Gyoza in Hyogo Prefecture! 19 popular spots by area with special menu items

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Gyoza Aoshima serves homemade gyoza (dumplings) and other authentic Chinese dishes in a casual setting. It is located on the second floor of a building, a 5-minute walk north of JR Sannomiya Station.

The compact interior has 7 tables. It draws many regulars and is always lively, but service moves quickly.

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The specialty "Homemade Homemade grilled gyoza (dumplings)" is made by hand from the wrapper up. They mix ground pork and cabbage in an excellent balance, then grill the wrappers until crisp and fragrant, making for a great dish.

You eat it dipped in a miso tare (miso-based dipping sauce) said to have rich depth within its sweet and tangy flavor, and to pair perfectly with the gyoza.

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The photo shows yaki shoronpo (pan-fried soup dumplings), with connected crispy wings that make a big visual impact. The skin is crisp, and the piping hot dumplings are filled with lots of tasty meat juices, making them absolutely excellent.

The chewy sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings) and kushinsai itame (stir-fried water spinach) with a nice garlic kick are also popular, and every dish is said to be delicious.

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Located right by the East Ticket Gate of JR Sannomiya Station, Gyoza no Mise Hyotan is on the first basement floor of Mint Kobe. This long-running restaurant was founded in 1957 and has several restaurants across Hyogo Prefecture.

The calm interior has counter seats, table seats, and zashiki (tatami seating).

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The specialty yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), wrapped in a chewy skin with juicy filling, are carefully hand-grilled for more than 10 minutes. They are enjoyed with a rich special miso sauce.

At lunch, they offer several kinds of set meal that come with Chinese soup, kimchi, and all-you-can-refill rice. They are said to be filling and tasty.

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For those who want to enjoy a variety of gyoza, the "《All you can drink included》Hyotan Gyoza Manzoku Course" is recommended.

It is said to be a highly satisfying course packed with a wide range of dishes, including the specialty "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" and the "mizu-gyoza (boiled dumplings)" shown in the photo, as well as gyoza topped with chili pepper, cheese, and curry, plus various à la carte dishes.

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Gyoza no Ikkyu Sannomiya Ten sits in a back alley a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station. The shop is known for its chewy wrappers and homemade miso tare (miso dipping sauce).

The retro interior is said to be a small, cozy space with only six tables.

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The popular "Value 3-Gyoza Combo" lets you enjoy three kinds at once: the classic Kodawari Gyoza made without garlic, the refreshing shiso gyoza made with shiso leaves and yukari (red shiso seasoning), and the garlic-forward ninniku gyoza.

They say it goes perfectly with the miso sauce made with white miso, chili oil, and gochujang.

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The photo shows sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings) with a thick, chewy wrapper, served with plenty of chopped green onion. They have the flavor of ponzu sauce made by blending citrus juice and vinegar, and the more you chew, the more sweetness you taste.

They also offer a wide variety of steamed dim sum, including shumai and xiaolongbao. Every item is said to be so tasty that drinks go down easy.

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Manen is a place where you can casually enjoy a wide range of Chinese dishes, starting with gyoza (dumplings). It is located along the Minatomachi Line, a 5-minute walk from JR Kobe Station. The red food stall at the restaurant is the landmark.

The interior has a retro feel and is a cozy space with 20 table seats, and it is said to always be full of lively energy.

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The "Manen Gyoza" is said to burst with piping hot meat juices the moment you bite in, while the texture of the fragrant skin and the good flavor of the filling spread across your mouth. It comes with 6 pieces per person.

They are known for being juicy yet light, and so tasty you can keep eating one after another. They also pair perfectly with rice and alcohol.

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At the back of the photo is the "Tokudai Ebi Buta Shumai" with big shrimp and pork, letting you enjoy the flavor of shrimp and the rich taste of pork. At the front is the "Nira Ebi Suigyoza," said to whet the appetite with the aroma of nira (garlic chives). When you bite into it, juicy soup apparently bursts out.

