A diary of a sake drinker exploring gourmet food ☡✍ Dandan's juicy dumplings at Imazumi Store I went to Imazumi and it was awesomeヨ\ (◡̈) / \ (◡̈)/ They were having a Mega High Festival and the dumplings were amazing♪♪ I ordered the dumplings first because they take time to prepare, and in the meantime, I tried the "meat bean sprouts" which I really liked. The "mapo tofu" was also delicious, with a slightly spicy and fluffy texture. When the dumplings arrived, I was recommended by the staff to eat them without dipping in sauce, so I tried it. The chewy skin of the dumplings was the best part! I usually prefer crispy dumplings, but Dandan's chewy dumplings were really delicious! I want to go back again! Thank you for the meal❣️ #Fukuoka Izakaya #Izakaya #Tenjin Izakaya #Sake lover #Want to connect with people who love sake #Sake #Sake girl #Sake loving girl #Love sake #Fukuoka tavern #Instagood #Instafood #Follow welcome #Want to connect with people who love eating and drinking #Hakata gourmet #Springy gourmet #Hakata Izakaya #Fukuoka dinner #Fukuoka gourmet #Imazumi

I was drawn to the words "juicy dumplings" and decided to order the juicy dumpling set without hesitation. The staff recommended trying it without seasoning first, so I took a bite as instructed. True to its promise, the dumplings were filled with juicy meat. Not only was the taste great, but the service was also impressive as the staff even escorted me to my destination after the meal. The whole experience left a lasting impression.

It's New Year's Day, so most shops are closed. Luckily, I stumbled upon an open restaurant while walking. I was able to escape the dinner dilemma. The dumplings and oil-splashed chicken were delicious. It seems like there are many people in the same situation. The restaurant quickly filled up. Thank you for the meal.

In Fukuoka, where there are many restaurants offering small-sized Hakata-style gyoza, there is a gyoza izakaya called "Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan" known for its gyoza with a chewy skin that provides a satisfying bite. They have over 100 stores nationwide, and in Fukuoka, you can find their locations in Imaizumi, Kokura, Daimyo, and Beppu. The Imaizumi store in the Tenjin area, where there are many love hotels, offers lunch service. They have set meals like the Nikujiru Yaki Gyoza set, Youlinji Chicken set, Homemade Seared Chashu Pork set, and Mapo Tofu set. The menu seems to be limited, but they also offer lunchtime drinking options. A plate of 6 gyoza costs 515 yen, and a Premium Malt beer costs 537 yen. I tried the Nikujiru Yaki Gyoza set for 748 yen, which comes with a soft-boiled egg, rice, soup, and pickles. Unlike the small bite-sized Hakata gyoza, these gyoza are large, with thick skin and a filling made with coarsely ground meat for a substantial bite. The filling is well-seasoned, allowing you to enjoy it without any sauce (though vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil are available on the table). They say it's still delicious even when it cools down. The Youlinji Chicken set for 825 yen includes deep-fried chicken topped with Chinese-style daikon salad, giving a refreshing taste despite being fried. I also tried the Homemade Seared Chashu Pork set for 825 yen before, featuring thick slices of chashu that bring happiness. The soup has a light flavor with green onions. The rice portion was quite generous. Refills are not free, but the standard portion was satisfying. Extra rice costs an additional 64 yen. Overall, it was a delicious meal.【Store Name】Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan Imaizumi Store【Address】1-9-19 Imaizumi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka【Business Hours】[Mon-Fri] 11:45-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 16:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:00) [Sat-Sun/Holidays] 11:45-24:00 (L.O. 23:00) *Please confirm【Closed】Irregular holidays *Please confirm *6 minutes walk from Tenjin-minami Subway Station. 5 minutes walk from Fukuoka Station on the Nishitetsu line. For more images and details, check out the blog post:【Hakata Onna Bushi】【Fukuoka】Lunch at a Gyoza Izakaya in the Tenjin Area♪ @ Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan Imaizumi Store https://hakata.livedoor.biz/archives/2190458.html

