You can tell it's different from the first bite. The wrapper is made from egg, which looks simple, but the taste is truly top-notch old-school style. 👍
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Ippotei Main Store
Famous for its yellow-skinned shumai, this historic Chinese restaurant in Namba has been a local favorite for generations!
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Founded in 1933, this historic Chinese restaurant in Namba is best known for its signature shumai, wrapped in a thin yellow egg crepe instead of the typical white flour-based skin. Originally developed as a post-war substitute due to flour shortages, the egg wrap became a beloved specialty, and the restaurant continues to preserve this unique method to this day.
The shumai filling is kept simple, made with minced pork and shrimp, but the secret to its delicate sweetness lies in the use of high-sugar Awaji Island onions. Perfect as a side dish with rice or as a snack with beer, these handmade shumai are so popular that 7,000 to 8,000 pieces sell out daily. They’re available for both dine-in and takeout, so don’t miss the chance to try them!
Beyond shumai, the menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including crispy spring rolls, deep-fried bone-in young chicken, and rich liver teriyaki with chicken liver and gizzards.
Highlights
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The signature shumai is wrapped in a thin yellow egg crepe, making it uniquely delicious.
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The key to its rich flavor is the high-sugar Awaji Island onions.
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In addition to shumai, the menu features a variety of must-try Chinese dishes.
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Located near Nipponbashi's electronics district, marked by its blue sunshade.
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Shumai with a signature yellow egg wrap, a must-try specialty.
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Spring rolls packed with generous fillings, offering rich flavors.
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Soy sauce-seasoned deep-fried young chicken, crispy and flavorful.
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Liver teriyaki with onions, a savory and satisfying dish.
Reviews
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Some reviews are AI-translated.
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Wow! I can't believe this place is being featured!
It's definitely a local favorite—the shumai here is absolutely amazing! 👍
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 一芳亭 本店
- Postal Code
- 556-0011
- Address
- 2-6-22 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6641-8381
- Closed
- Sundays, Holidays
- Business Hours
- 11:30am - 8:00pm
- Budget
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Shumai (5 pieces): 350yen
Spring Roll: 950yen
Deep-Fried Young Chicken: From 1,200yen
Liver Teriyaki: 530yen - Access
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(1) Approx. 1-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line & Yotsubashi Line
(2) Approx. 1-minute walk from Osaka-Namba Station on the Nankai Railway - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)