Perfect gyoza to pair with drinks in Umeda! 20 popular spots near the station

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Sakagami Club, about a 6-minute walk from Osaka Metro Higashi-Umeda Station, is a karaoke izakaya known for its good gyoza (dumplings) and yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). There are also Part 2 and Part 3 restaurants nearby in the Umeda area.

Inside, there are 22 seats in total, with 14 counter seats and 8 table seats.

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The yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), wrapped by hand in the restaurant, have a bold flavor even though they do not use garlic. That is because they are packed with plenty of ginger.

These dumplings are said to taste great even without any dipping sauce. Their nicely browned surface really whets the appetite.

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The "soup gyoza (dumplings)" comes in a choice of 3 different flavors. In addition to the bright red mala flavor, they also serve egg and garlic chive soup.

Another popular item here alongside the gyoza is "TWO DOWN." This dish features chicken thigh simmered with butter and spices. Squeeze some lemon over it before eating.

Hong Kong Kaisen Yamucha Ro Breeze Breeze, located on the 6th floor of BREEZE BREEZE, is a Chinese restaurant in a commercial complex, about a 3-minute walk from Umeda Station on Osaka Metro. You can enjoy authentic seafood dishes and Hong Kong dim sum.

In addition to round tables that bring to mind a royal palace, the window seats with a view of the night skyline are also popular.

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Wrapped in a skin made with an original blend of flour are the filling and natural fukahire (shark fin), a premium ingredient. The skin is folded to enhance the mouthfeel and texture.

Along with the classic pan-fried gyoza, they also recommend "sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings)," which are commonly eaten in China, as well as various xiaolongbao.

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The set menu that brings together five kinds of dim sum also includes goldfish-shaped gyoza (dumplings). It has a fun, playful touch.

In the set centered on yum cha (dim sum), you can choose your favorite from five dishes, including Cantonese-style yakisoba (fried noodles).

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Gyoza Nabe A-chan Kitashinchi, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, is a popular restaurant known for its gyoza no nabe (dumpling Hot Pot), which many people order not only in the cold season but also in the hot season.

In addition to Sunken kotatsu seating where you can take off your shoes and relax, the restaurant also has private rooms equipped with a TV and other amenities.

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The gyoza filling uses a blend of domestically produced beef and ground pork made from Ukaji-buta (Okinawan pork). It is wrapped in gyoza skin that is said to resist tearing.

For the "A-chan Gyoza Hot Pot," you can choose from a white salt-based soup, a red soup blended with house-made chili sauce, or a curry soup based on Japanese dashi broth.

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If you can’t decide which soup to get, try ordering the “Half & Half Gyoza Hot Pot.” Since the pot has a divider in it, you can slowly enjoy both flavors in one Hot Pot.

You can also add fresh gyoza to the regular Hot Pot set, and it’s also a good idea to finish with noodles.

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Gyoza Sakaba Mantaro Barchika03 Ten is on the 4th floor of "Barchika03," a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Nishi-Umeda Station, in the dining area of the mixed-use commercial complex.

In addition to counter seats facing the corridor that make it easy to drop in, the restaurant also has table seating.

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There are two types: meat gyoza with a bold, meaty punch, and vegetable gyoza with the gentle flavor of cabbage.

They can prepare them steamed, pan-fried, or deep-fried. The steamed gyoza come recommended, as they make it easy to taste the filling's natural flavor.

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The pan-fried gyoza are cooked in a nambu tekki (traditional cast-iron ware from Japan) pan. Since they use plenty of oil as they cook, the gyoza come out nicely crisp.

Meanwhile, the deep-fried gyoza, which have many loyal fans, are fried at high heat. They are said to taste great when eaten with negi shoga jan (green onion and ginger sauce).

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At Operetta52, about a 3-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, they use duck meat in their gyoza (dumplings), while pork is more commonly used in the filling.

This restaurant lets you enjoy pairing them with wine, and the stylish interior is said to create the feel of a small opera world.

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The concept is gyoza that pairs well with wine, and the signature dish is kamo gyoza (duck dumplings), made with duck meat, which is said to be rich in B vitamins.

It locks in the good flavor of the duck meat, while the herbs add a nice accent. This is an original style of gyoza that stands apart from standard dumplings.

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The popular items also include "soup gyoza (dumplings)" served in stylish dishware and "foie gras gyoza (dumplings)" made with a rare ingredient.

You can enjoy duck not only in gyoza, but also Rossini style, as confit, and as Hamburger Steak.

