Theme: "Dashi"
The first theme: "Dashi." Bob is joined by his friend Mayu-chan as they search for "Dashi," said to give the food in Osaka its flavour. The setting? Osaka's Tenma area, a stuff-your-face-till-your-drop food district, and Osaka's leading marketplace. What will they find?
Osaka Dashi Guide
There are plenty of tasty dashi foods in Osaka. "Udon" noodles would be a standard one, ya know. Different from the strong, dark Tokyo udon, Osaka's udon noodles are light in flavor. Osaka's soft water brings out the flavor of the kelp, so you only need a bit 'o soy sauce. When I say "light," I don't mean "light on flavor." You'll find a rich aroma and taste. I'll show ya a few of my favorite shops; check 'em out if you have the time, eh?
Matsubaya
http://www.kuidaore-osaka.com/en/taste/b/kitsuneudonusamitei_matsubaya.html
mimiu
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/search/detail/gourmet_10.html
Doutombori Imai
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/search/detail/gourmet_5047.html
*Osaka Manabu*
Staff member at "Cafe de Osaka." Loves Osaka more than anything.
For more "UMAMI" information in English:
【Umami Information Center】
http://www.umamiinfo.com/
【wikipedia】
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umami
【Location 5】
Dashiya (in cooperation)
A casual restaurant where you can enjoy a range of foods with particularly delicious dashi. Great for a date with it's mix of traditional and modern atmospheres. 10 minute walk from JR Tenma station.
Osaka-fu, Osaka-shi, Kita-ku, Kamiyamacho 10-14
Lunch 11:30am - 2:00pm, Dinner 6:00pm - 12:00 midnight. Closed Mondays and every 2nd Sunday.
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/6429290/
【Guest】
Mayu Tsujinami
Food coordinator, chef, non-drinker and goes under the office name Gekuya Shokudo. Working on various food-related activities like "Konawaku," a flour-cooking workshop, cooking for business trips, catering and reporting.