On Saturday after leaving the hospital, I decided to have lunch at 551 Horai at Izumigaoka Station. Even though it was past 1 pm, the restaurant was full. The takoyaki shop next door was also packed. I had to wait for 10 minutes to be seated. They served lemon water (you can ask for regular water if you don't like lemon). I ordered the seafood noodles for 980 yen, 5 pieces of pan-fried dumplings for 250 yen, the mixed fried rice for 670 yen, and the seafood noodle set (with mini fried rice) for a total of 3,180 yen. I referred to my notes from my previous visit to make sure I ordered the right dishes. The seafood noodles were delicious with a gentle flavor and plenty of seafood like shrimp, scallops, squid, and lots of vegetables that were cooked perfectly with a nice crunch and sweetness. The mixed fried rice was slightly larger than the set version and had a shrimp tempura on top. It was tasty and the rice was nice and fluffy. The pan-fried dumplings were filled with cabbage and the chili oil complemented them well. Be careful as the skin tears easily. The set meal was quite filling, and even for someone in their 70s, it was a challenge to finish alone. By the time I finished eating around 2 pm, there were empty seats, but it's a very popular restaurant. I enjoyed my meal. Thank you and I will visit again! You can pay with Takashimaya's Friends Club.

When I think of 551, I usually think of pork buns as a souvenir or for takeout. Today, I was shopping at Takashimaya and started to feel hungry around lunchtime. I found a 551 restaurant with counter seating! I sat down and saw that they offered more than just pork buns - they had shumai, fried chicken, spring rolls, and various other items available for individual purchase. I decided to try the lunch set menu, which included seafood yakisoba and fried rice. The yakisoba had shrimp and squid in a tasty sauce that went well with the noodles. The fried rice was also delicious. I also got some fried chicken, shumai, spring rolls, and sweet and sour pork as complimentary items, and they were all tasty too! They served lemon water, but you can request regular water as well. Thank you for the meal!

Location is Osaka, inside Takashimaya Izumi Kita store. I ordered pork buns, ramen 511, and ramen 551. It was my first time trying the ramen. It was quite salty. The noodles were thin and transparent straight noodles. The chashu was firm, with two slices. The shrimp tempura had the tail removed, making it easy to eat. The Chinese broccoli was good. The pork buns were excellent, especially when eaten with mustard.

I came to Izumigaoka Station for errands, so I decided to have lunch at "551." While I often get takeout from here, it's been about 10 years since I last dined in at the main branch in Namba. I ordered the seafood noodles set. First, you get to choose the type of noodles: ramen noodles, yakisoba noodles, or fried noodles. (Note: Yakisoba and fried noodles come with soup.) You also get to choose a side dish of either mini fried rice or mini Tenshin fried rice. Today, I chose fried noodles and mini fried rice. The fried noodles had thick noodles topped with seafood sauce. I prefer thinner noodles, but it was still delicious. Next time, I want to try ramen or yakisoba. I tried a bit of my companion's seafood noodles (ramen), and it was delicious, so I recommend it! The fried rice was fluffy and flavorful, consistently tasty from start to finish, so I'll definitely order it again. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal. I will visit again!

Visited for lunch on July 30, 2022 (Saturday) in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Minami-ku, Chayamadai, on the 1st floor of Izumi Kita Takashimaya. Entered at 12:40 pm. The restaurant was almost full. Ordered the following items: - Shrimp in chili sauce: 800 yen - Rice: 170 yen (refills allowed) My companion opted for the fried rice. - Five-ingredient fried rice: 650 yen The food was served in 10 minutes after ordering. The shrimp in chili sauce had a generous amount of shrimp, making it a good deal. The seasoning was just right, not too spicy. The rice was a bit firm but within an acceptable range. I had half a bowl of rice refilled. The dining area was in the 551 Horai section. There were clear panels for infection prevention as dividers. The seating was only at the counter. There were three female staff members who efficiently navigated the narrow aisles. They provided polite service without any unnecessary movements. The customer service was good. The restaurant was completely non-smoking, which was appreciated.

