I visited around 13:30 on a holiday. It's not easy to find a reasonably good Chinese restaurant near Shinjuku Station where you can eat easily. I called ahead and was told that as long as you enter by 14:30, it's okay for lunch, so I decided to go. I've been thinking lately that it's essential to call ahead before going to a restaurant during the pandemic. Is it open? Do they serve lunch? Until what time? and so on. They have a lunch menu, but you can also choose main dishes from the regular menu for lunch. Plus, it comes with water dumplings and almond jelly. I chose the shrimp and egg stir-fry, and my companion chose the shrimp stir-fry. It came out in just 2 minutes. You can have seconds of rice. The saltiness was a bit strong, but the eggs were fluffy, and the large shrimp was plentiful. All this for only 1,280 yen is a great deal. The water dumplings were plump and delicious, and the almond jelly had a rich coconut aroma and was tasty. So if you want to eat Chinese food conveniently at a station, this is the place to go. I will come back here again if I want to eat Chinese food easily near Shinjuku Station.

When you head from Shinjuku Minami Exit towards the West Exit and go down the Koshu Kaido for about 3 minutes, you will see a large yellow sign on the right at the intersection. It's my first visit to Ochaya Gyoza on the 3rd floor of the building. They have a wide variety of Chinese menu options. Their specialty dumplings come in fried, steamed, and boiled versions. The fillings inside the dumplings are also different, making it fun to eat. The thick-skinned dumplings are very delicious. We finished off with the Emperor's Pot, and although I was initially startled by the sound of the gong echoing through the restaurant, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The water dumplings were also delicious. Not only the dumplings but also the Chinese dishes were tasty. Thank you for the meal!

Crispy dumplings with a chewy skin filled with four types of fillings - a must-try! Located right outside Shinjuku South Exit, on the 3rd floor of a building, this dumpling spot is a prime location! And guess what, these dumplings are filled with seafood! 1) Shrimp and crab meat 2) Dried scallops and zucchini 3) Mushrooms 4) Scallops The skin is chewy and slightly sweet, while the filling is juicy and delicious. Lunch is a great deal, with options like fried rice or ramen sets that come with boiled dumplings! Don't miss out on trying these dumplings at least once! ▶︎Menu Fried dumplings ¥1,980 Special fried rice set ¥900------------Crowd information・Customer demographics-----------▶︎Arrived on a weekday at 13:30, 0 people waiting▶︎Entered at 13:30▶︎Food arrived at 13:40▶︎Female:Male = 4:6

I had a drinking party with my friends in Shinjuku, so we went to the Obaian Gyoza-kan Shinjuku Main Store. The store is conveniently located just outside the south exit of Shinjuku Station. We ordered the full stomach course for 3400 yen! The course included: - Assorted cold appetizers - Shrimp in chili sauce - Steamed dumplings A (four kinds) - Stir-fried eggs and wood ear mushrooms - Steamed dumplings B (four kinds) - Stir-fried Chinese vegetables - Almond jelly The shrimp in chili sauce had large, firm shrimp and the steamed dumplings had a chewy skin and were delicious. Next time, I want to try the pan-fried dumplings!

First visit. I didn't know about this place, but it seems famous. The dumplings had a chewy skin, and for some reason they brought it out while drumming and with fire. The filling was light despite the impactful appearance. The fried rice was light and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a restaurant in Nishi-Shinjuku for lunch that I had been curious about. I arrived at 1:30 pm, so there weren't many customers, and I was relieved by the cool air conditioning inside the restaurant. I chose the spicy miso stir-fried chicken set for 1000 yen from the extensive lunch menu because I wanted something with a bit of a kick. The lunch set also came with the restaurant's famous steamed dumplings and almond jelly. It's rare to get steamed dumplings during lunchtime. There were two types of steamed dumplings, filled with a soup that was delicious and reminiscent of xiaolongbao. The stir-fried chicken was also tasty, and the homemade-style almond jelly was like panna cotta, very delicious. All of this for 1000 yen is great value! It just happened that many of the customers around me ordered the egg and wood ear mushroom stir-fry, so I might try that next time. I will definitely come back!

First visit, I had been curious about this place but kept putting it off because it's close by and I can go anytime. We ordered a series of four kinds of grilled dumplings. We had just been to Tenichi before this, so we only managed to eat this much between the two of us haha. The taste was incredibly delicious, and we didn't get tired of eating them, but the amount of oil from the wings was too much. It started to feel heavy after eating about half, so that's why I'm giving this rating. I bet the boiled dumplings would be delicious for sure.

