of the treats I got there! The main things I tried were the candied strawberry things, and some type of seafood that was served in the shell. Maybe you can tell me what it is from the picture!! It was so salty and juicy and flavorful! I really loved it and was surprised how good it tasted. Plus it was really fun to eat it from a big pretty seashell! As for the strawberry treat, it was better than I expected. It seems like recently these things have become a bit "trendy", and so there's always the chance of it just being sort of an overrated item. But I was pleased! The texture was fun with the crunchy, sugary, candy-like coating on the outside, and then a nice sweet strawberry on the inside. What I love most about food markets like this, is that it's more than just a place to get food, but the experience itself is part of it too. It feels like hitting two birds with one stone.... Getting necessary food (that happens to be very yummy) while also seeing sights/culture.

One of my favorite areas to visit in Osaka is Kuromon Market, located at where the start of Nipponbashi and the end of Namba Walk intersect. It's a bustling market that is filled with all sorts of food attractions, and also fruit markets, nice shops, and many other things. There's even restaurants nestled behind many of the stalls you'll pass by. Spending your time here will be time well spent, but do keep in mind that while this area is fun, it generally does cost a bit more for the same offerings food wise than other places because it is more of a tourist attraction. However, you can still find some good deals at certain places that will be just as competitive as none Kuromon offerings. This is a must visit if you're ever down in Osaka, if not just for the fun of walking around alone.

It seems like every major city in Japan has some kind of famous outdoor market to visit. Kuromon Market was the first one we visited on our trip. This one is located in Osaka. There were all sorts of shops selling all manner of tasty things to eat. We tried octopus, tamago topped with unagi, scallop, crab butter, melon, mochi wrapped strawberries, and ice cream. They sell things besides food at Kuromon Market as well. Our daughter who's a fan of several anime shows was really happy to find an affordably priced Spy Family figurine at one of the shops. I'd say this place is a "must" for anyone visiting Osaka. This was probably my favourite stop during our brief stay in Osaka.

All tourist. Extremely expensive on all accounts. There's a better one. But if I tell you, everyone will go haha.

Different format because I run these #goodeats and we break the mold where it makes sense. Starting North and going clockwise: $40 Kobe beef + $13 Wagyu beef - $3 Dango $26 Uni $7 Salmon $5 Squid $2 Rice cake $4 Magaki Oyster+ $4 Taikoyaki - $13 Scallops $10 Eel I had an amazing time at the Kuromon Ichiba Street market. Lots of small shops to stop by and visit and pick for vendors to grill on the spot. The older and grouchier the vendor, the better the #goodeats generally That oyster was so good and it came from the grouchiest and oldest vendor we visited. His shop was the only one without an English translation on the sign too. Kobe beef is kinda a scam for the price but I wanted to try it once. Overall, super fun to just walk around and enjoy the clean street market.

Kuromon Market / Osaka -- Just as Dotonbori is Osaka's must-stop in the evening, this expansive open-air market is definitely the must-stop in the morning, probably around 11AM after most of the vendors have set up their stands. Because breakfast wasn't complimentary at our hipster hotel, Jamie W. and I were here a bit earlier than 11AM. Like 9AM. It was feeling particularly empty because they're still recovering from COVID restrictions and waiting for foreign tourists to come back. Much like Kyoto's Nishiki Market (review: https://bit.ly/46SiyJ3), it's chock full of culinary goodies, local souvenirs, cafes, and fresh produce. Where Kuromon might have the edge is the breadth of fresh seafood they offer here. The uni, crab legs, and tuna were the obvious standouts from our purview. I'm sorry we missed the fresh soy milk and soy donuts because at least three different vloggers raved about them on YouTube. The market is only a couple of minutes from the Kintetsu-Nippombashi station, so it would be a shame if you miss it. In Osaka, it's as essential as Tokyo's Tsukiji Outer Market. RELATED - Exploring Japan? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2qrUBZo

