Feb 6, 2025 · Nikuman is the Japanese name for the Chinese baozi (包子,肉包), also known as Chūka Man (中華まん). These steamed buns are made from flour dough and filled with meat and other ingredients. In western Japan (西日本) including Osaka, they are called Buta Man (豚まん).

Feb 5, 2025 · Nikuman, or steamed meat-filled buns, are a Japanese main dish or appetizer--these are stuffed with a shiitake and ground beef blend for tons of delicious flavor.

Nikuman are Japanese-style steamed pork buns which were influenced by the traditional Chinese baozi. They consists of leavened wheat dough wrapped around a flavorful ground pork filling. The meat is combined with different vegetables and usually seasoned with soy sauce and various condiments and spices.

Nikuman are Japanese steamed hot buns with ground pork filling. The white bread part is made from both yeast and baking powder, and it is soft and tender. The filling is pork with chopped vegetables seasoned with soy sauce and other flavorings such as oyster sauce and ginger.

The name nikuman means, NIKU (meat), MAN which refers to manju (typical Japanese sweet), made from anko which is also steamed and made from wheat flour.

Feb 18, 2025 · Nikuman, a type of “chuka man” or Chinese-style bun, is inspired by China’s baozi. In Japan, the filling has developed in its own unique way and has been loved for many years. Although it’s unclear when nikuman first arrived in Japan, steamed buns likely started in Chinatown and specialty shops.

Feb 12, 2023 · Chinese buns that use pork as an ingredient are called ‘Nikuman’ or `Butaman’. ‘Nikuman’ has become established mainly in eastern Japan and it uses 100% pork as the main filling ingredient. However, recently, ‘Nikuman is also sold in convenience stores in the Kinki region (近畿地方).

Dec 26, 2017 · We are making Japanese freshly steamed pork bun Nikuman, a perfect recipe for those cold days. Homemade dough and meat mixture are the best! The process requires a bit of time, but it is definitely worth it!

Japan:Nikuman. Soft buns stuffed with beef and steamed. They are popular to-go items at convenience stores and can be purchased piping hot. See More

Chukaman 中華まん is the Chinese steamed bun rather flavored in a Japanese style. Though the Chukaman used to be a fast food sold at stalls in Chinese towns, they are now available at convenience stores and it has become increasingly popular as a winter comfort food.