Popular gyoza in Hiroshima Prefecture! 9 recommended places by area

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Chinese Grill Hao is a Chinese dining restaurant in the Kanayamacho area, one of Hiroshima City's busiest downtown districts. It serves dishes based on Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine, paired with ingredients from Hiroshima.

With its spacious and calm atmosphere, it is said to be a great fit for a Special dinner on a special occasion. It also has plenty of Private room seating.

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The "tokusei yaki-gyoza (special pan-fried dumplings)" have a simple filling packed with garlic chives and pork. They are known for their juiciness, with flavorful meat juices spilling out.

Made with a recipe that has not changed since long ago, they have stayed popular since before gyoza became widely loved in Japan. The seasoning is kept light, letting the good flavor of the ingredients stand out.

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The "Ishiyaki Ankake Chahan (stone bowl fried rice with thick sauce)" comes with fried rice served in a piping hot stone bowl. When it is brought to the table, they pour the Chinese style thick sauce over it right in front of you.

The sauce, filled with seafood, meat, and vegetables, is rich and silky, and when mixed with the fried rice, the flavors come together beautifully.

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Suehiro Gyoza is a lively izakaya-style spot known for its house-made nama-gyoza (fresh dumplings) seasoned with yakuzen spices (medicinal herbal spices). It has a casual, easygoing feel.

The shelves are said to be lined with jars of various shoyaku spices (crude medicinal herb spices) on display. It is a 3-minute walk from the Tatemachi tram stop on Hiroshima’s streetcar line.

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The gyoza (dumplings) follow an original recipe that uses spices like star anise and cinnamon, with Chinese miso adding richness and depth. Amid the complex flavors, the savory taste of the meat and cabbage is said to pair perfectly.

There are two kinds: "Yaki Gyoza (Pan-Fried Dumplings) (Black)" with garlic, and "Yaki Gyoza (Pan-Fried Dumplings) (White)" without garlic.

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The "yakuzen jiru gyoza (medicinal herb soup dumplings)" are boiled gyoza served in a yakuzen (medicinal herb) soup. The rich, tasty soup, packed with collagen and umami, is said to be delicious.

People say the umami that seeps out from the gyoza filling and the aroma of the yakuzen spread across your mouth with every bite. Some reviews also say it warms you up right to your core.

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Kyoki to Ranbu is an izakaya (Japanese pub) centered on gyoza (dumplings), located a 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Station. Tucked away in a back alley, it has the feel of a hidden retreat.

The first floor has counter seating for small groups, while the second floor offers lively table seating.

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These gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are packed with plenty of filling and put juiciness first. The lineup includes uniquely named dumplings such as “Inoshishi (boar),” with a nice hit of garlic, “Shika (venison),” brightened with ginger, and “Cho (butterfly),” with a fresh note of shiso (perilla).

They recommend sharing all three kinds so you can compare them.

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Besides gyoza (dumplings), they also offer many original small plates that pair well with drinks. On the right in the photo is "Celery and Rayu (chili oil)".

This creative dish lets the celery soak up the rayu, and its slight bitterness goes perfectly with the spicy heat of the chili oil. It is said that every a la carte dish is carefully prepared.

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Katetsu-yaki Gyoza Hoozuki is an izakaya where you can enjoy piping hot gyoza cooked on a Teppan-yaki griddle. It is in the Hatchobori area of central Hiroshima, and the interior is said to be small but cozy.

They also offer a wide range of set meal options, making it a popular lunch spot as well.

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Hoozuki Gyoza is known for using a custom order Teppan-yaki griddle and cooking the gyoza all at once over high heat. Since it is served on the griddle itself, you can enjoy it piping hot until the very last bite.

The dumplings are small, with crispy wrappers and a filling centered on vegetables, making them easy to snack on like bar bites.

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The set meal menu comes with rice, miso soup, and a small side dish, and offers a wide variety of choices. The most popular one of all is the "Chicken Nanban set meal."

This dish, which originated in Miyazaki Prefecture, features battered fried chicken dipped in a sweet vinegar sauce. The key to the flavor is said to be the original tartar sauce made with egg and onion.

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Meisho Hanten Yakkenbori Ten is a Chinese restaurant based on authentic Sichuan cuisine. Open until late at night, it is a popular spot that many people visit for a final meal after dinner.

You can enjoy flavors prepared by a Chinese owner right in the middle of Hiroshima’s downtown entertainment district. It is a hidden gem frequented mainly by locals.

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The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" are served with crispy lattice-like wings. The filling is tightly packed with a well-balanced mix of vegetables based on pork.

