Gyoza in the Shinjuku area! 16 popular spots where you can enjoy amazing menu items

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Ryukyu Chinese Shishishi Shinjuku Honten serves gyoza made with Agu buta (Okinawan native pork) from Okinawa Prefecture. It is a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, located inside Shinjuku Yokocho along Moa 5th Street.

The casual interior has counter seating where you can enjoy the live kitchen atmosphere, plus one table for a relaxed meal.

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The photo shows the restaurant's signature Agu buta (Okinawan Agu pork) grilled gyoza. They use Agu buta, known for its sweet fat and rich umami.

It is said to be plenty tasty on its own, but they recommend eating it with sudachi (Japanese citrus), salt, and kibizato (raw cane sugar). They also offer Agu buta boiled gyoza with chewy wrappers.

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They also serve a daily special called "honjitsu no gyoza (today's dumplings)." As for the ingredients used, please check with the staff when you visit.

Another popular specialty is "mapo dofu (spicy tofu)," said to have an excellent balance of rich sauce and heat. The food is also well known for being so good that it pairs perfectly with drinks.

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At Hong Kong-shiki Yucha Shin Chugoku Ryori Chinamun Shinjuku Ten, you can enjoy a wide variety of tenshin (Chinese dim sum) and Chinese dishes made by an authentic Chinese dim sum chef.

The interior has a calm, modern feel, with table seating and Private room available. It is located on the 5th floor of a building just a 1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station.

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Starting with the classic "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," the wrappers used for the dim sum are carefully made one by one, with the blend adjusted slightly depending on the day's temperature and humidity.

You can order from either the course menu or a la carte. The popular choice is the "Tenshin de Manpuku Course Standard," which includes an assortment of grilled, deep-fried, and steamed gyoza.

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Available only on weekends and holidays, they offer the "China Moon Fully Enjoy Lunch" course with 120 minutes of All you can drink. You can enjoy a total of 9 dishes, including 5 dim sum items.

The photo shows the "Nira-iri Kaisen Mushi Gyoza (steamed seafood dumplings with garlic chives)," which is also included in the course. It is said you can enjoy the chewy wrapper and the fresh flavor of the garlic chives.

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Gyoza no Antei Shinjuku Omoide Yokocho Ten sits on the second floor of a building in Omoide Yokocho, a 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku West Exit. This long-running gyoza restaurant opened in 1959.

The retro and casual interior has table seating and sofa seating. It is said to have an atmosphere that makes it easy to drop in even on your own.

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The gyoza (Japanese dumplings) are Homemade with the best ingredients, carefully made by hand without cutting corners while preserving their traditional flavor. The lineup is wide and varied, from classics to creative options.

The photo shows the popular “Cheese Hanetsuki Gyoza.” You can enjoy the Combo of the gyoza’s savory flavor and crispy cheese.

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The classic "Antei no Yaki Gyoza (Antei's pan-fried dumplings)" can be ordered from 5 pieces per person. The wrappers are pleasantly chewy, and the garlic really comes through, making them very tasty.

The photo shows the "Otokudane! Antei no Gyoza w Set Meal," which comes with 10 dumplings, soup, almond jelly, and more. You can also add a "Rice Set" to other kinds of gyoza.

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"Shibuya Gyoza Shinjuku Nishiguchi Ten" is a gyoza izakaya where you can enjoy thin-skinned gyoza dumplings and drinks. It is located on the second floor of a building along Sanbangai-dori Street, a 5-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku 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 thin skinned gyoza (dumplings) are grilled until crisp and fragrant. The rich flavor of plenty of vegetables and the meat juices fill your mouth with every bite.

One big draw is the course that includes the three standard kinds, "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)," "sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings)," and "age-gyoza (deep-fried dumplings)," plus All you can eat rice and soup for 2 hours. It seems to offer a high level of Manzoku.

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For lunch, they offer not only A la carte dishes but also set meals. The one in the photo is the hearty “Gyoza Chahan set meal,” a filling option that lets you enjoy gyoza and chahan (fried rice) at the same time.

The chahan is said to have a gentle flavor, with the taste of egg and salt in nice balance. For the gyoza, you can choose whether to include garlic and nira (garlic chives).

