Chao Chao Gyoza - Sanjo Kiyamachi

Yes it’s hype but yes it is GOOD! We had the original chao , chicken and mozzarella, and the pork with spicy dressing on top. Also got the spicy cucumbers for balance. They were all solid and different textures. They give you some flavorful spice and condiment to add at the table. We arrived about 10 minutes after it opened and waited for about 20-30 minutes.

This was the absolute best food I’ve had in Japan. Arrived 2:30pm and place was almost empty. The staff was fun and friendly and spoke multiple languages. If I lived nearby it would be a new regular place for me.

Came here because we were craving for gyoza! Loved the energy everyone was giving! They were so friendly and we had such a great time :) The gyoza was really yum and the skin was so thin and crispy!! We’d definitely come back for the beer and ginger ale! We recommend sitting at the bar.

We waited for about 1h but trust me it worths the wait! We literally ate around 31 gyozas + chao chao special (half=8 pieces) + 2 beers and paid around 42eur for 2 people! (Not all items are in the photos)… and yes we were super hungry and this place met our expectations! Its one of the few places I would visit again if I was back in Japan and honestly maybe the most memorable dish of our trip! Don’t miss it! 🤤🤤

We got there around 19:30pm on a Saturday and queued for approx 30 minutes to go in. Worth the wait! It was absolutely amazing. The food tasted delicious! The staff and the recommendations were impeccable! Likely ambience. We really enjoyed and it was the highlight of our first night in Kyoto. My favourites were the shrimp and the pork dumplings.

Best place for food ever let alone best place for gyoza. Legendary service from fun and excited staff. They were genuinely happy to have us and it made for a great experience. The shrimp gyoza were probably the best, but the fried chicken skin gyoza specials were unique and never before gobbled. Ate heaps, ordered more. Don't miss this joint

Stumbled upon this little gyoza place in Kyoto and it was such a gem! Super cozy, very local vibe, and the staff made it feel really homely. The gyozas were amazing — crispy outside, juicy inside — and the prices were really budget-friendly. One of those spots you’re happy to find while exploring the city. Definitely worth a stop!

It is as good as the reviews say! Each gyoza we had was succulent and cooked to perfection. Obviously you have to order the infamous chao chao gyoza - definitely can’t go wrong! We asked for a few recommendations on which gyozas are recommended by our server and it did not disappoint! It felt light and not too heavy even with the amount ordered between two. Recommended to order a vegetable side to balance the gyozas. Special mention to the chicken skin gyozas - a lovely surprise!! We arrived there at around 5:30pm and there was no line. Highly recommended!