551 Horai, Namba Walk: Osaka’s Iconic Steamed Pork Bun
551 Horai traces back to October 1945, just two months after the end of the war, when its founder opened a small eatery in Osaka's Minami district originally selling curry and udon; the now-famous steamed pork bun was added to the menu the following year and became a takeout staple by the early 1950s. The Namba Walk branch, tucked into the underground shopping arcade, is unusual within the chain for keeping a small eat-in counter, letting visitors eat a bun hot off the steamer instead of carrying it out. At roughly 230 yen per bun, it remains one of the most recognizable quick bites in Osaka, especially convenient for travelers passing through on a train transfer.
- Butaman (Steamed Pork Bun)
- Namba
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Hours were not independently confirmed for this specific underground-mall branch; the main 551 Horai store nearby operates roughly 10:00 AM-9:30 PM, so similar hours are likely -- confirm locally before visiting.
- Address
- Namba Walk underground shopping arcade (1-gai Kita-dori), 2-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Nearest station
- Namba Station
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- The classic butaman (steamed pork bun) -- Osaka's most iconic grab-and-go snack.
How to Order
- Buy butaman (steamed pork buns) at the counter, about 230 yen per bun (920 yen for a set of four). This underground-mall branch has a rare eat-in counter, so you can eat one hot off the steamer instead of taking it home.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
Namba Walk underground shopping arcade (1-gai Kita-dori), 2-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Inside the Namba Walk underground shopping arcade, convenient between train transfers. (Namba Station)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to 551 Horai, Namba Walk?
- Inside the Namba Walk underground shopping arcade, convenient between train transfers. (Namba Station)
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