If you want to eat gyoza (dumplings) in Osaka City, start here! 19 recommended places

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Sumibiyaki Tori to Hitokuchi Gyoza TORA鶏YA Namba Sennichimae Ten is on the 4th floor of a building, a 2-minute walk from (Each) Namba Station line. This popular restaurant is known for its carefully made hitokuchi gyoza (bite-size dumplings) and taki gyoza (dumplings simmered in broth).

The interior is said to have a calm atmosphere. In addition to counter and table seating, it also has Private room options.

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The "Hakata hitokuchi gyoza (Hakata bite sized dumplings) ~ with house made yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste) ~," said to be crisp on the outside and juicy inside, is one of the restaurant's signature dishes.

Yuzu kosho is a seasoning from Kyushu made by grinding green yuzu and green chili peppers with salt and aging them. Its sharp heat is said to pair perfectly with the gyoza.

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They also serve taki-gyoza (simmered dumplings) in a rich tori paitan (creamy chicken broth) soup. The good flavor of the soup soaks into the dumplings, making them delicious and a great match for drinks.

They also have a full lineup of à la carte dishes beyond gyoza. Their sumibi-yakitori (charcoal-grilled chicken skewers) is another signature item you will want to enjoy along with the gyoza.

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Sakagami Club Part 2 is on Miyakojima-dori, just a short walk from Nakazakicho Station on the Osaka Metro. It is popular for its tasty gyoza (dumplings), which have plenty of punch even without garlic.

The stylish interior has counter seats and standing-drink space on the first floor, while the second-floor loft is a Private room space with table seating. It stays open until early morning.

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The signature item, yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), is hand wrapped in-house. A key feature is that they skip the garlic and give it a punchy flavor with plenty of ginger.

Though small, they are packed with meat juices and are said to be tasty enough even without sauce, but they also recommend eating them with house-made rayu (chili oil) and vinegar.

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They also offer two kinds of suupu gyoza (dumplings in soup) with chewy dumplings in the broth. The one in the photo is the "Mapo suupu gyoza (mapo soup dumplings)," which is said to be very tasty, with the rich flavor of the dumplings added to the mildly spicy mapo soup.

The "Tamago suupu gyoza (egg soup dumplings)" has a gentle flavor, and you can enjoy the fluffy egg, dashi broth, and dumplings coming together as one.

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Tenshin no Kimochi, a 1-minute walk from JR and Osaka Metro Taisho Station on Yayoi-bashi-dori, is a gyoza restaurant with an attached dim sum workshop that serves additive-free gyoza made completely from scratch, including the wrappers.

The interior is a stylish space like a cafe, with both counter and table seating.

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The gyoza wrappers are a house specialty, with the water content and kneading time adjusted slightly every day, and homemade oil kneaded into the dough. The filling uses cabbage, without garlic chives or garlic.

The wrapper is chewy and the inside is juicy, and they say it is plenty tasty even without any dipping sauce. The photo shows the standard "Mainichi Tebazumi no Yaki Gyoza (daily hand-wrapped pan-fried dumplings)."

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They offer a wide variety of gyoza (dumplings), and one of the best things is that you can order from just 2 pieces, making it easy to compare different kinds.

At lunch, they serve good value set meals. The photo shows the "Gyoza no Gozen set (set meal) where you can enjoy all the popular gyoza," which lets you try 4 kinds of gyoza: grilled, steamed, boiled, and deep-fried. It also comes with hotate (scallop) yukhoe-style sashimi.

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Located in the Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai (Tenjinbashisuji shopping street) just a 1-minute walk from Osaka Metro Ogimachi Station, Gyoza Shokudo is a gyoza restaurant known for its taki-gyoza (simmered dumplings) cooked in a paitan (creamy white broth) soup.

The interior blends antique furniture with a fresh feel, creating a stylish and relaxing space. It has counter and table seating.

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The house specialty, "paitan (creamy broth) boiled gyoza," uses a homemade paitan soup made from chicken and pork. The rich, flavorful broth soaks into the gyoza, making it an excellent dish that also goes great with drinks.