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Tojun-ei is a long-standing Chinese restaurant known for its suigyoza (boiled dumplings). The interior has a calm feel and is fully furnished with table seating. It has a homey atmosphere, and it gets lively at night.

It is located on the second floor of a building along Suehiro-dori Street, just a short walk from Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station.

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The photo shows the restaurant's specialty, Homemade sui-gyoza (boiled dumplings), with chewy wrappers and a well-seasoned filling. They are said to taste great even without any sauce, letting you fully enjoy the natural flavors of the ingredients.

At lunch, they offer the "Sui-gyoza Half Fried Rice" set meal, which comes with fried rice.

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If you like that nice toasted aroma, the "Teppan-yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings)" in the photo is said to be just right. Its plump shape is one of its features.

One nice point is that they offer a "2-hour All you can eat and drink course." You can casually enjoy more than 60 kinds of authentic Chinese dishes to your heart's content.

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Gyoza Tabehodai Senmonten Shinjuku Mugen Gyoza serves Homemade gyoza, carefully made one by one. It is on the 8th floor of a building along Central Road, a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station.

The spacious interior is said to have a calm atmosphere. It has table seating, Sunken kotatsu seating, and Private room seating.

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The pork and vegetables used in the gyoza filling are Domestic. People say the juicy meat juices and the sweetness of the vegetables make them irresistibly tasty.

They offer a wide variety of grilled, deep-fried, boiled, and steamed gyoza, from classic options to more unique kinds. The photo shows "Taberu Rayu Gyoza," topped with rayu (chili oil) made with fragrant chili oil.

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One feature is that they offer several kinds of All you can eat and drink courses. They also have an All you can drink plan.

If you just want to eat lots of gyoza, the "Mugen All you can eat Course" is perfect. You can enjoy all 30 kinds of gyoza and dim sum for 2 hours.

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Dragon Gyoza Ryuo Shinjuku Ten is a gyoza restaurant on the second floor of a building along Seibu Nishi-Shinjuku Ekimae-dori, a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Shinjuku Station. They offer a wide variety of gyoza (dumplings), each one prepared by hand.

The restaurant is equipped with counter and table seating. A color-changing dragon circling overhead gives the space a unique touch.

The gyoza (Japanese dumplings) come in a wide variety, from classic options to creative ones, so much so that some people have a hard time choosing. The vegetables and meat in the filling are carefully selected to be Domestic.

The photo shows the signature "Dragon Gyoza." The browned skin is crisp and fragrant, and it is said to burst with juicy meat juices from inside.

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They offer courses such as an "A la carte All you can eat course," where you can fully enjoy all 30 kinds of gyoza (dumplings) and dim sum.

The photo shows the "Italian Gyoza," said to have a great match of tomato, garlic, and cheese, and the slightly spicy "Taberu Rayu Gyoza," eaten with rayu (chili oil), a fragrant chili oil.

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The gyoza (Japanese dumplings) come in a wide range of styles without garlic, including pan-fried, deep-fried, boiled, steamed, and in soup. They are all said to be juicy and tasty.

The photo shows hane-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings with crispy wings) with perfectly crisp wrappers. One serving comes with 6 pieces per person, and they offer a variety of fillings. They are said to be small enough to eat in just a few bites.

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The "Tantan Soup Suigyoza" with 6 suigyoza (boiled dumplings) is also popular, with chewy wrappers and juicy filling. The soup has a mild heat and a rich taste.

They also offer filling lunch sets at a good price. Every set comes with 3 pieces Each of 2 kinds of hane-gyoza (winged dumplings), salad, and annin dofu (apricot kernel tofu).

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Genki Gyoza Rodo is located along Tokyo Metropolitan Route 305, a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-sanchome Station. This Chinese-style tavern serves authentic Chinese food, with gyoza (dumplings) as a highlight.

The interior has the warmth of wood, and in addition to counter and table seating, it also has terrace seats. It is said to be easy to visit even on your own.

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They offer seven kinds of gyoza (dumplings) in total. The crispy pan-fried yet chewy wrapper and the juicy filling with plenty of meat are said to be delicious.

