🍽️ What to Eat at Nishiki Market

🐙 1. Tako Tamago

Tiny baby octopus skewers with a quail egg inside the head, glazed in a sweet-savory sauce—unique, cute, and flavorful  .

🍩 2. Soy Milk Donuts

Fresh and fluffy, crunchy on the outside and chewy in the center—Kyoto-style doughnuts made with local soy milk. Best eaten piping hot  .

🥚 3. Dashimaki Tamago

Japanese rolled omelet infused with dashi for savory umami flavor—soft, juicy, and served hot on a skewer from shops like Tanaka Keiran  .

🥒 4. Tsukemono (Pickled Vegetables)

Kyoto’s unique pickles made from seasonal local vegetables—tangy, colorful, and perfect for tasting samples or taking home as souvenirs  .

🍡 5. Matcha & Soy-Based Sweets

From matcha soft-serve to sweet mochi and warabimochi, these green tea treats shine with vivid flavor and craftsmanship  .

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🧀 Bonus Snacks Near the Front