Chao Chao Gyoza - Shijo Kawaramachi

Exellent gyoza shop, specialized in tiny gyozas served together. There are also bigger and more seasoned versions, such as with ginger or garlic. We ordered the ultimate individual combo, encompassing 16 of the mini Chao Chao gyoza, 3 normal sized (I chose the ginger ones) and a side dish (I picked edamame). The regular sized were good, but the Chao Chao version was phenomenal! In addition, the staff is really friendly and outgoing. The shop is small and simple, but comfortable. Definitely recommend it! As far as I know, they have two locations in Kyoto, one in Tokyo and the headquarters are in Osaka. @gigicomidinhas

Friend and I went here for lunch 100% worth the 20 minute waited to get in. Staff were so welcoming and lovely, strategically took our order before we sat down so the food came out very quick. The gyoza was absolutely elite would highly recommend the deep fried chicken and cheese, the classic and the garlic and pork one. I also suggest you put the spicy miso on every bite so good

Awesome gyozas at a very reasonable price. I ordered the kurobuta pork, chicken & mozzarella, and the chocolate ones with vanilla ice cream - all were great but I liked the chicken & mozzarella and chocolate most. The gyozas are not big, but each piece is priced at < 1USD, so it is very reasonable. You can also try a larger variety 😊 Wish I had been hungrier and could order more! The staff were also very friendly and cheerful. I went at about 5.30pm and there was already a short line forming, so reach there early

Despite being a famous place in the social media, chao chao really delivered. The food was simply great and service was quick. We had to wait about 20min in the line, since we got there fairly early when the restaurant was opening, which was totally worth. By the time we left a huge line was formed outside. The gyozas are really tasteful. The traditional pork gyoza was one of the best we had in our life's. I recommend trying the other types as well including the off menu options (there are many) and the shrimp versions.the gyozas are small and delicate. We probably ate about 10-14 units each (no rice).

Gyoza is incredible, chicken and mozzarella is a must, the miso sauce is jaw dropping and if you can handle some spice add the spicy miso ( very mild so don’t be intimidated). Amazing value for the quality and flavor. Staff is super friendly and helpful, made the experience even better. Fit this into your visit for sure!

I was expecting Chao Chao to be average at best given the social media hype, but this place really delivers. The food was simply delicious and service is really fast (once you get a table of course!) We waited for about 25-30 minutes for a table. Tried the chao chao gyoza, ginger pork gyoza, mashed potato gyoza, vegetable gyoza and the chocolate gyoza. Everything was so good. Honestly, for vegetarians, this is a superb option because the gyozas don’t feel like a compromise. The chocolate gyoza was so good that we ordered it twice!

Most popular gyoza place in town so had to hit it. This was our second attempt to get a table, was there at 1:45 pm but still ended up waiting for 20 mins after that opened for a table so expect long waits. The staff was very kind, welcoming and interactive. We had a table full of gyozas covering their main dishes and a few vegan ones. I personally enjoyed the chili mayo. Is it the best gyoza I've had? Definitively not, but worth checking off your list.

Not worth queuing for and entirely skippable, particularly if you are Asian or otherwise used to excellent dumplings. Arrived around 5:30pm and waited 5min for a table. Service was quick but was disappointed by the small portions, high prices and inconsistency. The prawn gyozas and the boiled ginger pork gyozas were good. The best selling pork gyozas, cucumbers and quail eggs were decent but not amazing. The soup was packet instant noodle soup and tasted terrible. The vegan yoba ie tofu sheet gyoza was also terrible - dry and lacking in flavour. Overall every dishes were a bit salty and had room for improvement, and all of the fried gyozas were slightly oily. Total added up to around 3,800 yen.

The waiters worth it for me! We waited in line for only about 45 mins for this extremely popular and delicious Gyoza restaurant! Make sure to get one of everything haha because you need to try it! I loved the chicken and double cheese! All the classics were good too. Don't miss out on the chocolate stuffed!

