Turns out Shin-Osaka Station has gained quite a few nice new spots.

Mister Donut

Who knew there was a place like this underground..

Kushikatsu Daruma

Daruma is the place famous for its no-double-dipping rule. I never expected to find one in the underground shopping area inside the station.. I’d actually come to buy pork buns at 551 Horai, but I spotted this place and got in line.

Takeout counter

There are three takeout options: 8, 10, or 12 skewers. I went with 8 to start.

551 Horai

There’s a spot where they make them live. Had to buy these too.. The line was long, but I had time, so I managed to get some.

551 cold noodles, 551 ramen

Horai doesn’t just sell pork buns; they had a whole range of menu items.

Skewers from Kushikatsu Daruma

They’d cooled off a bit, but the outside was crispy and the inside was packed with meat, so they were fantastic with a drink. Next time I’ll go for the 12-piece set.

Bread from the France Pavilion

It got squashed on the way home, but it tasted fine.

Bread

This one was pretty good too.

Orange Road, spotted in passing

It has nothing to do with the Expo, but I threw it in anyway.

Myaku-Myaku snacks

Surprisingly tasty. They’re all collaborations with well-known brand-name companies, so they’re genuinely good.

Limited-edition snacks

Well.. these make perfectly fine souvenirs.

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