The takeout line is always long, especially on holidays, with many people. I decided to eat in the eat-in area behind the sales booth. During this season, they always put up a sign saying "Cold noodles now available," and I always end up ordering it. I ordered the limited-time Cha-mi pork shabu cold noodles with an extra half portion of Tianjin fried rice for an additional ¥200. My dad got a pork bun and the chef's recommended cold noodles. The sesame sauce of the cold noodles has a good balance of sourness and sweetness, and it goes well with the noodles and meat. The fried rice is not the dry type but moist, and it has a great aroma. The pork bun is reliably delicious. The steamed buns are served at the perfect eating temperature with lots of steam, making it easy to eat. The set also comes with a fluffy egg soup with plenty of eggs. I am full now. Thank you for the meal.

551 Horai is located on the first floor of Izumiya Takashimaya. It is right in front of the Takashimaya cash register, and there is always a line of a few people whenever you go. The pork buns have a delicious and never-tiring taste, and even if you have leftovers, you can freeze them and steam them again in a steamer for a delicious meal. At 760 yen for 4 buns, they are reasonably priced for their size. The sweet shumai made with the same pork bun filling and the shop's recommended meatballs are also delicious and easy to eat, making children happy.

Today's Gyoza Championship entry is: 1. 551 Horai Izumikita Takashimaya - 10 pieces of gyoza for 340 yen. 2. Osaka Ohsho Izumigaoka - 6 pieces of gyoza for 260 yen. 3. Gyoza no Ohsho Izumigaoka - 6 pieces of gyoza for 249 yen. 551 Horai was surprisingly the lightest in flavor, with hardly any garlic taste and a light sauce. Osaka Ohsho had a meaty texture with a mild garlic flavor and a sauce with chili oil. Gyoza no Ohsho had the most punchy flavor, with a strong garlic smell and was the most delicious. The ranking was: 3 > 2 > 1.

551 has been renewed for 2 years already. It used to have no lines, but now there is a line. They are really pushing their limited-time shumai. I'll try buying: 2 pork buns, 14 YouTube shumai for 880 yen, and 10 gyoza.551 Hourai Izumi Kitashinchiya072-294-30691-3-1 Chayamadai, Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Izumi Kitashinchiya 1F.

I visited around 11:30 on a weekday. I noticed for the first time that there was an eat-in space at Takashimaya. I was surprised because there were quite a few customers coming in and out. Well, I was able to secure a seat without waiting. I ordered the limited-time sweet and sour chicken and seafood yakisoba. Both dishes had a solid taste like a proper Chinese restaurant. It's different from Osho, with a more refined finish. Osho is delicious in its own way, but this had the taste of the underground floor of Takashimaya. I was quite satisfied. It's also nice that you can use the Tomo no Kai membership. Since there are few dining options in Takashimaya itself, this seems like a good choice for the future.

I got 551 at the Takashimaya store in Izumikita, Sakai City, South Ward (≧∪≦●)ﾉ. The parking at Takashimaya is free with a purchase of 2,000 yen, so I chose the 2,000 yen set at 551! ◼ Izumikita Set 2010 yen including tax (6 pork buns, 12 shrimp shumai, 6 shumai) The naming of the Izumikita Set is nice o(≧ω≦)o Pork buns♪ Still delicious as always♪ Once you start eating, you can't stop♪ Shrimp shumai has a nice chewy texture and is delicious♪ Even though pork buns may not be as popular in the hot season, the pork buns at 551 always make you want to eat them again♪ When you visit the Takashimaya store in South Ward, Sakai City, be sure to stop by 551's Horai!

Rating: ★★★☆☆ 3.8 Located in the basement of Takashimaya, there is Hourai! Recently, they have set up an eat-in area. While there are various eat-in options around, Hourai seems to have the most lively atmosphere. The lunch set is a flat rate of 1000 yen, but it is very satisfying. If you're still hungry, you can order side dishes or try their famous pork buns. The customer service is also good, with the staff being attentive and considerate without being pushy, making dining a pleasant experience. The checkout for dine-in and takeout orders is combined, so if there's a long line for takeout, paying when you order can help you leave smoothly. The seafood ramen and Tianjin fried rice are piping hot and delicious. I haven't received such good customer service at chain restaurants before, but this place is exceptional! It's the best chain restaurant I've visited. It's a satisfying dining experience in the department store basement eat-in area. Thank you for the meal.

