Located less than 5 minutes from Akihabara Station Showa-dori exit, I wanted to verify the Super Dry here as there are mostly Sapporo beers recently. I made a reservation on the same day and visited during snack time. The place was almost full during the era, but there were only 2 groups of 3 people and 1 group of 2 people here. The square-shaped interior has counter and table seats. With only 5 customers including us, it felt calm, but I imagine it would be cramped if it were fully packed. We had the course menu and all-you-can-drink (alcohol-focused) for 2 people. We drank Super Dry x10, Highball (with a beard) x5, Jasmine High x1. For the course, we had 3 types of appetizers (pickled vegetables, bamboo shoots, young onions). The pickled vegetables were crunchy and delicious, probably domestically produced. The bamboo shoots were flavorful, and the young onions were sweet. The salad with Chinese dressing was average. We also had Dragon King dumplings (10 pieces for 2 people) with free refills. They were small but filled with stuffing. The filling had a lot of vegetables and was sweet, so as someone who prefers vinegar-based sauce, I didn't enjoy it as much. I finished them with the spices that came with the fried chicken. The General Tso's pork was covered in plenty of oil. It was decent, but beer helped it go down better. The fried chicken was crispy and delicious, and the additional spices were also good. The mapo tofu was a huge portion, with a normal level of spiciness that even children could eat. But it was too much for us. The Dragon King black fried rice was also a huge portion, with a milder flavor than it looked. We ate it with the mapo tofu on top. We drank too much and left some food uneaten. I'm sorry. The one-man operation was running the place, and despite us asking for multiple drink refills, they never made a fuss and continued to serve us. It seemed tough going in and out of the kitchen counter. At the last order, even though we left food unfinished, the playful one-man staff asked if we wanted more dumplings. They saw us off outside, although they didn't do it for other customers. There is only one shared toilet for both men and women, with a bidet. Smoking is allowed at the seats. Due to sitting near the kitchen, my clothes smelled strongly of oil. We drank a lot, but now we're heading to the main restaurant.

"Akiba no Ryuo" in Akihabara. Akihabara Mentaiko Cheese Gyoza for 490 yen, Fried Gyoza for 490 yen, Ryuo Gyoza for 390 yen - classic! Mapo Tofu for 680 yen, Ryuo Black Fried Rice for 680 yen, Miso Cucumber for 420 yen, Menma for 360 yen, Zasai for 360 yen, Meat Shumai for 520 yen, Seared Negi-Yaki Buta for 480 yen. Located at 3-37 Kanda Sakuma-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, MK Sakuma-cho Building 1F. Nearest station: Akihabara Station - 3 minutes walk. Business hours: Weekdays 16:00-23:00, Fridays and days before holidays 16:00-27:00, Weekends and holidays 14:00-23:00. Closed on irregular days. Exterior: ★★★★, Interior: ★★★, Service: ★★★, Taste: ★★★★★, Recommended: ★★★★☆ 4.5. A gyoza restaurant in Akihabara. Many types of gyoza available, along with other delicious dishes! Recommended for those who want to have a drinking party in Akihabara. The gyoza was so delicious that I felt like I could eat it forever. However, the MVP of the day was the Ryuo Black Fried Rice. It was seriously delicious. I got hooked on the taste of this fried rice that I had never experienced before. Thank you for the meal. #TokyoGourmet #AkihabaraGourmet #AkihabaraGyoza #TokyoDinner #TokyoDrinks #TokyoGyoza #AkihabaraDrinks #Izakaya #AkihabaraIzakaya #Gyoza #ConnectWithGyozaLovers #Kanda #KandaGourmet #KandaDinner #GyozaLovers #UniversityStudentGourmet #JGourmetDiary"

I made a reservation for this restaurant over the weekend. The reserved table was a cramped 2-person seat next to the cash register near the entrance. Despite the lively atmosphere, the seating was not ideal. We ordered discounted draft beer, "Ryuoh Gyoza / 390 yen," "Seared Negi Chashu / 480 yen," and "Century Egg / 520 yen." The gyoza had a sweet and gentle flavor, perfect for pairing with the rich beer. There are a total of 9 types of gyoza on the menu, so it might be fun to try them all. The downside was the slow service. While the first beer came quickly, the food took 15-20 minutes to arrive. We managed to get the gyoza and chashu, but the century egg never showed up. Due to some circumstances, we decided to cancel our order. After drinking for about 40 minutes, another member of our party arrived. We had hoped to be moved to a 4-person table, but we were still seated at the 2-person table, so we decided to leave at that point. I wish we could have tried more of their gyoza varieties.

