Chinese cuisineSakaisujihonmachi Station1 min walk
Ippoutei Semba
一芳亭 船場店
Savor famous fluffy shumai wrapped in thin egg crepes at a Showa-era neighborhood Chinese diner in an underground mall right by the station
- Famous shumai wrapped in thin egg crepe
- Popular sweet and sour pork coated in sauce
- Crispy fried shrimp tempura
- Satisfying set meals in the ¥1,000 range
- Popular spot with queues at lunchtime
- Welcoming for solo diners
- Retro Showa neighborhood Chinese diner
- All-non-smoking table seats
One floor down from Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station in the second basement of the Semba Center Building, Ippoutei Semba is a neighborhood Chinese restaurant known for its unique shumai wrapped in thin egg crepes. Wrapped with minced pork, shrimp, and Awaji Island onions, these yellow dumplings are fluffy, tender, and renowned for a gentle sweetness that makes them easy to keep eating. Set meals in the ¥1,000 range offer great satisfaction, featuring sweet and sour pork coated in a sweet-and-sour sauce, crispy fried shrimp tempura made with small shrimp, and spring rolls packed with vegetables. The 48-seat interior retains a Showa-era ambiance with its noren curtain and weathered decor; table sharing is common, but fast and efficient service keeps turnover swift, so diners often report short waits even when queuing. The entire restaurant is non-smoking and cash-only, and patrons can often be seen picking up freshly steamed shumai or spring rolls for takeout. It is an unpretentious spot that is easy to enter alone, where some guests enjoy a bottled beer starting at lunchtime.
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- Cuisine
- Address
- 1-4 Senbachuo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 541-0055, Japan (Semba Center Bldg. 2 B2F)
Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市中央区船場中央1-4 船場センタービル２号館 Ｂ２Ｆ
- Nearest station
- Sakaisujihonmachi Station1 min walk (66 m)
- Phone
- 06-6263-1146
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- Reservations accepted
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 48 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
Opening hours
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| Sat |
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| Sun | Closed |
| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Non-smoking
- Open for lunch
Map & access
1-4 Senbachuo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 541-0055, Japan (Semba Center Bldg. 2 B2F)
Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市中央区船場中央1-4 船場センタービル２号館 Ｂ２Ｆ
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