Friday May 5 77°F 59% Humidity Children's Day - Golden Week Holiday The pedestrian marketplaces in Japan were my favorite places to stroll around! I had a great time eating around Nishiki in Kyoto and Tsukiji in Tokyo. I had a long list of places I wanted to visit in Osaka but only one day to explore the city. Thankfully I was able to squeeze an hour to go to Kuromon Market. They have about eighty three vendors here: Produce: 24 hour supermarket, organic specialty store, and a fruit/veggie stall Seafood: tuna, eel, king crab, prawns, lobster, sashimi, puffer fish, oysters, uni, scallops, sardines, salmon, basically anything edible from Osaka Bay and beyond Protein: poultry shops, butchers with Matsusaka beef, Kobe beef, Kuroge Wagyu, pork, and meat skewers stalls Miscellaneous shopping: florist stall, pharmacies, Daiso, kitchenware, etc. There's also a few restaurants as well if you want sit-down dining Separate reviews were written for the vendors I went to - Takahashi Shokuhin: Tofu specialty shop with the purest soy milk I've tasted Maguroya Kurogin: Bluefin tuna stall serving fresh fish Overall variety is not as extensive compared to marketplaces in other cities, but it's still a foodie destination! Japan 2023 Yelp collection: yelp.com/collection/5VW1mYIyr54rstI8h9NrYQ/JAPAN-2023

Kuromon Market is Osaka's version of Tsukiji Market in Tokyo. Here you can will find a lot of shops and vendors selling fruits, vegetables, confectionery, souvenirs and of course freshly prepared food. All kinds of seafood from fugu (puffer fish) sashimi, unagi-kushi (on skewers), scallops, king crab, shrimp, uni, snapper, tuna and salmon. The fish can be prepared as sashimi or sushi. Then there's the wagyu, Kobe beef and takoyaki stands. It's a tourist destination so it gets crowded but not as bad as Dotonbori. It's kind of pricey and most shops will only accept cash. For those interested in liquor, there is a shop that had lots of Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskey. They only accept pay cards or cash, no credit cards.

If you are a seafood or meat lover, this place is a paradise: it's just hard to know what to eat first and where to choose to eat it from. We sampled sushi, uni, grilled giant prawns, tempura, strawberries, and of course, fugu, since that's one of the things Kuromon is known for. Unfortunately, we were not here in prime fugu season so the sit-down restaurants that are famous for their fugu were all closed, but we found a tiny stall that had a few fugu live in a tank that was serving fugu sashimi, pre-cut and pre-plated, so we had to try it. A bit chewy and flavorless- not sure if it makes any difference if it's cut immediately before eating. Sadly we were too full to try the okonomiyaki and the cream-filled croissants.

Kuromon Market is a covered street that hosts shopping stalls with seafood, produce, sweets, and more. Many shops that sell groceries to take home also have a small food item for a reasonable price with limited seating to enjoy there. Overall it is about a quarter mile of walking to see all the shops here. Kuromon Market was one of the many covered streets we strolled down in Osaka and throughout Japan. Overall, they are very charming, and I wish we had them in Portland, OR. Kuromon, specifically though, was a little grimy/dirty. We only window-shopped as nothing appealed to our tastes in the moment. This market can get busy. Make sure not to walk while eating and dispose of any garbage properly!

Nice covered market to avoid the rain. Nothing particularly stands out but worth walking through.

Let's not beat around the bush... this popular seafood market in Osaka is a tourist trap! It is located not too far from Dotonbori therefore it might make sense to mosey on over. However, the covered market with a couple offshoots of walking lanes felt fake and was somewhat smelly and dirty for Japanese standards. Plus, as another local pointed out to me to confirm my suspicions, most vendors did not even seem to be local Japanese; more like Chinese in disguise. Said vendors were very pushy and extremely loud about selling their overpriced products. Most items were quite overpriced in general. You will find a number of choice fish market finds, namely fugu sashimi, kobe/ wagyu/ matsusaka beef, uni, tako on a stick, and o-toro. However, again, all were overpriced and did not even look appealing to begin with. The Japanese women making taiyaki near the beginning of my walk seemed the most genuine and ended up being my only purchase. A sad market. You can definitely get all this elsewhere... I would walk around late afternoon after the crowds have thinned just to see it, but one should not spend even an hour here.

