Gyoza in Tokyo! 20 popular spots by area, including Shibuya and Shinjuku

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This is a gyoza (Japanese dumplings) specialty restaurant where you can casually enjoy one of a kind dumplings, just like at Issairyuko, the popular Chinese home style restaurant in Osaka. It is a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward.

The interior is clean and comfortable, and many people say its stylish atmosphere is part of the appeal.

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One thing that sets the gyoza apart at this place is that they do not use garlic. That is a nice touch when you have plans later in the day.

The specialty suisho-gyoza (crystal dumplings) stands out for its unusual shape. The crystal clear wrapper, which looks like crystal, has a nice texture and pairs perfectly with the filling, which is packed with flavor.

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The tsurun and light-textured suigyoza (boiled dumplings) are also popular. At lunchtime, they also offer set menus with suisho gyoza (crystal dumplings).

Inside the wrapper is a gently seasoned filling packed with the good flavor of the ingredients, and people say it is light and easy to eat.

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This gyoza restaurant is located in Shibuya Center-gai, about a 6-minute walk from the Hachiko Exit ticket gate of Shibuya Station.

The interior has a modern feel with a wood-grain design. It has both counter and table seating, making it perfect for a quick meal or drinks.

The gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) served at this restaurant use a specially developed thin wrapper, and are said to have a fragrant, crisp texture.

Inside the wrapper is plenty of filling made with meat and vegetables, making them perfect both as a side for rice and as a snack with drinks.

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They have a great selection of pan-fried gyoza dumplings, and if you want to try a few different flavors little by little, the “4 Kind Pan-Fried Gyoza Dumpling assortment” is recommended.

They also offer an All you can eat course where you can enjoy your fill of gyoza dumplings. In addition to 4 kinds of gyoza dumplings, rice and soup are also All you can eat.

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This restaurant is about a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station and is popular for its Homemade gyoza (dumplings) crafted with expert skill.

Inside, they offer a spacious setting where guests can relax in comfort. It is also available for private bookings and Private rooms for large groups, so it is a good choice for drinking parties.

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You can enjoy gyoza (Japanese dumplings) carefully crafted with attention to the ingredients, filling, and wrapper, led by a head chef with 20 years of experience wrapping gyoza.

After plenty of trial and error, they perfected these gyoza, which are said to be irresistibly juicy and full of rich flavor. Their specialty, “Teppan-yaki Bo Gyoza,” is one dish you’ll want to order first.

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They offer a wide range of gyoza (dumplings), including boiled gyoza, fried gyoza, and soup gyoza, so you are sure to find a style you like.

The popular Puri Puri Ebi Suigyoza (springy shrimp boiled dumplings) is one of their standout menu items, and inside the chewy wrapper, as the name suggests, is excellent plump shrimp.

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This Chinese-style izakaya is a great pick when you want to enjoy tasty gyoza (dumplings) around Dogenzaka in Shibuya, Tokyo. They serve authentic yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

The interior, with a pop design inspired by China and Taiwan, is well liked for its stylish and cute atmosphere.

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Among the wide variety of dim sum dishes, the original "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" made by the dim sum chef using a secret recipe is especially popular.

The chewy wrapper is packed with filling, and the juicy burst of meat juices is part of its appeal. Each plate comes with 4 pieces, which makes it easy to order on a whim.

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The colorful “5-Color Xiaolongbao” is the top recommendation. The set includes five kinds of xiaolongbao, such as fukahire (shark fin) and shrimp.

They look casual, but each one is packed with rich meat juices and offers an authentic taste.

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If you want to enjoy delicious gyoza (dumplings) in Tokyo’s Shibuya area, this place is another must-visit. It’s popular for letting you enjoy excellent gyoza in a casual setting.

This classic izakaya (Japanese pub) is built around the concept of “cheap, tasty, and quick,” and there is no otoshi (table appetizer) charge or seating fee. It uses online ordering via QR code.

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The signature menu item, “Pari Pari Tetsunabe Gyoza,” is a gyoza dish that was born at yatai (street food stalls) in Kyushu’s Hakata. It is known for its signature crisp, lacy wing.

The reason for its popularity is said to be the great balance between the well browned wrapper and the juicy meat filling. There is also a version with cheese.

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One of the restaurant’s recommended menu items, the Ganso Shibuya Yakisoba, is said to be perfect as a snack to go with drinks.

The nostalgic Homemade sauce is known for its rich seasoning, while the egg and beni shoga (pickled red ginger) add a nice accent.

