Rōshōki - Original Pork Buns — Restaurant in Kobe

Before the store opens there was already a line at 10am which would set you back around 30mins. There’s a security guard to direct back of lines and traffic. All the pork buns are steamed fresh and once you get them in a piping hot bag, you can go to the plaza to devour them whilst standing and it is definitely worth the wait. The buns are juicy and it does remind me of buns made in China but with a Japanese finesse to it. There’s no other options other than pork buns and a great sign of their confidence in their own produce. If you want a sit down or vegetarian option go to their mother store which is across the street see the third photo, and less crowded. There even toilet and you get to have a mushroom filling rather than pork. Highly recommend if you’re in second biggest Chinatown in...

The moment these buns arrive, the aroma itself is enough to entice the senses. Their perfectly golden exteriors, hinting at the tender treasures within, are a visual delight, promising a delectable experience.

The first bite is sheer bliss. The balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors in the succulent pork filling is nothing short of divine. Each bite reveals a perfect harmony of seasoned pork enveloped in a fluffy, soft bun that's neither too thick nor too thin.

What truly sets these pork buns apart is their texture. The delicate fluffiness of the bun contrasts beautifully with the rich, savory pork filling, creating a symphony of textures that dances on the palate.

Having sampled these buns multiple times, I can attest to their...

THE FOOD TRAVELLER REVIEW

Since making a trip down to Kobe today, Chinatown is a must visit place for me. Then, it is a no brainier to try this famous pork bun shop. Obviously, there is a queue about 30 pax in front when I arrived. However, it moved quite fast. So, I only spent less than 10 minutes to buy.

Let's look at the buns. They are about 2 bites sized and came hot. The filling is juicy. However, I found that it was salty even for a person like me who take quite salty food. The skin would not be a hit in the places like China or Singapore. Not fluffy type.

Overall, I would say you can give it a try if you are somewhere around there. But it is not a...