The city has many original restaurants that specialize in cooking another sea delicacy - octopuses. They can be deep-fried, served raw with various sauces, or used as a component of many common salads. The most popular octopus dish among locals is Taoyaki - small octopus pieces baked in pastry. You can try this popular dish not only at restaurants but also at small stalls in the streets. Some restaurants offer their guests to prepare the dish on their own.
in Osaka, traditional sushi and sashimi can be tasted literally everywhere. Gourmets will also appreciate the taste of the popular dish Okonomiyaki. That's how they call pancakes that can be stuffed with dozens of different components. Okonomiyaki is considered common pizza-like street food, which is quite cheap.
To fully appreciate the diversity of products that local chefs use in their restaurants, be sure to visit Osaka Fish Market, which is striking in its scale. On its huge counters, they present countless varieties of seafood. At this market, you can buy not only fresh fish but also various sauces and spices necessary for its preparation. Several great restaurants serve the freshest seafood right at the market. Cheesecake is considered the main local dessert, which is prepared by chefs' unique recipes. Besides classic cheesecake, a common dessert is Pablo Cheese Tart.
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