Kizu Market's Exquisite Breakfast & Morning Delights: A Guide for Market Pros!

Conquer the Morning, Conquer the Market! Authentic Market Meals Loved by Professionals

The appeal of the Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market isn't just the flashy seafood bowls for tourists.

The true soul of this market lies in the breakfast that has supported the appetites of market workers, who handle cold water and heavy loads from early morning: "cheap, delicious, and generously portioned."

While tourist-oriented menus are good, the unpretentious, authentic flavors thrive in the eateries that professionals frequent daily.

If you wake up a little early and experience breakfast at this bustling market, you'll discover a sophisticated side of Kizu Market not found in guidebooks.

 

 

Why Kizu Market's Breakfast is Special

Market breakfast offers three unique reasons that can't be replicated elsewhere:

 

1. Unparalleled Freshness: Ingredients are cooked on the spot, freshly sourced from the market.
2. Packed with Stamina: Generous portions to sustain the physically demanding work from early morning.
3. Professional Prices: Excellent satisfaction at a reasonable cost.

 

Eating alongside the market workers will be an unrivaled highlight of your trip.

 

5 Breakfast & Morning Spots at Kizu Market

Beyond the popular seafood bowl restaurants, the market is dotted with unique and charming spots.

 

1. Toshirou

"The Joy of Creating Your Own Ultimate Teishoku"

Toshirou, a representative market eatery, operates like an "ichizen-meshiya" (a type of restaurant where you choose individual dishes), allowing you to pick your favorites from sashimi, grilled fish, and simmered dishes displayed in a glass case.

Grilled salmon, dashi-maki tamago (rolled omelet), and freshly cooked rice. The ideal Japanese breakfast is here.

One of the joys is ordering just rice and topping it with your favorite sashimi to create an original bowl.
In particular, the famous "niku-maki" (meat roll), with its sweet and savory sauce that whets the appetite, is a popular staple chosen by many. If you're unsure about the system, the staff will kindly guide you.

 

2. Udon Daiwa

"Kansai Morning Udon, with Broth that Soothes the Body"

An essential part of a Kansai morning is udon with fragrant broth. Daiwa, located within the market, prides itself on broth made from fresh ingredients sourced that very morning.

Kitsune Udon (udon with fried tofu) and Niku Udon (udon with meat), with their gentle broth that soothes the body upon waking, are the ultimate luxury on a cold winter morning.

And the specialties of this shop are none other than "Ebi Ten Udon" (udon with shrimp tempura) and "Curry Udon." The visual of large shrimp tempura towering out of the bowl is spectacular. The joy of dipping the crispy batter into the broth is exceptional, making it the best treat for a hangover morning.

 

3. Kainon Coffee Studio

"A Carefully Crafted Morning Set to Enjoy at the Market"

For those who prefer a calm morning with bread and coffee, "Kainon Coffee Studio," an oasis within the market, is highly recommended.

A set of thick-cut toast, a boiled egg, and carefully hand-dripped coffee will make you forget the market's hustle and bustle. Spending time enveloped in the fragrant aroma of freshly roasted beans in the shop is also perfect for a break during your stroll. You can also purchase their specialty coffee beans as souvenirs.

 

4. Kawakami Shoten

"Luxurious Morning! Unadon with an Irresistible Charcoal Aroma"

The eel at "Kawakami Shoten," a long-established shop with over 100 years of history, is the perfect alarm clock. The savory aroma of the eel grilled over charcoal by artisans at the storefront drifts out into the market streets.

The fluffy eel and rice permeated with secret sauce are the best source of energy to start your day energetically. In Kansai, eel rice is called "mamushi," and the extraordinary experience of enjoying "asa no mamushi" (morning unadon) in the small space within the shop makes your market visit even more special.

 

5. Maruyoshi

"A Chic and Ultimate Luxury: Enjoying Sushi in the Morning"

Among the market professionals, some start their day with sushi and a drink around 8 AM after finishing work. "Maruyoshi" is where you can experience this chic culture.

Have a few pieces of seasonal sushi made for you and glimpse into the daily life of the market. Even without alcohol, enjoying morning sushi while chatting with the chef is truly a gourmet's delight. The incredibly fresh ingredients promise the best start to your morning.

 

 

Conclude Your Happy Morning at "Wa no Shoku"

After a satisfying meal, please stop by our shop, "Wa no Shoku," on the main street of the market.

Perhaps you want to take home the "goodness of ingredients" and "deliciousness of dashi" you enjoyed at the market's eateries. To meet this desire, we have transformed ingredients carefully selected by professional connoisseurs into high-end Japanese canned food.

 

[Our Shop's Highlight]
While many market eateries only accept cash, our shop accepts credit cards and electronic payments.

 

Bring the market's vibrancy and delicious memories home to your dining table with souvenirs from Wa no Shoku. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

 

Market opening days and event information can also be found on the official website.
https://kizu-ichiba.com/calendar/