[ Winter favorite food, “Niku-man” (肉まん) @ convenience stores ]

There is a “Niku-man” like a genuine “Chinese steamed bun”, but there is also the “Niku-man” which evolved originally in Japan.

“Niku-man” is steamd, so it’s very hot!! Please be careful to eat it.

Now, these types of “Niku-man” are sold in Japan.

1) “Niku-man” （肉まん）
It is the most popular “Niku-man”. Ground meat are in “Niku-man”.
It is nearly a original “Chinese steamed bun” sold in China.
Around Kansai region, it’s called “Buta-man” （豚まん）.

2) “An-man”（あんまん）
It is the most popular “Niku-man” too.
But azuki bean jam is in the bun in substitution for meat. Rather than staple food, it is eaten as dessert.

3)”Pizza-man”（ピザまん）
It is Japanese original “Niku-man”.
Tomato sauce and cheese are contained inside it. It tastes like eating a tender pizza. The bun of it is orange.

4)”Curry-man”（カリーまん）
It is Japanese original “Niku-man” too.
Curry is contained inside it. It tastes like eating a nan bread with curry.
The bun of it is yellow.
More kinds of “Niku-man” are sold by an area, time and a convenience store in Japan.

If you came to Japan, I want you to eat a variety of “Niku-man”!