I heard that the chain specializing in dumplings is really good, so I decided to check it out on a Saturday afternoon. When I arrived, there was only one other group of customers and plenty of available seats. I ordered a beer and some pan-fried dumplings. By the time I finished my beer, the dumplings arrived. I decided to order a large highball to go with it. The dumplings were thick-skinned and a good size, close to my ideal dumpling shape. They were plump and satisfying, although they didn't have as much juice as I expected, despite the warning about being careful of the juice. Maybe it was just this one time. I had planned to buy some raw dumplings to take home if the pan-fried ones were good, but I ended up skipping that this time. They accept Paypay as payment.

I wanted to eat gyoza, so I headed to Li in Yakuin with my colleague, but there was a line of over 10 people. I didn't feel like waiting in line at all, so I decided to switch gears and ended up wandering over to Imaizumi. There, I felt like having the large portion of coriander salad at Dandan, which I had last week. It was great because I also missed out on the gyoza at Li. Thank you for the meal.

Tokyo has over 90 stores, and besides this Imazumi store in Fukuoka, there are also stores in Akasaka and Beppu. We ordered dishes like a salad with lots of cilantro, a plate of horse sashimi, and juicy dumplings for four people. The dumplings were larger than the typical Hakata dumplings and were indeed juicy as the name suggests. The cilantro salad was delicious. They also had a good selection of alcohol, including even Laphroaig whiskey. On this day, I was recommended Hoppy by a colleague, and I ended up enjoying it. They kept pouring more until I finally said stop. Hoppy, which I didn't understand the appeal of before, is not a particularly tasty drink, but it was fun to get a little tipsy. Thank you for the meal.

The small beer was only 100 yen! Shocking. There was a long line and many people were waiting behind us, so we just had some gyoza and left quickly. I would like to come back and try other menu items at a more leisurely pace next time. The gyoza was decent, I think it's a good value for the price. Thank you for the meal.

I visited during the day. The large door at the entrance was open, providing good ventilation. The spacious interior allowed for seating with plenty of space between tables, which was reassuring. Every group seemed to be there for a casual daytime drink, chatting and toasting cheerfully. The gyoza was big and chewy, quite different from the smaller, crispy gyoza I'm used to as a Fukuoka resident. We started with the gyoza and some beers, planning to try other dishes as well. The gyoza we ordered was enough for 3 people, with a chewy skin and a filling that was more like a ground meat mixture, similar to dumplings from overseas. Although the menu warned about the meat juice, it wasn't as soupy as xiao long bao, so we didn't need to be overly cautious. I thought I was ordering Fukuoka-style gyoza, but the portion size was unexpectedly large, and we ended up feeling full just from the gyoza alone.

I finally visited the restaurant that I've been curious about for a while, and ordered the Mapo Tofu set meal along with their signature juicy dumplings. The Mapo Tofu was served in a hot pot with a good balance of sweetness, spiciness, and plenty of Sichuan pepper. It went really well with the rice. The juicy dumplings had a chewy skin and a perfect balance of filling and broth.

Next to Imaizumi Park, there is a dumpling restaurant. My partner and I were torn between the delicious lunch menu options, but we ended up ordering the following: - Yurin Chicken Set Meal for 750 yen - 6 Meat Juicy Pan-Fried Dumplings for 460 yen The set meal was very filling, and we were relieved that we didn't order the dumplings as part of the set. The dumplings had thick skin and a juicy filling that was so hot that we couldn't eat them in one bite. The meat juice was dripping everywhere, but it was too good to waste. The Yurin Chicken also had a bold flavor that went well with the rice. We were extremely satisfied with our meal! Thank you for the delicious food!

