Enjoy juicy gyoza (dumplings) in Fukuoka Prefecture! 19 popular picks by area where you can enjoy them piping hot

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Mizu Gyoza to Kosho Shumai no Nito Higashihie, in a great location just a 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Higashi-Hie Subway Station, is part of the COMATSU Group, which operates many sister restaurants mainly in Fukuoka Prefecture.

The glass front door makes it easy to step in, with counter seating in the front and table seating farther inside.

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At Nito Higashihie, known for sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings) and pepper shumai, you can casually enjoy authentic Chinese food.

The restaurant was created by a Chinese cuisine chef, and its "Yaki Gyoza 10 pieces" is said to fill your mouth with the rich taste of meat and the natural sweetness of vegetables.

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The “Boiled Dumplings, 4 pieces” are said to be irresistible, with Homemade wrappers that are smooth and chewy and shrimp with a nice springy bite.

The popular Pepper Shumai, just like the gyoza, is steamed only after you order. The aroma and kick of black pepper are said to bring out the flavor of the meat.

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Hakata Hitokuchi Gyoza Yaoman is located on the B1 floor of JR Hakata City, inside Eki kara Sanbyappo Yokocho, a gourmet spot home to popular Fukuoka restaurants.

There are no walls dividing the restaurant, giving it a lively and upbeat feel that makes it easy to visit even for first time guests.

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Fukuoka's gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are known for their small size and are popularly called Hakata hitokuchi gyoza (bite-size Hakata dumplings).

The "Meibutsu Kurobuta Yaki Gyoza (7 pieces)" lets you enjoy Kagoshima's famous kurobuta (Berkshire pork) in a simple way, and the fat is said to be sweet and tasty.

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Takigyoza (boiled dumplings), said to have originated in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a dish in which gyoza are simmered in dashi broth or soup.

At this restaurant, the “takigyoza (5 pieces)” is said to have a soup filled with the flavor of the gyoza and vegetables, so good that you will want to drink every last drop.

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Moriya, a hideaway spot tucked just off the main street, is popular for serving gyoza dumplings that carry on the flavors of a well known restaurant.

The menu is lined with local dishes, so enjoy a night in Fukuoka with them and local Japanese sake.

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"Hakata Meibutsu Tetsunabe Gyoza (Hakatas specialty iron pot gyoza) [8 pieces per serving]" has an appetizing, fragrant sear.

The gyoza wrappers are said to be grilled until crisp, while the filling inside stays juicy. They are bite-sized, so you might find yourself eating as many as you want.

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Along with gyoza (dumplings), they also serve omu-gyoza (omelet-style gyoza), a variation with egg and ketchup that pairs well with wine.

Another recommendation is motsu-nabe (Horumon Hot Pot), a Hakata-style Hot Pot dish that simmers ingredients like Horumon and garlic chives in broth. Here, they use a salty beef tail stock.

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Sakaba Shinsuke Hakataeki Chikushiguchi Ten is located in Fukuoka’s Hakata area, a convenient part of the city with Hakata Station for easy access and JR Hakata City for shopping and dining.

This izakaya has a lively, casual atmosphere that comes through in the interior design, and its three signature specialties are the carefully made Shinsuke gyoza (dumplings), motsu nikomi (offal stew), and authentic ramen.

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One of the signature menu items is "Shinsuke Gyoza," house-made gyoza (dumplings) prepared in the restaurant with great care.

People say the filling is already seasoned, so you can eat it as is. There are also other menu items such as "Juicy Meat Gyoza" and "Tebagyoza (chicken wing stuffed with gyoza filling)."

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Gyoza (Chinese dumplings) are a dish with roots in China, made by wrapping fillings in wheat flour dough, then boiling or frying them.

In Japan, gyoza developed with pan-frying as the standard cooking method, and they are popular as a snack to go with drinks like beer. At this restaurant, you can also enjoy the combination of All you can drink and gyoza.

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Gyoza Yakitori no Mise Haru Hakata Ekimae Ten is a popular spot known for its piping hot Teppan-yaki gyoza and yakitori, along with a full lineup of drinks that pair well with the food.

With Private room seating at nearly every table in the form of Sunken kotatsu seating, it is also said to be perfect for occasions when you want a more private setting.

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"Kodawari no Yaki Gyoza (5 pieces)" are said to be juicy Homemade Teppan-yaki gyoza made with 100% kurobuta (Berkshire pork) and a satisfyingly meaty texture.

