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Nishiki Market is known as the central kitchen of Kyoto, where you'll find various gourmet meals. This article features seven of the market's must-try dishes, including potato tempura and tofu croquettes.

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Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Nishiki Market is a must-visit spot known as the "central kitchen of Kyoto." You'll discover a wide variety of food, including local vegetables, freshwater fish, yuba (tofu skin), and fu (wheat gluten). These ingredients are used in high-end restaurants, as well as Japanese households.

With a history spanning 400 years, the shopping arcade stretches across nearly 400 meters, and is home to a few unique dishes and sweets.

This article features seven exceptional dishes offered at this bustling market!

Nishiki Market's Top Seven Dishes

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How to Get to Nishiki Market in Kyoto

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

The market is located between the Karasuma and Kawaramachi Stations of the Hankyu Kyoto Line. Thanks to the shopping street's colorful roof, visitors can browse without an umbrella on rainy days.

- Three-minute walk from Shijo Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line)
- Three-minute walk from Karasuma Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line)
- Four-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line)
- Ten-minute walk from Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)

1. Konna Monja: Soymilk Doughnut

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Konna Monja's cute storefront really stands out in the market!

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Their specialty is soymilk doughnuts, which come in three flavors (brown sugar, chocolate, and caramel). These rich doughnuts made from carefully selected soybeans are sure to hit the spot!

2. Fuka Nishiki Store: Mushi Fu Manju ("Wheat Gluten Bun")

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

This store specializes in nama-fu (*1), an ingredient used in various Japanese confections. Their most popular treat is the mushi fu manju (steamed wheat gluten bun).

*1: Wheat gluten combined with mochi rice. It is often used as an ingredient in miso soup.

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Nori (dried seaweed) from the Seto Inland Sea is kneaded into the manju skin, giving it a soft, sticky texture. It's then filled with jam made from sweet azuki beans.

The manju even comes with complimentary hot tea!

3. Marutsune Kamaboko Store: Buttered Potato Tempura

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Marutsune is a tempura store with over 50 years of history. They serve a wide variety of freshly fried products.

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

The specialties are buttered potatoes, and bacon with onions. Our writer tried the potato and loved the firm texture and salty, buttery taste.

4. Uoriki: Tai-kushi ("Skewered Sea Bream")

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Uoriki specializes in grilled fish, and offers a selection of seafood cooked with different methods and ingredients. Their signature product is the tai-kushi (skewered sea bream).

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

There are two types of skewer: grilled and fried. The former has a firm texture that pairs well with sauce. The latter has a delightfully soft and light texture.

5. Miki Keiran: Dashimaki Tamago ("Rolled Omelet with Dashi")

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

Miki Keiran specializes in dashimaki tamago ("rolled omelet with dashi"); their store is a great place to buy utensils and eggs!

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

The omelet is made with fresh eggs and broth, creating a moist and appetizing dish.

6. Kai: Tako Tamago ("Octopus Eggs")

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

The tako tamago ("octopus egg") at Kai is one of the most popular dishes at the market.

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

It consists of an octopus stuffed with a quail egg and seasoned with soy sauce.

7. Hanayori Kiyoe: Yuba ("Tofu Skin") Cream Croquette

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

This store serves croquette, squid, and deep-fried chicken. Their specialty is the yuba cream croquette.

Top 7 Dishes to Taste at Nishiki Market in Kyoto!

This croquette is made with tofu skin and cream. Customers can enjoy the crispy outer layer, thick yuba, and fluffy cream all in one bite!

A Must-Visit Spot in Kyoto

There are over 100 stores in Nishiki Market that sell items such as pickles, tsukudani (food boiled in soy sauce), and Japanese confections. When you visit Kyoto, definitely drop by this unique food haven!

Official website of Kyoto's Nishiki Market: https://www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/en_lp/

This article was translated from an article written in Chinese published on April 19, 2020.

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