Despite the supposed popularity of the buns, there didn’t seem to be a queue. As I got closer, I could see “本日完売” prominently displayed, highlighted in yellow for added effect.
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Foraging for food at Kuromon Market, the kitchen of Osaka
Kuromon has gotten a bad rap in recent times, and has been labelled as an over-priced tourist trap. But if you steer clear of the expensive seafood, there are still many value-for-money gems to be found there.
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Shabu shabu and sukiyaki for one at Shabuwara Namba
I can see why Shabuwara has such a high rating on Google Maps. It’s especially friendly for solo travelers, since each diner gets their own individual pot.
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Design Pocket Osaka makes amazingly lifelike food samples
After having your fill of Japanese street food at Kuromon Market, you can stroll over to Design Pocket and buy plastic versions of the exact same items as souvenirs.
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Doteyaki at old-timey Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho
Doteyaki was on our shortlist of local Osaka specialties to sample, and we had somehow serendipitously stumbled upon it.
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Kicking off our Kansai vacation with Hanakoireki on Singapore Airlines
I noticed that the Hanakoireki was available on our flight from Singapore to Osaka. I had always assumed that it was only offered on flights out of Japanese cities, but was happy to be proven wrong.
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Shopping for sukiyaki ingredients at Don Don Donki
Since Donki is a Japanese chain store grocer, we were confident of sourcing reasonably-priced ingredients to cook a decent beef sukiyaki at home.
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Our memorable meals in 2023
They covered a wide spectrum of cuisines and price points. Ranging from a high-end buffet in a five star hotel, to an everyday dish at a hawker centre, and even a meal at 10,000 metres above sea level.
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Trip planning: Washoku, nihonshu and historic Kyoto (Kansai Winter 2024)
Our last trip to Kansai was in October 2018. We barely scratched the surface of what the region had to offer, which is why we’re heading back to Osaka and Kyoto again next year.
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Ippudo Ramen is our second most favourite izakaya in Singapore
Yes, that Ippudo. The global Hakata ramen shop with more than 200 locations across 16 countries worldwide, including 13 outlets just in Singapore alone.
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