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551 Horai “Pork Buns”

Take home Osaka’s famous “Pork Buns,” piping hot and fresh out of the oven

One of Osaka’s most iconic culinary delights is the “pork bun” from 551 Horai. Made with a slightly sweet, chewy dough, these buns are hand-wrapped with a filling of only pork and onions, then steamed to perfection. They have garnered a large following nationwide.
The founder, who came to Japan from Taiwan with the desire to work in the food industry, opened a diner in Namba in 1945 (Showa 20) serving dishes such as curry rice. The following year, he began selling pork buns—an adaptation of Taiwanese “pork mantou” tailored to suit the tastes of Osaka customers.Driven by the belief that “freshly made is the best,” the company has prioritized freshness above all else since its founding. Dough and fillings, mixed at the central kitchen in Osaka City, are delivered to each store in approximately four batches per day. Stores that serve many customers traveling from afar—such as those near Shinkansen stations and airports—also sell chilled products.

[Product Names & Prices] “Pork Buns”: 2-pack 460 yen, 4-pack 920 yen, and others. Chilled versions: 4-pack 1,000 yen
[Shelf Life] 3 days from the date of manufacture(Chilled: 5 days from the date of manufacture)
【Retail Locations】JR Shin-Osaka Station Central Exit Store (Outside ticket gates / Hot only), Shinkansen Shin-Osaka Station Store (Inside Shinkansen ticket gates / Chilled only), Alde Shin-Osaka Store (Outside ticket gates / Hot, Chilled, boxed lunches, dine-in available), Ekimarche Shin-Osaka Store (inside conventional line ticket gates / hot, chilled), Ekimaruche Shin-Osaka Sotoe Store (outside ticket gates / hot, chilled)

Local Guide

In addition to pork buns, we recommend enjoying takeout items such as shumai, shrimp shumai, and popsicles, along with freshly prepared authentic Chinese cuisine and bento boxes. Limited-edition items are available depending on the store and season, so be sure to check the store’s official website.

551 Horai – JR Shin-Osaka Station Central Exit Branch (Outside the ticket gates)

• 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture MAP
• 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
• Hours follow those of the property
• 06-6307-0551

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Mon Cher “Dojima Roll”

The original cream, made with a focus on freshness, is absolutely exquisite

This Western-style pastry shop is also known for sparking the roll cake craze. The “Dojima Roll”—made with a moist, fluffy cake wrapped around a generous amount of cream—is the shop’s signature item.The shop’s signature feature is its original cream made with fresh milk from Hokkaido. Drawing on the founder’s unique perspective—someone who isn’t a trained pastry chef and isn’t even a big fan of cream—he came up with a novel idea: a cream that’s rich yet light on the palate, with an aftertaste so fresh it feels like you’re eating raw milk straight from the source.
The shop opened with the desire to “spread a rich lifestyle in Japan where sweets are as much a part of daily life as they are in Europe.”To maintain quality, the shop avoids mass production and pre-made batches, and is located close to the kitchen. The cream, prepared with careful attention to temperature, humidity, and air circulation, is made in small batches only as needed by the pastry chefs.

[Product Name & Price] “Dojima Roll”: Long 1,782 yen / Half 961 yen / Slice 442 yen
[Shelf Life] Same day *Must be refrigerated
[Retailer] Sweets PATIO (Inside Shin-Osaka Station, past the Shinkansen ticket gates)

Local Guide

Featuring a full lineup of Mon Cherie’s popular items, including the classic “Dojima Roll.” Perfect as souvenirs for business trips or vacations, or as a treat to enjoy on the go.

Sweets PATIO (Inside Shin-Osaka Station, inside the Shinkansen ticket gates)

• 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (inside the Shinkansen ticket gates) MAP
• 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
• Open year-round

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Uncle Rikuro’s Shop “Freshly Baked Cheesecake” and “Firewood Pie”

An exquisite cheesecake with a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture—available only in Osaka

One of the premier shops for sweets available exclusively in Osaka. Their signature “Freshly Baked Cheesecake” is made from scratch in the kitchen attached to the store, and you can purchase it fresh anytime from morning until night.
Made with high-quality cream cheese imported directly from Denmark, as well as fresh eggs and milk carefully selected from across Japan, this cheesecake achieves its light, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth using only whipped egg whites.The base of the cake contains plump, homemade raisins that add a delightful accent to both the texture and flavor. This cheesecake has a gentle sweetness that allows you to directly savor the natural goodness of its ingredients.
If you’re looking for something with a longer shelf life, we recommend the “Firewood Pie.”The crispy, multi-layered pastry offers a simple yet rich buttery flavor. Other items include “Nikomado,” a madeleine with the aroma of almond flour, and “Silky Pudding.”

