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Expedia: Asia’s Greatest Food Cities<\/h4>\n

Friends, countrymen, makan kaki, lend me your ears. I shall show you the way to paradise. Food paradise, that is. Loosen your belt and get your ENO ready, for we are about to journey through\u00a0Asia\u2019s Greatest Food Cities<\/a>\u00a0and mark out the treasures the great food gods have laid on the table.<\/p>\n

In this series, Expedia highlights the best food to try in each city, as recommended by locals who have lived & tasted it. Read on to find out\u00a0the most popular local dishes and the best places you should go to try them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Find Out\u00a0More About\u00a0Asia’s Greatest Food Cities<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Jump to Cities: \u00a0\u00a0Bangkok<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Hanoi<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Hong Kong<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Osaka<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Penang<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Seoul<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Singapore<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Taipei<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Best Food in Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Must-Try: Okonomiyaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Japanese savoury cabbage-based grilled pancakes, dating back to the Edo period. Osaka\u2019s style of Okonomiyaki is the most popular version. The pan-fried mixed batter includes quite a few savoury ingredients, including egg, cabbage and yam. Once cooked, it is then topped with a variety of ingredients, making it almost like a pizza.<\/p>\n

\"Japanese<\/p>\n

Popular fillings include shrimp, octopus, pork belly and cheese. The pancake is then topped off with the sweet and thick\u00a0Otafuku<\/em>\u00a0okonomiyaki sauce (similar to plum sauce) and dried bonito flakes. Wasabi, Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise and seawood are some other great ingredients.<\/p>\n

Best Okonomiyaki in Osaka:<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s fun to visit Okonomiyaki restaurants that serve up teppanyaki style. Meaning, you get to cook your own Okonomiyaki at your table. Or if you prefer Okonomiyaki at its very best, sit at the coveted chef\u2019s table. Here are 5 of the best Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Osaka:<\/p>\n

Okonomiyaki Restaurant CHIBO<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Okonomiyaki Restaurant BOTEJYU<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Okonomiyaki AJIONOYA<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Okonomiyaki FUKUTARO<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Okonomiyaki MIZUNO<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Must-Try: Kushikatsu<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Skewered deliciousness. All sorts of ingredients, lightly battered, skewered on bamboo\u00a0kushi\u00a0<\/em>and fried to just the right level that you don\u2019t feel guilty. You can have breaded prawns, chicken, mixed vegetables, quail eggs and a whole host of other choices. Dip in delicious sauce and enjoy. Have a chilled Japanese beer, like Sapporo or Asahi, for the perfect complement to your meal. \"Japanese<\/p>\n

(Photo CC2.0:\u00a0kimishowota<\/a>)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Best Kushikatsu in Osaka:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Daruma Kushikatsu<\/strong>\u00a0is a family-run chain of restaurants in Osaka, with good service and very good Kushikatsu. Order a set of 12 skewers to sample a good range of meats and veg. The essential kushikatsu sauce here is very yummy. You get a generous serving. But no double dipping! This is a pretty serious rule of etiquette.<\/p>\n

Daruma Kushikatsu<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\n1-6-4 Dotonbori Chuoku<\/em>
\nTel: +81 6 6213 8101<\/em><\/p>\n

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Best Kept Secret:\u00a0Nakatsu City Cafes<\/h3>\n

Nakatsu City is a pretty castle town. Not only is the setting perfect, so is the food. There are lots of gourmet restaurants in Nakatsu but we\u2019re even bigger fans of all the great cosy cafes. A hipster\u2019s dream perhaps? \"nakatsu-coffee-osaka-cafe\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(Photo CC2.0:\u00a0Sotaro OMURA<\/a>)\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out\u00a0Chiki Tea Caf\u00e9<\/strong>\u00a0for some\u00a0Matcha<\/em>\u00a0goodness and baked delights to go. Wander around and you\u2019ll find lots more low-key options that are perfectly inviting for a cosy afternoon tea or a little wine in the evening.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ready to Eat?<\/h2>\n

Made just for foodies, Expedia’s travel deals now helps you\u00a0travel to Asia’s Greatest Food Cities<\/a>\u00a0for less. Save on flights and hotels when you travel to any of these 8 cities before May 2015.\u00a0Check out the latest deals to carve your own food trail through Asia. Happy belly, happy traveller.<\/p>\n

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Japanese savoury cabbage-based grilled pancakes, dating back to the Edo period. Skewered deliciousness with serious no double-dipping etiquette. 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