"If you come to Osaka, you must try the shumai here," said a local, so I visited the restaurant on a weekday just after opening. There was already a line forming, indicating its popularity. While waiting, many people were ordering shumai to go. The anticipation grew naturally. I waited for 30 minutes before entering. The place was small, but the shumai was being ordered rapidly, and people of all ages were enjoying lunch and drinks. The menu was simple: shumai, spring rolls, fried chicken, pork tempura, shrimp tempura, and char siu. And of course, bottled beer. The shumai was truly remarkable, with its yellow thin skin and juicy texture that I had never tasted before. The group of people at the next table, in their 20s, seemed to be trying it for the first time too, as they kept saying "Wow, this is so good, I've never had anything like this before." It was so easy to eat that we ended up ordering 6 servings of shumai for 3 people. The fried chicken had a strong flavor and was tender. The pork tempura was unexpectedly delicious. I can only recommend trying it for yourself. By the way, there is a takeout store in a department store, but the locals still prefer the original store here, as I overheard the conversation of the ladies in line."

Babao Cai Set Meal Address: 2-6-22 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Phone: 06-6641-8381 Business Hours: 11:30-20:00 Closed on Sundays and holidays At "Yellow Skin" Ichifutei, we wrap our dumplings not in the usual wheat flour skin, but in a handmade thin egg skin. After the war, when wheat flour was scarce, we started using thin egg skin as a substitute, and we continue to make our dumplings this way. The filling consists of minced pork, shrimp, and finely chopped onions seasoned with salt, pepper, and soy sauce, all bound together with potato starch. Our special touch is using onions from Awaji Island to add a soft sweetness. Our dumplings, wrapped in this thin egg skin filled with pork, shrimp, and onions, are a specialty of our shop. We sell an average of 7-8 thousand dumplings a day, and we started selling them for takeout 40 years ago, with almost every day being sold out! Please try the fluffy and juicy Osaka specialty dumplings from Ichifutei Honten.

Around noon, when I visited, the restaurant was full and there was a wait. I ordered spring rolls and 20 pieces of shumai to go after lunch. I really like the spring rolls and shumai, and they have become a must-have item for me whenever I visit Osaka. I always enjoy them.

I had the Toriten set meal for 1,000 yen. It came with the famous shumai. The shumai was small but juicy, with a sweet and elegant taste. The customers were mostly older, but surprisingly, the turnover was good. I finished it in no time.

For dinner, I visited this place known for its delicious shumai, and luckily there was a seat available right away so I didn't have to wait. Lucky me. I ordered the shumai, of course, along with fried chicken wings and shrimp tempura to enjoy with beer. The shumai was indeed delicious as rumored - light and easy to eat, with the sweetness of the onions standing out. It was shumai that makes you want to eat more.

On Saturday around noon, I waited for about 20 minutes. The turnover was fast, so I was able to get inside the restaurant sooner than I expected. I have had their shumai for takeout before, but this was my first time eating inside the restaurant. This time, I ordered the shumai set meal, the spring roll set meal, and half order of fried chicken. The shumai was as good as always, soft and fluffy, and I could eat it endlessly. The spring rolls had various fillings and were delicious, definitely worth a repeat order. The fried chicken was made with bone-in chicken breast and was fried to perfection. The flavor was a bit mild, but overall, it was satisfying. The set meals came with rice and soup, making it a fulfilling meal. I ordered three dishes and the total came to 3,000 yen.

I had been buying bento boxes from Osaka Takashimaya to take back to Tokyo, enjoying the unique and delicious taste of the shumai that we couldn't find in Tokyo. However, a colleague from Osaka told me that I wouldn't truly appreciate it until I tried it fresh at the restaurant, so I finally went. And wow, it was amazing! The freshly made shumai was so soft and fluffy, truly living up to its reputation as the best in Japan. The restaurant, Ippotei, is very famous in Osaka but not well-known in Tokyo. I had originally planned to order the spring roll set meal with a side of pork tempura, but the spring rolls were sold out so I ended up getting the pork tempura set meal instead. In Osaka, there are so many other famous dishes that shumai might not be the first thing that comes to mind for tourists or business travelers, and the fact that the bento boxes have a same-day expiration date might limit its appeal as a souvenir. If you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend visiting Ippotei. You can also check out a 60-second video on my Instagram for more details.

I had the shumai set meal at Ichifutei in Namba, Osaka. The shumai was incredibly fluffy, defying the usual concept of shumai! The simple chicken broth soup was delicious. They asked if I wanted a large, medium, or small portion of rice. The one in the picture is a medium. Normally there is a long line, but I went for a late lunch at 3 pm and was able to get in right away.

I arrived around 11:15 am on Saturday (15 minutes before opening) and there were already close to 20 people lined up. The line was a bit chaotic and confusing, which made me slightly uncomfortable. At 11:30 am, we were quickly seated inside. Chopsticks, wet towels, etc. were already prepared, which was efficient. The shumai was fluffy and very delicious, but the shrimp tempura was a bit... I recommend ordering the shumai set meal. The restaurant was noisy and not exactly the type of place I would want to revisit as a top-rated establishment. If there are loud customers, they should be addressed! This is why I am giving this evaluation. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at 11:40 and the restaurant was fully seated, but I was first in line for a table. I only had to wait about 5 minutes before being seated, but by then there were about 5 people waiting behind me. I ordered the spring roll set meal, which came out quickly. The dumplings were fluffy and delicious as rumored. The spring roll was also tasty and fluffy. The portion size was quite small. I noticed at another table, people were sharing the set meal plus dumplings.

