If you want to enjoy gyoza (dumplings) in the Shibuya area! 13 recommended restaurants

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Takamaru Denki, about an 8-minute walk from the New South Exit of JR Shibuya Station, is an izakaya (Japanese gastropub) where you can enjoy creative multinational dishes that go beyond borders.

The place has a lively yet hideaway-like atmosphere, where you can enjoy an exciting break from the everyday. It mainly has counter seating, and standing drinks are also possible.

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They offer a wide range of creative dishes that pair well with drinks, and the "shiru-gyoza (soup dumplings)," made with Special selected wrappers and fillings, is one of their signature menu items.

Bite into the chewy wrapper and juicy meat juices spill out, while the soup's gentle flavor is hard to resist.

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The fluffy and melty "yaki tamago (grilled egg)" cooked on a Teppan-yaki is also a must-order dish. You can choose from 2 types of sauce.

The "kurozu oyster sauce (black vinegar oyster sauce)," enjoyed with oyster and wood ear mushroom toppings, is said to pair perfectly with the thick sauce and oysters.

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Suigyoza MR.LEE is a popular spot for Taiwanese cuisine and suigyoza (boiled dumplings), located on the 4th floor of the Shibuya complex Shibuya Sakura Stage SHIBUYA SIDE.

The interior has a great open feel thanks to its large windows, and it appears to offer both counter and table seating. It is said to have a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to stop by.

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Starting with shoga sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings with ginger), they offer about six kinds of their specialty handmade sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings). You will want to enjoy them with Taiwanese drinks.

The chewy texture of the dumpling wrappers is said to be great, and the filling inside is juicy and tasty. Some say the flavor is simple but never gets old.

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The "Genovese sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings)" is a new style of gyoza with a basil-forward flavor, and its fresh finish is said to keep you coming back for more.

The Banquet course, which lets you enjoy the restaurant's recommended dishes including gyoza, is also a great choice. There is also an All you can drink option, making it perfect for having a lively time with everyone.

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A 6-minute walk from the Hachiko Exit ticket gate of JR Yamanote Line, Shibuya Gyoza in Shibuya Center-gai is a popular gyoza tavern where you can enjoy yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), a wide range of Chinese dishes, and drinks.

Inside, the restaurant has a modern wood-toned interior, and the table seating can accommodate groups of 4 or more.

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The thin skinned gyoza (dumplings) made with a secret recipe are said to be excellent, and are recommended both as a snack with drinks and as something to eat with rice.

The photo shows the standard "yaki gyoza (pan fried dumplings)." The skin is cooked to a fragrant crisp, and inside is a filling packed with plenty of meat and vegetables.

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The most popular option is the All you can eat gyoza course, with 2 hours of unlimited pan-fried gyoza, deep-fried gyoza, and boiled gyoza.

For people who do not eat large portions, the "4 Kinds of Pan-Fried Gyoza Assortment" is a great fit. You can try four kinds of pan-fried gyoza, including "Cheese Pan-Fried Gyoza" and "Green Onion Salt Pan-Fried Gyoza," with 3 pieces of each.

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Located on the 3rd floor of Shibuya Stream, directly connected to Exit 16b of Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyo Metro, and other lines, Dairen Gyoza Kichi DALIAN Shibuya Stream Ten is a Chinese restaurant popular for its gyoza dumplings and Hot Pot.

The open and stylish interior also has spacious sofa seating, making it an easy place to visit for a casual meal.

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If you visit this restaurant, one thing you will definitely want to order is the authentic Homemade signature gyoza (dumplings), “Pari Pari Hane no Dairen Yaki Gyoza.”

The skin is made with flour blended to the restaurant’s own recipe, and inside is a filling kneaded with plenty of soup made from pork bones. It also goes perfectly with beer.

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According to reviews, many people seem to enjoy the “Dairen Hot Pot,” which lets you taste two kinds of soup: mala soup and paitan (white broth) soup. It comes with a set of Kagoshima kurobuta (Kagoshima Berkshire pork).

There is also a wide range of add-on menu items, including pakuchi tare (coriander sauce), gyoza (dumplings), and seafood, so you can enjoy it with your favorite ingredients. You can order from 2 servings.

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An izakaya popular around Shibuya Station as a great place to casually enjoy drinks and food. You can enjoy Chinese dishes and a wide variety of Homemade gyoza (dumplings).

The wood based interior gives a clean and inviting feel. It also has Private room seating for large groups, so you can spend time in a relaxing space.