Such a super fun and interesting market to stroll through. We literally spent a couple hours walking back and forth, just to ensure we didn't miss anything. Honestly, window shopping here is just as much fun as buying/eating the merchandise lol. But, yah, we definitely ate a ton of fish during our adventure. This a definite must for any tourist.

Fun market, but very overpriced. We visited here as part of a tour to Nara. overall, OK. there are many seafood options and a few places that offer different cuts of Kobe beef. I recommend coming here when they open because it gets very crowded about 1hr after they open. You are able to enjoy the market freely when arriving early.

Iconic fish market that's got a really great array of vendors. Most of the fish places are the same so I'd just go to any one without a queue. Wagyu beef skewers were honestly fire and not that bad. Our tour guide let us know that Kobe beef and wagyu are practically the same. Kobe is just a "brand name" so that tidbit saved us some money. Also: small vendor all the way in the back sells these Sakura mochis. So unique and delicious :)

My first trip to Osaka and I had to visit the fish market. I also recently visited Tsukiji in Tokyo and I preferred this fish market in Osaka. The food options appeared better as well as not being out in the sun. I came here a couple different times during my stay and ate various foods that were on my bucket list for years: Fugu (puffer fish) Whale sashimi and whale heart sashimi I also had some of the best O-Toro and Uni at this market all for a good price. One thing I enjoy is that food prices are much cheaper than they are back stateside.

Unbelievable food, a must go when in Osaka. Several options to choose from, you can eat here every day! Freshest fish and beautiful assortments of fruits and vegetables. Even dessert and floral shops.

We came early, right before 9am and started off with broiled king crab, I forget the name but it was sooooooooo juicy and crazy good. I guess I've only eaten previously frozen crab legs because this was just amazing. Then I smelled a curry vendor so I popped in to try the curry rice. My family wanted okonomiyaki so they went to that vendor. Then my son saw an udon shop so we went into the udon shop which also had kani tempura. Even though it was imitation, that large kani-tempura thing was oishii! We also tried the red and white strawberries, strawberry daifuku mochi, ice cream, melon (meh), and the Wagyu beef (I think the guy in Tsukiji in Tokyo had a better wagyu booth). I also bought a ton of stuff from a pharmacy type store, over $50 you get tax free but they seal the bag (which you are supposed to keep shut till you come back home). There is fresh uni, we watched a guy cut fresh still alive fugu, and so many other crazy seafood items I don't even know what they were. So bottom line is: COME HUNGRY. Bring cash. We came for breakfast and we ate our way from breakfast until after lunch, then we went to the airport and flew home. I liked this much better than Tsukiji in Tokyo and way better than Ameyoko in Ueno/Tokyo.

Meh about sums it up. I imagine every major city has its own market, like Nishiki in Kyoto, Kuroshio Ichiba in Wakayama and the many others in Tokyo...Osaka is no different, this being the most tourist heavy one here. I think I expected something similar to Nishiki (which I loved) but it was we not even close. More packed (maybe because of the time we came) tourists here were much more aggressive/rude tbh, I got shoved quite a few times but that could be due to how busy it was. The area did not feel air conditioned haha, it was warm and damp (plus it's pouring rain here) so on top of everything, that made it worse. Food seems to be quite a bit more pricey here as well, ordered a half pork katsu kebab sandwich and it was 600 yen, it was like 3 big bites or you could ration it to like 5 or 6. The pork was mega fatty, I didn't like it, sauce was ok, bread was fine..toasted. I think the highlight for me was the matcha and strawberry swirl soft serve cone. The strawberry was super tasty and refreshing, a little artificial tasting but nothing terrible. The matcha wasn't overpowering either. The cone as thumbs up, perfect crunch and just thin enough. This market seemed to be a bit dirtier than the other markets as well and had a smell to it that reminded me of certain markets in Vietnam (not saying this is bad, I go to Vietnam a lot). But yeah, maybe if it wasn't pouring rain and we had come at a less busy time my review would be different but sadly that is not the case.

