Roken Manto Takeuchi, Okaido Branch

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This confectionery opened in 1931 in Okaido, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, and its most well-known product is its famous “Roken manto” sweet buns. They were originally created at the Institute for Labor Science in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture by adapting sweet buns from China to Japanese tastes, and in Matsuyama during the early Showa period, they were produced and sold to raise money for night school expenses as well as for meals. Their steamed bread has garnered many fans over the years for its simple taste, soft texture, and mild sweetness created using the same yeast that was being used when the store opened. There are many other varieties as well, such as black soybean, pinto bean, mugwort, strained bean paste, and more, and frozen sets are sold as well. Note: Currently closed.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Matsuyamashi Okaidou 2-3-15 Map
Area: Matsuyama Area
Phone: 0899216997
Hours: 9:30-19:00 (finished as soon as sold out)
Closed: Wednesday
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Normal Chinese bun - ‘Bao’

Reviewed : 2019.10.26

Normal Chinese bun - ‘Bao’ shop with different flavours but not stuffings.Tradition shop along the shopping street and is easy to find . Just walk further
お店の対応が余りにもひどい。

Reviewed : 2023.06.12

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Reviewed : 2023.06.04

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