3 styles of Japanese cuisine to savour at Time Out Market Osaka

Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or are planning an indulgent dinner in good company, Time Out Market Osaka has got you covered. Opened in March 2025, Osaka’s most buzzing food and cultural space showcases the best of the Kansai region’s top culinary talents through a curated selection of 17 kitchens and two bars, from local essentials like okonomiyaki and udon to wagyu burgers and trailblazing tacos.

The first Time Out Market in Asia shines especially bright when it comes to Japanese cuisine. Besides chefs turning out elevated versions of Osaka classics, the Market hosts washoku-focused gourmet luminaries from across western Japan. These masters’ takes on sushi, ramen, wagyu, Japanese curry and more have wowed locals for years – and won over our editorial team, on whose curation the Market’s line-up of kitchens is based.

Here are the details on three of our favourite restaurants serving up top-of-the-line Japanese cuisine at Time Out Market Osaka. 

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