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Located about a 7-minute walk from JR Osaka Station on the 6th floor of the North Building of "Grand Front Osaka," Chuka Sawakichi Guranfuronto Osaka Ten is a Chinese restaurant inside a commercial complex.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, making it easy to stop by while shopping or visit after work, and suitable for many different occasions.

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The 5-piece “Sawakichi Yaki Gyoza” comes with crispy wings that give it a nice texture. It is said to burst with meat juices from the inside.

The gyoza made with ginger and Kujo-negi (Kyoto green onion), a branded ingredient, also comes in a 5-piece set. You can also order “sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings),” and assorted varieties available xiaolongbao, including “yaki xiaolongbao (pan-fried soup dumplings),” have built a strong reputation.

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At lunchtime, they offer set meals that come with gyoza (dumplings) and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in addition to a main dish.

The photo shows the "Seiro Set," a deluxe spread that includes steamed dishes in a seiro (bamboo steamer), plus gyoza and four kinds of dim sum. The rice is Koshihikari, a premium variety from Uonuma in Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's best known rice producing regions.

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Aji Gyoza Senmonten Aji Bugyo Honten is about a 7-minute walk from Osaka Metro Higashi-Umeda Station. With the slogan "Japanese gyoza born in Japan," this restaurant serves original creative-style gyoza.

It has rooms designed after old Japanese courtrooms, as well as Private rooms with a festival theme.

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While most gyoza are usually served piping hot, the photo shows "hiyashi gyoza (chilled dumplings)." The texture is part of the appeal, and you eat this dish by dipping it in a special broth.

Of course, the classic "yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," known as the traditional style, also comes recommended, and they also offer a seasonal reservation-only gyoza Hot Pot dish.

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Believe it or not, gyoza (dumplings) have even been turned into tempura. This item is said to be a revived menu from when the restaurant first opened, and some people visit just to try this dish.

The menu is full of unusual dishes, such as the "Gyoza no Hamburger Steak," made with gyoza filling, and "Nagori Yuki," in which Japanese yam is simmered together with the filling.

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Stand Shan Shoku Osaka Kitashinchi Champagne & GYOZA BAR is a restaurant with the unusual pairing of champagne and gyoza (dumplings). The idea came from a French pork dish.

Rather than standing room only, it has counter seats with chairs. It is a 2-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station.

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These are French-style gyoza (dumplings) served with truffle oil and salt. The basic "Shanshoku Gyoza" is full of sweetness thanks to the amber-browned sauteed onions and cabbage.

Not only can you choose whether or not to include garlic, but they also seem to make healthy meat-free gyoza.

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In addition to Mumm Cordon Rouge, which is designated as the house champagne, they offer 4 to 6 kinds of champagne by the glass every day.

If you know your champagne, you can pick a bottle you like from about 30 kinds of bottled champagne, or enjoy wine by the glass or beer as well.

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Houton is about a 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station and serves a wide variety of gyoza (dumplings). The noren (traditional shop curtain) at the restaurant says, "Naniwa no Hitokuchi Gyoza."

Inside, the restaurant has L-shaped counter seating. It is an easy place to stop by for drinks or everyday dining.

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The restaurant's signature dish is “Hochun Gyoza,” named with the same reading as the restaurant itself.

Wrapped in pleasantly textured skin is a fragrant filling with light garlic but a solid, well-seasoned taste. It is a set of 8 stick-shaped gyoza with crispy wings.

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One unusual dish to look out for is the Kyo-fu yuba gyoza (Kyoto-style tofu skin dumplings). Instead of dumpling wrappers, they use yuba (tofu skin), so the texture is on the softer side. It is said to be eaten dipped in grated daikon ponzu.

They also offer a wide range of gyoza variations, including ones with shrimp, ones made with chicken wings, and rich cheese-flavored ones.

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Gyoza to Nikomi. Shinchan Osaka Umeda Doyamacho, about a 4-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro, is a restaurant that uses Iberico pork in its gyoza.

Since it stays open until late at night, it is said to be easy to use for a wide range of occasions, from after-work businesspeople to drinks with friends.

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Iberico pork, a premium brand of pork, is raised mainly on acorns. Using this meat creates nikujiru gyoza (juicy dumplings) packed with rich juices.

The gyoza are wrapped by hand one by one at the restaurant, and they are said to be so well seasoned that you can enjoy them as is without adding any condiments such as soy sauce.

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The "tsumami gyoza" are snack-sized dumplings made with thin wrappers, making them a good match for drinks. You can also choose gyoza made with herb garlic, which is said to leave less aroma the next day.

As for the "boiled gyoza," they are seasoned with olive oil and black pepper.

