Freshest Seafood in Osaka

When in Japan, visiting a local market is a must for fresh seafood and that was just what we did. Many familiar with Osaka would know of Kuramon Market with many stalls selling all sorts of produce and souvenirs. It was also just a 5 minutes from our hotel, Citadines Namba. Armed with empty tummies, we scouted the market for a place to settle our cravings. We stumbled upon Kouragumi Kuromon as they had a staff grilling all sorts of fresh seafood outside and we couldn’t resist the delicious smells. We ordered scallops, eel and sashimi bowls with fresh crab, uni and ikura. As expected, the seafood was extremely fresh and delicious. The restaurant also offered free barley tea for its patrons. That was a nice touch. It is also a foreigner friendly restaurant with English menus and friendly staff who understood English. Ordering was a breeze for us. Toilets were available too. Overall the price was a little steep, but one can expect that for fresh seafood in a touristy area. Do give this place a try when in Osaka. #tripblazers