Where is the 551 Horai store located in Kansai Airport, and what are its operating hours?

It is located in the restaurant area on the 2nd floor of Terminal 1 at Kansai Airport, right next to Tasty Street. It is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the prices for the Butaman and Ebi Shumai at the 551 Horai Kansai Airport store?

The Butaman is priced at 460 yen for 2 pieces, 920 yen for 4 pieces, and 2,300 yen for 10 pieces. The Ebi Shumai is available for 720 yen for 12 pieces and 1,200 yen for 20 pieces.

Can I eat the dumplings packed from the 551 Horai store at Kansai Airport inside the Rapi:t train?

Yes, you can eat the packed dumplings on the train. Since they can be a bit rich, it is recommended to eat them with the mustard sauce provided with your takeout order.

551 Horai Kansai Airport Review: Best Osaka Pork Buns

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551 Horai Kansai Airport: The Ultimate Osaka Travel Snack

551 Horai Pork Buns at Kansai International Airport

<551 Horai KIX Terminal 1>

Location: Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 2nd Floor Dining Area

Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Takeout available, Dine-in available

Average Price: ~$6 to ~$13 (1,000 - 2,000 JPY)

*Yes, you can eat these on the train! 🙆‍♀️

*Remember to grab wet wipes, mustard packets, and chopsticks!

After landing at Kansai International Airport, clearing customs, retrieving our luggage, and grabbing some cash from the ATM, we were feeling pretty hungry by 10:20 AM. We decided to make a quick stop at the legendary 551 Horai Kansai Airport branch to grab some of Osaka's most famous pork buns for the road.

<How to Find 551 Horai at KIX>

Location: Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, 2nd Floor (right next to Tasty Street)

I knew the shop was on the second floor of Terminal 1, so we headed straight upstairs to the dining area. The bright red 551 sign is impossible to miss! Most travelers choose to get their buns to go. While there can be a massive queue during peak hours, we got lucky on a weekday morning and ordered almost instantly.

<551 Horai Menu & Prices>

Butaman (Pork Buns)	2 pcs	~$3 (460 JPY)
4 pcs	~$6 (920 JPY)
10 pcs	~$15 (2,300 JPY)
Shumai (Pork Dumplings)	6 pcs	~$3 (510 JPY)
10 pcs	~$5 (850 JPY)
Ebi Shumai (Shrimp Dumplings)	12 pcs	~$5 (720 JPY)
20 pcs	~$8 (1,200 JPY)
Total Price (For 2)	~$8 (1,180 JPY)

For two people, ordering 2 Butaman and 12 Ebi Shumai is the perfect portion to keep you full and energized for your journey into the city.

<The Taste Test: Butaman & Ebi Shumai>

Butaman (Pork Buns)

The bun dough is incredibly fluffy and pillowy. Even after cooling down slightly, the rich meat juices burst into your mouth. Sometimes cold pork buns can develop an overly yeasty or heavy smell, but these were perfectly balanced. The filling is beautifully seasoned with a sweet and savory glaze. The dough-to-filling ratio felt like a perfect 40:60—not too doughy, not too heavy.

Ebi Shumai (Shrimp Dumplings)

These shrimp bite-sized dumplings are absolutely spectacular, even when eaten cold! They are a must-try. Each bite has a wonderful, snappy shrimp texture with zero fishiness. They are naturally sweet and savory, making them incredibly addictive.

Palate Cleanser: Japanese Barley Tea

To wash down the rich dumplings, we grabbed an unsweetened barley tea (Mugi-cha) from a vending machine right after passing through the Rap:t train ticket gates. It is the perfect refreshing pairing!

<Our Final Thoughts on 551 Horai>

Because they are rich and savory, we recommend sharing a small pack so you don't get overwhelmed. If they feel too greasy, make sure to add a dab of the included hot mustard (karashi) to cut through the richness!

Personally, I found that the mustard paired brilliantly with the savory pork filling when squeezed directly onto the takeout box lid for dipping. The staff was incredibly friendly and fast, too! ❣️

As first-timers trying 551 Horai, we were thoroughly impressed and highly recommend making this your first food stop in Osaka.

While we grabbed ours to eat on the train, if you are traveling at a leisurely pace, we highly recommend eating them piping hot right at the terminal for the absolute best texture!

We were rushing to catch our train with heavy luggage, so we couldn't take as many photos and videos as we wanted, but the flavor certainly left a lasting impression!

Now, we are off to catch the limited express Rap:t train to Namba Station!

Curious about how to get from Kansai Airport to Namba Station on the iconic blue Rap:t train? Read our full step-by-step guide in the next post below!

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How to Get from Kansai Airport to Namba Station via Rap:t Train

Safe travels and enjoy your culinary adventure in Osaka!

📍 Kansai International Airport
1番地 Senshūkūkōkita, Izumisano, Osaka 549-0001, Japan

📍 551 Horai Kansai Airport Branch
1-1 Senshūkūkōnaka, Tajiri, Sennan District, Osaka 549-0011, Japan