We had Chao Chao Gyoza for post-lunch snack before heading over to Nishiki Market. It's located maybe 5-10 min away from the middle of the market. When my fiancée and I arrived, there were 2 to 3 groups ahead of us already forming a line (as the resto had yet to open for lunch) and we quickly slotted in. 15-20 min later, a hefty line had developed behind us just like that! Thankfully, because we were near the front of the line, we managed to get seated when the resto opened up for the day (at the bar counter). Since it was technically a post-lunch snack, we didn't go nuts. We ordered 4 unique types of gyoza to try. The original, okonomiyaki, curry and kurobata pork. Original gyoza (x8): 8 dumplings in one order. The skin was very thin and crispy. The filling was also seasoned very well however, a couple of the gyozas had exploded when they arrived at the table. The original gyoza were skinnier and not as large as the size of the specialty gyozas Curry gyoza (x4): The speciality gyozas were a little larger in size and each order came with 4 dumplings as opposed to 8. The curry gyoza was rather pedestrian imo. The curry sauce on top didn't really taste like curry but rather, a sambal paste, and the raw onion just added some crunch which I didn't really understand. Okonomiyaki gyoza (x4): This one might've been my fave actually. Who knew that dressing gyozas like okonomiyaki would pair well together? The bonito flake actually added an additional layer of umami to the pork filling as I was chewing and the kewpie mayo and green onion balanced out the sweetness of the sauce. Would definitely order this again on a return visit. Kurobata pork (x3): Probably our least fave. Biting in, all I got was a burst of grease and fat (because of the fatty nature of kurobata pork). I love a juicy dumpling but this was just fat that had melted off from the kurobata pork and sat inside the dumpling. The meat was also more pasty and mushy inside this dumpling. Would pass for next time. The resto provides 2 diff dipping sauces at the tables and counter for diners. One was a sesame based sauce. The other was classic, chinese black vinegar. Service could have been a bit better (they were extremely busy and there was a massive waiting line outside). We had asked for extra napkins and water refill and were glanced at multiple times but kinda ignored. The pricing is great! Cheap, affordable, delicious snack. Would return again if passing by in the area and line wasn't long.

Chao Chao Gyoza is a gyoza and beer chain that started in Osaka but has now locations throughout Japan. There are two locations blocks apart in Kyoto and this one is off Kawaramachi street. We saw long queues at the other location the day before and realized that we should line up early. We went 15 minutes before they opened at 4pm and were first in line. Not long after they opened there was a long queue to get in. We ordered the chao chao pork gyoza, kurobata pork gyoza, and shrimp gyoza. Everything was good but our favorite was the shrimp gyoza. They were on the smaller side but they were delicious and I loved the crispy bottom. They are also a very vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant as they had a lot of non-meat options. For drinks we ordered the highball and yuzu citrus sour which were both good and refreshing. It was a fun environment as the workers were teaching all the customers how to say kanpai (cheers in Japanese). Everyone was friendly and having a good time and we did too.

Found this place on trip advisor, it caught my eye because they offer vegetarian/vegan options for gyoza. We got in line and Noa provided us a menu right away, she also pointed out the vegetarian/vegan options. The line moved quickly and when your on vacation who cares about time anyway. They are also very efficient about it and take your order ahead of time. They are also very friendly. Inside is small and energetic! Food is so good!!! Never met a gyoza I didn't like here.

This is a hole in the wall gyoza place with line. They have variety of gyoza that you can try. All the gyoza comes in 3 pieces except for their pork gyoza. Very vibrant atmosphere and speedy and friendly service. My favorite were garlic and ginger gyoza.

This place is small and adorable and the staff is so friendly and fun. They're also so attentive and nice. I really loved the ambience in here. We got an assortment of potstickers and none of them disappointed. I will say the most popular one is the long one in the photo and that was so so so good. I literally could've ordered like four of those plates because it was just to die for. Definitely recommend getting here before rush-hour of dinner or lunch because the line does get really long. Also, the pricing is just amazing. It was so cheap for such great food. Definitely add this to your restaurant itinerary when visiting Kyoto.

