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One thing you have to eat when you come to Osaka is the famous 551 Horai pork bun! As soon as I got it, I could smell its rich aroma, and the plump white exterior looked so appetizing.
The dough was soft with a slightly chewy texture, while the pork filling inside was tender and juicy, with the sweetness of onions. The savory flavors were perfectly balanced.
551 Horai's pork buns are a very well-known local snack. No matter which location you pass by, you'll often see a line, so they're clearly very popular. I bought one to try because I thought, “Since I'm here, I have to try it.” The filling tasted pretty good, with fragrant meat and a distinctive overall flavor.
However, for my personal taste, the dough was a little too soft and lacked some of the springiness and chewiness commonly found in Taiwanese pork buns. It tasted noticeably different from the pork buns I'm used to in Taiwan. Although I didn't particularly want to buy one again after trying it this time, it's still one of Osaka's most iconic foods, so I recommend that anyone who hasn't had one try it for themselves and experience the appeal of this famous shop with long lines.
It's rare to find steamed buns this delicious in Japan!
