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Red Bean Bun (Anman) (あんまん) - Japanese konbini foodAI

Red Bean Bun (Anman)

あんまん

A stealthy dessert cleverly disguised as lunch.

From the outside, it looks exactly like a savory meat bun. But surprise! It’s filled with rich, sweet, and comforting red bean paste.

  • Sweet
  • Hot Dessert
  • Traditional Flavor
Sweetness
4 out of 5
Spiciness
0 out of 5
Richness
2 out of 5
Adventure
2 out of 5
The Inside Scoop

Did you know?

The smooth version (koshian) sometimes includes a hint of sesame oil, making it glossy and deeply flavorful. It's the ultimate happy accident if you buy one thinking it's a meat bun—as long as you have a sweet tooth!