Great food good atmosphere great service. Definitely recommend great dumplings. Got garlic pork and adagio.

Ok first let me start with we were sat at the bar so boo for me I did not take pics of my food. We started chatting with a group sitting next to us and ordered sake hence I forgot to take pictures. The vibe was upbeat and fun. We ordered the pork, shrimp in chile oil and chicken with mozzarella gyozas. My favorite was the chicken with mozzarella. We also ordered the chocolate gyozas that came with ice cream and those are a must try and really good. There was a line when we got there but it moved quickly. I would recommend trying this place when visiting Kyoto.

100/10 omg so worth waiting in line!! Best gyoza I've ever had, can't recommend this enough if you're in Kyoto!! Staff was so friendly too :)

For someone who doesn't eat much Japanese food, including dumplings (gyoza), I absolutely loved this place!!! The gyoza was absolutely delicious - I highly recommend the garlic and kurobuta. We ordered seconds! The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. Only downfall is how small the place is, but that's typical for places around here :)

The size of a lil' pinky finger, the chao chao gyoza is the perfect little edible package : juicy marinated pork filling wrapped in an ultra thin wrapper then pan fried to a perfect golden crisp on one side. There's a reason why it's this restaurant's namesake. The employee at the front directing the line also helped us with our order. We ordered two Kawaramachi sets which came with a drink, a chao chao gyoza, another gyoza of your choice and a side item. He recommended the gyoza chicken wing, and he did not steer us wrong! That and the chao chao gyoza were the best items we ate! We also got to try horse sashimi, which was pretty tender. I really enjoyed the ume plum and shiso leaves gyoza too! I would pass on the curry gyoza, which basically was gyoza with some curry and shaved raw onions on top. The kurabota pork gyoza was not anymore flavorful than the pork gyoza with curry. The Shibazuke gyoza was a very pretty purple color, but was not my favorite pickled veggie. I'm glad I got to try the wide variety though. Are these made by hand? Gyoza are so labor intensive! I imagine a lil ol' granny in the back making these dumplings by hand one by one every day. Total tourist spot. Not one local to be found here. We waited 1.5 hours to get in. During that time, many tourists passed us and said "wow, we're not eating here!" referring to the long wait. I'd have come back at least one other time during our stay if it weren't for the wait. Every time we passed in our five days in Kyoto, the line was always the same length. So, go with the mindset you will have to wait. And when you finally get in, you'll order a shitload because you'll be so darn hangry. Get the chicken wing gyoza and the chao chao dumplings for sure!

We got here at 4:30 right when they open band no wait. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced.

Excellent service and overall vibe at Chao Chao. The food is good although the Chao Chao gyoza fall apart easily and are a little difficult to grasp. All in all a good place with a tin environment and the line does move quickly despite being long at times.

My experience at Chao Chao Gyoza was not only disappointing, it was insulting and disrespectful. We were seated, ordered promptly, and then... were completely forgotten. For 45 minutes, we sat there being ignored while multiple parties who came in after us were served, ate, and left. Not once did a staff member check in. Not once did they acknowledge the delay. When they finally realized we'd been waiting the whole time, there was no apology that matched the absurd length of time we were neglected. For reference, there were eight staff in front of us at the bar, who were happy to treat the people next to us but promptly glanced past us. The orders are posted right in front of them at the bar so there was no excuse for them to miss us. By the time the food arrived, any remaining goodwill was gone. The gyoza? Small, underwhelming, and flavorless. All skin, no meat. It's rare to encounter bad gyoza in Japan, but somehow they've achieved it. The only redeeming element was the miso sauce, which honestly just made me more frustrated because it showed how much better the food could have been. When I flipped over the pork gyoza, the sight was disgusting and ruined my appetite seeing how it fell apart. Service like this would be unacceptable anywhere in the world, but in Japan where customer care is the norm, it felt like a slap in the face. Kyoto has plenty of amazing food. Chao Chao Gyoza is not one of those places. Save yourself the trip.

