- Be sure to visit 551 Horai to try Osaka’s specialty “Pork Buns”
- We will introduce all 551 Horai stores in the Minami area with a map (including information on closed days for 2025). Information on Horai restaurants is also available.
- (Summary) Be sure to visit 551 Horai, which is developing along with the growth of the Minami area
Be sure to visit 551 Horai to try Osaka’s specialty “Pork Buns”
“551 Horai” is a local Osaka gourmet dish that anyone who comes to Osaka would like to try at least once.
551 Horai has its roots in the “Horai Shokudo” restaurant that was founded in Namba, Osaka.
It is known for its pork buns and shumai.
It is a familiar restaurant in department stores, but the secret to its popularity is not only the quality of its food, but also its convenient location and great service. Let’s take a look at the appeal of 551 Horai!
551 The origin of the name Horai
The origin of the name “551 Horai” is,The name comes from the fact that the last three digits of the company’s telephone number at the time of its founding were “551.”The name was chosen with the idea in mind that “this is the best place for both taste and service.”
- When the company was founded, the last three digits of its phone number were “551.”
- “551” is a universal number and easy to remember.
- The name was chosen with the idea that “this is the best place for taste and service.”
- “Horai” means “Shangri-La” in Chinese.
The appeal of 551 Horai is definitely the pork buns.
When you think of 551 Horai, you think of its pork buns. The thick, chewy dough is combined with juicy pork and various sauces for a simple yet satisfying taste. At Horai Main Branch, the only restaurant in the Namba area, you can also try limited edition items that can only be eaten here, such as char siu buns and bean-jam buns.
About the Features of 551 Pork Buns
Each one is handmade
At 551HORAI, we make each and every one by hand, just as we did when we first opened. We use skilled techniques and a lot of love to create light-skinned, perfectly round and plump treats.
The speed at which a craftsman makes these by hand is said to be one every 15 seconds at the individual level, and one in 7.5 seconds at the master level.
Pursuing the best taste with ingredients, freshness, and no additives
They use carefully selected ingredients without preservatives. By keeping the seasoning simple, they bring out the natural flavor of the ingredients. They also produce their own mustard and sauces every day in pursuit of flavor and freshness.
Introducing a delicious way to eat pork buns
[Steamer/Seiro]
Prepare a household steamer or seiro, and after the steam has risen, arrange the pork buns and steam them.
★We recommend using a steamer or seiro to make the buns fluffy and delicious, just like when they were freshly made.
[When using a microwave oven]
Put a small amount of water or hot water on a plate, arrange the chopsticks parallel to the plate, place the pork buns on top, cover with kitchen paper lightly dampened with water, cover with plastic wrap and heat.
*If heated too much, the skin will become hard.
*This is a guideline when heating a refrigerated product at 500W output. Adjust the heating time and water depending on the output.
From the HP
551 is famous for its pork buns, but its shumai, pan-fried dumplings and popsicles are also local Osaka soul food.
551 is famous for its pork buns, but other staples include shumai and fried dumplings.
And their popsicles are just as popular as their pork buns.
This popsicle was released in 1954 (Showa 29) with the hope of providing some relief from the heat of Osaka’s humid summers .
By the way, the main character on the popsicle packaging is called “Icchan.”
We will introduce all 551 Horai stores in the Minami area with a map (including information on closed days for 2025). Information on Horai restaurants is also available.
Location and convenience are also the attractions of 551 Horai
. In addition to the main Horai store, there are other stores in the Namba area, such as the Nankai Namba Station store and the Namba Naka store.
Another attraction is that it has become a convenient spot for sightseeing in the Minami area.
Next, we will introduce information about 551 Horai stores in the Minami area. We will also provide information about the Horai Restaurant, where you can leisurely savor freshly made food!
551 Penglai Main Store
This is the main store of 551 , which has a restaurant on the second floor where you can also purchase limited edition an-man buns .
| Opening times | Shop 10:00-21:30 Restaurant 11:00-21:30 Last order for lunch boxes 11:00-21:30 |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month (subject to change due to holidays, events, etc.) *2025  |
| telephone number | 06-6641-0551 |
551 Horai Namba Walk Store
Horai is located inside the huge underground shopping mall “Namba Walk.” You can shop here with peace of mind even on cold, hot, or rainy days.
| Opening times | Take-out 10:00-21:30 Eat-in 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:30) Lunch box 11:00-last order 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | Third Wednesday of every odd-numbered month (same as Namba Walk) |
| telephone number | 06-6213-8551 |
551 Horai Nanbanaka store
Located on the south side of the Namba area, this is a great place to stop by when you’re watching sumo wrestling.
| Opening times | Takeout: 10:00-19:00 Mail order: 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | Every Wednesday (subject to change due to holidays, events, etc.) *2025 |
| telephone number | 06-6632-0551 |
551 Horai Nankai Namba Station North Exit
551 Horai is located inside Namba Station. It’s very convenient for getting on and off the train.
| Opening times | [B]10:00～21:00 [C]10:00～20:30 |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | indefinite |
| telephone number | 06-6644-6237 |
551 Horai Osaka Takashimaya store
551 Horai is located inside the Takashimaya department store. You can shop here without getting wet in the rain.
| Opening times | 10:00-20:00 (same as department stores) |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | Varies (same as department stores) |
| telephone number | 06-6634-2321 |
551 Horai Panchan Branch (Horai Restaurant)
This is an authentic Chinese restaurant in 551 Horai.
The lunch menu is served from 11:30 to 14:30. The dinner menu starts at 14:30.
Regular noodle dishes, dim sum, drinks, and takeaway are also available.
| Opening times | Restaurant 11:30-22:00 (last order 21:30) |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | Every Tuesday (subject to change due to holidays, events, etc.) *2025 |
| telephone number | 06-6634-0551 |
551 Horai Shinsaibashi Daimaru store
| Opening times | Take-out 10:00-20:00 Eat-in 10:00-20:00 (last orders 19:30) Lunch boxes 10:00-last order 19:30 (same as department stores) |
|---|---|
| Closed Day | Irregular holidays (same as department stores) |
| telephone number | 06-6241-2551 |
(Summary) Be sure to visit 551 Horai, which is developing along with the growth of the Minami area
551 Horai started with the “Horai Shokudo” store at Namba Shinchi 4-ban-cho. When it first opened, it sold curry rice, but with the introduction of pork buns in 1946, the buns quickly became a famous Osaka specialty. In addition to the traditional pork buns that have grown with the development of the Minami area, 551 Horai also sells shumai and fried dumplings.
551 Horai is an Osaka specialty that originated in Osaka .
There are seven stores open in the Minami area. If you come to Osaka for sightseeing, be sure to visit 551 Horai.