They also offer an A la carte All you can drink plan that includes beer, shochu, and other alcoholic drinks, so you can order whatever food you like and enjoy plenty.

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They also offer "Negimiso Gyoza (5 pieces)" and the unusual "Mentaimayo Gyoza (5 pieces)," made with mentaiko (seasoned pollock roe, a Fukuoka specialty) and mayonnaise.

Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) is also recommended. Fukuoka City is said to have a high number of yakitori restaurants per capita.

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Kiryu, a yatai (food stall) that has been featured widely in the media. Yatai are simple mobile restaurants with roofs, and they are also a part of Fukuoka culture.

One of the charms is the contrast between the urban backdrop and the retro yatai.

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The popular menu item is the original “Mochimochi Gyoza.”

The wrapper uses the dough from umegae mochi (plum twig rice cake), a famous local sweet from Dazaifu Tenmangu, one of Fukuoka’s well-known sightseeing spots. Its unique texture is said to be addictive.

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This restaurant, which has been in business since 1967, offers a wide range of dishes, including Hakata (a district of Fukuoka) specialties as well as gyoza (dumplings).

Yaki ramen (fried ramen), which originated from yatai (street food stalls) in Fukuoka. This restaurant recommends its tonkotsu (pork bone broth) flavored yaki ramen, known for its savory aroma and rich seasoning.

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Located in a back alley in Takasago, Chikugyo Daigaku is the second branch of Chikugyo, a popular restaurant in Yakuin, Fukuoka.

You can use it not only for lunch or dinner, but also as an izakaya (Japanese pub) by adding an All you can drink A la carte option.

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The restaurant is known for its carefully wrapped, bite-size gyoza (dumplings).

Options include the Takechao Gyoza, which is made without garlic and lets the flavor of the vegetables shine, and the Stamina Gyoza, which comes with garlic and plenty of nira (garlic chives).

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For the gyoza, it is recommended to eat them with the house made kara-miso (spicy miso), which has the heat of chili pepper and the sweetness of blended miso.

The menu also includes a gyoza set meal and the "Tappari Gyoza Course," which comes with All you can drink and includes grilled gyoza and boiled gyoza.

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At Kiyokawa Gyoza Teiryujo, the Homemade gyoza are said to be very good. There are seats on the first and second floors, with counter seating and Sunken kotatsu seating.

In addition to gyoza, the course with All you can drink that also includes popular menu items is perfect for visiting with friends.

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The gyoza use pork from Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, an area rich in nature and blessed with a wide variety of ingredients.

The skin of the yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) is pleasantly chewy, and the filling has a touch of sweetness, so it tastes great even without any dipping sauce.

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The gyoza menu also includes creative options like taki-gyoza (boiled dumpling hotpot), shibikara-gyoza (numbing spicy gyoza), and Italian gyoza, making it a lineup that will make you want to try them all.

At this restaurant, you can enjoy the "Don-yasu" system, where drinks that go well with gyoza, such as highballs poured from a dedicated server with a stronger fizz, become cheaper from your second drink onward.

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Gyoza Ramen Sakaba Danbo is a new izakaya style business from a famous tonkotsu ramen chain whose Honten is in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture.

In addition to a wide variety of gyoza such as Hakata hitokuchi gyoza (Hakata bite-size dumplings), they also offer plenty of dishes that go well with alcohol, including ya motsu Hot Pot and oden.

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The specialty is the hearty “kobore gyoza (overflowing dumplings),” so generously sized that they do not fit inside the steamer basket.

If you are also ordering Fukuoka tonkotsu ramen (Fukuoka pork bone ramen) at Danbo Ramen, the easy to finish “Classic! Hakata bite size gyoza 6 pieces” is recommended.

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The gyoza menu also includes the manager’s top pick, “Sakataya no Maboroshi no Shiso Gyoza ‘Itoshima-san Himiko no Utage’ 5 pieces.”

This restaurant offers an All you can eat course with more than 50 dishes including gyoza, plus All you can drink that includes draft beer, as well as an A la carte All you can drink plan, so it looks useful for a wide range of occasions.

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Tetsunabe Deaibashi Ten is popular for its delicious piping hot bite sized gyoza served on an iron plate, with a strong focus on Homemade preparation.

The restaurant is in a convenient location, just a 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Subway Airport Line.

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This is yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), with 7 bite-sized dumplings, and both the wrappers and filling are Homemade by the chefs.

Since the restaurant first opened, they have used fresh Domestic ingredients. The dumplings are served in an iron pan, piping hot and crispy, while the filling inside is said to be juicy.