Some of the best gyoza you will ever had. I couldn't believe what I was eating. You are going to wait a long time for this because of the line outside. Place is very hyped but I will be the first to say the wait is worth it. First time in Kyoto and had a lot of gyoza on my trip. This was the best by far.

Gyozas were amazing!! Best ones I have had. The service is the best part about the whole experience! There is a slight wait but totally worth it! Will definitely be returning and highly recommend!

Chao Chao Gyoza already had a queue as soon as they opened, but it went fairly quickly. Hubby and I both got the set with a beer, their signature Chao Chao gyoza, a selection of a 3 piece gyoza, and a side. I got the ginger gyoza (my fav!) and edamame. He had the pickled cucumber. By daughter had the garlic gyoza, but said she preferred my ginger. Small place but service is quick. The place is definitely popular so expect a queue.

Waited 30 minutes for the best gyozas and cheese balls. Many vegan options :) risotto soup gyozas were so unique.

INCREDIBLE!! The staff is fantastic. Super friendly. Do not skip the chicken wings. So good.

They are a multiple type gyoza award winner and it shows. Selection is excellent, the cheese filled ones (especially pan fried) were unexpectedly good and the chicken skin one was mind-blowing (and probably equally bad for your arteries!). Horse sashimi is fun too and worth a try - it's a tiny portion so don't stress - and the vibe is very classic and packed. Well worth the wait, especially with beer to-go sold outside to ease the pain.

Food and service top notch, line was long but got in in less than an hour, someone comes out and hands you a menu and takes your order before you come in, we got the combo that includes 1 drink, 16 pork gyoza, a side and 3 more gyoza of choice, I got the chicken mozzarella which was excellent. Order more once your in cause it might be small portion specially if you're used to the big American servings.

Absolutely incredible vegetarian gyoza! I came here in the early evening for the dinner special. I was seated at the counter in between a bunch of strangers (a true Japanese food experience!). I chose green tea, the fresh tofu appetizer, and two types of vegetarian gyoza. So delicious and totally hit the spot.

If you're looking for a fun izakaya experience in Kyoto, then head over to Chao Chao Gyoza Shijo Kawaramachi. We arrived just before opening and were seated at the bar during the first seating. We were told by some of the other customers there was a queue every night to get in, so we knew it was going to be good. We ordered from the set menu that included a drink, gyoza, and appetizer. The vibe was lively and fun, and it was a very welcoming experience. Kanpai!

Amazing gyoza! Very efficient process & polite staff. We ordered before we were seated and the food came immediately. Was a cool experience being able to sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen. Curry gyoza was delicious. All the others we had were great too! 3 chocolate were not enough!! They were so good. Worth waiting outside for!

We're Visiting from California and after the GEAR show, we decided to walk to Chao Chao Gyoza as it was on our list of restaurants to try. When we came there were only 3 couples ahead of us, but not before long, a long line was formed behind us. The staff made the wait worth it! We got the set special and it was a great deal. You get the chao chao gyoza, and then you get to pick from 4 other types of gyoza or chicken wings, an appetizer & a drink. Nice crunch and flavor on the gyoza. We ended the meal with the chocolate gyoza with vanilla ice cream. It was very tasty. Such a great vibe with good food and good dry beer! Definitely a highlight of our stay here in Kyoto. staff. Thank you, Chao Chao team for a wonderful memory & experience.

Great atmosphere, super sweet wait staff, and good food! Loved every minute of being here! Thanks Chao Chao!

Food was mostly good. The special is worth the price. Some outlandish options. I wouldn't recommend the chicken and mozzarella combo. Seems tourist oriented.

Staff was very friendly and efficient! the food was amazing! Food came out hot and fresh! would come again!

This was amazing experience. There was a 1 hr wait. Worth it for our family. We went shopping while others waited. Food was amazing. Service was just as great. I would come again. koi ke was hilarious and great. Great experience.

We waited in line for 40 minutes, and this was during early afternoon. It was well worth it. The food is delicious. We ordered the chicken and mozzarella , chicken and garlic, vegetable and Chao chao gyoza. The portions are small , but really delicious. We had to order several rounds, it was so good. Everyone was super friendly and the vibe was energetic. We'd definitely recommend this place!!