I tried the recommended course by the manager. The Emperor's pot caught my attention as they said it makes your voice louder. The food was neither outstanding nor disappointing. The Emperor's pot had a vegetable soup-like taste, but the roaring fire added to the atmosphere and made it enjoyable.

The top 100 gyoza restaurants on Tabelog often have ratings around 3.5, which is relatively low. This restaurant may seem unassuming, but the dishes served, including the pickled mustard greens, were clearly the work of skilled chefs. At just 1,000 yen for lunch, the quality of the food is more than satisfying.

I went on a weeknight. Even though it was a weekday, I made a reservation. If it's a weekday, you might not need a reservation. After finishing work on a weekday, I first ordered a beer. Drinking beer on a weekday was the best. I was in the mood for dumplings on a weekday, so I started with dumplings. Both the fried and boiled dumplings were delicious on a weekday. We also ordered various other dishes, and everything was good.

I suddenly felt like eating mapo tofu and decided to visit this restaurant in Shinjuku! I arrived around noon on a weekday. It's located right outside the south exit of Shinjuku Station on the 3rd floor of a building. The entrance is a bit intimidating, but I mustered up the courage and went in. The interior felt like a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, with staff mostly speaking in Chinese. The place quickly filled up with customers. I ordered the mapo tofu set for ¥1,000 from the lunch menu. This restaurant is famous for its dumplings, and I was excited to try the two dumplings that came with the set. The mapo tofu had a nice aroma and a perfect level of spiciness. It was delicious, and the combination with rice was perfect. The set also included white rice, soup, pickled vegetables, and almond jelly. The cost performance was great, and I left the restaurant satisfied and full. Thank you for the meal!

Located just a stone's throw away from Shinjuku Station West Exit, this restaurant has been in business for over 35 years. It has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog, so you can't go wrong with the taste! We visited without a reservation this time, and it was quite crowded. The restaurant is quite spacious, so you can get in without a reservation, but it might be better to make one to avoid waiting. The 4 types of pan-fried dumplings are a must-order! The dumplings with wings are juicy to the point where the meat juice splashes out, and they are incredibly delicious. Steamed dumplings are also a must-order! Pan-fried dumplings ¥1980, Celery steamed dumplings ¥390, Mapo eggplant ¥1180, Lao Bian fried rice ¥1080, Various soft drinks ¥480

I ordered the most popular course and it was very filling. The Emperor's hot pot was overwhelming, but the all-you-can-drink option made the alcohol go down easily. The additional order of grilled dumplings was also delicious. I will definitely come back again next time!

I visited during the weekday lunch period of Obon. During Obon, only the regular menu was available as the set lunch was not offered. Since it was a late lunch, the restaurant was not crowded. I ordered the MIX A set of steamed dumplings with four different fillings, and the Wēi nài tāng miàn (noodles with finely sliced pork and pickled mustard greens). The noodles arrived first. The thinly sliced pork, coated with seasoning and starch, was tender and paired perfectly with the salty flavor of the pickled mustard greens. The thin straight noodles were a great match for the soup and toppings. The steamed dumplings contained shrimp, chicken, cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms, with a thick skin and juicy filling that tasted delicious with black vinegar. It was very tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Today I went for my annual health check-up in August. I found a happy menu where you can get half of the knife-shaved noodles for 950 yen instead of the regular 1250 yen. When I asked for "half the noodles," the server told me to "leave some." I was confused. But when I asked someone else, they confirmed that they did make it half noodles. When the dish arrived, it didn't look like the usual hot and sour soup noodles. It looked more like soy sauce ramen. However, when I tasted the soup, it was indeed spicy and sour. It was filled with bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, Chinese cabbage, greens, and green onions, but... hmm, it didn't quite match my taste preferences.

I visited during the daytime. When I went around 1 pm, there weren't many people and I was able to get in easily. I ordered the special fried rice set. It came with soup, almond jelly, and 2 steamed dumplings (I already ate one before taking the photo). The fried rice was moist and really delicious.