Every dish is very filling, so it is recommended for groups of two or more.

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Tucked away in a back alley a 2-minute walk from (Each) Motomachi Station, Uraoregyo is a gyoza restaurant known for its easy-to-eat bite-size gyoza (dumplings). You can enjoy pairing gyoza with Japanese sake.

The red exterior makes it easy to spot, and the interior also features red as the main color. In addition to counter and table seating, it also has terrace seats.

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Pan-fried gyoza (dumplings) come in a wide range of varieties. They are said to have a crisp, nicely browned surface, and though small, the filling inside is juicy.

The photo shows the classic "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," which stands out for its neat, appealing look. You eat them with the house-made miso tare (miso-based sauce), though the filling itself is also said to be well seasoned.

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One feature is that none of the gyoza (Japanese dumplings) use garlic except the yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings).

At the back of the photo is the shiso-gyoza, made with shiso (perilla) for a light, refreshing flavor. You eat it with lemon. The cute round dumplings are the "4 Kinds of Mushroom and Butter Gyoza," which are eaten with salt and pepper. They are said to be packed with mushroom flavor.

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Taishu Sakaba Sanomiya Sannomiya Ten is on the 8th floor of a building, just a 1-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station. This casual izakaya serves house-made gyoza (dumplings) along with a wide range of a la carte dishes.

Inside, the restaurant is said to be a spacious space with the warmth of wood. It has table seating, Sunken kotatsu seating, and Private room options.

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The specialty house made usukawa-yaki gyoza (thin-skinned pan-fried dumplings), known for their fragrant, crisp thin skin, are popular for being bite-sized and easy to eat. You can order them in 5, 10, 20, or 30 pieces.

You can also enjoy them in the "Gin-Silver-" and "Kin-Gold-" courses, which include All you can drink and a variety of dishes.

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They offer a wide variety of casual food options, and every dish is said to be tasty. They also have a great selection of drinks.

The photo shows another signature item, kaisen kobore-zushi (overflowing seafood sushi). It is a luxurious dish with plenty of very fresh seafood piled on top of cucumber roll sushi. It is also said to pair well with drinks.

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Chuka Sakaba Chanja Sannomiya Ten is run by a company that operates authentic Chinese restaurants and other dining spots across Hyogo Prefecture. They serve a wide variety of gyoza, each one wrapped by hand.

The casual interior has both counter and table seating. It is a 5-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station.

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The gyoza are all said to be good. Pictured is the popular "CHANJA 3-kind gyoza assortment," which lets you enjoy three kinds at once.

From left, the "Tezutsumi Aka Gyoza" has a mild spicy kick, the "Tezutsumi Kuro Gyoza" has a rich, deep flavor, and the "Negi Miso Yaki Gyoza" is enjoyed with the richness of house-made miso sauce and plenty of green onions.

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The "Cheese Gyoza" in the photo is a gyoza dish topped with plenty of natural cheese and mozzarella cheese, with a big visual impact. They pour the cheese over it right in front of you.

They also offer plenty of boiled dumplings and steamed dim sum. You can also enjoy the gyoza in a course that includes a wide variety of à la carte dishes and All you can drink.

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Yakitori Gyoza Torikin Kobe Sannomiya Ten is on the 4th floor of a building on Sunset Street, a 1-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station. You can enjoy a wide range of gyoza (dumplings), from classic fillings to more unusual varieties.

The interior has a calm atmosphere. It offers table seating, Semi-private room seating separated by noren (traditional fabric dividers), and fully private rooms.

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The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" in the lower photo have chewy wrappers crisped up on the outside, with a juicy filling inside in a classic style.

The one above is the "mentai mayo gyoza," topped with spicy mentaiko (seasoned pollock roe) mayonnaise. Mentaiko is made by curing cod roe in salt, then fermenting it with seasonings such as chili pepper.