I love gyoza, it's one of my favorite kind of dumplings so we popped in here for dinner. It's an Izakaya style restaurant where you can keep ordering until you're satisfied. While this place is not very local (most people in the restaurant were tourists) it was still delicious. They had a range of gyoza's from authentic Japanese pork to Italian cheese filled and chocolate dessert with ice cream. We had a range of orders and enjoyed every single one, especially the chocolate (we regretted not ordering more of those). If you're a gyoza fan, this place will not disappoint!

Chau chau was on my list of places to try in Kyoto. Before I review the food, I do want to make it known that the wait time is incredibly long. We stood in line for close to two hours before we got in. Had we known the wait time would be so long, we would've got there before opening to ensure we could be in and out. Just putting that out there for travel plans if youre interested in this place. After we got in, we were surprised by the enthusiasm and joy of the workers. They work incredibly hard at a very fast pace all while staying upbeat. You can hear them unanimously saying goodbye to each person who leaves the restaurant. It makes a little celebratory feeling in the line which keeps spirits high as you wait. My partner and I are vegans, so I can only speak to the two vegan gyoza options they had. One was the Yube option, and one was a standard veggie gyoza. The veggie gyoza was nothing special and lacked anything that made it stand out from store bought. But the Yube was really delicious and flavorful. If I was going again, I would only order the Yube. They have a fun little sauce bar for every couple seats. I really enjoyed their miso chili paste. Overall, I would not say for vegans it was worth the 2 hour wait-time. But the people working really did make a great time once we got in. If you are desiring some "drunchy" gyoza with pleasant atmosphere this place could be a good bet, and possibly a great bet for non-vegans.

Service and atmosphere are great. Got here a bit for before opening with a line. Staff highly energetic and warming it makes eating fun. Ordering a drink here is a must do event. The food is best ordered in the set. You get the chao chao another gyoza, side and drink. This is a must come can not be missed

The gyozas were phenomenal! Our favorite was the Garlic Gyoza w/ green chili Mayonnaise. We enjoyed lots of gyozas (even their most popular), chicken wings, beer and the best peach soda. Overall an amazing experience with great customer service.

Leaving this review while I'm here eating.. great price. Amazing vibes and staff. The food was absolutely incredible, top 3 I've ever had in Japan. Get here when it opens, you'll be sad if you missed out!

This place was spectacular. Get the chicken wings. We ordered the set and it was perfect! Super friendly staff as well.

After an evening of exploring the ancient city or Higashiyama, we were in search of Chao Chao Gyoza which came strongly recommended by a friend . We arrived about 9 and happily waited about 1/2 hour on a line outside . It's not fancy and it's not big , with seats along a counter bar and s few tables . It is fun with friendly servers and interactive cooks . we ordered a combination of gyozas ( then added more because they are amazing !) there was pork and ginger , mushroom and shrimp , but the ones we repeated were small and attached . They were crispy on the outside and every bite was filled with meaty goodness ! Others were fried and others boiled . I say try them all ! Who doesn't love a condiment , and they did not disappoint. With help from the servers we fill the small saucers with a soy sauce base and bean paste sauce. Then mixed in red chilli pepper oil and miso into the sauce. Combine with a cold beer or Saki .... Repeat

Good food, good attitude. Be cognizant that there is going to be a wait and it can drag. Also recommend that when ordering put in for a number of dishes as they sometimes get wrapped up in other customers and cooking that you feel forgotten. Delicious chocolate goyza for dessert. When leaving staff gives a hearty farewell.

