From the unique crescent shape and ease of eating to customizable dipping sauces and flavorful fillings, there’s some novelty to gyoza that doesn’t appear to tire. Whether you’re a connoisseur of Japanese cuisine or you just discovered gyoza and are curious, Tokyo has an overwhelming number of gyoza restaurants where you can try these tasty dumplings. From pan-fried, steamed, to deep-fried gyoza, these restaurants offer you great value and a pleasant atmosphere. If you’re looking to visit, and are wondering where to eat gyoza in Tokyo, don’t fret. Listed here are the best gyoza restaurants in Tokyo where you are sure to enjoy this Japanese cuisine at its best.
1. Gyoza Shack
Located in the unique and vibrant neighborhood of Sangenjaya, Gyoza Shack was opened back in 2015 and has been taking the locals by storm. This charming little restaurant serves you incredibly tasty gyozas. The young and dynamic staff is very friendly and helpful to their customers. Whether you want sautéed, fried or steamed, you’re served some delicious, super light, and digestible gyozas in no time. Additives are off the table completely, the mixture is made with entire grain flour and the voluminous dumplings are loaded up with rare natural ingredients. The restaurant’s signature Shack gyoza is filled with combinations such as Shonai pork and is generously sized to satisfy even the most ravenous eaters.
Gyoza Shack
Address: 2 Chome-13-10 Sangenjaya, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0024, Japan
Website: Gyoza Shack
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 5pm - 2am; Sun: 5pm - 12am
2. Harajuku Gyoza Lou
Strategically located close to Meiji-JinguMae station, Harajuku Gyoza Lou is a gyoza specialty restaurant that serves fried and steamed options. You can request your gyoza to have Chinese chive or garlic if you wish. Tucked in Aoyama’s back street, this restaurant easily accessible, especially if you’re new in the area. The restaurant features an open kitchen and the patrons are friendly and always ensure you are served fast and just enough to make your palate tingle. The menu also includes small appetizers such as white rice with chicken soup, cold cucumbers, cabbage, and bean sprouts. Their gyoza has a nice crunchy crust with a tender and delicious pork filling. If you like, finish up your meal with a cold, refreshing beer.
Harajuku Gyoza Lou
Address: 6 Chome-2-4 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Website: Harajuku Gyoza Lou
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 4:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 10:30pm
3. Gyoza It
Located just a stone-throw away from Akasaka subway station, Gyoza It is a stylish gyoza restaurant that stands out from the many high-class chic bars and Japanese hotels in the neighborhood. It boasts a spacious bar and dining area decked out in gyoza-themed accessories such as gyoza-shaped light fixtures along with large enough tables to accommodate groups. Perhaps, the most prominent feature, the open kitchen design ensures that you get the best dining experience. Beyond offering the best gyoza, their multilingual staff who speak nearly 15 languages ensures foreign customers can enjoy their tasty dumplings in this fancy, welcoming spot. Being a gyoza specialty restaurant, you’ll get different styles of dumplings to try. Some of the options include the Matsuzaka beef gyoza, duck meat gyoza, and the honey-topped gorgonzola gyoza, just to name a few.
Gyoza It
Address: Japan, 〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 5 Chome−4−7 The Hexagon 1F
Website: Gyoza It
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 9pm
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4. Kakekomi Gyoza
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Found in the heart of the vibrant Kabukicho neighborhood, Kakekomi Gyoza is a specialty restaurant designed to meet all your gyoza cravings round the clock. Here, you’ll get a vast range of savory dumplings served with pork and vegetable filling. The two-story restaurant’s interior is decked out in a unique theme of traditional Japanese firehouse and friendly staff in bright uniforms busy delivering orders. This little Japanese restaurant seeks to satisfy your gyoza cravings with amazingly juicy dumplings filled with meat juice to give out a nice, rich flavor. They don’t use strong garlic or chives, something that makes this place the perfect gyoza spot for those who don’t enjoy the usual garlic sting. Orders are made via an iPad and every dish is well displayed with a photo, making it more tourist-friendly. Since the spot is often pretty busy, it’s advisable that you make a reservation well in advance.
Kakekomi Gyoza
Address: Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−12−2 第58東京ビル
Website: Kakekomi Gyoza
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
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5. Yasubei of Ebisu
Found just a 15-minute walk away from Ebisu station is this wonderful gyoza restaurant with an incredibly brilliant gyoza recipe. This establishment is popular for serving both pan-fried and steamed gyoza and you can order either with or without garlic. The gyoza is hand-crafted on order and served in a sizzling hot-pan, and they are tender and easy to eat. The filling is soft and flavorful with a perfect crunch; you might get yourself ordering refills almost instantly. There’s also a small menu of popular izakaya tavern foods like fermented fish innards with good sake. As the spot is usually busy, you may consider visiting early or make reservations in advance to avoid waiting for long.