[Product Names/Prices] “Freshly Baked Cheesecake (Size 6)” 1,065 yen, “Firewood Pie” 95 yen per piece, 8-piece box 860 yen, and more
[Shelf Life] “Freshly Baked Cheesecake”: Consume on the same day when stored in a cool, dark place; 3 days when refrigerated. “Firewood Pie”: Approximately 12 days from the date of manufacture.
[Sales Locations] JR Shin-Osaka Station Central Exit Store (outside the ticket gates), Ekimaruche Shin-Osaka Store (inside the conventional line ticket gates), and the store inside the Shinkansen ticket gates

Local Guide

This is a renowned, popular shop specializing in freshly baked cheesecake—queues are guaranteed from the moment it opens. The Namba Main Store and Saito no Mori Store both feature attached cafes, where you can relax and enjoy freshly baked cheesecake right on the spot—highly recommended.

Rikuro-ojisan’s Shop, JR Shin-Osaka Station Central Exit Branch

• 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (3rd floor of JR Shin-Osaka Station, inside the waiting room in front of the Shinkansen Central Ticket Gate) MAP
• 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
• None
• 0120-57-2132 (Headquarters Guest/customer Service, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)

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Muka-Shin “Caramelized Butter Cake”

A little luxury treat with a delightfully crunchy texture

A long-established confectionery shop founded in 1892 (Meiji 25). The “Caramelized Butter Cake,” with its eye-catching yellow packaging featuring a retro-style girl, is the shop’s No. 1 best-selling item.
Made using a recipe passed down directly from an Austrian master pastry chef, it features caramelized butter made from 115% concentrated fresh butter.This cake, created by skilled traditional Japanese confectionery artisans, offers a rich and luxurious flavor. The golden-brown surface is coated with a fondant made by reducing sugar, adding a crisp texture as a delightful accent. Its compact size is designed for easy enjoyment, making it the perfect souvenir.
At Shin-Osaka Station, we also sell “Caramelized Butter Sablés,” which have a light and crisp texture thanks to the caramelized butter, as well as “Original Osaka Mitarashi Dango,” which are dango dumplings wrapped in a sweet-and-salty soy sauce glaze.

[Product Name/Price] “Caramelized Butter Cake” (5-piece special bag) 750 yen, and others
[Shelf Life] 10 days or more
[Sales Locations]Alde Shin-Osaka Store (outside ticket gates), Entre Marche Shin-Osaka Central Exit Store (outside ticket gates), Ekimarche & Entre Marche Shin-Osaka, PLUSTA Gift Shin-Osaka Main Line South (inside ticket gates), PLUSTA Shin-Osaka Main Line Central (inside ticket gates), Bellmart Shin-Osaka Main Line South (inside ticket gates)

Local Guide

At select stores in Shin-Osaka Station, “The Curry Sable,” which went on sale in March 2025, is also available. Inspired by spice curry—said to have originated in Osaka—these flavorful sablés are exclusive to select stores at Shin-Osaka Station, Kansai International Airport, and Itami Airport.

Muka-Shin, Hagurazaki Branch

• 1-4-7 Hakurazaki, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10-minute walk from Hagurazaki Station on the Nankai Main Line
• 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday
• 072-462-0724
• Free

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Kiyasu Sohonpo “Mitarashi Dango”

The toasty crust pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the special sauce

A Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1948 (Showa 23). With its main store located in the entertainment district of “Osaka Juso,” the chain operates 11 stores throughout Osaka Prefecture.
Their signature item, “Mitara-shi Dango,” features dumplings steamed from a perfect blend of mochi flour and rice flour, which are then grilled over an open flame after an order is placed. The broth is made from high-quality kelp from Kushiro, Hokkaido, and the dumplings are served with a special sauce made from tamari soy sauce from Kagawa Prefecture and white granulated sugar.The dumplings’ unique cylindrical shape—which allows them to brown easily when seared—is a special touch unique to the shop, designed to ensure the sauce clings perfectly.
The shop’s name was inspired by the founder’s wish to “bring joy to guests/customers throughout all eight provinces of Japan through confectionery.”Guided by the philosophy of “using the finest ingredients to offer handmade Japanese sweets at reasonable prices to guests/customers with a sweet tooth,” the store always stocks over 20 varieties of Japanese sweets carefully crafted by artisans, with a focus on “asa-ō-gashi” (sweets with a relatively short shelf life).
[Product Name/Price] “Mitara-shi Dango”: 120 yen per skewer, 600 yen for 5 skewers, etc.
[Best-by Date] Same day
[Sales Location] Ekimaruche Shin-Osaka Store (inside the conventional line ticket gates)

Local Guide

This is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop with locations exclusively in Osaka. Since many of their products have a short shelf life and aren’t available outside of their physical stores, they’re a must-try when visiting Osaka. Be sure to savor them fresh out of the oven right after ordering.