Another nice point is that you can add noodles or rice to the remaining soup for an extra charge and turn it into ramen or zosui (rice porridge). It is known for its high level of Manzoku.

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The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" are packed with flavor, made with minced Domestic branded pork. They are eaten with a special garlic chive vinegar sauce, but with their crisp outside and juicy inside, they are said to be plenty tasty even without any sauce.

The All you can eat and drink course, which includes popular menu items such as "paitan-taki gyoza (dumplings simmered in creamy chicken broth)" and "yaki-gyoza," is also popular.

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Houton is a gyoza restaurant about a 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, located on the corner of Dojimakamidori and Higashisuji. They offer a wide range of carefully made gyoza, from classics to original creations.

The interior, built around a red color scheme, is a compact space with only 12 counter seats, creating a lively up-close dining atmosphere.

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The signature "Hochun gyoza (dumplings)" are bite sized dumplings with thin wrappers crisped up nicely. The filling is well seasoned, packed with juicy meat juices, and is said to taste great even without any dipping sauce.

They also have a nice punch of garlic, making drinks go down easy. One serving is 8 pieces per person.

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The photo shows "teba-gyoza (chicken wings stuffed with gyoza filling)," chicken wings filled with stuffing. They say it is excellent, with a crisp outside and juices bursting out when you bite in.

Another popular item is "yuba-gyoza (gyoza wrapped in yuba tofu skin)," which uses yuba (tofu skin), the thin film that forms when soy milk is heated, as the wrapper. It is eaten with a refreshing oroshi ponzu sauce made by mixing grated daikon radish into ponzu, a seasoning of citrus juice and vinegar.

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HARENOHI, about a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Yonchome Station Exits 2 and 5 (Each), is a restaurant where you can enjoy special gyoza (Japanese dumplings) shipped directly from Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture, a place often called the city of gyoza.

The interior is said to be a stylish space with the warmth of wood. It has counter and table seating.

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The gyoza are known for using carefully selected Domestic ingredients. They also offer a wide selection of American craft beers that pair well with the gyoza.

The signature Utsunomiya Harenohi Gyoza are large, juicy dumplings packed with meat juices. They come with a dipping sauce, but they are said to be plenty tasty even on their own.

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The photo below shows the “Aburiyaki Cheese Gyoza,” topped with seared melted cheese. They recommend eating it as is or with Tabasco.

The “Shiso Gyoza” on the right is a refreshing gyoza filled with shiso-flavored bean paste and topped with shiso as well.

Reviews also said that if you enjoy the French fries along with them, the beer goes down easy and makes the meal even more fun.

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Gyoza Nabe A-chan Kitashinchi is located on Dojimakamidori, a 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station. In addition to pan-fried gyoza, this restaurant is popular for its tasty gyoza Hot Pot.

The interior has a calm Japanese-modern feel. Along with table seating and Sunken kotatsu seating, it also offers fully private rooms.

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At lunch, it gets good reviews for letting you casually enjoy gyoza Hot Pot. It is often full because it is so popular, so it is best to visit with extra time to spare.

The photo shows the standard "A-chan Gyoza Hot Pot Lunch," which comes with 6 gyoza dumplings, vegetables, tofu, and glass noodles. The soup normally comes as a cloudy beef bone based broth, but for an extra charge, you can also change it to tomato soup or other options.

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There are two kinds of pan-fried gyoza: "yaki gyoza" with garlic, and "shoga yaki gyoza" without garlic. The deep-fried gyoza called "Hiden Tare Kake A-chan Age Gyoza," quickly dipped in a secret sauce and rayu (chili oil), also lets you choose whether to include garlic.

All of the gyoza have a great reputation for being undeniably delicious.

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"Nikujiru Gyoza to 190JPY Lemon Sour Namba no Shinchan" is on the west side of Namba Parks, making it an easy place to stop by while shopping. Their popular gyoza are hand wrapped in the restaurant and packed with plenty of juicy meat.