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They offer several All you can eat and drink courses as well as an à la carte menu. Prices vary depending on how many items you can order, but almost every course lets you fully enjoy a wide range of gyoza.

They also serve plenty of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and à la carte dishes made with ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture. It is said that not only the gyoza but every dish is tasty.

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Gyoza to Torikawa Nagari no Sakaba is known for its freshly grilled gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) and freshly fried torikawa (chicken skin). It is on the second floor of a building on Ikuta Road, a 2-minute walk from the west exit of Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station.

The casual interior has counter seats where you can enjoy the lively atmosphere, as well as table seating that is perfect for groups.

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The gyoza (dumplings), made in-house, have chewy wrappers that turn crisp and fragrant, while the filling is juicy and packed with savory meat juices. You eat them with vinegar soy sauce or a special miso-based dipping sauce.

They also offer creative options such as kimcheese gyoza, made with kimchi and cheese, as well as fried gyoza and boiled gyoza.

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Every dish is prepared with great attention to spot-on cooking and bold seasoning.

The photo shows their signature “torikawa (chicken skin),” kneaded with a sweet house special sauce, fried until crisp, and seasoned with a custom spice blend made to pair well with beer. It is crispy and addictively good, according to reviews.

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Gyoza no Kacchan Kobe Sannomiya Ten is located on the basement level of a building along Ikuta Road, a 2-minute walk from Exit 1 of the west gate of Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station.

This is a casual izakaya where you can enjoy a wide range of gyoza, from the classics to more unusual varieties, in a calm Japanese-style setting. It offers Sunken kotatsu seating and also has Semi-private room spaces separated by noren (traditional fabric dividers).

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The most popular house specialty is Kacchan Gyoza, where you can enjoy the aroma of garlic spreading in your mouth along with the perfect harmony of vegetables and ground meat. You can order them in units of 3, 6, or 10.

The chewy wrappers are crisp, and the generously packed filling is juicy and very tasty.

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They offer a wide menu selection, including shumai (steamed dumplings) and haru-maki (spring rolls). Their Kara-age prepared in-house is also popular, with a wide variety to enjoy just like the gyoza.

A nice plus is the "All you can eat and drink plan," which lets you fully enjoy all kinds of gyoza and almost everything on the menu. It is available by reservation only.

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Rantan, located along Higashimon-suji just a 3-minute walk from Sannomiya Subway Station, is a gyoza bar serving many kinds of gyoza and a la carte dishes.

The inside has a casual feel, marked by colorful lanterns. It is a small space with just 11 seats in total, with counter and table seating.

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The handmade gyoza (dumplings) are made without garlic. They are said to be packed with meat and nice and juicy. Each plate comes with 6 pieces.

In addition to the standard yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), they also offer shiitake gyoza, where you can enjoy the aroma and umami of shiitake mushrooms, and shiso gyoza, a refreshing option made with shiso (perilla). You can also order a “Half & Half” with 3 pieces each of 2 kinds.

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They also have gyo-don (gyoza filling over rice), a Rice bowl topped with gyoza filling. You can also add shiso (perilla) or cheese as toppings.

Since this is a bar centered on gyoza, the food menu is on the smaller side, but everything has a reputation for being good. The photo shows the aigamo smoke, smoked aigamo (cross between duck and wild duck).

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JR Amagasaki Gyoza Sakaba Mantaro, a 1-minute walk from the south ticket gate of JR Amagasaki Station, is one of a chain of restaurants operating across Hyogo Prefecture. It serves thin-skinned gyoza (dumplings) made without garlic.

The interior is said to be clean and comfortable. It has counter and table seating.

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The two kinds of gyoza, "Niku Gyoza" and "Ganso Yasai Gyoza," are made without garlic, yet they still pack a punch and taste great.