Some of the freshest sashimi I have ever tasted in my life. Get the very fatty tuna toro! It tasted like butter melting in your mouth! They have takiyaki and Okonomiyaki. The giants scallops are a must and I have yet to try the crab shells with eggs! ps: Sundays are a holidays so some shops will be closed but I'll be back on the weekends!!

Oh Kuromon Market... how I love you! A smaller version of Tsukiji, while still offering all the favorites! The freshest fish, grilled scallops and kobe beef, unagi, ikura, uni, fresh fruits and more! Don't forget the fresh melon with ice cream or fresh fruit juices! I don't know if we got lucky on timing but showing up in early October, first thing when they opened (9am) was awesome. It wasn't shoulder to shoulder nor were there any long lines. I would recommend getting there at the time they open and having breakfast there. This is a "don't miss" when you're visiting Osaka!

Kuromon Ichiba Market delivers the freshest and most beautiful tuna you'll ever have. This corner stall had a section of takeaway sushi and sashimi, but there was also seating for about 4 people at a time to sit there at the bar counter seating, and look into the face of the giant tuna while chowing down. This tuna appeared to be mostly the red dark meat, known in Japanese as akami, as opposed to the white creamy colored tuna belly. Just a few bites we had at the market already made our entire trip to Japan worth it The JR stop from the market is about a 15 minute walk so I recommend taking the local train that stops right outside the market. . . . . . . . . . . . . Check out more of my photos and reviews here and on my instagram: Gerry_Rupert #kuromonichiba

Lunch in Kuromon Market is the way to go - start on one end of the alley and just eat your way to the other side. It's mostly a seafood market, but you can find some of the best kobe & wagyu beef for super reasonable prices. Choose your cuts & they cook it on the spot for you - the smells & flavors are just ridiculous. Uni is everywhere! So buttery, so fresh, and if you cruise through after lunch, prices get slashed & you can swoop up a lot for a steal. Another 'must-have' in Osaka is the baby octopus stuffed with a quail-egg, but I just couldn't do it - the head is bigger than a bubble gum ball. I hear they're delicious though, so good luck. *CASH ONLY* If you're low on Yen, there's an exchange machine at the back of a sock store about halfway through the alley with excellent rates.

Our Airnbnb was located right inside the Kuromon Market so I walked through the market several times everyday. Located right by the Namba station, it's packed with tourists all day long and the smell of meat cooking wafts through the air at every turn. You can buy cooked food, raw seafood, fruits and vegetables, coffee and pretty much any other consumable you can think of. People love this market because of the size and the variety of vendors but it really was not even close to being my favorite shopping or destination during our visit to Japan. I think it's because I went to a similar market in Kyoto which was infinitesimally cleaner and had a better variety of food, drink and souvenirs.

Osaka's kitchen! Best market with the best food around! Hands down! Great marketplace with a great assortment of food from wagyu to the freshest seafood ever. My favorite shop is definitely the one that serves the large sushi platters. It's very hard to miss it because it is the most popular shop around. High quality toro, uni, ikura and salmon platter for around 4800 yen, great for sharing. They also have king crab legs, eel, shrimp, scallops, you name it. Hands down, best toro there is!! The market also serves scallops on the half shell, shrimps larger than your face, conch shells and even fresh uni. Feel free to browse through their large assortment of fresh seafood and get the items BBQ'ed or enjoy them raw. For dessert, make a stop at the mochi shop. It's very easy to find three or four stores that serve strawberry stuffed mochi. There is at least one thing at this market that will satisfy your taste buds. It's Osaka's Kitchen, there's so much food here it's unreal. If you're a seafood lover, you'll definitely leave Kuromon's with a happy face and a full stomach. If you can't decide where to eat lunch around Osaka, stop by Kuromon Market for the best lunch you could ever ask for.

