Department store basement mall

Department store basement mall

The basement malls of department stores in Osaka are usually large food sections. Candies, puddings, various cookies and pastries, as well as aromatic prepared foods — all are affordable and delicious.

These so-called "basement department stores," or food courts, may each have their own unique character, but they all share an incredible diversity and wide range of offerings. If you want to get a full sense of the variety of foods available, or compare your options while shopping, then a visit to Osaka’s “basement department stores” is a must. To explore them thoroughly, you might even want to set aside a whole day. Almost every counter in the mall offers samples, allowing you to stroll and taste your way through a world of delicious treats.