Yasubei of Ebisu
Address: Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisu, 4 Chome−9−15 Hagiwara Building
Website: Yasubei of Ebisu
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 5:30pm - 3am; Sun: 5:30pm - 1am (closed on Mon)
6. ChaoChao Gyoza
This is another popular gyoza joint tucked away in an alley just off Sanjo-Dori. Despite its tiny space, this restaurant has several seats and tables for four nicely set out for comfortable seating without feeling cramped. The red décor and dark timber complement each other well, creating a nice Japanese feel. With a vast range of gyoza varieties available, you’ll definitely be spoiled for choice when deciding what to order. Beyond the usual steamed and pan-fried options, this restaurant also offers pork, chicken, vegetables, prawn, and, beef gyoza with a unique variety of toppings. Some of the popular options that you can try include the classic crispy fried Chao Chao gyoza with nira (garlic chives) and pork filling or prawn gyoza with delicious avocado sauce. You may also consider trying one of their unique sours from the extensive drinks menu to balance out gyoza’s savouriness. You’ll find nice and friendly patrons who are ready and willing to offer you help with your order.
ChaoChao Gyoza
Address: Japan, 〒600-8021 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, 312-1 Kawasaki
Website: ChaoChao Gyoza
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sat - Sun: 11:30am - 11pm
7. Gyoza no Fukuho
Situated right next to Shinjuku Gyoen, Gyoza no Fukuho is a gyoza specialty restaurant that emanates a more Japanese-like atmosphere. They pride themselves on providing juicy gyoza with lots of vegetables. And they have a nice variety of alcoholic beverages that match perfectly. Here, both pan-fried and boiled gyozas are offered and you can choose to have them with or without garlic and green chives. A generous variety of small side dishes, rice, and toppings is included in the menu, which is available in English too. Be sure to try out the crispy yaki-gyoza that has thin skins and just the perfect amount of filling. They are not overly oily, and you’re sure to enjoy incredibly flavorful gyoza with a good hint of garlic. For a tender and juicy option, you may consider having the silky sui gyoza. This is the perfect spot if you’re looking for a delicious lunch of rice and gyoza in Tokyo.
Gyoza no Fukuho
Address: Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 2 Chome−8−6 KDX, Shinjuku 286 Building
Website: Gyoza no Fukuho
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 3:30pm, Sat: 11:30pm - 4:30 pm; Sun: 11:30am - 11pm
8. Gyoza Gaudi
Located just a short walk from Shinbashi station is a charming, little gyoza spot that offers virtually all varieties and flavors. This small izakaya gyoza spot is named after Antonio Gaudi, a renowned Spanish architect who was then featured in a Japanese documentary. The restaurant has a friendly and welcoming environment and offers some amazingly delicious home-made gyoza. They offer up to 15 flavor varieties to choose from. However, you’ll never go wrong despite the flavor you choose as they’re perfectly fried and crisped. You may consider trying out shiitake and cheese flavors along with one cocktail for the perfect dinner.
Gyoza Gaudi
Address: Japan, 〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 3 Chome−16−11 Nakasakura Building
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 3pm - 11:30pm; Sat: 5pm - 11pm (closed on Sun)
9. Tenryu Gyoza
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Posted by Gourmand Tokyo on Thursday, 12 March 2020
Found just right off Chuo Dori is a popular restaurant, renowned for its signature jumbo gyoza. Tenryu features a modern interior that perfectly complements its rustic menu and traditional charm, emanating a nice and welcoming feel. Here, you’re offered up to eight crispy and delicious supersized dumplings for a decent price. The set gyoza menu includes eight thick-skinned, crispy dumplings filled with vegetables and pork served with a tasty bowl of rice. While no garlic is used, the gyoza is still unbelievably delicious. This is the perfect spot whenever you’re hungry and craving Tokyo’s gyoza. You don’t need to make a reservation if you’re only stopping in just for gyoza.
Tenryu Gyoza
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−5−19 ４F PUZZLE
Website: Tenryu Gyoza
10. Tokyo Gyoza
Posted by Tokyo Gyoza Guide on Monday, 7 March 2011
Strategically located in Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo Gyoza is a well-known restaurant that specializes in gyoza delicacies. The menu includes ingredients such as Chinese cabbage, chive, pork, garlic, ginger, and cabbage to craft one of the tastiest gyoza in Tokyo, Japan. The cooks are keen on detail to ensure every one of their customers is served only the best there is in town.
Tokyo Gyoza
Address: Chome-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan
Website: Tokyo Gyoza
Opening hours: Sun: 11am - 8:45pm; Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:40pm, 3pm - 0:45pm; Sat: 11am - 9:45pm
It’s Gyōza’s time
Whether you choose a traditional, contemporary, or modern restaurant, all the options covered above are sure to satisfy your craving for delicious gyoza in Tokyo. Not only do these restaurants offer quality gyoza, they also have a warm and inviting space with friendly staff to serve you. Finding it difficult to choose? You may consider visiting each restaurant as continue with your sightseeing plans in this amazing city.
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