Yesterday, I had lunch in Shinjuku since I didn't have any business visits. Shinjuku, especially the west exit, is a really boring area, a place I've been familiar with since my youth but with few places that hold sentimental value. Today's lunch was at "Rouhen Gyoza-kan Shinjuku Honten." When I started working in Shinjuku, I quickly became aware of this place. In my younger days, I used to go there for drinks often, and in my middle age, I would casually invite important clients for a meal. The restaurant is old but not unclean, and the service is decent. The staff are also friendly. It's a step above typical Chinese restaurants, positioned somewhere between them and high-end Chinese establishments. I ordered the lunch set with scrambled eggs and wood ear mushrooms. The restaurant is just a minute away from Shinjuku Station, and for just 1,000 yen, you get a classic salaryman lunch. While the gyoza here has never been to my taste, the black vinegar served with it is of high quality and delicious. However, this restaurant has always excelled in dishes other than gyoza. I remember the simple fried rice, tantanmen, and sweet and sour pork being exceptional. With high expectations, I took a bite of the scrambled eggs and wood ear mushrooms. Oh, it's delicious! Incredibly delicious! The fluffy eggs, fresh wood ear mushrooms, and thinly sliced pork come together harmoniously, with various seasonings blending like an orchestra in my mouth. Only a minimal amount of artificial seasoning is used, with the rest being natural flavors. What is this? It's been over 10 years since my last visit, but it seems like the quality has improved even more. Hmm. They say China has a history of 4,000 years, but I wonder how long this place has been in business. I must revisit this place for lunch. The ambition to continuously improve without relying on the reputation of being an established restaurant. The dedication to seasoning that rivals high-end Chinese cuisine. The scrambled eggs and wood ear mushrooms set at Rouhen Gyoza-kan Shinjuku Honten is like a Super Spanish, Tempura Nigiriyo, perfected with barrel and spice aromas, a 2010 Telmo Rodriguez Termas.

Visited the famous "Rouyan Dumpling House Shinjuku Main Store" known for its steamed dumplings. The yellow sign with black letters is the landmark. The specialty, steamed dumplings, come in plates of 2 each, with multiple varieties available. Depending on the ingredients, the wrapping style varies, such as "chicken comb shape," "cat ear shape," "phoenix eye shape," "horse hoof shape," and more, making it fun and intriguing. I ordered four types: shiitake mushroom, shrimp, chicken, and Chinese cabbage. Served in stacked steamer baskets, the dumplings are piping hot and fresh. The skin is chewy and satisfying, while the ingredients are simply seasoned and delicious. Just like xiaolongbao, the soup oozes out from the filling, which is wonderful (be careful with burns). Personally, I loved the strong umami flavor of the shiitake mushroom. Although I didn't order them this time, I'd love to try the pan-fried and boiled dumplings too. I also tried a side dish, which had the same simple and gentle seasoning as the dumplings. The "Chili Sauce Shrimp" was tasty but lacked spiciness and leaned towards sweetness. It might feel a bit mild for some. The "Five-Ingredient Knife-Cut Noodles" was a hit! With plenty of ingredients and a rich soup, it was so delicious that I finished every drop. The chewy noodles were also tasty. Since the menu is quite extensive, I'd love to revisit and try more dishes. Thanks for the meal!

【2021 Top 100 Dumpling Restaurants】Located in a mixed-use building a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku South Exit, this restaurant is operated by the RDC Group, which also runs restaurants like Kantaro. They specialize in Chinese cuisine with a focus on dumplings. I visited for a casual business dinner reservation at 7:30 pm on a weekday. The restaurant was crowded. We ordered the following on this day: [Recommended course with all-you-can-drink for 5,500 yen] - Assorted cold appetizers - Stir-fried beef and mushrooms - Sweet and sour pork with black vinegar - Steamed dumplings with four types of fillings - Mapo tofu - Fried rice with dried scallops - Emperor's hot pot - Special almond tofu dessert. All the dishes were delicious and satisfying in portion size. The Emperor's hot pot was particularly impressive with flames and a dramatic entrance. The alcohol in the all-you-can-drink menu was strong but well-made. The atmosphere may be a bit too casual for a date, but it's great for casual gatherings with friends or business dinners. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ✨

Located in a corner of a slightly narrow building, this shop is said to have a different atmosphere from the annex that some people have visited before. The overall atmosphere is lively and noisy. We ordered steamed dumplings, fried dumplings, and Lao Bian fried rice, among others. Each dish quickly filled us up. Despite the prices, the portions were generous, and we were quite satisfied with the experience.

The tantanmen, steamed dumplings, and barley shochu were all aggressively priced like in a department store, but the atmosphere was just too noisy. They must be using high-quality ingredients, but unfortunately, it didn't make a difference. The best part was the barley shochu that came first. (laughs)