We arrived around 1pm on Saturday and there were about 8 people waiting outside! We waited for about 30 minutes before entering the restaurant. We ordered the pork tempura set meal, spring roll set meal, and added 5 pieces of shumai. The shumai was small and fluffy inside, and we could eat as many as we wanted! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

This is a must-visit restaurant in Namba, perfect for when you're exploring Den-Den Town. Their dumplings are soft and fluffy, unlike any other, and they offer great value for money with quick service. I had the pork tempura set meal this time. They have a variety of set meals, but personally, I highly recommend the dumpling set meal or ordering two portions of dumplings.

A snack bar mama in Ura-Namba introduced me to this shop. It looks like any typical Chinese restaurant you can find anywhere, but it's famous for its shumai. The shumai here, with a thin layer of egg wrapping around the meat filling, is so fluffy and delicious. Enjoying these shumai with a beer is pure happiness. This place offers a unique and one-of-a-kind shumai that you can't find anywhere else.

I arrived at around noon. There were about 4 groups waiting in line, and I waited for about 15 minutes until I could enter. The staff were efficient and the turnover seemed to be fast. The dumplings in the dumpling set were fluffy and delicious. I was very satisfied with the unique taste of the dumplings. There are also other interesting menu items like spring rolls and meatballs. I would love to go back again.

I was surprised to see a full house with a 2-person wait when I arrived around 11:40 am on a regular day. Customers kept coming in, quickly forming a line...! Luckily, I was seated within 10 minutes without much wait! I was seated at the counter on the first floor. There are also table seats on the first floor and seats on the second floor...? - Steamed dumpling set meal ¥850 You can choose from large, medium, or small portions of white rice for the same price. The "soft and fluffy steamed dumplings" are unique and unforgettable, not found in other Chinese restaurants. They are wrapped in thin egg skin and have a light and fluffy texture!! The filling includes shrimp, ground meat, bamboo shoots, carrots, cabbage, and the sweetness of onions, making it delicious~! There are 10 dumplings in total, very filling. The soup with pork, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots was also delicious. Looking around, almost everyone ordered steamed dumplings, and there were also many orders for meatballs... Note that they only accept cash payments. Thank you for the meal★

I visited the restaurant at 4:30 pm on a weekday. There were no customers on the first floor, so I was guided to the second floor. I ordered a large bottle of beer and a spring roll set without rice. The beer options were only small or large, no medium size available. The beer arrived first, followed shortly by the set meal. The soup was piping hot and delicious, with bamboo shoots and pork, light and tasty. The dumplings had a unique texture with egg skin and a fluffy filling, although lacking in meat juice. The spring rolls had a different filling with various vegetables, not the usual filling, but still tasty. I ordered more dumplings and two more chu-hai drinks, finished everything, and moved on to the next place.

Once again, I went to Ichifutei, which I visit every month. Of course, I go there for the shumai. It seemed like the line was even longer this time, maybe because it was featured on TV last month. I waited for about 20 minutes, but the turnover is fast so I never give up. This time, I had the pork tempura set. I also ordered some fried chicken for takeout. I enjoy the pork tempura with salt. The shumai is as fluffy and delicious as always. I plan to go again next month. I visited at night, and usually the meatballs and spring rolls are sold out. A new menu item, the spring roll set meal, was introduced. It used to be available only as a single item.

Lunch on July 29, 2023 (Saturday) with my partner. On the second day of our trip to Osaka, we tried takoyaki at Koga-ryu in America-mura, and then decided to visit a Chinese restaurant famous for its shumai in Nipponbashi. The restaurant was established in 1933. We arrived at 11:17 AM and there were 23 people waiting in line in front of the store. The store opened at 11:26 AM, and by that time, there were 18 people waiting behind us. Luckily, we managed to get in on the last round of seating and slid into the counter seats. We ordered two servings of shumai (5 pieces per serving for 350 yen each) and one serving of spring rolls (950 yen). The spring rolls were cut into pieces and consisted mainly of carrots and vegetables with a little bit of minced meat. They were crunchy and tasted average. The shumai were wrapped in a thin layer of egg on one side. When eaten without any condiments, the pork filling was delicate and exquisitely seasoned, very delicious. Although they were best enjoyed plain, they also paired well with soy sauce and mustard. The shumai were very tasty. The total bill came to 2610 yen.

I used it at night on a weekday and went early, but it was quite crowded and I couldn't get in right away. I was interested in this restaurant because it was introduced on TV as a place where Hamada from Downtown often brings gifts. I definitely wanted to try the famous shumai, so I entered the restaurant and asked the staff about the menu. They told me that the shumai set is for two people, so it might be better to order something else to go with it. So, this time I chose the shrimp tempura set. I had never tried shumai before, so I thought it was interesting that there are different types of it, but it didn't really impress me that much. I thought it would be a place I would visit frequently if it were in my local area! It was very crowded and busy, but the service was polite and the atmosphere was nice.

Located in Namba, a famous shumai restaurant where you need to arrive 15 minutes before opening to secure a seat. The lunch rush fills up the place quickly with set meals ranging from 850 to 1,100 yen. I tried the sweet and sour pork set meal (1,100 yen) which came with sweet and sour pork, 5 shumai dumplings, rice, soup, and pickles. You can choose from large, medium, or small rice portions for free. It was a delicious meal.

Today, I had a late lunch at the famous dumpling restaurant "Ichifutei" after a long meeting in the morning. Luckily, I was able to get a seat smoothly even at this late hour. I ordered the spring roll set meal, a serving of dumplings, and rice. The soup was delicious with pork, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms. The spring rolls were wrapped in thin egg crepes with shrimp, minced meat, bamboo shoots, carrots, cabbage, and other ingredients. The dumplings were described as "drinkable dumplings" by another reviewer, and they were indeed delicious. Overall, the meal was satisfying and I left the restaurant feeling full. Thank you for the meal!