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A gyoza (Japanese dumplings) specialty restaurant founded in 1959, located a 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit. It has sister shops in Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro in Tokyo.

This popular restaurant has also been featured in the media, and the walls are said to be decorated with many celebrities' autographs.

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You can enjoy authentic Homemade gyoza (Japanese dumplings) from a restaurant that has won awards in competitions in Tokyo. The pan-fried gyoza wrapped in thin skins are said to be so tasty you will not be able to stop eating them.

If you order 5 plates (25 pieces), the gyoza will be served as o-rin gyoza (large flower-shaped gyoza), arranged like a blooming flower.

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The signature "cheese hane-tsuki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings with crispy wings)" is a must-order dish when you visit. The savory wings and crispy cheese make a great combination, or so they say.

It also goes well with beer and wine, and it seems to be the kind of flavor that keeps the drinks coming.

This restaurant lets you fully enjoy hand wrapped gyoza and a wide variety of dim sum with an All you can eat option. It also has fully private rooms with doors, so you can relax without worrying about others.

The restaurant is in the Kabukicho (Kabukicho area) area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, in a convenient location just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku East Exit.

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The gyoza (dumplings) and dim sum are Homemade one by one, and the yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) in particular is a signature item with many positive reviews.

They carefully source Domestic vegetables and meat, and make the filling with a Special recipe. It is said to be juicy and so good you could keep eating them.

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There is also an All you can eat plan with more than 30 kinds of gyoza (dumplings) and tenshin (dim sum), so you can enjoy as much as you like for 2 hours. You can also choose a plan with All you can drink.

Besides gyoza and tenshin, the plan also includes appetizer and dessert menus, which makes it appealing because you can keep enjoying different flavors without getting tired of them halfway through.

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This restaurant is a 1-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station and serves a wide variety of special Homemade gyoza (dumplings).

Two dragons are said to dance across the ceiling, creating a gorgeous interior that makes you want to look up. The spacious interior can accommodate up to 100 people, so it is also recommended for large parties.

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The signature menu item is the restaurant’s namesake Dragon Gyoza. It is made with an original recipe, with careful attention paid to every ingredient.

The wrapper has a chewy, addictive texture, and inside is a great filling made with Domestic vegetables and meat.

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They also offer ethnic style and Western style gyoza dumpling menu items such as "pakuchi (coriander) gyoza dumplings" and "Italian style gyoza dumplings."

If you want to enjoy a wide variety of gyoza dumplings to your heart's content, the All you can eat course with 30 kinds of gyoza dumplings and dim sum is the perfect choice. You can also enjoy dishes other than gyoza dumplings, such as mapo tofu and fried rice.

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This Chinese restaurant is on the 7th floor of Lumine Est Shinjuku Ten, just a 1-minute walk from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo’s Shinjuku City. Since it is directly connected to the station, you can get there without worrying about your footing even on rainy days.

It is popular for serving tasty tenshin gyoza (Tianjin-style dumplings) that recreate authentic flavors. The interior has a stylish and very clean feel.

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A key feature of the gyoza at this restaurant is that they do not use any garlic at all, and the menu items with crispy wings are especially popular.

They offer a wide variety of hane-gyoza (winged pan-fried dumplings) made with all kinds of fillings, including meat, seafood, and vegetables. Pictured is the "Goshu assortment Hane Gyoza," which lets you enjoy five kinds of gyoza at once.

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In addition to standard options like yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) and sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings), they also offer a wide range of fried and soup-style gyoza.

The "tantan soup sui-gyoza" stands out with its bright red soup, and is said to have a bold spicy kick while still offering rich depth.

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This gyoza restaurant is located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. It is about a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station.

The restaurant aims to be a community-focused spot loved by locals, and is known for its fun atmosphere where everyone can have a lively time together, as well as the cheerful service from the staff.

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The specialty "Ganso Nikujiru Yaki Gyoza (original juicy pan-fried dumplings)," perfected through repeated trial and research by gyoza lovers, is a must-order dish. They cook them on a dedicated griddle.

The filling is wrapped in a specially developed original skin and made with plenty of juices using Special pork. It also has a great reputation as a perfect snack to go with drinks.

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If you ever get tired of the usual yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) and sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings), the "teba-gyoza (chicken wing dumplings)," served piping hot and freshly fried, is also recommended.

The chicken wings are stuffed with gyoza filling, and they say you can enjoy a crispy texture unlike yaki-gyoza along with the juicy filling.

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A French bar just a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro, where champagne and gyoza (Japanese dumplings) take center stage.