The calm interior has counter seats, table seats, and a standing bar area.

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The signature "nikujiru gyoza (juicy soup dumplings)" are popular for their tasty filling, made with a carefully crafted blend using four cuts of Iberico pork. Just like the name suggests, they are said to be so juicy that meat juices burst out when you bite into them.

Because the filling is already seasoned, you eat them without any sauce. They also pair perfectly with the house signature drink, the "Shincha Lemon Sour."

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The "tsumami gyoza" are bite-size dumplings with a crisp texture, made by wrapping filling with Domestic cabbage in an ultra-thin skin. They are served in one-bite pieces, and you can dip them in sauce if you like. The "tsumami ninniku gyoza" are recommended for anyone who wants a strong garlic kick.

They also offer a wide range of other à la carte dishes, all of which are said to be delicious.

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Aji Gyoza Senmonten Ajibugyo Honten is a gyoza specialty restaurant known for its tasty original creative gyoza.

At lunch, the lunch sets centered on pan-fried gyoza are popular, and at dinner, they also offer courses with All you can drink so you can enjoy a wide variety of creative gyoza.

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The gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are intentionally made on the smaller side so they are easy to eat.

The standard "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" are said to have a crispy wrapper. They use 21 kinds of spices, giving them a lightly spicy flavor with good depth.

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The "hiyashi gyoza (chilled dumplings)" here are said to be perfect for summer. Eaten with mentsuyu (noodle dipping sauce) and yakumi (condiments), they go down smooth and taste light and refreshing.

They also offer plenty of unique menu items, including "gyoza tempura" and "gyoza Hamburger Steak."

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Fukubukuro Sakaba Umeda Doyama Ten is a Chinese izakaya (Japanese-style pub) tucked away in a back alley about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

The restaurant has two floors, with counter seating on the first floor and table seating on the second. In its stylish and calm atmosphere, you can enjoy house-made yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) carefully crafted by a dim sum chef.

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The classic yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) shown at the bottom of the photo are filled with bean paste wrapped in a thick, chewy skin. The skin is cooked to a crisp, while the inside is not only juicy but also satisfyingly hearty and delicious.

They also offer a wide range of juicy dim sum, including the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) on the left side of the photo and the big meat shumai at the back right.

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Starting with the "Goshiki Xiaolongbao," shown at the back right of the photo, where you can enjoy five flavors including shrimp and pork, every dish is not only delicious but also fun to look at.

The "Hinabe Sour" in the center of the photo is an All you can drink plan where two sours of your choice are served in a pot. It is recommended to go with the dim sum.

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Gyozabo Tsutsumu is a popular gyoza restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Namba Parks, making it easy to stop by while shopping. From the wrappers to the filling, everything is Homemade.

The interior has a stylish, casual feel. It also has counter seats, so even solo diners can drop in with ease.

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A key feature here is that the gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are additive-free and can be enjoyed in four styles: pan-fried, steamed, boiled, and deep-fried. You can order from just 1 piece, which makes it nice for trying and comparing different kinds of gyoza.

The photo shows the standard “Hozonryo Mutenka Koji Iri Yaki Gyoza” (preservative-free pan-fried gyoza with koji). They say the wrapper is pleasantly chewy, and it is so juicy that meat juices burst out with each bite.

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They also offer 3 courses that include dishes other than gyoza (dumplings). There are also options with All you can drink, which is great for people who enjoy alcohol.

The "pakuchi- mala suigyoza (boiled dumplings with cilantro and spicy mala sauce)," said to go perfectly with cilantro and spicy mala sauce, is one of the boiled dumplings included in the courses. If you do not like pakuchi, you can change it to green onions.

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At Gyoza Sakaba Amemiya, you can enjoy gyoza (dumplings) carefully hand wrapped one by one. Tucked away in a back alley about a 5-minute walk from Namba Station on various lines, this gyoza izakaya is an easy place to stop by after shopping.

The spacious and open interior has counter and table seating, and it also comes with Private room.