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Fukubo Sakaba Umeda Doyama Ten, about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Higashi-Umeda Station, is a restaurant getting attention for its colorful xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Of course, they also serve gyoza (dumplings).

The decorations and artwork are said to be so stylish that you will want to take photos without even thinking.

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The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" have pleasantly springy wrappers filled with juicy meat-rich filling. They have a hearty look, and even just four pieces on one plate seem quite filling.

They are made from an original recipe by a dim sum chef. The "sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings)," which you will want to enjoy with drinks like a highball, are also recommended.

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Since you're here, you should also order the popular “Goshiki Shoronpo (five-color soup dumplings).”

The pink one has shrimp, and the purple one is beef. The orange one contains fukahire (shark fin), a premium ingredient. You’ll want to compare the different flavors. Not just the interior, you’ll probably want to take photos of the food too.

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"Gyoza Kara-age Benigei," about a 2-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, is an izakaya (Japanese pub) popular for its gyoza dumplings served with miso sauce.

Inside, there is a large TV screen, and they sometimes show live broadcasts of sports matches such as soccer. Everyone can join in the fun.

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The "Hitokuchi Gyoza Yaki" is said to be packed with flavor. It features a pleasantly textured wrapper and rich meat juices that burst out the moment you take a bite.

It goes well with the house made miso sauce, and since it does not use garlic, it is an easy dish to enjoy anytime without worrying about the smell.

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The thin wrapper, with the filling visible through it, makes the "Hitokuchi Gyoza Mushi" look almost like fresh spring rolls. These gyoza are enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon. They also have steamed shrimp dumplings.

As for the "Hitokuchi Gyoza Age," it pairs well with alcoholic drinks, and you can change up the flavor with sweet chili sauce.

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Takigyoza Kawazoe, a 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, serves its signature dish made not as the usual pan-fried, deep-fried, or boiled gyoza, but finished with the technique of taki (simmering).

This taishu izakaya (casual Japanese pub) has a somewhat nostalgic feel. It is an easy spot to drop by after work.

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For "taki-gyoza (dumplings simmered in soup)," the dumplings are cooked in soup. As a result, the flavor soaks into the dumpling wrappers, while the tasty juices from the filling also seep into the soup.

They offer "shiro-taki gyoza (white simmered dumplings)" with a rich tori paitan (creamy chicken broth), as well as a red mala flavor and a black Japanese style squid ink curry flavor.

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To finish the taki-gyoza (boiled dumplings), you can add noodles for an extra charge. Combine the noodles with the soup filled with the dumplings' savory flavor, and it turns into chicken paitan (rich chicken broth) ramen.

Besides adding extra gyoza as A la carte, you can also finish it as zosui (rice porridge) or risotto, which is another reason people like that they can enjoy it right to the very end.

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Minmin Sonezaki Ten is a branch of a gyoza restaurant chain with many restaurants across Kansai and Kanto and a long history. It is about a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro.

They have reportedly been serving gyoza (Japanese pan-fried dumplings) since the days when many people in Japan did not even know how to read the word "gyoza."

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The skin of the "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" is made with 100% high quality bread flour and has a melt-in-your-mouth smoothness. The browned parts have a nice texture.

The vegetables used in the filling are carefully selected to be Domestic, including cabbage from Gunma Prefecture and onions from Hyogo Prefecture. The oil used when cooking them is peanut oil.

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The "mizu-gyoza (boiled dumplings)" is also one of the options, with 7 dumplings in the soup. Beyond that, they offer a wide range of assorted varieties available Chinese dishes.

To preserve Japan's food culture, they never compromise on ingredients, and professional cooks prepare the food. They also aim to improve the taste every day.

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Yakitori Gyoza Torikin Umeda Ten, about a 2-minute walk from Osaka Metro Higashi-Umeda Station, is an izakaya centered on chicken dishes where you can enjoy all you can eat and All you can drink.

With more than 180 seats in total, it has a very large capacity. They also have Private room table seating available for groups of 2 or more.

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The assorted varieties available gyoza included in the All you can eat menu. Along with the standard plain version, the photo shows gyoza topped with tartar sauce.

You can also choose flavors such as mentaiko mayonnaise and yangnyeom. Reviews also said the wide range of flavors makes you want to compare and enjoy them on the All you can eat plan.

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This is the uniquely presented "age-gyoza (deep-fried dumplings)." They fry them to a nice golden color with the filling wrapped inside.

If you want another fried dish, don't miss the juicy "Kara-age" made with chicken. It comes in various flavors, including green onion salt and cheese.