You can order them as "4 grilled pieces," "4 steamed pieces," or "4 fried pieces," and the steamed gyoza seem to be especially popular for how good they are. There is also a "steamed gyoza assortment" that lets you enjoy 4 pieces of each.

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Both the yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) and age-gyoza (deep-fried dumplings) have crisp skins and are easy to snack on. The other dishes are all tasty too, and they also serve anko no gyoza, which comes with cream cheese and works well as a dessert.

The photo shows ebi tamago shumai, made by hand-wrapping a filling of shrimp, meat, and onion in a thin omelet and then steaming it.

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Tenshin no Kimochi Koshien is the first restaurant in Hyogo Prefecture from a company that runs dining establishments mainly in Osaka. You can enjoy completely Homemade gyoza (dumplings).

The spacious and airy interior is equipped with table seating. It is a 4-minute walk from Hanshin Koshien Station, right near Hanshin Koshien Stadium.

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The gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) are made without garlic chives or garlic. Each one is hand wrapped in a pleasantly chewy skin filled with a mixture of pork, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, and jellied chicken stock.

There are so many kinds that choosing can be hard, but each plate comes with 2 pieces, which makes it easy to try a variety. They are all said to be juicy and delicious.

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It seems the easygoing lunch is popular too. They serve every set meal with gyoza (dumplings).

The “Chicken Nanban with Zha Cai Tartar Sauce and Grilled Gyoza Set Meal” in the photo is a filling set where you can enjoy chicken nanban topped with tartar sauce mixed with crunchy zha cai (pickled mustard stem) along with gyoza.

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Gyoza Shuhan Osaka Oh Tsukaguchi Ten is just a short walk from the south exit of Hankyu Tsukaguchi Station. This restaurant is part of a chain centered in Osaka that serves carefully made gyoza, and this branch is located in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture.

The interior has both counter and table seating, with a clean atmosphere like a Chinese-style bar.

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The pork used in the filling is carefully selected Domestic pork, and the cabbage is sourced from around the country according to the season to get the best one from Each region.

The standard "Osaka Oh Gokuuma Gyoza" is said to have a nicely browned wrapper and a juicy filling packed with flavor. The "Gyoza Double Lunch" in the photo is a lunch menu that lets you enjoy two servings.

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They also offer a full lineup of tasty and filling dishes. The photo shows the "Nikujiru shoronpo (soup dumplings filled with meat juices)," packed with rich juices, and the "chahan (fried rice)," said to have an excellent balance of fragrant flavor and saltiness.

They also offer a good value course with All you can drink, where you can enjoy three kinds of gyoza (dumplings) and a wide range of à la carte dishes.

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Gyoza Kara-age Gyoppa! serves several kinds of carefully crafted gyoza. It is a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Hanshin Nishinomiya Station.

The clean and stylish interior has 20 seats in total, with 10 counter seats and 10 table seats. It is said to have an atmosphere that makes it easy to visit even on your own.

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The popular item here is the “Shiso Gyoza,” with a light, refreshing flavor made without garlic and with shiso (perilla) mixed in. A key feature is that they use pork from pigs raised on bananas and pineapples.

They also offer “Kurobuta Gyoza” made with Kagoshima-produced Kurobuta (Berkshire pork), and “Nira Gyoza” packed with plenty of nira (garlic chives). Each order comes with 6 pieces per person.

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The photo shows the "Gyoza Rice bowl," with gyoza and green onions piled boldly over rice. Mixed with a sweet and savory sauce, it is said to be a hearty and filling dish.

They also offer value lunch set meals centered on gyoza, along with other Chinese dishes. Another signature item, the "excellent Kara-age," is also said to be juicy and delicious.

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Gyoza Shokudo Maruken Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Ten is a restaurant in a chain with locations in Hyogo, Osaka, and Kyoto, just a 3-minute walk from the Southeast Exit of Hankyu Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station. You can enjoy house-made gyoza (dumplings), prepared in-house every day.

