I came to Namba to buy a ticket for my next day off. It was still before noon, so I was thinking about where to eat. I tried a few places that I had been to before and enjoyed, but they all had long lines. I was about to give up on eating and just head home when I remembered there was a restaurant here that I had never tried. I decided to go in. The first floor was for sales, and on the second floor, there was a restaurant. It was a little after 2 PM when we were finally seated. I ordered the 551 Dim Sum Set and a lemon chu-hi, while my husband ordered the Seafood Yakisoba Set (with fried noodles) and a medium-sized draft beer. We started with a toast with the lemon chu-hi and draft beer. The 551 Dim Sum Set was good, although the steamed buns were too hot to handle. The shrimp shumai was small but tasty. The noodles had a unique taste that reminded me of Taiwan, which was later confirmed by the menu description as "Taiwanese street food flavor." It may not be to everyone's taste, but I enjoyed it. The steamed buns were soft and deliciously sweet. The sweet and sour pork balls were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. If you have tried the steamed buns and sweet and sour pork balls from this place before, I highly recommend trying them at the restaurant.

Visited the main store of 551 Horai for the first time. I had never heard of Horai restaurants before. I thought it was a restaurant with a lot of pork bun dishes because of the name Horai, but it turned out to be a regular Chinese restaurant. I ordered the seafood yakisoba set, shrimp chili, xiaolongbao, and mapo egg rice. I chose fried noodles for the seafood yakisoba. The portions were quite generous, and it was just enough for two people to finish. The taste was delicious, but nothing that you can't find elsewhere. I may have had slightly higher expectations due to the long line. I realized that I like 551's pork buns the best.

Famous pork bun shop. I came all the way to Osaka, so I decided to have a meal at the main store. Since reservations are not accepted, I had to wait in line for a bit, but we were seated quickly. The pork bun here is a must-have. The chewy dough and generous filling were delicious.

I visited the restaurant 551 Horai in Osaka, known for their famous pork buns. I have a habit of ordering dishes that bear the restaurant's name, so I focused on items that couldn't be taken to go. The flavors were simple but the best. I was expecting a more punchy taste from the pork buns, so it was a bit surprising. It could make for a good conversation starter. Thank you for the meal!

Visited at 13:50 on August 6th with 4 people in 2 groups. Ordered at 13:57 and served at 14:07. The danzai noodles were slightly smaller in size with minced meat and bean sprouts. The spring rolls had a good vegetable filling inside. The meatballs were average. The shrimp siu mai was smaller than expected, but the taste was good with a strong shrimp flavor. The xiaolongbao (individually ordered) didn't have a distinctive taste like expected, but when followed by a meat bun, it brought a feeling of happiness with the addictive filling that had a juicy and sweet flavor. The dim sum set includes one meat bun, but adding another one was a great decision. Even after trying other items like sticky rice and siu mai for takeout, nothing quite compared to the meat bun. Thank you for the meal.

It was delicious!!! I went to a seafood yakisoba restaurant for the first time in about a year. The taste was as good as ever, and I ended up eating too much. The dishes like oil-drizzled chicken and sweet and sour pork were also delicious. It would be great if they had more variety of alcohol. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the famous 551 Horai main store known for its meat buns. I arrived around 11:30 and there was a long line. I waited for about an hour to enter, but the dim sum, fried rice, noodles, and everything else were delicious. Above all, the staff's service was excellent.

About 5 years ago, I received a jumbo shumai as a souvenir from a friend that left a lasting impression on me. That's when my history with 551 began. This time, when I visited Osaka, I decided to have a meal at the main store. I usually buy 551 pork buns and shumai in Kyoto, either at Daimaru or Isetan. But this time, I was in Osaka! And I could go to the main store! So, I decided to have a meal there in the early afternoon on the last day and buy some pork buns and shumai to take home. The dining area at the main store was spacious and beautiful, and the atmosphere was very comfortable. After some thought, I decided to try something I couldn't usually take home, so I ordered 551 ramen and shrimp chili fried rice. The 551 ramen had a well-seasoned soup that was very delicious, and the thin noodles were easy to eat. The fried rice was a classic dish with a great egg flavor. The shrimp chili had a nice balance of spiciness and sweetness. When I finally tried the pork buns and shumai at home, steamed in a steamer, the taste was just as amazing. Although 551 occasionally has events in Tokyo department stores, it's impossible to casually buy their products due to the ticket system and the competition. So, being able to visit the store in Osaka, enjoy a meal, and bring home some souvenirs was a great experience. They also had ice candy, which we shared and tried the peach flavor, which was seasonal and incredibly delicious. It was refreshing and a perfect way to end the meal.