Kihachisu Sohonpo – 3rd Floor, Eki Marche Shin-Osaka, Inside JR Shin-Osaka Station

• 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; 3rd Floor, JR Shin-Osaka Station MAP
• 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Open daily
• 06-6476-9922

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Ten Ten “Bite-Sized Gyoza”

These bite-sized fresh gyoza offer endless delicious possibilities depending on how you prepare them

“Hito-kuchi Gyoza” was born from the founder’s love of gyoza and his desire to “elevate the status of gyoza, which is often seen as an inexpensive and delicious everyday food.” The star ingredient—Chinese chives—is harvested fresh each morning by contract farmers in Kochi Prefecture.They are characterized by their high water content, thick leaves, and crisp, crunchy texture. The gyoza wrappers are so thin they’re almost translucent, offering a crispy texture. With the subtle flavor of sesame oil and a hint of spicy ichimi chili pepper as a secret ingredient, once you start eating them, you won’t be able to put your chopsticks down.
We’ve also paid special attention to the packaging: the gyoza come in a box wrapped in a deep blue paper—a color that was rare for food packaging when the product was first launched. With their great taste and attractive appearance, these gyoza make the perfect gift for those who value human connections. In addition to pan-fried gyoza, there are many ways to enjoy them—such as deep-fried, boiled, and steamed—so please try out various preparation methods.

[Product Name/Price] “Bite-Size Gyoza, 30-Piece Pack (includes 2 sauce packets)” 1,490 yen, and others
[Best-By Date] 7 days from the date of manufacture *Must be refrigerated
[Sales Locations] Ten Ten Bar Eki Marche Osaka Store (inside the conventional-line ticket gates), Entre Marche Eki Marche Osaka Store (inside the conventional-line ticket gates), Entre Marche Osaka Central Exit Store (outside the Shinkansen ticket gates),Tokai Kiosk PLUSTA・PLUSTA Gift (inside the Shinkansen ticket gates), Omiyage Kaido Arde Shin-Osaka Store (outside the ticket gates)

Local Guide

Located inside the local train ticket gates, “Ten Ten Bar Eki Marche Shin-Osaka” is not only a takeout spot but also the only location in the country where you can dine in. You can enjoy their store-exclusive gyoza, served fresh off the grill.

Ten Ten Bar – Inside the Ticket Gates at JR Shin-Osaka Station, Ekimaruche Shin-Osaka Store

• 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Inside JR Shin-Osaka Station, 3F MAP
• 9:00 AM–10:00 PM (Last Order 9:30 PM)
• Open daily
• 06-6309-1001

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Omiyage Kaido Alde Shin-Osaka Store “Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Craypas® Pattern)”

A collaborative treat with Sakura Cray-Pas Co., Ltd. that you’ll instinctively want to pick up

This confectionery was created through a collaboration between “Sakura Cray-Pas,” a long-established stationery manufacturer founded in Osaka in 1921 (Taisho 10), and “Nagatoya,” a maker of souvenir sweets. It is a JR West exclusive product available for purchase at shops located within Shin-Osaka Station.
The “Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Craypas® Pattern)” feature a striking Craypas®-patterned tin. The individual cookie wrappers also feature designs inspired by Craypas®.The “Printed Cookies (Craypas® Pattern)” are cute cookies featuring three different designs—such as a sun and a rainbow—printed on simple plain cookies to resemble illustrations drawn with Craypas®. Both products include a unique warning on the packaging that reads, “This is a snack; it cannot be used as a coloring book.”They evoke a sense of nostalgia and make for a souvenir that appeals to a wide range of ages, from children to adults.

[Product Name / Price] “Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Craypas® Design)” 1,252 yen, “Printed Cookies (Craypas® Design)” 756 yen
[Best-By Date] “Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Craypas® Design)”: 120 days from the date of manufacture; “Printed Cookies (Craypas® Design)”: 180 days from the date of manufacture
[Sales Locations] Entre Marché Eki Marché Shin-Osaka Store (inside the conventional line ticket gates), Entre Marché Shin-Osaka Central Exit Store (outside the Shinkansen ticket gates), Omiyage Kaido Arde Shin-Osaka Store (outside the ticket gates)

Local Guide

The “Craypas®” pattern is an iconic product from a stationery manufacturer that has been loved across generations. Just one glance at this packaging is sure to bring out the child in anyone. We recommend it as a slightly different kind of Osaka souvenir.

Omiyage Kaido: Alde Shin-Osaka Store

• 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Shin-Osaka Station, 2nd Floor
• 7:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Open daily