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Roushouki / Souke Paotsu-kan (sister store during renovation)

Rating90SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1915, 110 years old.
Japan's first pork bun specialist.
Makes 13,000 buns daily, always has a queue.
Main store under renovation Feb 2025 - Nov 2026, selling at sister shop confirmed via official site and Kobe Shimbun.
Popular Dishes
Butaman (Pork steamed bun)
豚饅頭(豚まん)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Japan's original butaman (pork bun) shop, founded 1915. Currently selling at sister shop Souke Paotsu-kan during renovation (until Nov 2026). Makes 13,000 buns daily.

The pork bun that defines Kobe's Nankinmachi. Over 100 years of tradition. Currently sold at sister shop during renovation.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun10:00-18:30
Regular HolidayMonday
Phone078-331-7726Call
Access
Small restaurant; arrive early to avoid waiting. Takeout available
1-3-7 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe (Main store under renovation. Currently sold at sister shop Souke Paotsu-kan across the street)
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
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Roushouki / Souke Paotsu-kan (sister store during renovation)

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Butaman (Pork steamed bun)
豚饅頭(豚まん)
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun10:00-18:30
Regular HolidayMonday
Access
Small restaurant; arrive early to avoid waiting. Takeout available
1-3-7 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe (Main store under renovation. Currently sold at sister shop Souke Paotsu-kan across the street)
Phone078-331-7726
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Founded 1915, 110 years old.
Japan's first pork bun specialist.
Makes 13,000 buns daily, always has a queue.
Main store under renovation Feb 2025 - Nov 2026, selling at sister shop confirmed via official site and Kobe Shimbun.
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Japan's original butaman (pork bun) shop, founded 1915. Currently selling at sister shop Souke Paotsu-kan during renovation (until Nov 2026). Makes 13,000 buns daily.

The pork bun that defines Kobe's Nankinmachi. Over 100 years of tradition. Currently sold at sister shop during renovation.

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