The photo shows their signature “Hong Kong Yatai-fu (Hong Kong street-stall style) Yaki Gyoza.” They also have black vinegar, but it is said to be best enjoyed with two kinds of sauce: a special soy sauce tare (sauce) and a rich sesame sauce.

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The photo shows yude gyoza (boiled dumplings) served with a rich, deep flavored aged sauce, called “yude gyoza no-ko sauce.” People say the skin is smooth and chewy, and absolutely delicious.

At lunch, you can enjoy gyoza with the “Gyoza Lunch” set, which comes with zha cai, rice, and soup. You can order either a single portion of 5 dumplings or a double portion of 10.

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Gyoza Hyakuchin Ichimi Reirei Shinjuku Ten is a gyoza restaurant serving a wide variety of carefully crafted dumplings.

The chic, modern interior has table seating and Private room options. It is on the second floor of a building on Kabukicho Sakura Dori, a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station.

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The gyoza wrappers are Homemade. They use pork raised at the foot of Mt. Fuji and more than 30 kinds of yakuzen (medicinal herbs), with no additives or garlic. The dumplings are already seasoned, and they recommend eating them without adding anything.

There is a course with All you can eat and drink gyoza and drinks, and you can order it for both lunch and dinner.

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A key feature here is that you can choose your preferred cooking method—yaki (pan-fried), sui (boiled), or mushi (steamed)—as well as the fillings. They offer nearly 20 kinds of fillings.

The skin is pleasantly chewy and the inside is juicy, and people say they taste great no matter how they are cooked. They also pair well with drinks. The photo shows steamed gyoza dumplings with lemon, shrimp, and lamb with cilantro.

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Hakata Sakaba Airashika Nishi-Shinjuku Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy Hakata (a district in Fukuoka) local specialties, including hitokuchi gyoza (bite-size dumplings).

The stylish interior has both counter and table seating. It is located on the second floor of a building along Otakibashi-dori, a 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station. Reservations are recommended.

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The specialty "Hakata Hitokuchi Gyoza (Hakata bite-size dumplings)" features house-made gyoza that are chewy on the surface, crisp on the seared side, and juicy inside. They are so tasty that they go perfectly with rice. It comes with 3 pieces per person, and orders start from 2 per person.

The photo shows the "Hakata Gyoza Set Meal," which you can enjoy at lunch. Rice and clear soup are All you can eat.

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The other Hakata gourmet dishes are all authentic and tasty too, and they are said to pair perfectly with drinks. On the right in the photo is the restaurant's specialty, Hakata torikawa (grilled chicken skin), cooked until crisp. On the left is game-ni (chicken and root vegetables simmered in dashi broth).

They also offer an A la carte All you can drink plan, recommended for those who want to fully enjoy their drinks.

"Koshitsu Izakaya Bakubakudo Shinjuku Ten" is an izakaya where you can enjoy gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) hand-wrapped one by one by skilled chefs. It is located on the second basement floor of a building, just a 1-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station.

The interior is stylish and calm. In addition to table seating, it offers fully private rooms and Semi-private rooms that can be used depending on the size of your group.

Cho-san no Gachi Gyoza are the house specialty, made with carefully selected ingredients. The wrappers are nice and chewy, and the filling is packed with the rich flavor of the meat.

On certain days of the week, they offer a 2-hour All you can eat gyoza plan. For an extra charge, you can also choose from five toppings, including pakuchi (coriander), garlic, and more.

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They also offer many other kinds of gyoza (dumplings). The photo shows the “Tomachii Gyoza,” topped with tomato sauce and cheese. The tang of the tomato and the saltiness of the cheese are said to go perfectly together.

They also have soft and chewy boiled gyoza, including the “Two Color Mochi-Uma Gyoza Hot Pot,” which lets you enjoy two kinds of broth: rich paitan (creamy chicken broth) and mildly spicy soup.

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Ebisu Gyoza Taihouki Nishi-Shinjuku is just a short walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Station, along Tokyo Metropolitan Route 432. They offer a wide variety of handmade gyoza (dumplings) packed with filling.