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The carefully crafted gyoza (dumplings) made by a team of professionals led by a head chef with 20 years of experience wrapping gyoza are very popular.

In addition to pan-fried gyoza, they offer a full lineup including soup gyoza and boiled gyoza. The "Puripuri Ebi Suigyoza" is also recommended, with chewy wrappers filled with shrimp.

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The "Meibutsu! Teppan-yaki Bo Gyoza (specialty Teppan-yaki stick dumplings)" is one dish you will definitely want to order. It stands out for its long, slender look, served on a hot iron plate.

The Teppan-yaki is brought out still sizzling hot, and the dumpling wrappers are packed full of a meaty, juicy filling.

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This Chinese izakaya is popular for its wide variety of dim sum, including authentic pan-fried gyoza dumplings and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). It is located in one corner of the Dogenzaka area of Shibuya.

In addition to the good food, the pop and cute interior is also part of its appeal. The restaurant is fully equipped with table seating and counter seating.

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One of the first things you should try is the original "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," made by the dim sum chef using a secret recipe.

The skin is slightly thick with a nice chewy texture, and it is said to be a hearty style packed with plenty of filling. Each plate comes with 4 pieces, so you can easily order it even when you want to enjoy a variety of other dishes as well.

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The colorful wrappers of the "5-shoku shoronpo (five-color soup dumplings)" make them a real eye-catcher, and this popular item is also Homemade in-house. It looks like it would instantly brighten up the table.

This luxurious dish lets you enjoy five different flavors, including shark fin, shrimp, and pork. There is also a course menu that lets you enjoy gyoza and shoronpo at the same time.

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Gyoza Sakaba Nikujiru Tottsuan Shibuya Honten is an izakaya located a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Hachiko Exit toward Tower Records.

This restaurant is known for its bright, easygoing atmosphere, and it offers a wide range of seating options including sofa seats, Sunken kotatsu seating, and Private room seating.

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You can choose pan-fried gyoza (dumplings) and boiled gyoza (dumplings) from several menu options. Among them, the specialty nikujiru gyoza (juicy pork dumplings) is one dish you will definitely want to try, and it is said to be so tasty that drinks go down easy.

Since the gyoza can be ordered in sets of 3 to 4 pieces, it is nice that you can try a range of different kinds a little at a time.

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The “nomeru tsukune (so soft you can drink it)” is also one of the recommended menu items. You can choose the seasoning from tare sauce, green onion salt, or grated daikon with ponzu.

The tsukune is said to have a light, fluffy texture and be so tender it falls apart with chopsticks. Some reviews also said each piece was bigger than expected.

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Gyoza to Gyutan Izakaya Ootora Shibuya Minamiguchi Ten is an izakaya popular for its gyoza, available in several varieties, and Teppan-yaki dishes. It has a homey atmosphere that makes it easy to visit whether you are dining alone or with a group.

Inside, the modern space is based around gray tones, with interior touches here and there that give it a retro feel.

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For first time visitors, the recommended choice is the "House Specialty! Ootora Yaki Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," made with plenty of Domestic vegetables. They seem juicy and packed with the good flavor of vegetables.

The "Hakata Hitokuchi Yaki Gyoza (bite-size pan-fried dumplings)," which comes with 8 mini dumplings, seems to have a smooth texture and pairs perfectly with drinks. They also offer sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings) and age-gyoza (deep-fried dumplings).

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A must-order dish is the ever-popular "Fukkatsu! Atsugiri Beef Tongue Yaki," made by a former gyutan (Beef Tongue) shop.

They carefully prep the Beef Tongue, chosen for its quality, then finish it on the Teppan-yaki at just the right doneness. Even though it is thick-cut, it is said to be juicy and pleasantly tender.

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Seiryumon Shibuya Center Ten, about a 4-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station, is a place where you can casually enjoy authentic Chinese and Taiwanese home-style cooking.

The interior is said to recreate the feel of street stalls in Taiwan, making it a good pick for people who care not only about the food but also about the atmosphere. There is also a Private room available for groups of 4 to 6.

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The specialty here is bakujiru-yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings bursting with juices), each one carefully made by skilled chefs. They feature large wrappers made with Domestic wheat flour.

Inside the crisp, well-seared wrapper, the dumplings are said to be packed with rich, punchy meat juices. This is a great choice for anyone looking for hearty gyoza.

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If you want to enjoy the pleasantly chewy texture of the wrapper hand-kneaded by the chef, the "Pork Boiled Dumplings" are also a must.

