Nishiki MarketKyoto, Japan

Nishiki Market
Kyoto, Japan

In Kyoto, there is a market hall with beautiful stained glass ceilings that stretches on for six city blocks. Called the Nishiki Market, this place is a food lovers' paradise; row after row of the freshest Japanese produce, seafoods, meats, dried, bulk, and prepared foods you can find. Plus, there are pubs (izakaya) where you can have a few beers and pub snacks, takoyaki (fried octopus balls) stands, and so much more.

I spent four days in Kyoto, and I went to this market three times just to look, and eat, and drink - I think I would move to Kyoto to be near this market!

Bulk miso and sake

Crabs and dried persimmons

Tsukemono (Japanese pickles) and candies made from rice flour (mochi)

Potato croquettes topped with okonomi sauce, mayonnaise, and pickled ginger, plus anchovies prepared in soy sauce & rice wine.

(Image: Kathryn Hill)

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i wish i could go there right now....

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posted by mrslee on April 24th 2009 at 7:22am
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I was there a little over two years ago ... amazing market! I think I ate my weight in takoyaki.

Here is a photo I took from the same market of some gorgeous pickled vegetables:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cairpierce/392771933/sizes/l/in/set-72157594540275648/

posted by birdie_dc on April 24th 2009 at 9:14am
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there is an interesting vegetarian restaurant in there and a few other fun things.

one of my best sushi experiences was just outside one of the entrances.

posted by pinstripeprincess on April 27th 2009 at 12:47pm
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