Gyoza (6 pieces) - 326 yen per serving, Marinated cucumbers - 204 yen, Small rice - 183 yen, Total - 713 yen. Weekday, 3:30 PM. I've been wanting to visit this place for a while and finally made it today! They serve throughout the day, so it's a late lunch. Not many customers at this time, only one table occupied. Lots of takeout orders though. While waiting for the gyoza to be cooked, the marinated cucumbers arrive. I resist the urge to eat them and the rice in the car. Food is served in about 7 minutes. The crispy gyoza skin is appetizing! I start with the cucumbers - crunchy with a sweet soy sauce marinade, delicious! I need more rice! I want a beer! Probably get chicken broth with the gyoza. It's light and peppery, adding some spice with the table pepper. Now, the main dish - gyoza! Crispy skin, juicy filling, I understand why people from Kyoto love this! Not particularly outstanding, but everything comes together nicely! I could eat these all day! But the cucumbers are also delicious! Need more rice!! By the way, there are two types of gyoza sauce - regular soy sauce, miso sauce, and a spicy burnt oil one. My favorite is the miso sauce! Might be unconventional, but dipping the cucumbers in it is amazing! I mix the miso sauce with the gyoza sauce and dip the gyoza in it - delicious! The versatile miso sauce is the best! Had gyoza for one, but you could get 2 servings of gyoza, cucumbers, and rice for just over 1,000 yen - great value! I'll be back, thank you for the meal!

First time eating in. As soon as we sat down, the gyoza came out quickly, which was surprising. The ramen also arrived within seconds of ordering. After a while, the karaage came out. There was a bit of a wait, but the pace was very fast and impressive. The taste, of course, was great. I usually get takeout, so I was very satisfied with the deliciousness of the freshly cooked gyoza.

I came back to Mr. Gyoza again! The atmosphere in this residential area is irresistible, haha. I ordered the reliable two servings of gyoza and some cucumbers ^ ^ The special miso sauce pairs perfectly with the gyoza and is irresistible, and the seasoning of the cucumbers is also perfect. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I love dumplings... Kyoto has many Chinese restaurants, and among them, Mr. Gyoza stands out with its high quality. The restaurant has a typical Chinese-style appearance, and as soon as I sat at the counter, I ordered their simple menu: 2 pieces of dumplings, miso ramen, and cucumber appetizer dumplings. The cucumber dumplings were crispy, juicy, and flavorful - you could eat them endlessly. The miso ramen was rich in seasoning, and the cucumber also had a strong flavor that made me crave a bowl of white rice... Thank you for the delicious meal.

Sometimes I feel a strong craving for Mr. Gyoza and made a pilgrimage all the way to Kyoto. When I arrived at the restaurant, it was 4:00 PM on a Sunday, so there was a line for takeout, but we were seated immediately inside. I ordered gyoza, cucumber pickles, and beer. Last time I visited, the cucumber pickles were sold out, so I was glad to get them this time. The fried chicken here is voluminous, delicious, and cheap, so it was very popular, but this time I only ordered gyoza. Before I knew it, the gyoza was in front of me. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, absolutely amazing!! And of course, it paired perfectly with the beer!! I'm thinking of ordering the fried chicken next time. By the way, when the coronavirus was spreading, you could only place one order, but now you can add additional orders.

I had work in Nishioji that day and decided to have a late lunch at "Mr. Gyoza" restaurant. I arrived around 3 pm, and the place was empty with only one other customer. I ordered two servings of gyoza and a bowl of rice. The menu also had ramen, but most people come here for the gyoza, so it's a simple menu. The service was incredibly fast, with the food coming out just 1 minute after ordering. The gyoza was hot, crispy on the outside, tender and chewy on the inside, with a delicious vegetable filling. It was so good that I could easily finish two servings, yet it was satisfying. The gyoza paired perfectly with the rice. The soup that seemed to come with the rice was also tasty, like a classic Chinese soup. It had been about 3 months since I last had gyoza, and I had been looking for a good gyoza place, so I was glad to have found this one. The staff was efficient and had a friendly, down-to-earth vibe. It's a bit far from the station, but if I'm in the area again, I'd love to come back for more gyoza. Thank you for the meal.