Eating them with the cilantro served alongside gives them a refreshing taste, and they are said to be so good you could keep eating them endlessly.

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Hakata Gyozaya 603 Shibuya Ten is in a great location, just a 1-minute walk from the West Exit of Shibuya Station on the Keio Inokashira Line. The restaurant offers a full lineup of gyoza dumplings, along with Hakata-style motsu-nabe (offal hot pot), other Kyushu dishes, and a wide variety of drinks.

The 1st floor has counter and table seating, while the 2nd floor is equipped with Sunken kotatsu seating.

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The "Hakata Junjo Hitokuchi Gyoza" they arrived at after plenty of trial and error is a striking menu item with a big lacy crisp wing.

Made with Kyushu black pork and fresh vegetables shipped direct from the production region, it is said to offer juicy flavor that pairs perfectly with beer. You can also choose the quantity: 10, 20, or 30 pieces.

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They also offer a wide range of gyoza dumplings, including tetsunabe gyoza (pan-fried dumplings served in an iron pot), mocchiri sui-gyoza (chewy boiled dumplings), and soup-taki gyoza (dumplings simmered in soup).

Creative Western-style gyoza such as mentaiko cheese gyoza (pollock roe and cheese dumplings) and shiso cheese gyoza (perilla and cheese dumplings) also seem to be popular, especially with cheese lovers.

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Located right near Shibuya Station on (Each) line in the Dogenzaka area, Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan Shibuya Ten is known for its signature nikujiru gyoza (juicy meat dumplings), made with Special ingredients and a custom skin.

The interior is spacious, and the stylish wall art really catches your eye. The cheerful and lively service is also well received, making it a fun place to enjoy a meal.

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The "Nikujiru Yaki Gyoza" are dumplings made to go well not only as a side for rice but also as a snack with drinks.

Their specially developed wrappers also blend in fragrant whole wheat flour, giving them a chewy and moist texture. The filling, made with pork and vegetables, is said to bring out the natural umami of the ingredients.

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In addition to pan-fried gyoza, they also offer other gyoza dishes, and the "teba-gyoza (chicken wing dumplings)" made with chicken wings also seems to be popular.

The chicken skin on the outside turns out crisp while the inside stays juicy, and people say it tastes great no matter how many times they eat it and never gets old.

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Kakuyasu Beer to Tetsunabe Gyoza 3・6・5 Sakaba Shibuya Honten is a classic izakaya built around the concept of “cheap, tasty, and fast,” and you can enjoy it 365 days a year. It is also a good pick when you want to casually enjoy gyoza in Shibuya.

It is about a 3-minute walk from the Hachiko Exit of Shibuya Station, and the restaurant is said to have an atmosphere that is perfect for having a lively time with everyone.

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The "Paripari Tetsunabe Gyoza," made in the style of Hakata yatai (food stalls), is a type of gyoza with an impressive crispy skirt. You can enjoy it with kabosu koshō (kabosu citrus pepper paste) and vinegar soy sauce.

The balance of the crisp pan fried wrapper and juicy meat filling is said to be highly rated. They also offer "Cheese Tetsunabe Gyoza."

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The "Ganso Shibuya Yakisoba" is also one of the restaurant's recommended menu items. It uses wide, thick noodles and features a rich Homemade sauce.

It comes topped with mayonnaise mixed egg and beni shoga (pickled red ginger), and seems to go perfectly with drinks as well.

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Hakata Gekijo Shibuya Miyamasuzaka Ten, about a 4-minute walk from Shibuya Station, is an izakaya where you can enjoy a wide variety of Hakata (Fukuoka) specialty dishes along with Special Kyushu shochu and local sake.

Inside, the space fully recreates a yatai mura (street food stall village) of Kyushu Hakata, and you can dine in a lively atmosphere.

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The restaurant's top recommendation, "tetsunabe gyoza (iron pan dumplings)," is a dish that recreates the authentic flavor of Hakata yatai (food stalls).

Cooked in an iron pan, the dumplings are crisp on the outside and juicy inside, and they are said to taste great even without any dipping sauce. They also offer a house-made gyoza sauce.

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If you want to fully enjoy authentic Hakata (a district in Fukuoka) flavors, you should also order the superb mentaiko motsu Hot Pot. You can choose from two sizes: small pot and medium pot.

The soup stands out for bringing out the good flavor of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) with ago dashi (flying fish stock), and you can enjoy the rich taste of butter and a sharp kick of heat.