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• Barcelona – La Boqueria, widely considered to be Europe’s most beautiful market.  Breakfast at Bar Pinotxo is a must.
• Beijing – Dong Hua Men, dates back to 1655 with Dozens of food stalls with screaming vendors characterize this noisy street market, which offers everything from fish and roasted meats to vegetables and noodles.
• London – Borough Market
• Marrakech – Djemma el Fna, another night market (similar to Dong Hua Men)  It is a cultural mix of color, sight and sound and is one of the liveliest attractions in Morocco.
• Munich – Viktualienmarkt, beer garden + food market…does is get any better?
• New York – Union Square Market
• Paris – La rue Cler, Paris has over 80 markets however La rue Cler stands hot for the foodie tourist
• San Francisco – Ferry Building
• Tokyo – Tsukiji Fish Market, my favorite destination in Tokyo.  Tsukji is the largest fish market in the world.  The surrounding restraunts serve the freshest sushi you’ll find anywhere.
• Venice – Rialto Market, The daily fruit and veg market of Rialto is a colourful way to see the bustling buyers of daily produce.

Tsukiki Fish Market

La Boqueria

Viktualienmarkt

Tsukiji is the largest fish market in the world.  And for me it represents the intersection of three passions – photography, food and travel.  If you’re ever in Tokyo you should not miss this.  Since all the action begins at 5:AM its popular attraction for vistors who are jet lagged from the trip to Japan. 

 Tsukiji’s primary function is a tuna auction to supply the local wholesalers and restaurants throughout the region.   Over the years Tsujiki has become the transit point for 3000 tons of seafood daily.   Surrounding the market numerous restaurants founded to fuel the market workers.  If you want fresh sushi look no further, this is the place for the freshest sushi in Tokyo if not the entire world. 

Among the 39 or so restaurants, half of whom serve sushi, the following are recommended.   All are small measuring between 20-30 square meters and prefer to serve “sets” (set-o as a local would say).  A set comprises of the basic sushi items – tuna, squid, anago, plus a roll or two.

1. Daiwa Sushi (5:AM – 1:PM), +81-3-3547-6807

2. Dai Sushi (5:AM – 2:PM), +81-3-3547-6797

3. Sushi Bun (6:AM – 2:30PM. +81-3-3541-3860)

If you know me, you know that my two favorite things are eating and traveling.  Here’s an interesting website after my own heart – Where the Local’s Eat.  However, make sure you check out my travel tips first 🙂