With an open, airy feel built around light brown wood tones, this is a great spot when you want to enjoy gyoza in style.

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The chef’s original gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are crafted to pair well with champagne, letting you enjoy a fusion of Japanese food culture and French culture.

They recommend trying them with four kinds of sauce as a base, then seasoning with truffle oil and Himalayan rock salt. They also offer cream-based gyoza.

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For people who want to enjoy a variety of kinds all at once, the 4-gyoza assortment menu is perfect. It comes with 4 pieces of gyoza for each kind.

The "Shanshoku Curry Gyoza" is filled with vegan-friendly vegetable curry filling, and its appeal seems to be that you can enjoy it as a healthy option.

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This is an authentic Chinese restaurant known for its traditional flavors and Homemade gyoza (dumplings). It is a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Station.

During the day, it has a casual feel centered on set meals, and at night, you can enjoy the food and drinks in a hideaway-like atmosphere.

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The gyoza (dumplings) at this restaurant are completely Homemade, with no premade batches at all. They wrap the filling in the skins only after an order comes in, so you can enjoy the fresh, natural taste of the ingredients.

The standard "Ganso Yaki Gyoza" are said to come with thick skins and crispy wings. At lunch, you can also enjoy them as a set meal.

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They offer a very wide variety of gyoza (Japanese dumplings), with a lineup that will make you want to come back again and again. There are 20 kinds of pan-fried gyoza alone, and 40 in total including boiled gyoza.

They also have gyoza made with seafood such as shark fin and scallops, making it a great choice even for people who have grown tired of the usual gyoza.

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A specialist restaurant for nikujiru suigyoza (juicy boiled dumplings) with great access right in front of Roppongi Station in Minato City, Tokyo. It has a strong reputation for serving carefully made and outstanding suigyoza.

Inside, the restaurant has a classic Japanese izakaya style. The lively and energetic atmosphere makes it a great fit for casual drinks and get-togethers with friends.

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Boiled dumplings are served in plenty of soup. The light soup is popular for being easy to drink.

The signature "Nikujiru Bakuhatsu Suigyoza" uses 100% Domestic pork, with no artificial seasonings or garlic. They are chewy and juicy, and said to let you enjoy meat juices like xiaolongbao.

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In addition to boiled dumplings, the restaurant also offers a wide range of dim sum items such as spring rolls and shumai. The Hitokuchi Age Gyoza (bite-size fried dumplings) is also a popular dish.

The crispy wrapper goes very well with the tender meat filling, making it a great choice to go with drinks. It seems they recommend eating it with lemon juice.

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This Chinese restaurant is popular for serving excellent gyoza (Japanese dumplings) made by a certified dim sum chef with a national qualification from China. It is a 3-minute walk from Azabu-juban Station in Minato City, Tokyo.

The restaurant is said to have a stylish and distinctive space that fits the Azabu-juban neighborhood. There is a wide variety of seating, including sofa seats and terrace seats.

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Among the many Homemade gyoza menu items, the especially popular one is the "Dairen yaki-gyoza (Dalian pan-fried dumplings)," which spreads across the whole plate.

These crispy gyoza have a chewy texture when you bite into them, and the juices overflowing from the filling made with Kagoshima Prefecture Kurobuta (Berkshire pork) are said to be irresistible.

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You can also enjoy a wide variety of gyoza, including ones with shiso (perilla) and garlic. For seafood lovers, the seafood filled gyoza menu is also recommended.

The photo shows the “Kaisen Suigyoza (seafood boiled dumplings).” They use plenty of fresh shrimp inside the wrapper, so you can enjoy a plump, bouncy texture.

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This Chinese restaurant in Tokyo’s Azabu area is about a 6-minute walk from Nogizaka Station and has been in business for over 40 years. It is well known for its wide variety of tasty Chinese dishes.

The interior has a nice old-school feel that reflects its long history, creating a comfortable space where you can relax.

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The gyoza dumplings, known for their chewy Homemade wrappers, are the most popular item at the restaurant. One of the draws is the wide variety as well, including steamed gyoza and fukahire (shark fin) gyoza.

Inside the wrapper, they are packed with plenty of meat and meat juices, and they are said to be best enjoyed just as they are without adding anything.

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You can enjoy not only gyoza (dumplings) but also authentic Chinese dishes prepared by a chef with more than 30 years of experience.

Reviews also praise the yakisoba menu. The "ebi kata-yakisoba (crispy fried noodles with shrimp)" is piled so high with vegetables and shrimp that you can barely see the noodles, and it looks filling enough to satisfy people who want a hearty portion.