"551, famous for their 'aru toki~~ nai toki~~' catchphrase, needs no introduction to people in Osaka! Their nikuman is a must-have souvenir or treat that instantly boosts your mood just by having it at home. And with the limited edition packaging featuring a fire truck, the excitement level goes even higher. The collaboration between 551 and Horaiken is impressive, even the Osaka City Fire Department is doing a great job!"

551 Penglai's "Butaman" is a classic item for people in Osaka. The enticing smell of "Butaman" wafts through the train. While the current movie theaters smell like "caramel popcorn," in the past, it seemed like the scent of rice crackers and Butaman. Having "551 Butaman" at home or not definitely affects your mood. If you see a line inside a department store in Osaka, you can be sure they are waiting for "551 Butaman." Why wait in line at 551? Because they have Butaman! It's like climbers climbing a mountain (^O^) The juicy meat filling inside the slightly sweet and plump skin is irresistible~♪ For those from other prefectures, please try it when you come to Osaka. Thank you for the meal.

On a Sunday in November, I went shopping in Panjo. I came to Takashimaya and decided to buy my usual items and take them home. My usual items? What are they? Well, I always buy these shumai and sweet and sour dumplings as a pair! In our house, shumai and sweet and sour dumplings are considered a pair of items (laughs). The shumai is quite large and has a soft texture with a sweet taste of pork and onions that is delicious. The sweet and sour dumplings are homemade, so the shapes are all different (laughs), but that's what makes them good! They are a bit firm, but the sweet and sour taste is irresistible. They are reasonably priced and well-received in our house. They are delicious. Thank you for the meal!

When you go to the department store, everyone always buys 551's pork buns, right? It's hard to resist when you see them. I think the Penglai at Izumiotsu Takashimaya is only available for takeout. The sales lady at 551 is always quick and efficient. It's always crowded, but you get your turn quickly. I always buy the pork buns, of course. I haven't really tried the others. But the ice cream and shumai are also popular. Eating them with the included mustard is delicious. Even if you eat two, you can finish them quickly. Just being able to have this anytime makes me glad to live in Osaka.

As a peach lover, I had to buy it. The limited edition peach flavor of the 551 ice candy is now available. Even though my son doesn't usually eat peaches, he enjoys this one so I keep it in the freezer. With summer vacation starting, on days when we have activities from 2 o'clock, we can have dinner after returning home. But on days starting at 5 o'clock, it's too late for dinner at 4 o'clock and we end up hungry on the way back. So, I like to buy bento boxes that we can eat in the car. My son's favorite is the fried rice bento. You can buy meat buns individually.

At the food floor of Izumiya Takashimaya in Izumi-no-Kuni, there is a place that always has a long line, especially on weekends. It's a place where you can see how they make pork buns, so waiting in line is not a problem. They skillfully wrap the pork buns, and even though it looks like they are randomly tearing the dough, each bun ends up being the same weight. Children love watching the process, and even adults find it interesting. You can buy just one pork bun if you like. They also sell Chimaki individually, with three different flavors to choose from. If you can't decide, they recommend getting three. I bought a fried rice bento for my son who loves fried rice. For 900 yen, it comes with fried rice, meatballs, shumai, fried chicken, and tempura shrimp. My son was thrilled with the bento and said he could eat it every day. The pork buns come with mustard, and the staff recommended eating them with mustard and ponzu sauce in the summer for a refreshing taste. Don't forget the meatballs, which are a hidden popular menu item. They are often sold out, but luckily, I was able to get some this time. The meatballs are soft, large, and delicious. They have a lot of filling, so I like to stir-fry vegetables like onions and then add the meatballs and filling at the end, making the vegetables tasty as well. In the summer, they also sell ice candy. The current limited edition flavor is roasted green tea, while pistachio was available last year. I hope they bring back the pistachio flavor again.

Shrimp chili bento 900 yen Sweet and sour pork bento 900 yen It's been a while since I got takeout from 551, so tonight's dinner is from there. Usually I get pork buns or shumai with beer, but I'm going golfing with my brother later, so we opted for bento boxes. It's Golden Week but surprisingly not crowded. The shrimp chili was delicious! It had a good level of spiciness that made me eat more rice than usual.笑