There are two different locations for chao chao in Kyoto and I think the other one has vegetarian options if that's what you're looking for. There is very limited space in this restaurant and it felt pretty cramped. I waited a long while when I got there but around 8:30 pm there was no wait and people just walked in. There's a lot of energy among the staff which makes the environment more fun. Although, the chaos brought with it its own problems in that they forgot an order and took awhile to bring me my dessert gyoza. The chicken gyoza was so unique, I wished I had gotten more. They have a pretty good deal set which I think is better value as the gyoza are pretty small and I ended up spending about the same for less as I bought them individually. The spicy gyoza was not good and gave me diarrhea so would not recommend. I thought I'd try it because I haven't had much spicy food in Japan but I don't think they eat it often because it was just brute hot sauce and not flavorful at all.

Only in Japan would I wait over an hour just to eat gyozas late at night because every other place was closed early. I decided to come here around 7:30pm because I saw a long line and thought to myself that the gyozas had to be good enough for a long queue. The price isn't bad for what you get and the food is alright. Don't expect the Taiwanese or Chinese style pan-fried dumplings, which are bigger in size because these are definitely smaller in comparison. The food is decent but nothing extravagant in taste so don't expect anything crazy because I consider this spot to be convenient and cheap for the locals. It's good quality cheap good and I honestly enjoyed it since they have a wide selection of gyozas to choose from.Overall, I would come back but maybe not when the line is long because I was starving the entire time and the interior is small. So if you have a large party, consider breaking it up into smaller chunks because you will not be able to sit together inside.

Thread your way through one small alley after another until you realize Google Map was just fun'in with you. The place is right off the main drag. Once you find it (hard to miss with it's large sign in English), enter and inhale the comforting aroma of the ultimate Baby Shower food...Gyoza. Is this spot touristy? You bet it is. It's filled with them. Only so much Oden you can eat at the 7-11's. Are the Gyoza good here? Great grilled Gyoza, beat me with a frozen Sashimi, they are. Real good. The Decor: Brown. It's as if a tornado picked up a West Texas Diner and plunked it down in Kyoto. Stools disappearing under ample cheeks at the counter, a fry/grill station, a few small tables, and that's it. No frills, no thrills...until your first platter of 16 Black Pig Gyoza arrives to keep your icy Asahi Draft company. The little dumplings themselves are the size of a petite woman's pinkie and they are as delicate as flower petals, pan fried crisp on one side and soft everywhere else. The server will guide you to another 16 Black Pig Gyoza. Surrender and let her. These come in two neat rows which you can easily tear apart like Forever Stamps. Three tiny Salads come with your Combo Platter. A small cup of Pickled Sprouts, a small bowl Pickled Persian Cucumbers with a few Chili rings on board providing a third trimester baby kick of heat. Finally, you'll get some raw Cabbage leaves with a scant splatter of Sesame Dressing. All tasty, all important as your vegetables keep you on task and target next morning and man can't live on Gyoza alone. Okay, yes you can live off these Gyoza. You really could, at least until they have to crane you out of your Gion Condo through the roof. After you demolish the first round, it's time to get serious. Have the 10 piece Gyoza Combo. Yup...more Black Pig, also some Spring Onion, Chicken, and Shrimp Gyoza (my personal favorite as each little jewel was crammed with chunks of fresh sweet Shrimp as opposed to the others that were stuffed with ground meats). Finally, there was a rather benign Kare (Japanese Curry). The Curry Gyoza required a bolder hand in the kitchen. These were merely ground pork with a faint sprinkle of Curry Powder. No matter, you can whup up a little bowl of customized Sauce with the five condiments within arm's reach. Garlic Red Miso, Thick White Miso, Black Vinegar, Soy, and Chili Oil. It's like you're back in Chem 101 and this time you're actually gonna pass it. Go ahead and play with it till you get it just right for you. After your second plate of Shrimp Gyoza, it's time to branch out. The Gyoza Wings were essentially Chicken Wings, boned and stuffed with, let's say it together, ground Black Pig and minced Onions before taking a few laps in the deep fryer. They were perfect for that going all feral moment where you gnaw every speck of meat from the wing joint and then daintily pinch off the crispy skin from the Wing tip with your front teeth. Finally, the plate of Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken pieces) buried under a hill of grated Daikon and shredded Green Onion required only a squeeze of Lemon and a dusting of Salt to make it memorable. Of course I can't ever recall meeting a piece of fried chicken that didn't sing to me. As stuffed as a Gyoza, I stood up (with help), held up my crossed fingers, bowed as low as my full belly would allow, "Gochisoosama", I said. The server and I began bowing like a pair of Dunking Ducks until I waddled out into the frigid air, satiated and happy. Chao Chao Gyoza, ah yeah, so good.

