Scoring big with Osaka's winning food scene

After a few great days amongst the historic charm of Kyoto, we've traveled 50km southwest to the bustling Japanese metropolis of Osaka. Known as "Japan's Kitchen," it's no wonder this city's famous for its fantastic food scene. So we're tightening our shoelaces, loosening our waistbands and spending the entire day walking from bite to bite to see which parts live up to the hype. Let's get to it.

Contents:

0:00 Intro

0:35 $19 Strawberries at Kuromon Ichiba Market

3:15 Smoked Salmon and Intro to Cat Sushi

4:00 Fresh Grilled Scallop

5:20 Sweet Bean Paste Mochi

5:46 $63 Blue Fin Sashimi

8:02 Kobe Beef Skewers

9:21 Boba Tea in the Dotonbori District

11:15 Takoyaki

12:51 Kushikatsu

13:57 Okonomiyaki and Sake

16:11 Whole-Octopus Takoyaki

17:25 Kani Dōraku

18:25 Ten Yen Cheese Coin Waffle/Pancake

19:11 Conclusion

19:59 Bonus: Udon Noodle Meal

22:16 Outro

22:45 Behind the Scenes

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