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The "suigyoza (boiled dumplings) (6 bite-size dumplings)" is said to be tasty, with a gentle chicken broth flavor and smooth, slippery wrappers.

Besides gyoza, the menu is extensive, with specialties such as "Tebasaki Amakarani (sweet and savory simmered chicken wing) (1 piece)," marinated in a continually added sauce, and sumotsu (vinegared pork offal), a Hakata dish made by soaking boiled pork motsu (offal) in sanbaizu (sweet vinegar sauce) and other seasonings.

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Gyoza no Tacchan Nakasu Kawabata Ten is a popular gyoza restaurant in the Nakasu area, the largest entertainment district in Kyushu, and in Kokura, Kitakyushu.

Along with the gyoza made fresh every day, their nikudofu (meat and tofu stew), simmered in a large pot and known for its sweet-savory, rich sauce that soaks into the dish, is also a house specialty.

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The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) (7 pieces)" have a crispy wrapper and a light, vegetable-forward flavor made without garlic.

You can enjoy them in different ways, such as with vinegar or nikumiso-dare (meat miso sauce). The golden ratio of vinegar 1: soy sauce 1: nikumiso-dare 2 is also recommended.

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On the menu, in addition to “boiled gyoza,” they also have “nikujiru gyoza (juicy dumplings) (4 pieces),” which people say are packed with meat juices and very filling.

With the restaurant's weekday-only “[Limited to 50 set meals a day] Grilled Gyoza Challenge set meal,” you can choose from portions for 2 to 5 servings.

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Located in the Sawara Ward area of Fukuoka City, on the lively Nishijin Shotengai shopping street, Suehiro Gyoza Nishijin Honten is a popular spot for fresh gyoza scented with yakuzen (medicinal herbs) and spices, as well as yakuzen Hot Pot that you can enjoy year-round.

Inside the charming restaurant, where ginger, spices, and house-made chili oil line the shelves, there are counter seats that are easy to use even when dining alone, as well as table seats that work well for groups.

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The signature item is original yakuzen nama-gyoza (fresh medicinal herb dumplings) made with house-made yakuzen (medicinal herb) soup, Chinese miso, and spices.

They offer "[White] Grilled Gyoza (No Garlic)," "[Black] Grilled Gyoza (With Garlic)," and boiled gyoza.

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If you want to enjoy yakuzen (medicinal cuisine) even more, the "Yakuzen Soup Gyoza" comes recommended. It features boiled dumplings with chewy, smooth skins in a yakuzen soup blended with medicinal herbs.

Be sure to try the gyoza that pair well with drinks and the A la carte All you can drink plan, limited to 5 groups per day. They offer drinks such as yakuzen sours, beer, and Shaoxing wine (Each).

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Gyoza no Hi Kunikatsu is a restaurant in Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, tucked away down an alley in a hideout-like location.

Inside the calm space, there is counter seating where you can watch the cooking, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal whether on your own or with friends.

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These gyoza have Homemade wrappers and filling. The "Nira Ninniku Kunikatsu Yaki Gyoza" are larger than Hakata's standard bite-size gyoza, and the wrappers are pleasantly chewy.

At night, they offer as many as five different dipping sauces, including special vinegar soy sauce and aka-su shoga (red vinegar pickled ginger), so you can enjoy lots of different combinations.

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The "Kyushu-san brand Hanamidori (premium branded chicken from Kyushu) Gutsugutsu Tori-kotsu Hakudaku Taki Gyoza" is a rich and luxurious dish made with a thick broth taken from high quality chicken bones.

This restaurant has a wide variety of drinks, including 6 kinds of beer such as Tsingtao Beer, as well as wine that pairs well with gyoza.

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Gyoza no Las Vegas is a restaurant in Daimyo, west of Tenjin, an area filled with vintage clothing shops and places to eat.

The casual interior offers a variety of seating options, including a counter with just four seats where you can try wrapping gyoza.

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The Homemade wrapper made with a house blend of whole wheat flour is said to pair well with the meat filling ground at the restaurant.

The recommended Combo is the large, juicy yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), said to burst with savory juices, and the Homemade lemon sour made by squeezing the whole lemon, peel and all.

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Gyoza are a dish with many variations to enjoy, depending on the cooking method, seasoning, and fillings used.

The sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings) at this restaurant are said to have smooth wrappers, and be so easy to eat you can keep going. They also serve seasonal limited time gyoza with creative twists.