The food was really delicious and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. The wait was long, but the food was worth it. The staff were all very friendly and the one waiter spoke perfect english and was very enthusiastic and helpful. The Chao Chao gyoza was the best thing, and once I sat down, the food didn't take long to arrive. I had a great experience and would love to come back.

We waited for over 40 min in line, and unfortunately the food was so bad. Not sure why people rate this place high. Do yourself a favor and skip it

Gyoza for dinner? Gyoza appetizers, entrees, and desserts. ALL the gyoza. Yes please thank you. Wife and I stopped in after building quite an appetite walking around Kyoto, so we ordered rounds on rounds of gyoza and drinks to wash it all down. We started with a combo deal that included a few highballs and your choice of (I believe) two orders of gyoza. Their classic pork gyoza is on the smaller side, really light, and cooked perfectly so there's that nice crispy and soft balance. For the other flavor, we went random and got chicken mozzarella, which seems so blasphemous but ended up being perhaps the best bite of the night. Those ones don't come with a sauce but are instead served with a little pile of salt. Money. Then we added another order of gyoza--curry flavor for the final round. Bomb. The gyoza were so addictive, we definitely could've snacked on more but decided to pull ourselves out of a potentially dangerous situation. I regret not eating and drinking more until the wee hours of the morning. Sad face.

So much bang for your buck here! Their gyoza is smaller than traditional ones you'd eat at Chinese restaurants, but they packed so much flavor into each one! And they're perfectly crispy! I was so happy we found this place, and it looked like a lot of foreigners found it online too! The whole place was filled with travelers, which was an interesting experience. All the workers were nice and very hard working! We had to wait about 30 minutes for our table, but it only took about 5-10 minutes for our food! The karaage was also very tasty and tender. I love how tofu came with the lunch meal too! Definitely a must if you're in Kyoto and shopping around at Takashimaya or other stores along the street!

Great little spot - had some fun food options but I overall wasn't super impressed with the Gyoza here. Flavors were decent, portions were fine, but main thing was there wasn't anything really wow about the experience or the food really. Not a bad place to pop in, but considering we had a couple hours of a wait to get in unlikely wouldn't venture back again. Well priced food though so no complaints there!

Absolutely loved the gyoza specials here for lunch. The Gyoza are so nicely crisp and juicy. We tried a few types but the classic pork were our favorites. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly here too. Great spot to stop for a quick lunch for tourists.

You want gyoza in Kyoto? This is where you go. There always was a line whenever I walked by here, but I only had to wait about 10 minutes for a few people to clear out and get a seat. This restaurant is small and looks well-used. It was very lively at about 8pm on a Monday, with a mix of salarymen and other Japanese (and me) sitting at the counter and mainly tourist-appearing-people at the tables. I'm always a fan of counter seating and watching what goes on in the kitchen. These cooks and servers had a rhythm to everything they were multitasking. Excellent gyoza and side dishes of Japanese pickles and so forth appeared quickly, as did the sake refills. The gyoza were excellent, the staff were kind, the place has a good energy about it. Now I know why there's always a line.

Awwww yiiiisss... ain't no one make gyoza better than my grandma, til now! We saw some vloggers posting about this spot on YouTube and decided to bookmark it for our trip; it was easy to get to, very English friendly and for two people, three drinks and three orders of gyoza we paid around ¥2600 which was pretty inexpensive, however if you're a big time eater might not be enough food as the gyoza is admittedly quite small. We had been grazing all day between snacks at Lawson/711/Family Mart, the market and a large lunch and felt like it was a good size without overdoing it. Highly recommend if you're a dumpling fiend like me :)