551 Tenjin set for 1670 yen. I chose the Tenjin set so I could try a variety of dishes. I arrived at the restaurant around 14:30 on Saturday, and there was a long line for takeout. I was worried that the indoor dining area on the second floor would also have a long line, but surprisingly there was only one group waiting. I was seated quickly and the food was served promptly. The turnover rate seemed good, and there were also seats available on the third floor, so there were more seats than I expected. The freshly made dishes at Tenjin were all delicious. The nikuman and shrimp dumplings that I had tried through online shopping were surprisingly just as tasty. In particular, the sweet and sour meatballs that I tried for the first time were perfectly seasoned. The almond jelly had no unpleasant smell and was delightfully creamy. I definitely want to come back again!

The weather was very nice, so I went on a food tour! I bought two pork buns for ¥420 and the recommended item by the staff was a pack of 12 shrimp dumplings for ¥550. The pork buns had a chewy and slightly sweet dough with juicy meat filling, it was excellent! The shrimp dumplings had plenty of shrimp inside, they were so delicious that I ended up buying another pack because 12 pieces were not enough.

Have you ever tried the 551 Horai's anman? It is a special edition with two pieces for 410 yen. It is not your usual anman, but a carefully cooked black sesame-flavored authentic Chinese an wrapped in a chewy and sweet special dough. It was similar to a black sesame dumpling. Thank you for the meal. Restaurant Name: 551 Horai Main Store Location: 3-6-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka. Just a 1-minute walk from Namba Station Exit 11. #Butaman #Anman #OsakaSpecialty #OsakaGourmet

I had some errands in Namba on this day, and decided to have dinner at "551 Horai" before heading back. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was just past 4:00 PM, and even at this time there was a line for takeout on the 1st floor. The eat-in seats on the 2nd floor were about 80% full, but luckily I was able to get a seat without waiting in line. I ordered the pork bun, xiaolongbao, and mini almond jelly for this day. I also wanted to try the hidden specialty, the anman, but unfortunately it was sold out. I heard that the anman is limited in quantity, so I guess you have to go early to be able to try it. I would like to get it through mail order someday. The pork bun was served in about 2 minutes after ordering, so it was very quick. I have had it as a souvenir many times before, but this was my first time eating it at the restaurant. I was curious if it would taste different, but the result is that it was just as delicious. It has a slightly sweet taste, with juicy pork filling inside a chewy dough. Although it's a taste I'm familiar with from having it as a souvenir, it's still delicious, and I feel more grateful for the souvenir now that I know it tastes the same as eating it at home. The xiaolongbao had a slightly thicker skin, similar in taste to the pork bun. The meat juice wasn't too heavy, and the acidity of the sauce made it taste light and delicious. I personally love xiaolongbao, and usually prefer the thin-skinned kind, but it seems that the thicker skin like the one at 551 Horai is more common. The almond jelly I had after the meal had a super creamy texture. I thought it would be rich in flavor, but it had a distinct almond taste with a mild sweetness, making it refreshing. I prefer a stronger flavor, but this was also delicious. There were many staff members, all of whom were quick to notice and provide assistance, making it a great restaurant experience. Thank you for the meal.

This week's business trip was in Osaka for 2 days. On the first day, I was in Sakai. I finished earlier than planned, so I met up with a colleague who works in the Kansai area in Namba. While wandering around, we happened to come across the main store of "551 Horai". I didn't know that 551 wasn't just a takeout place, haha. I usually line up to buy pork buns at Shin-Osaka. Maybe it's because of the timing, but even though it's the main store, there was no line at all. If you want to buy souvenirs, this might be faster. The 1st floor is for takeout, and the 2nd floor is for dining in. It was still a little before 5 pm, so despite being the main store of 551, there was only one elderly couple ahead of us. We were seated in the window-side special seats? and started with "Otsukare nama beer" and an appetizer platter with 4 types: jellyfish in vinegar, saliva chicken stew, and cucumber with miso sauce. Then, a sweet and sour platter with 3 items: meatball with sweet and sour sauce, shrimp with sweet and sour sauce, and sweet and sour pork. The appetizers were 4 types, and the sweet and sour dishes were 3 items. Why are the units different? It's just a small detail that bothers my personality, haha. Anyway, both were of course of "551 quality". Delicious! Perfect portions for a little drink. There were more than just pork buns! For the finale, we had shrimp shumai and pork buns. Both were smaller portions compared to takeout. Especially the shumai was a bit of a letdown as I was expecting a larger size. A little bigger would have been nice. But of course, the taste was excellent. Thank you for the meal!

