MORE VIDEOS WITH SHIZUKA How Japanese Food Samples Are Made: https://youtu.be/cNBovQYUcAw Takoyaki: Osaka vs Tokyo: https://youtu.be/63hLISoMhKg Osaka Food Tours, Cooking Classes & More: https://www.byfood.com/osaka-food-experiences Shizuka continues her quest for the best Osaka food spots in the city of “kuidaore,” which roughly translates to “eating oneself into financial ruin.” This time, she scopes out the Osaka street food scene in Dotonbori, the city’s most popular entertainment district, discovering takoyaki’s lesser-known sibling akashiyaki, as well as classic desserts with modern Japanese twists. “Dotonbori” is the name of both the canal and the street that runs alongside the waterway. In 1612, their namesake, the merchant Yasui Doton, invested in expanding the Umezu River into a waterway that linked the Kizugawa with the local network of canals. While he never saw this dream carried out, his cousins completed his work after his death and the canal was named after him in 1615. In the 1620s, the area along the southern bank was a hub for theaters and playhouses, while the northern bank featured teahouses and restaurants. Unfortunately, bombings during WWII destroyed most of these theaters. However, the Shochikuza Theater was spared and its visitors can still see kabuki plays and modern performances there today. These days, Dotonbori is a paradise for foodies, featuring mouthwatering Osaka street food, giant models of food hanging above shops, and innumerable restaurants and izakayas tucked into every corner. At night, the glow of street lights evokes a nostalgic feeling, setting a retro mood for the evening’s escapades. LOCATIONS: Andrew’s Eggtart Dotonbori Honten Shochikuza Kabuki Theater Kani Doraku Dotombori Honten Nakaza Cuidaore Building Dotonbori Kukuru Taro’s Parlor Doton Canal Osaka Ohsho WHAT & WHERE TO EAT IN DOTONBORI, OSAKA: Matcha tart (Andrew’s Eggtart) Chocolate tart (Andrew’s Eggtart) Kani battera sushi (Kani Doraku) Akashiyaki (Dotonbori Kukuru) Candied fruit (Taro’s Parlor) Gyoza (Osaka Ohsho) 0:00 Intro 0:58 Andrew’s Eggtart 3:54 Shochikuza Kabuki Theater 4:31 Kani Doraku Dotombori Honten 7:19 Nakaza Cuidaore Building 8:12 Dotonbori Kukuru 10:33 Exploring Dotonbori 11:20 Taro’s Parlor 12:40 Doton Canal 13:48 Dotonbori night atmosphere 15:08 Osaka Ohsho 17:01 Closing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT BYFOOD: ByFood is Japan’s one-stop platform for foodie travelers. Here, visitors can book food experiences (food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences, tastings), place restaurant reservations without Japanese, and learn about Japanese food culture and places to eat in different regions of Japan. ByFood strives to make Japanese food culture accessible to anyone, removing the language barrier and accommodating dietary needs. And if your perfect food experience isn’t available on our platform, the VIP Gourmet Concierge will create one that is custom-made for you. Best of all, for every experience that’s booked on byFood, 10 school meals will be donated to children in need through the Food for Happiness program. Visit us at: https://www.byfood.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/JapanbyFood?sub_confirmation=1 Japan by Food on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japanbyfood Japan by Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanbyfood Twitter: https://twitter.com/byFood4 🎬 CREDITS: HOST » Shizuka Anderson DIRECTOR » David Woo VIDEO EDITOR » Esteban Haga PRODUCER » Serkan Toso