The spacious interior is said to be clean and comfortable. There are counter and table seats available.

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All of the gyoza (dumplings) are said to be packed full of filling inside thick, chewy wrappers. They are large and very satisfying to eat.

The "Ganso Ebisu Gyoza" in the photo is a house specialty where you can enjoy the firm texture of pork and the savory flavor of dried shrimp. It is said to be exceptionally juicy.

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The unusual varieties are also said to be tasty. The green gyoza (dumplings) on the right in the photo are the “Maguro (tuna) Avocado Gyoza,” eaten simply with wasabi, and they let you really enjoy the texture of the tuna.

The “Ganso Ebisu Gyoza Lunch,” a popular value set for enjoying gyoza, is also well liked, and comes with 5 gyoza, a kobachi (small side dish), soup, and rice with free refills.

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Yataiya Hakata Gekijo Nishi-Shinjuku Ten is a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station. This izakaya serves Hakata, Fukuoka cuisine, including tetsunabe gyoza (iron pot dumplings).

The lively interior recreates the yatai (street food stalls) of Fukuoka Prefecture and comes with counter seats, table seats, and Sunken kotatsu seating.

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Their specialty, tetsunabe-gyoza (iron pot dumplings), is hand-wrapped fresh every day. They cook them in an iron pot so the skin turns crisp while the inside stays juicy, locking in the rich flavor of the meat and the sweetness of the vegetables.

You can eat them with the house-made sauce or yuzu-kosho (yuzu pepper paste) made with yuzu and green chili peppers, but they are also said to be tasty on their own. One order comes with 6 pieces per person, and you can order from 2 per person.

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The "tetsunabe gyoza (iron pan dumplings)" can also be enjoyed as part of a course packed with a variety of Hakata gourmet dishes. The course comes with All you can drink, which is a nice point for people who enjoy alcohol.

If you want to try boiled dumplings, the "soup taki gyoza (dumplings simmered in soup)" in the photo is a perfect fit. The tonkotsu (pork bone) soup is said to be rich and tasty, and it pairs well with drinks.

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Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan Shinjuku Ten is a gyoza izakaya known for its juicy dumplings. It is located along Higashi-dori, a 5-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station.

The large dragon art painted on the wall inside leaves a strong impression. The space is casual, and there are table seats, box seats, and Private room seating.

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The gyoza (dumplings) use fragrant wrappers made with whole wheat flour. They are hand wrapped with a meat filled filling and grilled until crisp. One order comes with 6 pieces.

The "Ultimate Gyoza set meal" in the photo is available for lunch. It is a hearty set that comes with rice, wonton soup, and more.

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The photo shows teba-gyoza (chicken wings stuffed with gyoza filling). The chicken skin is crisp, while the inside is juicy.

The "gyoza no kawa no senbei" made from gyoza wrappers is also said to be nice and fragrant. The boiled dumplings are also popular, letting you enjoy the soft and springy texture of the wrappers.

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Kakuyasu Beer to Tetsunabe Gyoza 3・6・5 Sakaba Shinjuku Kabukicho Ten is an izakaya where you can enjoy piping hot gyoza dumplings grilled in an iron pan. It is a 3-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station, on the second floor of a building at the entrance to Kabukicho Ichibangai.

The many lanterns hanging from the ceiling catch your eye. In the casual atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy your meal at the spacious table seating.

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The "Pari Pari Tetsunabe Gyoza" is this restaurant's specialty, a crisp version of tetsunabe gyoza (iron pot dumplings) with lacy wings, based on the style that spread from yatai (street food stalls) in Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture. You eat it with kabosu kosho, made with kabosu (a Japanese citrus fruit) and chili peppers, along with vinegar soy sauce.

They are small, bite-sized dumplings that are said to be so tasty you can finish them in no time. It comes with 8 pieces per person.

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They also offer a variety of courses with All you can drink that include gyoza (dumplings) in the menu. It's also nice that they have All you can drink as an A la carte option.

They have a wide range of dishes that go well with alcohol, and all of them are said to be tasty. The photo shows the "Teppan-yaki Mapo Tofu," a very spicy dish that pairs well with drinks. It is served on a piping hot iron plate.