[Osaka Yumeshima] Specialty Rice Ball Shop "PACKN-TO" That Brings Out the Umami of Ingredients

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🇯🇵 Osaka Yumeshima
"PACKN-TO"
A specialty rice ball shop that brings out the umami of ingredients
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"PACKN-TO" is a rice ball specialty shop located in the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. It is gaining attention as a store that offers rice balls that make the most of the ingredients' flavors and carefully crafted side dishes. The menu is attractive, inheriting Japan’s traditional food culture while adding unique twists.
　　
The rice balls at "PACKN-TO" are not just ordinary rice balls but carefully made with great attention to detail. They use carefully selected rice and a fluffy shaping technique to maximize the natural sweetness and umami of the rice.
　　
The combination with seaweed is also excellent, and when you take a bite, the aroma and flavor spread throughout your mouth. It’s a true symbol of Japanese taste that you’ll want to eat again and again.
　　
▼ Tenka no Daidokoro! Kuromon Dashimaki Bento 1,500 yen
A dish packed with the dedication of Kuromon Market, representing Osaka’s food culture. The dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet) has a firm texture, and the flavor of the dashi broth spreads with every bite, allowing you to enjoy a rich taste.
　　
The seaweed-wrapped rice ball is topped with tororo kombu and kombu tsukudani, where the umami of the kelp harmonizes perfectly with the rice, creating a simple yet profound flavor. This dish highlights the high quality of the ingredients and is full of dedication.

▼ Tatsuta-age with Grilled Flying Fish Broth 900 yen
A masterpiece completed after a year of trial and error. Marinated in grilled flying fish broth for 24 hours, it has a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Its large size, which can’t be eaten in one bite, is also a feature, providing a satisfying eating experience. It pairs perfectly with the rice balls, and eating them together offers an even more fulfilling meal.

The combination of simple yet deep-flavored rice balls and crispy, juicy fried chicken was absolutely perfect. The rice balls are gently shaped, highlighting the sweetness of the rice.
　　
The fried chicken is crispy and juicy, delicious enough to bring a smile with every bite. Amid the lively atmosphere of the Expo, I was able to enjoy a blissful moment savoring rice balls and fried chicken.
　　
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▼ PACKN-TO
Inside the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue
Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
Hours: 10:00–21:00
Access: About a 10-minute walk from Yumeshima Subway Station
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