Osaka in Japan is well known for foods made with flour such as octopus balls called Takoyaki in Japanese, Japanese savory pancakes called Okonomiyaki. But have you heard about steamed pork bun from 551 HORAI? It’s so much delicious and famous for local food in Osaka.
551 HORAI
There are many 551 HORAI’s stores at station around Osaka and also some restaurants. They sell steamed pork bun, red bean bun, several kinds of dumplings, and steamed rice dumpling wrapped in a long leaf at the stand shops. Also there is a noodle called ramen in Japanese at the restaurants. The ramen is very delicious!! It’s worth a try!
There is always a line outside the shops because it’s so popular for tourists and even local people. You can buy them online if you want.
The steamed pork bun from 551 HORAI
The steamed pork bun from 551 HORAI is good for gift because the products are chilled or freshly prepared. You can heat them up at home and then eat piping hot one at home!
The outside part is soft and a little sweet. Also it’s thick and very chewy. You eat it with Japanese mustard that is so spicy. A clerk gives you some Japanese mustard when you buy a steamed bun.
The fillings are pork and onion they are cut into cubes for the texture. It’s seasoned with soy sauce, sugar and salt. The outside is sweet, the inside is savory. and the attachment is spicy!!
Also they are packed in the box so that they are easy to bring.
The pork dumpling
The pork dumpling from 551 HORAI is a popular product after the steamed bun. It’s so juicy and soft. The fillings are also pork and onion. The taste is simple but it brings out the best of each ingredients.
Summary
Osaka is located in western Japan, on the contrary, Tokyo is located in eastern Japan. But it takes just 2 hours and half by Shinkansen! When you visit Japan, you can go to Osaka not only to Tokyo.
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