This is a fun place to stroll or squeeze thru ( very crowded at times) and see a wide variety of raw and cooked seafood stands. Very touristy but that's part of the fun! You can buy all sorts of foods including grilled baby octopus, grilled eel, fried seafood on a stick, even grilled beef. You cannot stroll and eat as it's considered rude, and you must dispose of good waste at the shop you purchased from. If you want to sit and eat there are a variety of small shops selling everything from steak to udon. There are also dollar stores, drugstores, produce stands, flower shops, etc. It's a great place to spend a couple of hours if you've never been there.

My husband and I came here at around 10 am on a Friday morning. It was jam packed with tourists already. We regretted coming here on the day we're flying home as we were kind of short on cash and most vendors did not accept credit cards. Nonetheless, it was a wonderful experience strolling through the market and checking out the various vendors. The food here is quite diverse - seafood (mostly), meat, sushi, fresh fruits, vegetables, street food, etc. Just a gentle heads up, if you come here on a empty stomach, be prepared to spend quite a bit of money as you'll be wanting to try EVERY SINGLE THING. The first time we came to the Market during our trip was right after our dinner and the market was about to close. Our dinner was close by and we decided to check out the market. Some vendors were selling the food at a discounted price but most of them were closed already when we were here during this time.

I highly recommend checking the Kuromon Market as you get away from the hustle and bustle of Dotonbori. We came in the afternoon right after peak hours, so it was nice to not be packed like sardines as you are walking down the path as you check out the vendors, shops and eateries. We tried their melon juice, which is really delicious and refreshing. Everything they sell there is fresh and homemade! We actually ate at Dotonbori ahead of time so we couldn't try much of the food here, so I recommend coming here on an empty stomach! Overall, a great place to check out not only for eating but also for shopping souvenirs too.

Lots of great fresh food and fruits you probably haven't seen before. You can get huge crabs, shrimp, fresh Uni, tuna and all kinds of stuff. Sea urchin. Fresh Uni. There is a "normal" and more expensive version for about $25. Worth for the experience. Freshness is ok. More of a show and experience. The rice is definitely missing somehow Maguroya kurogin is the tuna place with the fake tuna had. It looks so nice and appealing but don't get fooled. The tuna was pretty chewy and we missed the softness, richness, juiciness where toro normally melts in our mouth. 800 yen for a toro piece seemed to be al lot for its quality. Definitely added a tourism price there :). Rice quality and taste was also just average. This place is a good instagram spot but go somewhere else if you want cheap and good sushi - harukomen honten.

Oh man, I loved this market. Not only did it carry a variety of high-quality, delicious eats, but the energy and experience of walking around the market was so fun! It's a short 10-15 minute walk from Dotonburi, so not bad at all. Many of the stalls sell the same items, such as baby octopi, sushi, scallops, oysters, "kobe/wagyu" beef, and other seafood. My favorites to see were the baked/grilled scallop - there were long lines for that - and the tuna stall where there was a HUGE tuna head sitting on the counter and the chef was cutting tuna straight from it and serving it to people! My boyfriend and I also got the biggest pieces of toro here. It was quite expensive like $20 for 3 pieces, but they were HUGE and FAT. He thought they were too fatty, so he wasn't much of a fan, but I loved it.

Lots of little shops, but there's only a few shops that are "ready to eat." A lot of them are more for groceries. However there is no shortage of seafood here! I got some delicious ice cream, LOTS of snacks, and some seafood. I really recommend going to the shops that sell Japanese candies/snacks because they're cheaper here than the airport (e.g. Potato Farm). And a lot of places don't sell Potato Farm, which is my absolute favorite Japanese snack/chip. They also have lots of Hokkaido snacks here too, if you're into that!

Now this is a market. Came here on my last few hours in Japan before heading out to the KIX airport. Was a welcome surprise after the insanity of Nishiki in Kyoto. Much bigger aisles, lots of choices in seafood, meats, pickles, sweets etc and excellent quality. A couple of small supermarkets inside as well. I had an amazing fried tofu made fresh at the only stall selling that there, run by some older women. A must try! There was a great looking sushi stall selling massive chunks of otoro completely covering the rice. And of course the requisite Kobe beef stalls selling $25 skewers to the ballers there. I passed. If I'm going to spend money on Kobe beef, I'll sit down and enjoy it. A definite market to check out.