They are simple yet bold, classic gyoza, and ponzu sauce or a soy-based dipping sauce pairs perfectly with them.

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Many highly rated reviews praise the mapo chahan (mapo tofu fried rice), which combines mapo tofu and fried rice. The mapo tofu is said to have an authentic taste with deep richness and a nice numbing kick.

When you eat it together with the fluffy fried rice, the thick sauce of the mapo tofu changes the texture into something creamy.

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Located right next to the commercial complex “Hiroshima Parco,” Gyozaya Ryu Shintenchi Honten is the Honten of a gyoza (dumplings) izakaya chain centered in Hiroshima City. It is directly run by a gyoza wrapper maker with more than 70 years of history.

The lively interior is said to be filled with people enjoying drinks and gyoza.

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The house-made skins prepared every morning are said to be chewy with a standout wheat flavor. The filling keeps the vegetables crisp, and people say the light taste is delicious.

By grilling them at a high temperature of 250 degrees, they also get an outstanding crispy browned surface.

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The "Hiroshima Gyoza" is made with plenty of Hiroshima’s local specialty, Takarajima Negi (Takarajima green onions). The standard way to eat it is together with the heaping topping of green onions.

They have a strong aroma and a fresh, juicy texture. They balance out the richness of the gyoza, making it taste light and delicious.

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Yasaimaki Kushiya Uzumaki Hiroshima Fukuromachi Ten is a restaurant opened in Hiroshima by a popular izakaya chain from Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture. It is popular for Hakata-style bite-sized gyoza dumplings and kushiyaki (grilled skewers) of vegetables wrapped in pork.

The interior has a casual, stylish izakaya feel. You can enjoy a full lineup of Hakata specialties from one of Japan's top gourmet towns.

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The "Hanetsuki Uzumaki Gyoza" is known for its crisp, firm texture. The filling focuses on vegetables and has a soft, almost melty finish.

It is said that the best way to eat it is to crack the crispy wing part with your chopsticks and take it in one bite. That way, you can enjoy the difference in texture between the wing, the wrapper, and the filling.

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The nikumaki-kushi (skewered ingredients wrapped in pork belly) made with a range of fillings are popular for the great match of the savory aroma from the charcoal grill, the sweetness of the vegetables, and the rich flavor of the pork.

The most popular item is the “Meibutsu Lettuce Maki Kushi.” The crisp texture of the lettuce mixes with the meat juices, bringing out the best in each other in every bite.

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Kakuyasu Beer to Tetsunabe Gyoza 3・6・5 Sakaba Hiroshima Hatchobori Chuo-dori Ten is a casual izakaya (Japanese pub) on the 1st floor of Hiroshima Asahi Beer Kan. It is said to have a lively, bustling atmosphere.

Built around the concept of being a place you would want to visit 365 days a year, this casual spot puts ease and accessibility first. You can enjoy Hakata-style gyoza dumplings from Fukuoka Prefecture, served in an iron pan.

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Tetsunabe gyoza (iron pot dumplings) is said to have started from street stalls. They stay piping hot to the last bite, and their small one bite size is a key feature.

They use plenty of oil when cooking them, which gives them a crispy texture with a nice bite. They are said to taste light and refreshing when dipped in the prepared kabosu kosho (kabosu citrus pepper).

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Besides gyoza (dumplings), they also offer a wide range of grilled items cooked on a Teppan-yaki grill, including this "tare-yaki mixed Horumon."

This popular menu item, with many repeat customers, is a hearty plate of pork tongue, gatsu (pig stomach), liver, and other cuts boldly grilled in a rich sauce, and it is said to be so tasty that you will not be able to stop drinking beer.

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Yamatoyu is a Chinese restaurant located along the Onomichi Hondori shopping street in front of Onomichi Station. It is a renovated sento (public bathhouse) with more than 100 years of history.

The marks of the old bath, tiled walls, and other original features have been left intact, creating an interior where you can feel a sense of traditional Japan.

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The yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) come with a crispy skirt of batter called hane. It is crisp and fragrant, and with the thin wrapper, the filling tastes even more juicy and good.

They carefully wrap each one by hand, one at a time. The garlic is kept light, giving them an easy, delicate taste.

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In addition to gyoza (dumplings), the menu features home-style Chinese dishes including tenshin (dim sum) such as xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and shumai (steamed dumplings).

There are six kinds of xiaolongbao in total. They hand-wrap them after you order and serve them freshly steamed. They are packed with plenty of pork juices, and the rich savory flavor is said to be delicious.