Ippotei Main Store

Founded in 1933, this historic Chinese restaurant in Namba is best known for its signature shumai, wrapped in a thin yellow egg crepe instead of the typical white flour-based skin. Originally developed as a post-war substitute due to flour shortages, the egg wrap became a beloved specialty, and the restaurant continues to preserve this unique method to this day.

The shumai filling is kept simple, made with minced pork and shrimp, but the secret to its delicate sweetness lies in the use of high-sugar Awaji Island onions. Perfect as a side dish with rice or as a snack with beer, these handmade shumai are so popular that 7,000 to 8,000 pieces sell out daily. They’re available for both dine-in and takeout, so don’t miss the chance to try them!

Beyond shumai, the menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including crispy spring rolls, deep-fried bone-in young chicken, and rich liver teriyaki with chicken liver and gizzards.