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The gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) have thin wrappers and are bite-sized. They are said to be crisp on the outside, and though small, juicy and tasty on the inside. You eat them with grated daikon radish and a black vinegar sauce.

They also offer "Ooba Gyoza," made with chicken cartilage and no garlic for a light taste with shiso (perilla), and "Ninniku Gyoza," packed with plenty of garlic.

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They also serve takigyoza (simmered gyoza), with oba gyoza (gyoza with shiso leaves) cooked in a triple broth made from pork, chicken, and seafood. There are two kinds: the mildly spicy "aka (red)" shown in the photo and the creamy tori paitan (creamy chicken broth) "shiro (white)," and both come with clams.

For an extra charge, you can add rice and turn the remaining soup into zosui (rice porridge).

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#ROKU ROKU Gyoza Bar is a popular gyoza (Japanese dumplings) specialty bar where you can enjoy authentic Chinese flavors.

The interior, with both table and counter seating, is said to be a casual and stylish space. It is located on Minami-Doshinmachi-suji, just off Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Ogimachi Station.

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A standout here is the four kinds of gyoza (dumplings), made fragrant with a good kick of spices, which you can enjoy in many combinations with eight kinds of house-made sauces. They say you can really taste authentic flavors like heat, sweetness, and acidity.

The photo shows the garlic-filled yaki kurobuta gyoza (pan-fried Berkshire pork dumplings) with the sweet-hot Sichuan sauce.

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The most popular item, the "yaki shiso gyoza (pan-fried perilla dumplings)," is said to be outstanding, with a light and refreshing flavor from the shiso (perilla). It also pairs well with the lemony "Unnan tare (Yunnan sauce)" and the "Kishu tare (Guizhou sauce)" made with pakuchi (cilantro) and spices.

They also offer a wide range of drinks, including wines that go well with gyoza and the "Shanghai Highball" made with 12-year-aged Shaoxing wine.

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Takigyoza Kawazoe is a gyoza izakaya where you can enjoy takigyoza (dumplings simmered in soup) made with a chicken paitan (rich chicken broth) soup base. It stands down an alley off the Higashi Nakadori Shopping Street, about a 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Each line.

The interior is said to have a calm atmosphere. It is fully equipped with counter and table seating.

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The suki-gyoza (dumplings simmered in soup) is known for how the rich flavor of the soup soaks into the dumpling wrappers, while the meat juices from the filling make the soup even tastier.

There are two kinds: the “Shiro-taki Gyoza,” made with chicken paitan (creamy chicken broth) and Japanese dashi stock, and the “Aka-taki Gyoza,” which adds a special spicy numbing oil to the Shiro-taki base. You can also finish the meal with ramen or zosui (rice porridge).

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The "nikujiru yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings filled with meat juices)" and "cheese gyoza" are also popular and said to be delicious. Both come with large crispy wings, and the filling is juicy. The "cheese gyoza" in particular is known as an outstanding dish, with cheese and pork making a perfect match.

In addition to gyoza, they also offer courses with All you can drink, so you can enjoy a variety of a la carte dishes as well.

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Gyoza Sakaba Pitari Namba Ten is a casual izakaya on Amidabashi-dori, just a short walk from Exit 7 of Osaka Metro Namba Station. Here you can enjoy gyoza (dumplings) that are fully handmade every day.

The interior has a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood. It is equipped with counter seats, table seats, and terrace seats.

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The specialty here is nikujiru gyoza (juicy dumplings), known for being large, having crispy wings, containing Horumon, and needing no dipping sauce. They are said to be about twice the size of regular gyoza. An order comes with 5 pieces.

They are packed with filling and have a great juicy taste. The seasoning is nice and bold, so they go really well with drinks or rice.

They also serve “ebi gyoza (shrimp dumplings)” with big shrimp inside and “shiso gyoza (perilla dumplings)” with a light, fresh shiso flavor. You can also get the gyoza to go.