I visited here for a late lunch on a weekday. I arrived around 3:50 PM, and at this time the parking lot of a nearby restaurant was empty, and there were only two other customers inside, but there was a constant stream of takeout customers. I sat at the counter and ordered one serving of dumplings and soy sauce ramen. The dumplings were served in about 9 minutes, with a chewy skin and a sweet vegetable filling. They reminded me of dumplings from Hamamatsu, but what do you think? There are two types of sauces, and I tried the soy sauce-based one. It was good, but not sure if it's enough to become addicted to it. The soy sauce ramen also had a traditional chicken broth. The noodles and chashu were just average, so there isn't a strong reason to order ramen here. Perhaps having the dumplings with rice or beer might have made a better impression. Maybe due to its popularity, the service felt a bit curt, but it wasn't something to be overly concerned about. There are three parking spaces right south of the restaurant, which was very convenient. Thank you for the meal!

When I visited before 4 p.m. on a Sunday, there were about three groups of customers inside, and many people were ordering takeout. The interior has around 10 counter seats and two tables. An order of gyoza for one person is 326 yen for six pieces, served piping hot. It's delicious even when dipped in the unique sesame miso sauce of this restaurant. The sweet and salty cucumbers, priced at 204 yen, pair excellently with the gyoza and beer.

Mr. Gyoza in Kyoto, highly acclaimed as the No. 1, was a long-awaited visit for me. I was prepared for a long wait, but luckily, I was able to sit at the counter right away. I ordered two servings of gyoza and a medium-sized draft beer, which arrived ice-cold in seconds. The piping hot gyoza then appeared, looking absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the crispy and chewy gyoza with two special sauces - one with miso and the other with a generous amount of vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil. I couldn't stop eating with my chopsticks and beer! As a palate cleanser, I had a special pickled cucumber before ordering another round of gyoza for the finale. Since there were customers waiting outside, it's best not to linger. It was a blissful time enjoying crispy and delicious gyoza with beer. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

On this day, I had some errands to run in Kyoto. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I decided to visit this place that I had been wanting to try as the third stop on my "gyoza pilgrimage." I had known about "Mr. Gyoza" since my time living in Kyoto, but I never got around to visiting before leaving the city. Finally, my wish came true with this visit. The following content continues with photos.

I visited shortly before the opening, but there was already a line, so I had to wait about 30 minutes to get in for the first round. The gyoza, pickled cucumbers, and miso ramen came out quickly along with beer. The fried chicken took a bit longer to arrive, but everything was delicious. The miso ramen had a white miso base, and you could clearly taste the flavor of koji, making it surprisingly tasty.

The cabbage sweetness is amazing, the dumplings are incredibly delicious!! The way they are cooked is perfect!! Dumplings go well with bottled beer!! Definitely the best dumplings I have ever had!! Next time, I will get takeout!! The ramen is also light and delicious!!

Arrived on Saturday before noon. There were already 3 groups waiting, but the turnover was quick so the wait was about 15 minutes. When seated, we were asked about the number of orders for gyoza first. The gyoza had a crispy texture with a firm grilled side, which was very good. The miso sauce is also recommended. The deep-fried chicken with well-infused flavor is also recommended, but it took over 10 minutes to be served.

On the final day of my Seishun 18 ticket journey on July 31, 2023, I got off at Kyoto Station for dinner. I took a detour by city bus from the station because it was hot to walk. When I arrived a little after 6 p.m., the counter seats were empty, but customers started coming in one after another, and by the time I left, there were 4 or 5 people waiting outside. Lucky me! I ordered one serving of gyoza, marinated cucumbers, and a medium bottle of beer. The marinated cucumbers disappeared quickly. The gyoza arrived, slightly small with 6 pieces, filled with a generous amount of filling and piping hot, which was also quickly devoured. I actually wanted to try the fried chicken, but seeing the portion size of the previous customer, it seemed a bit too much for one person, so I resisted. Instead, I added a chu-hi since the gyoza and marinated cucumbers paired well. I quickly finished eating as other customers were waiting and then left. Takeout orders were also coming in non-stop. The customers inside the restaurant seemed to be students, office workers, and locals, showing that the place is loved by many. The staff members were friendly with each other, creating a comforting atmosphere. The owner had a slightly nasal yet beautiful voice. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. I walked back to Kintetsu Tofukuji Station on my way home.

