Grand Green Osaka is projected to have over 10,000 workers by autumn 2026.
From a 'city to visit' attracting people from home and abroad, to a 'city of daily life' where people work, spend time, and interact—as the city enters a new phase, Time Out Market Osaka, a major global food and culture market at its center, is also moving to a new stage.
What is added this summer is not just new shops, but seven new reasons that make you want to visit.
1. A monthly unique plate created by French master chef Yasushi Karato. 2. Evolved takoyaki from the popular Dotonbori shop 'Creo-ru', challenging the global market. 3. Authentic Thai flavors and techniques delivered by the Thai government-certified restaurant 'Kuntaeep'. 4. Korean home cooking and street food charm proposed by 'Manipopo', a shop beloved in Higashi-Shinsaibashi. 5. Hotel-quality sweets by Chef Patissier Yoshimi Kamegawa of 'The Westin Osaka' for casual enjoyment. 6. A new proposal of soy sauce ramen and sake pairing by 'Tenmei'. (Opened in May) 7. 'Furai Guys', an Osaka reinterpretation of a British pub. (Opened in May)
Each shop offers distinct characteristics, enriching various scenes from lunch and cafe time to after-work drinks and weekend gatherings.
Through this new summer lineup, Time Out Market Osaka evolves into a new hub of food and interaction, embracing the daily lives of 10,000 workers and guests from around the world.
'A stage for Osaka food culture by top chefs' produced by French master chef Yasushi Karato The biggest highlight is the new project 'Le Chef du Mois' (Chef's Dish of the Month) supervised by Yasushi Karato, executive chef of the Lumiere Group and a French master who advocates 'vegetable gastronomy'.
This project features top chefs from various genres including French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and patisserie, appearing monthly. They will create limited one-plate dishes utilizing their sensibilities and techniques. The appeal of Osaka's food culture lies not only in the cuisine but also in the 'human connections' where chefs transcend genres and shops to create new value. This project aims to showcase this unique Osaka spirit and promote new culinary culture.
[Le Chef du Mois: This Month's Menu] Customers select from eight vegetable dishes that bring out the best of seasonal vegetables lined up at the counter. Combined with a main dish and soup, this proposes a new dining experience to enjoy a personalized plate. Limited to 100 meals per day, it is a dish you can encounter only this month.
- 8 vegetable dishes, soup, meat dish: 2,000 JPY - 3-color vegetable smoothies: Full 270cc 990 JPY / Half 130cc 500 JPY - Red: Beet smoothie with raspberry aroma - Yellow: Yellow bell pepper and mango smoothie - Green: Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) and fruit smoothie (Opens June 11)
'Creo-ru' from Dotonbori brings evolved takoyaki to the world Takoyaki, Osaka's signature soul food. 'Creo-ru', a popular shop known for it, chose Time Out Market Osaka as its new stage for challenge.
The highlight is the evolved takoyaki using porcini sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Based on the tastes and techniques inherited from the founder, it proposes a new taste of Osaka for guests gathered from around the world. It is a new form of takoyaki where local food evolves into global food.
Additionally, lunch menus satisfying time-limited office workers, such as the 'Crispy Mapo Eggplant Yakisoba Lunch Set', are prepared. At night, teppanyaki menus perfect for drinks are also available, making it usable in various scenes throughout the day.
[Representative Menu] - Takoyaki with porcini sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano: 980 JPY (8 pieces) - Wagyu beef egg roll: 1,100 JPY - Crispy Mapo Eggplant Yakisoba Lunch Set (includes yakisoba, rice, soup, green tea): 1,300 JPY (Opens June 14)
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- Source: PR TIMES
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