I had been curious about the main branch of restaurant 551 for a while. Since there wasn't much of a line before opening, I waited in line for the opening. The menu had a surprising variety, and I had a hard time deciding, but I ended up choosing a seafood sauce-covered dish. I debated between the firm yakisoba and the sauce-covered ramen, but I went with the sauce-covered ramen. I also ordered spring rolls, shrimp shumai, and the classic pork bun as side dishes. Everything was delicious! However, the sauce-covered ramen was quite light, so if you don't like mild flavors, you might find it a bit unsatisfying. The firm yakisoba with seafood sauce was actually more delicious.笑

This time, I had shumai and pork buns - it was so good to eat them again! They were delicious and hot. It was a weekday, but there was quite a line!

Today, before heading to Kishiwada, I met up with friends in Namba for lunch at #551 Horai Ebisu Bridge Main Store. I had cold noodles and dumplings. I love these big dumplings! It's been a while since I last had them - so satisfying. #OsakaLunch #NambaLunch #551Horai #EbisuBridgeShoppingStreet

It was delicious. I was a bit shocked to find out they had cold noodles later, but I enjoyed pork buns, spring rolls, dumplings, and two glasses of draft beer. It was surprisingly not crowded and had a comfortable atmosphere. Next time, I want to try red bean buns, sesame balls, and meatballs.

I went to my favorite 551 Horai main store. They had a restaurant, so I decided to try it. I had a pork bun, beef pie, and soup dumplings. The pork bun was definitely the best! I love it. The soup dumplings were okay, but the beef pie was just average. The pork bun is still my favorite!

When you go to Osaka, you must visit 551 Horai. I went to the main store and enjoyed their warm food inside the shop. I ordered pork buns and dumplings, and they were delicious as everyone says. I think it's a reliable and tasty choice. If you like dumplings, I highly recommend trying them.

I woke up early in the morning, all pumped up, and ended up arriving at the restaurant an hour before it opened. I was too pumped up (laughs) and of course, I was the first one there, with no one else in line, so I decided to wait right there until it opened. I had checked beforehand that the BBQ pork buns I wanted would be available for sale starting at 11 am, so I knew that, but I wanted to see the process of the staff making the buns and preparing the shop, so I waited in front of the shop for about an hour (weird, right?). When it hit 10 o'clock, the shutters went up, and suddenly a lot of people lined up, forming a queue in an instant. Just to confirm, I asked a staff member about the BBQ pork buns' release time, and then decided to wander around aimlessly to kill time. As time passed, I didn't want to be late, so I waited outside the line 30 minutes before opening. Around 10:55, the sign saying "BBQ pork buns will be available starting at 11 am" was removed by a staff member, and at that moment, I got in line. I didn't miss the sign being taken down (strong determination). Excitedly waiting, I was called by a female staff member I had seen in the morning, and I ordered a BBQ pork bun... but it seemed that you could only order BBQ pork buns in sets of two, not just one. So, I ordered a set of two ☆d(´∀｀*) After paying, I received the items, and the staff member thanked me for waiting for a long time (*^^*). I apologized for sitting there the whole time (laughs), thanked the staff member, and quickly moved to the edge of the shopping street. Whenever I visited 551, the BBQ pork buns were always sold out, so meeting the BBQ pork buns was a dream come true, and my excitement skyrocketed٩( ᐛ )و I took one out of the box, took a bite... it's so delicious... (Ꙭ ) The sweet sauce inside the BBQ pork bun was not too heavy, contrary to its appearance, it had a light taste. But it had a solid meaty flavor and was so tasty! (*´ڡ`●)♡ I understand why they sell out quickly after being available... this is delicious... really delicious... I shared the other one with my father and sister (^ω^) Eating it from start to finish, I was enveloped in a feeling of bliss. I love 551's BBQ pork buns so much that I keep going back, but the BBQ pork buns are the best. I want to eat it again! (*´`)♡ The main store is the best after all!!! If you haven't tried the BBQ pork buns yet, please stop by 551 and try them. They are really delicious!!! I will definitely visit again! I love it! (〃´ω｀〃)