A friend recommended this gyoza restaurant. I parked at the coin parking in front (settlement is 200 yen). Around 2 pm on Sunday, there was a line of about 5 people. The turnover seemed to be high, as we were able to enter in about 10 minutes. We ordered gyoza x2 and karaage x1 for two people. The gyoza seemed to have only simple ingredients, but when we tried them, they had more flavor than expected. The taste was perfectly balanced, not too strong or too light. It was so delicious that we finished them quickly. The karaage had a well-marinated flavor, and it was delicious even without any sauce. This is a restaurant that lives up to its reputation and makes you want to come back. We couldn't drink beer this time because we came by car, but next time, we want to order beer and marinated cucumbers as well.

Today's casual drink was in Kyoto. Just had an incredibly delicious bowl of ramen (*^O^*) I almost wanted to order another one, but there's another place I want to try, so I gave up on the idea. Heading towards Mr. Gyoza, not too far away. It looked close on the map, but the JR railway tracks got in the way, so I had to take a detour ( ω-、) Finally arrived, with a long can in hand. "Can I dine alone?" "Sorry, we're full right now, please wait in line for a bit." "Can I wait inside the restaurant?" "Please wait outside at the entrance" ... It's scorching hot out here ( ω-、) No shade anywhere. Waiting under the blazing sun, I might end up getting more sunburned than the gyoza (。>д<) After about 10 minutes of waiting, finally entered. Everyone seems to be enjoying a daytime drink. Sat at the counter and ordered 2 servings of gyoza and a lemon sour. Sipping on the drink while waiting for the gyoza to cook. In a few minutes, the gyoza was served (^^) Mr. Gyoza's gyoza that I've been curious about. Nice golden brown color. Poured the sauce from the table onto a small dish, sprinkled plenty of chili oil sand. Took a bite without any sauce. Oh (ﾟДﾟ;) This is a tasty gyoza. The filling is packed with a delicious soup of meat and vegetables. Took another bite with the sauce. The chili oil isn't as spicy as it looks. Adds a nice kick, making the meat flavor stand out more. This is good. Let's try the miso sauce. Took a bite. Well, it's okay. It might depend on personal preference, but I've tried various miso sauces at gyoza restaurants in Kobe. Seems a bit different from my taste. So, I've figured out how to eat it. Dip in soy sauce, chili oil sand, and sprinkle some pepper. Yes, this is it. This is the best for me. Finished the 6 pieces of gyoza with the lemon sour. Alright, time to add a beer. Having a drink in the city center is nice, but on weekends in Kyoto, it's crowded. In contrast, this place in the residential area seems to be a local hangout spot with fewer tourists, like a sanctuary for the locals. I'll take a moment to relax and enjoy my drink. After all, it's still scorching outside. Delicious gyoza and a cold beer, there's no better combination (´▽｀*) Ended up devouring 3 servings of gyoza with a lemon sour and a beer. Truly excellent gyoza from a renowned shop. Now, time to head back to Akashi. The sun is starting to set a bit, but it's still hot. Let's hurry to the station. Thanks for the meal. But, here comes a mishap (´；ω；`) Maybe it's the heat, my phone battery died. Forgot to charge the spare battery. Oh no, which way is the station? Alright, probably this way. Trudging along. Hot, far, tough. Jumped into a supermarket on the way, chugging a long can. Trudging along. Ah! Found the station sign (´▽｀*) But, even though I was aiming for Nishioji, I ended up at Saiin (・・;) Got lost in a tipsy wander ((+_+))

When it comes to gyoza in Kyoto... I thought of Mr. Gyoza! and decided to come by taxi. It was past 2:00 PM, so I thought we could get in quickly, but I underestimated it as there was a line of about 10 groups... We waited for 45 minutes in the scorching sun. It was worth the wait, and the beer was delicious! 😂 Of course, the gyoza was delicious too, but I also loved the special cucumber dish. It had just the right seasoning and was a great palate cleanser! Definitely give it a try. Thank you for the meal! ------------------------------I also update on Instagram ☺︎ Ari Gourmet《@arimon_gourmet》https://instagram.com/arimon_gourmet?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