I got takeout gyoza from Dandadan Sakaba. I bought the frozen ones this time. They provided instructions on how to cook them, which was helpful. The outside was crispy, the skin was thick and chewy, and the filling was juicy so be careful not to let the juice spill out. The seasoning was well done so they were delicious as is. I bought more frozen gyoza to stock up in my freezer. I definitely want to eat at the restaurant next time. Thank you for the meal.

I was undecided whether to buy shares in NATTY SWANKY, which operates the Dandadan Izakaya, so I decided to visit the restaurant. I ordered meat juice grilled dumplings, cold tofu, chicken wing dumplings, and a highball. The chain's recommended meat juice grilled dumplings had a slightly chewy, thick skin filled with plenty of meat juice, and they were even more delicious than I expected. However, due to the thickness of the skin, it may be difficult to eat multiple plates at once as it can make you feel full quickly. The highball was served in a special tumbler, allowing you to enjoy a tasty drink. The staff were friendly and greeted me warmly, which I appreciated. There was no appetizer, and the bill was clear. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

I visited "Nikuju Gyoza Seisakusho Dandadan Sakaba Imaizumi Store" that opened in Imaizumi, Fukuoka at the end of last year. The restaurant has a modern feel with a stylish and unique sign. The gyoza lunch set costs 700 yen, and you can get extra rice for 50 yen. The gyoza, filled with plenty of juicy meat, was delicious even without dipping sauce. When I ordered extra rice for 50 yen, I received a generous portion of rice that looked like it came straight out of a Japanese folktale manga.

Around 9 pm on December 20, 2019, there were four of us and the restaurant was full, although we didn't have a reservation. We were seated in about 10 minutes. We ordered pan-fried dumplings for ¥460, coriander salad for ¥490, quail egg with seasoned egg for ¥380, bamboo shoots for ¥380, and sliced onions for ¥380. The pan-fried dumplings were juicy and meaty. The surprising dish was the coriander salad. It was just coriander (cilantro) with nuts and dressing on top! We were expecting coriander to be just an accent in the salad, but to have it on its own was unexpected.

First time at this restaurant. After shopping in Tenjin yesterday, my partner and I decided to have a casual drink while strolling around the city today, so we ended up here. Started off with a beer. Of course, we ordered two pieces of gyoza for snacks. As I was looking at the menu, I saw a coriander salad! I had to order that (laughs). The gyoza took some time to arrive, so the coriander salad came out first. It was a huge portion. My excitement as a coriander lover went up. However, this was a mistake (laughs). While we were chatting, the gyoza arrived. Despite the warning on the wall saying "Beware of the Juices!", I still managed to make a mess (laughs). The gyoza had thick skins and were quite filling. By the way, when it comes to coriander, eating a large amount can be a bit intense. It's a strong herb, after all. I realized that having a little extra on top of dishes like curry is just right (laughs).

I used it for a second party with my friends. The dumplings were indeed juicy, and embarrassingly, when I bit into the horse sashimi plate, the meat juice splattered everywhere. It's great that you can eat horse sashimi at a reasonable price in Kyushu. There were also unique cocktails with playful names that I enjoyed.

- A nationwide chain of juicy dumpling factories - The skin is chewy like xiaolongbao, with the meat juice overflowing in your mouth - Water dumplings are tastier than pan-fried dumplings!! - It seems like they offer all-you-can-drink for 1,620 yen per person! - Personally, I would have liked a bit more garlic flavor

I went to a place called Nikujiru Gyoza Seisakusho Dandadan Sakaba in Imaizumi, where I had a beer and some delicious food. I ordered a plate of leek and liver, which was very tasty, and then I tried their meat juice gyoza. The gyoza was filled with flavorful meat and had a perfect balance of taste. I also had a Beam Highball and some Jajangmyeon noodles, which were satisfying and delicious. Overall, it was a great dining experience.

Even though it was Sunday, the restaurant was packed so we sat on the terrace. We visited the first store in Fukuoka. We ordered yuzu cabbage, boiled dumplings, and pan-fried dumplings. The juicy dumplings go well with beer. The staff's service was great, making the experience enjoyable.