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Gyoza Osomatsu Ropponmatsu is a popular spot tucked away in a back alley in Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, and part of its appeal is its friendly, casual atmosphere and local feel.

Along with gyoza and a la carte dishes packed with the chef’s care, they offer a Special selection of alcohol including Japanese sake.

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The signature Osomatsu Yaki Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), named after the restaurant, is a popular menu item that takes a lot of careful prep. With no garlic and a vegetable-based filling, it is said to taste light and never get old.

On the other hand, the Oban Niku Gyoza (large meat dumplings) are hearty and meaty, making them very satisfying, and both are said to be delicious.

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The "Ebi-iri Suigyoza (boiled dumplings with shrimp)," eaten with house-made nira shoyu (garlic chive soy sauce), and the stylish "Nama-hamu to Avocado Gyoza (prosciutto and avocado gyoza)," which pairs well with white wine, are also recommended.

The combination of "Osomatsu Sour" and gyoza is also popular. They say the sherbet-like frozen shochu called "Sharikin" and the refreshing citrus fruitiness of shikuwasa make an excellent match.

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Kurogane Kokura Amu Plaza Ten is located in Kitakyushu City facing the Kanmon Strait, directly connected to JR Kokura Station on the 1st floor of the east building of Amu Plaza Kokura.

The interior has an open, easy-to-stop-by atmosphere, making it a great place to enjoy gyoza and lively conversation with friends.

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Homemade fresh nama-gyoza (fresh dumplings) made daily and never frozen are well loved.

The wrappers are just 0.5mm thin, and the pan-seared side turns out nice and fragrant. The "nama-gyoza (fresh dumplings) no garlic (5 pieces)" seems to have a good balance of the texture of vegetables and the juiciness of the meat.

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The "Nama Gyoza (fresh dumplings) with garlic (5 pieces)" gets reviews saying the garlic really packs a punch and goes great with rice or beer.

Another option is the "Nama Shoga Gyoza (fresh ginger dumplings) (5 pieces)," which contains fresh ginger, and it is also recommended to enjoy them with a Combo of vinegar and black pepper or with ponzu sauce.

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Manmaru, located in Kurume City in southern Fukuoka Prefecture where the Chikugo River flows, is an izakaya that uses body-friendly ingredients such as pesticide-free vegetables grown on its own farm and house-made fermented foods.

Their popular Tetsu Maru gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) are said to sell as many as 1,000 pieces a day. They also have Private rooms for groups, available to suit different party sizes.

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Tetsumaru gyoza is the restaurant's signature dish, served in an iron pan so you can enjoy it piping hot.

The skin uses wheat from Kyushu and alkaline reduced water, while the filling uses Mino-buta (pork raised in the Mino mountain range). Packed with vegetables too, it is said to be so tasty you just can't stop eating it.

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Needless to say, gyoza and alcohol go great together. They offer Chikugo no Junmaishu, the pesticide-free Yamada Nishiki series, and shochu from the Kyushu region.

If you are visiting with a group, the course with All you can drink is also a top pick, including the restaurant's standard dishes such as Tetsumaru gyoza.

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Kogetsu in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a long-established gyoza restaurant whose Honten was founded in 1947 in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, and is said to offer the time-honored flavors passed down over many years.

The walls inside are decorated with autographed boards from celebrities, and it is known locally as a famous gyoza specialty restaurant.

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The signature yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) stands out for its distinctive triangular shape. The wrapper is thin, so the oil from the filling comes out as they cook, making them crisp even without added oil.

The filling makes the most of the ingredients without using chemical seasonings, and it is said to be plump and a great match for the thin wrapper.

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The pictured "beets soup gyoza (dumplings)" uses vivid red-purple beets grown in a local garden.

Other recommendations include the slightly spicy "mentai-yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings kneaded with pollock roe)" and the unusual-for-gyoza-filling "piiman gyoza (bell pepper dumplings)."

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The Hakata hitokuchi gyoza (bite-size dumplings) are said to have a meaty, juicy filling while still tasting light and easy to eat, wrapped in crispy skins made Homemade every day.

In addition to A la carte gyoza, the courses that include signature dishes and premium All you can drink are also recommended.

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Along with the signature Domestic chicken wings made with several kinds of spices, "addictive Tebakara (fried chicken wings) (1 piece/4 pieces)," the restaurant also has specialty dishes other than gyoza.

The top rice dish is Oyaji no Chahan (Dad's Fried Rice). It is said to be a special dish that recreates a treasured flavor from the owner's memories with his father.