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This gyoza restaurant is located in the basement of a building in front of Shimbashi Station. In addition to gyoza, it offers a wide variety of other menu items, so you can also use it like an izakaya (Japanese pub).

The bright and lively interior is said to be a great space for having a good time with others. It also has counter seats.

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The carefully crafted gyoza (Japanese pan-fried dumplings) made by skilled Chinese chefs are Homemade from the wrappers up. Even just the grilled gyoza selection is extensive, with options like cheese beef and ones with hotate (scallops).

Inside the crispy grilled wrappers is an original filling made with fresh ingredients.

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If you want to enjoy about 20 kinds of Homemade gyoza (dumplings) to your heart's content, the made-to-order All you can eat and drink option is recommended.

You can choose between a 2-hour or 3-hour plan, and they also offer a full lineup of non-gyoza dishes such as mapo tofu and yakisoba (fried noodles).

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This restaurant is popular for gyoza (Japanese dumplings) and Chinese dishes prepared by a head chef who trained at high-end restaurants in Beijing. The interior has a relaxed izakaya-style atmosphere.

It is in an easy-to-stop-by location, just a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro and a 5-minute walk from Shintomicho Station.

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The signature item is hane-tsuki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings with crispy wings), each one carefully wrapped to order. The large, impressive crispy wings really stand out.

The filling uses fresh meat, seafood, and Domestic vegetables, and it pairs perfectly with the chewy wrapper. You can enjoy them with the special chili oil, garlic, and grated daikon radish.

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In addition to pan-fried gyoza, they also offer boiled gyoza and soup gyoza, for a total lineup of about 13 kinds of Homemade gyoza.

The photo shows the "Tantan Sui-Gyoza," which comes with 6 dumplings in tantan soup. This is a warming dish that is recommended for the cold season.

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This is a specialty restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of gyoza, recreating the Homemade flavors the owner’s mother made in childhood.

Located near Gotanda Station in Shinagawa, Tokyo, this popular spot is compact but has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It also has raised seating areas where you can relax.

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The gyoza (dumplings) here are said to be small and easy for anyone to eat, with each one carefully made.

Inside the thin wrapper is a filling made with 100% Domestic vegetables, letting you enjoy the vegetables' good taste and aroma. Some say it has a nostalgic old-school flavor that you never get tired of.

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You can also enjoy creative gyoza dumplings such as the light mizore gyoza (grated daikon radish gyoza) and Okan no Okonomiyaki Gyoza, which is known for its sweet and savory sauce.

If you like pakuchi (cilantro), the Pakuchiri Gyoza comes recommended. The dumplings are also topped with chili sauce, and they are said to be so tasty that you will want to come back for more.

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This gyoza specialist serves carefully crafted gyoza developed through extensive research. It has received a Tabelog Gyoza Tabelog 100 award.

The interior has a clean and polished feel, and some reviews say it feels like a cafe. It is about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Nogata Station in Nakano City, Tokyo.

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The gyoza (dumplings) use no garlic or garlic chives at all, aiming for a refined flavor that no one else can imitate.

The hanetsuki (winged) "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" cooked on Nanbu ironware are said to let you taste the natural goodness of the ingredients, thanks to their simple filling.

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Besides the standard dumplings, they also offer other varieties, and for those looking for a kick, the "mala tantan sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings with spicy mala tantan sauce)" comes recommended.

The chewy sui-gyoza are topped with a mildly spicy sauce, and the numbing kick of the Japanese pepper is said to come through nicely. For the topping, you can choose either mitsuba (Japanese parsley) or cilantro.

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A 1-minute walk from the west exit of Nerima Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. This gyoza restaurant serves freshly made gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), cooked only after you order.

The lively yatai (street stall)-style atmosphere is a key feature, creating an exotic space that makes you feel as if you were in China. It is also a great fit for casual dining without any fuss.

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The gyoza (Japanese dumplings) here are made in-house from the wrappers up, and they say the key to their great taste is that they only start rolling out the dough after an order comes in.

The classic choice is their crispy and juicy "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" with wings. The carefully wrapped filling is said to be packed with plenty of savory juices.

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The chewy boiled dumplings come in many kinds, including shrimp, scallop, and pakuchi (cilantro). You can order from 4 pieces, so they are also perfect for people who want to try a few different dumplings little by little.

They also have a wide selection of Chinese liquors and yakuzen (herbal wellness) drinks, which you will definitely want to enjoy with the dumplings.