Kuromon market 黒門市場 is a must visit when in Osaka if you like to eat. You can find all kind of fresh seasonal Japanese food includes Waygu Beef, Toro, Uni, Fugu, fruits, vegetables and more. Just browsing around is so much fun. Most stalls will either prepare them fresh for you and of course you can have your Waygu to go if you staying in an Airbnb with a kitchen!! Just come hungry and give yourself plenty of time... and of course bring cash!!

Anyone visiting Osaka should pay a visit to Kuromon Ichiba Market - or the kitchen of Osaka. This market runs down several streets - and then branches off to several side-streets as well. There is so much to eat that you literally cannot eat it all! There's a lot of fresh seafood being grilled right on the spot as well as seafood that you can eat raw. You can even have them crack open a fresh uni for you to eat on the spot! And of course, don't forget the Taiko-Manju, or drum-shaped sweets with red bean paste on the inside! If you don't have time to take a trip to Kobe to have some Kobe beef, there are a few spots in Kuromon Market that will grill up Kobe beef for you on the spot to eat. We went to Maruzen because they have a tiny counter for you to sit and eat. The Kobe beef was phenomenal! We didn't use any type of dipping sauce - just their special salt. The beef melted in our mouths - but wasn't as fatty as the Matsusaka beef from Matsusakagyu.

Another one in my coveted 5 star category. Kuromon Market is a must-do for all you foodies out there. The market is filled with local food, snacks, and local Japanese goods as well. Definitely do consider stopping here for lunch, as there are lots of options ranging from high quality sushi to delicious kobe/wagyu beef. There was a store that sold a wide assortment of sushi and sashimi, as well as raw wagyu beef. However if you purchase the beef and say you want to eat-in, somebody will grill the beef to perfection for you. Simply delicious! There was another store that sold baked crab shells which was also quite delicious, especially the cheese that came along with it. While the highlight was definitely the food, do stop at various stores that sell Japanese goods. If you're a tourist, those stores can definitely give you ideas for souvenirs to give to your family/friends! Needless to say with all the excellent reviews including mine, this place is a must stop and I will certainly return in my next Osaka trip.

This is the Tsukiji of Osaka!! There are food stalls everywhere, selling everything from kobe beef to tuna sashimi to assorted sashimi to fugo (puffer fish) to fruits to oysters and uni. You buy the food and they will prepare it and/or let you to eat it in their seating/eating area. There are also a bunch of little souvenir and snack shops and grocery stores. Check out my attached pictures as you can see we ate at a few stalls. Don't go when you're full -- you'll want to try everything! As like most places in Japan, bring cash.

This place opens at 9am but on the weekends, the tour buses of people start rolling in around 9:30am and it gets crowded to the point of misery. I would almost just say don't go on the weekends if you can help it. Some must-haves for me here are the corner stall with the different cuts of (toro), the grilled scallops, and the Kobe beef. It really doesn't get better than this.

I arrived in Osaka with my eyes bigger than my stomach. The food offerings here are astronomical. I had already stuffed my face at Dotonburi and a few days later, upon arriving at Kuromon Market, planned to do the same exact thing. I went all out here. Grilled scallops, giant king crab leg, unagi on tamagoyaki, soft serve mango ice cream, fresh cantaloupe juice, mini octopus w/quail egg on a stick, matsukawa beef....I had to be rolled out of there. The density of fellow tourists was a bit bothersome but access to all that delicious food made me not care. Bonus: lots of gachapon (Japanese toy capsule machines) and free WiFi in the rest area.

Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka is a food market (mainly a tourist attraction) and they have lots of delicious street food like grilled seafood and meat. Food here isn't cheap and expect long lineups, but the atmosphere is very lively and exciting.