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Taishu Sakaba Kitashinchi NEO Tiger, about a 1-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, is an izakaya that sources ingredients through its own channels and serves food and drinks at prices that are easy for everyone to enjoy.

The interior is casual and homey, with a spacious 150 seats in total. From table seating for small groups to seats that are perfect for a mid-size Banquet, it is said to be easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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The surface has a nice bite, while the filling inside stands out for its juiciness. It keeps an excellent balance, and you can choose whether or not to add garlic.

Its fragrant aroma and rich flavor make it a good match for a wide range of alcoholic drinks.

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Alongside the gyoza, another popular item is the "tebamoto-age (fried chicken drumettes)." They prepare it so it is easy to eat, while letting the sweet and savory seasoning soak all the way into the meat.

It comes in two options: Black with a kick of black pepper, and spicy Red. Both are seasoned in a way that goes great with beer.

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Gyoza no Kacchan Osaka Ekimae Daini Biru Ten, about a 3-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, is a taishu sakaba (casual Japanese pub) style izakaya with gyoza as its main dish.

With lots of lanterns decorating the interior, the place has a festive feel. You can choose courses that come with All you can drink.

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The signature "Kacchan Gyoza" comes in sets of 3, 6, or 10 pieces.

These gyoza (Japanese dumplings) were created from the desire to make dumplings you can only taste here, and they are said to have a good balance of ground meat and vegetables. You can choose whether or not to include garlic.

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While it looks similar to Katchan Gyoza, this one is called Ju~shii Gyoza. Its main feature is the juicy filling.

There is a wide variety, including green onion salt flavor, rich cheese flavor, and Italian Taki Gyoza with tomato soup and cheese.

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Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan Osaka Ekimae Daini Biru Ten is about a 1-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station and is a popular spot where you can enjoy tasty gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) with chewy wrappers, plenty of filling, and a great balance of steaming and pan-frying.

The bright interior has both table seating and counter seating.

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The nikujiru-yaki-gyoza (pan-fried juicy dumplings) can be enjoyed not only as something to eat with rice, but also as a snack to go with drinks, and you can eat them just as they are without adding anything.

Be careful when you eat them, because the meat juices will burst out. It may also be nice to add chili oil partway through for a change of flavor.

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After making repeated improvements to the traditional set meal, they arrived at this "ultimate gyoza set meal".

Centered on the star of the meal, nikujiru yaki-gyoza (pan-fried juicy dumplings), it comes with items you will want to enjoy alongside the gyoza, such as chicken broth soup and a Domestic onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg). A guide with illustrations is provided on how to eat it, so be sure to use it as a reference.

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Naniwa Hitokuchi Gyoza Chao Chao Umeda Honten is about a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Umeda Station and is known for its tasty gyoza (Japanese dumplings) made with an ultra-thin 0.9mm wrapper.

Takeout is available, which makes it easy to enjoy these bite-sized gyoza at home. There are 15 seats in total, all at the counter.

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Chao Chao Gyoza uses thin wrappers and finishes them with its original fuku-zutsumi (lucky wrap) technique. They use a company secret water mixture for grilling and cook them with a dedicated machine.

This wrapping method lets excess fat escape while keeping only the good flavor. The ratio of wrapper to filling is 2 to 8.

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In addition to the "puripuri ebi gyoza (plump shrimp dumplings)," which you can add one piece at a time, they also serve "tori cheese gyoza (chicken and cheese dumplings)," which you can choose to have either grilled or deep-fried.

They also offer a wide variety of gyoza, including options like keema curry and mala flavor. It is hard to decide which ones to get.

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Located about a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Osaka-Umeda Station, Kakuyasu Beer to Tetsunabe Gyoza 3・6・5 Sakaba Umeda HEP Dori Ten is an izakaya (Japanese pub), and as its name suggests, it is open 365 days a year.

They do not use an otoshi (automatic appetizer) system, where small dishes are brought out automatically.

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Disc-shaped gyoza (dumplings) known as a street stall favorite. At this restaurant, they call it "Pari Pari Tetsunabe Gyoza," and it comes with 8 bite-size gyoza linked together.

These gyoza are easy to eat despite the number, so rather than sharing, it might be better for each person to order their own.

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"Cheese Tetsunabe Gyoza," topped generously with cheese over tetsunabe gyoza (iron pot dumplings). A set menu with white rice is also available.

They also offer "Teppan-yaki Mapo Tofu," cooked in the same kind of iron pot, along with (Each) assorted varieties available of fried dishes that go well with beer, so there are many different ways to enjoy the menu.