Their other à la carte dishes also have a great reputation. The photo shows the pickled cucumber dish “addictive cucumbers” and spicy miso grilled beef Horumon, which is said to be perfect with drinks.

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Marugyoza Sakaba is a gyoza (dumpling) izakaya where you can enjoy a variety of gyoza with drinks. It is located on Awaza Okumachi-dori, a 1-minute walk from Exits 20 and 24 of Hommachi Station on the Osaka Metro.

Inside, the space has a cozy and homey feel with the warmth of wood. It has counter seats and table seating.

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You can eat the gyoza with soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, or homemade miso, depending on your taste. They also have a wide selection of drinks that pair perfectly with the gyoza.

The small bite-size "Marugyo no Yaki Gyoza" made without garlic is especially popular. The wrapper is thin and grilled to a crisp finish, while the inside is juicy with a light, tasty flavor.

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They also serve garlic-heavy gyoza (dumplings). The photo shows "Torikawa Gyoza," which is said to be juicy, with gyoza filling wrapped in chicken skin.

They also offer the large and filling "Utsunomiya-fu Yaki Gyoza" with its chewy skin, as well as "Otoko Gyoza" with an extra heavy hit of garlic.

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Naniwa Hitokuchi Gyoza Chao Chao Umeda Honten is a gyoza specialty restaurant where you can enjoy hitokuchi gyoza (bite-size dumplings) wrapped in their original style. It is located along the Kitano Chayamachi Line, a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station.

The compact interior has only 15 counter seats in total. It is said to have an atmosphere where even solo diners can feel at ease.

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The signature Chao Chao gyoza (dumplings), wrapped in an ultra-thin 0.9mm skin, stand out for their unique look. They use a company-secret water mixture for grilling and cook them with a specialized machine.

The skin is crisp and the filling inside is juicy, and they are said to be so tasty that you can eat them without any dipping sauce. Two plates make one serving per person, and you can also order just one plate.

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They also serve a wide variety of gyoza (dumplings) made with carefully selected ingredients. The photo shows the “Mochimochi Suigyoza,” with its chewy wrapper and a nice kick of ginger.

They also offer set menus that come with à la carte dishes and drinks. A wide range of à la carte dishes, including gyoza, is also available for takeout.

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Gyoza no Kacchan Dotonbori Ten, where you can enjoy about 10 kinds of gyoza (dumplings), is located on Soemoncho-dori, a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station.

The spacious interior has a retro feel and is said to be very comfortable. In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also has Private room.

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All of the pan-fried gyoza (dumplings) are said to be excellent, with crispy skins and juicy filling. You can casually order from as few as 3 pieces.

The classic "Kacchan Gyoza (dumplings)" is the unwavering top seller. You can also choose whether to include garlic. In the front of the photo is the "Toro-ri Noko Cheese Gyoza (rich melty cheese dumplings)," recommended for cheese lovers.

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They also offer courses where you can enjoy a wide range of à la carte dishes, including gyoza (dumplings). The most popular option is the course with All you can eat and drink from the full menu. Be sure to make a reservation before heading over.

You can also fully enjoy their wide variety of Kara-age, which is popular for its crispy outside and juicy inside.

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Gyoza Shokudo Maruken Morinomiya Ten is a place where you can enjoy gyoza made with fresh Domestic ingredients prepared in-house every day.

The interior, with both counter and table seating, has the relaxed feel of a casual izakaya. It is just a short walk from JR Morinomiya Station and is located near Osaka Castle Park.

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The signature "Maruken Gyoza" is a juicy gyoza made without garlic, using pork, cabbage, onion, and nira (garlic chives). It has a light taste, so people say you can keep eating one after another.

If you want a stronger garlic kick, the slightly spicy "Tokusei Ninniku Gyoza" is just right.

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The chewy "suigyoza (boiled dumplings)" are wrapped in a thick skin around the filling. They recommend eating them with a miso sauce made without garlic or artificial seasonings.

They also serve "Gyoza no Kawa Senbei," crispy fried gyoza skins that you can enjoy like a snack. They are seasoned with curry spices.