When you go south from Kyoto Station, the number of eateries suddenly decreases, but on the other hand, there is "Mr. Gyoza," a representative gyoza shop in Kyoto. Established in 1971, this long-established store has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. It is located right in the middle between Kintetsu's Toji Station and JR's Nishi-Oji Station, a 15-minute walk from either station, making it inconvenient to access. However, it is an extremely popular restaurant with long lines during lunch hours. I arrived 10 minutes before the opening time just to be safe, but there were already two people waiting. You can easily get in right after the opening, but by noon, the line had already started to form. The interior of the shop is small, with 8 counter seats and 2 tables. They seem to start cooking the first batch just before opening time, and once seated, you can order and have a plate of gyoza in front of you in about 4 seconds. As far as I know, it is the fastest restaurant in the world in terms of serving food, truly like fast food. The thin and crispy skin of the gyoza is fragrant from being grilled. As you chew, the sweetness of the cabbage and pork gradually seeps out. There seem to be two types of sauces available, but I enjoyed it as it is without adding anything. The person next to me was served two plates of gyoza in 4 seconds, finished them in a few minutes, and left. It's a hardcore place. The sequence may seem a bit off, but when I had eaten about half of the gyoza, "pickled cucumbers" were served. They were delicious. The crunchy texture of the cucumbers combined with the aged salty flavor was delightful. At the same time as the pickled cucumbers, the "char siu ramen" was served. Since it is not a dish that takes much time to prepare, and the restaurant does not seem to care much about the progress of the guests, if you plan to eat it as the last carb dish, it would be wise to order it when most of the other dishes are almost finished. The ramen is a traditional soy sauce ramen and is decently delicious but nothing extraordinary. The char siu had a unique smell that seemed slightly frozen. The gyoza cost around 300 yen each, and the char siu ramen was a little over 800 yen, which is a bit pricey. Since there are many delicious ramen shops in Kyoto, there may not be a need to order from this place specifically. By the time I finished the ramen, the "fried chicken" arrived. It costs 600 yen, which is quite expensive, but the taste and portion were quite satisfying. It was a dish with a different charm from the juiciness of the gyoza. I had all of this for just under 2,000 yen. This was a result of eating quite generously, as most other guests seemed to order two plates of gyoza with rice, etc. The issue is the length of the line, and although I would like to suggest avoiding peak times, they also operate on a system of selling out, so it's hard to predict. It might be smart to pre-order by phone and eat as takeout. In any case, the gyoza, priced around 300 yen each, was of outstanding quality, and the level of popularity was understandable. ■ For a blog with photos, click here → https://www.takemachelin.com/2023/07/mister.html

We went after 5 p.m. so we were able to enter without waiting in line. The two of us had 4 servings of dumplings, soy sauce ramen, and pickled cucumbers. As always, the crispy skin and juicy filling of the dumplings paired perfectly with the miso sauce, and we enjoyed it very much. The soy sauce ramen was also very delicious.

Located about a 10-minute walk from Nishioji Station on the JR Tokaido Line in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, "Mr. Gyoza" is a popular budget-friendly Chinese restaurant loved by locals. It was named one of the top 100 restaurants in the gyoza category in 2021. This was the final stop on my gourmet journey in Kyoto on June 23, 2023. Even though it was a weekday evening at 5 o'clock, customers kept coming in one after another. I ordered the "Gyoza for 326 yen" and "Small Rice for 183 yen." Let's quickly have some gyoza rice and head home. The visual presentation of the gyoza was beautiful. The skin of the gyoza was a bit thick for my liking, I prefer thinner skins, but it had a slightly firm texture. The filling of the gyoza was well-balanced, with a perfect blend of meat and vegetables, making it easy to eat without being too overwhelming. It had the reliable taste of gyoza, delicious! The gyoza was filled with a rich umami flavor. There were both miso and soy sauce dips available, but I personally found the soy sauce to be the tastier option. Thank you for the meal!

I was told by a friend who lives in Kyoto that this is the number one gyoza restaurant in Kyoto, so I visited for the first time. I have eaten quite a lot of gyoza in Utsunomiya for research, but honestly, I didn't think they were that delicious, so I didn't have high expectations. However, the gyoza here was very delicious and to my liking. They recommended the cucumber, and it went well with the sake. I was worried if I could eat just one, but I was debating whether to order another one (laughs).