The restaurant has a calm atmosphere and is fully equipped with counter seats, table seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating.

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The gyoza, made with careful attention to the wrappers, filling, and grilling time, are said to have an excellent balance of crispy thin wrappers and juicy filling.

The standard choice is the "Maruken Yaki Gyoza." They also offer options like the "Cheese Bari Gyoza," which lets you enjoy the crispy texture of cheese, and the "Tokusei Ninniku Yaki Gyoza," packed with plenty of garlic.

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The photo shows mizugyoza (boiled dumplings), hand wrapped with thick, chewy skins. They are made without garlic and eaten with a special miso-based sauce. In addition to teba-gyoza (chicken wings stuffed with dumpling filling), with the wings packed full of filling, they also offer a wide variety of fried gyoza.

The non-gyoza dishes are all tasty too, and they pair well with drinks.

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Osaka Ohsho Hankyu Nigawa Ekimae Ten is located along Koma no Michi, a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Nigawa Station. Opened in 1969 as a Chinese diner known for its tasty gyoza (dumplings), this popular chain restaurant has a location in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture.

The casual interior is equipped with counter seats, table seats, and raised tatami-style seating.

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The gyoza use 100% Domestic ingredients. They also pay close attention to how they cook them, so the skin turns crisp and the filling is cooked through.

The "Ganso Yaki Gyoza" (original pan-fried gyoza), made with techniques passed down since the restaurant first opened, is known for being generously filled and nicely garlicky. It comes with 6 pieces per person, and Takeout is also available.

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They offer a wide range of good value set menus with generous portions. It is recommended when you want a hearty meal.

The photo shows the Tenshinhan Set, where you can enjoy gyoza (dumplings), tenshinhan (crab omelet rice), and soup. Tenshinhan is a Japanese Chinese dish that originated in Japan, made by placing fluffy egg over rice and pouring on a thick savory sauce.

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Gyoza no Jinbee Akashi Ten is a gyoza restaurant located in Uonotana Shopping Street, a 5-minute walk from JR Akashi Station. They serve a wide variety of gyoza, each one hand-wrapped with care every day.

The interior has a homey space with red as the main color. In addition to counter seating, they also have terrace seating.

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Their signature "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" uses pork from Kumamoto Prefecture. These are small dumplings with thin wrappers cooked until crisp. They recommend eating them with the house special miso sauce. One serving is 7 pieces.

The "shiso gyoza" with its light flavor from shiso (perilla) and the cheese-filled "cheese gyoza" are also popular.

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The "Chicken Kara-age" is said to be so good it rivals the gyoza. It also goes great with drinks.

At lunch, they offer filling set meals at a good price. The photo shows the "Fried Rice set meal," which lets you enjoy both "Yaki Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" and "Chicken Kara-age" at the same time. It also comes with egg soup and a small side dish.

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Gyoza Sakaba Dodonpa is a place where you can casually enjoy Homemade gyoza, each one carefully wrapped by hand, along with a variety of a la carte dishes. It is located a 1-minute walk from the south exit of JR Higashi-Kakogawa Station.

The interior, marked by red chairs and paper lanterns, has a homey atmosphere. It offers both counter and table seating.

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They offer many kinds of gyoza (pan-fried dumplings). The wrappers are crisp, and the filling is said to be packed with meat and very juicy. One serving is 6 pieces.

The "Gyoza set meal," which comes with rice, soup, pickles, a small side dish, and salad, is the most popular lunch set meal. You can order either the Single with 6 pieces or the Double with 12 pieces.

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The “ebi shiso gyoza (shrimp and perilla dumplings)” are hearty dumplings made with one whole shrimp in each piece. They recommend eating them with house-made miso sauce or salt and pepper. This popular dish lets you enjoy the harmony of plump shrimp and the fresh aroma of shiso.

They also offer a good lineup of a la carte dishes that pair well with alcohol.