I used it for a daytime drink. It is a casual Chinese izakaya located under the overpass towards Asakusabashi across Showa Street. In conclusion, this casual Chinese izakaya concept is good. They have a limited menu, making it easy to manage the restaurant, and they excel in drinking while also catering to solo diners and lunch customers. The mapo tofu was delicious and memorable. I thought they used a dragon motif because it's Chinese, but then I wondered if it was actually a shogi dragon. Chinese with shogi? I felt a bit strange, but then I strangely found myself nodding in agreement, thinking, "Well, there's Gyoza no Ohsho too."

"I visited a restaurant in search of delicious gyoza, including 'Akihabara's Dragon King Gyoza' (2 servings), 'Pan-fried Xiao Long Bao,' and 'Spicy Red Mapo Tofu' (spiciness level: 3)...etc. It was an early hour, so there weren't many customers, but I was seated in a crowded area close to other customers. The seats were quite close together, and the music was playing at a high volume, making it hard to hear conversations. The food, especially the gyoza, was delicious, but due to the current situation with COVID-19, I decided to leave early. The 'Akihabara's Dragon King Gyoza' (2 servings) had slightly thick skins, crispy on the outside, and chewy overall. The meat was juicy and tender, which I really enjoyed. The 'Pan-fried Xiao Long Bao' was a slippery and chewy water dumpling, juicy and full of flavor. The 'Spicy Red Mapo Tofu' (spiciness level: 3) was spicy and numbingly delicious, with a thick and flavorful texture. It might be too spicy for those who are sensitive to heat. Overall, it was a delicious meal, but the current situation didn't suit me. I'll have to revisit after the pandemic. Thank you for the meal."

In these times, you can still get alcohol after 9 pm. The restaurant has a large dragon sculpture on the ceiling and a strong red and gold color theme, giving it a Chinese vibe. They have a wide variety of dumplings, in addition to other Chinese dishes. I started with 6 dumplings for 420 yen and pickled mustard greens for 290 yen. They offer Black Nikka whiskey straight, which is rare to find on a menu. The appetizer, pickled Chinese yam, was flavorful and went well with the spicy pickles on the table. The pickled mustard greens were generous in portion and matched the ambiance of the restaurant. The dumplings were good, although they could use a bit more browning for presentation. The balance of meat and vegetables in the filling was excellent, and they were quite tasty. The recommended dish, Dragon King Black Fried Rice for 680 yen, had a unique twist with chunks of ground pork instead of char siu, and topping it with a raw egg yolk added richness to the dish. Overall, it was a satisfying meal with two glasses of Black Nikka whiskey, totaling around 2500 yen. Good value for money. Thank you for the meal.

Company nearby lunch series #126. Today, I decided to have lunch at Ryuo, a slightly stylish Chinese izakaya near the office. The restaurant is located just a short walk east of Akihabara Station, across Showa Street, under a guardrail, with a sign featuring a dragon and the words "Ryuo" in shogi pieces, making it stand out. Inside, there were decorations like Tanabata streamers, giving it a slightly Chinese-style pub atmosphere, with only table seating available. I arrived just after the 11:30 am opening, being the first customer. By the time I finished eating, two more groups had come in. There was only one waiter in the dining area and two chefs in the kitchen, and they were all friendly and provided good service. I ordered the Ryuo Black Fried Rice, which arrived in about 5-6 minutes. While the restaurant specializes in dumplings, I opted for their famous black fried rice. Before the fried rice arrived, I had a small dish and self-serve soup, which had large pieces of chicken, daikon, and green onions in a salty broth, a perfect appetizer. The main dish, the fried rice, had a slightly blackish color, with ground meat and green onions mixed in, and a raw egg yolk in the middle. Mixing it all together, the seasoning was a bit strong, but when mixed with the egg yolk, it became smooth and had a unique fried rice flavor. Lunchtime offers include rice, soup, and a small dish for orders over 598 yen, and they also sell bento boxes for takeout and dine-in. They have a variety of dumplings and drinks, making it a place I would like to visit for drinks in the evening.

I came to this restaurant in Akihabara to casually drink with customers. All-you-can-eat gyoza and all-you-can-drink for less than 4000 yen per person is an amazing deal. The gyoza was delicious. I realized I can't eat that many gyoza haha. We started drinking early in the evening, but it was a good place for a quick drink. Akihabara has many good restaurants. I will visit again when I want to have a quick drink.

At the birthday party for the president of my golf buddy group, we gathered for an all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat gyoza course. In addition to gyoza, they also served a variety of other dishes, which was nice. The gyoza had a lot of meat and a strong seasoning. You can order five different types of gyoza, but the seasoning of the gyoza itself doesn't change, so it's surprisingly hard to eat all of them. Since it takes some time to cook, it's more efficient to order a large amount at the beginning. I wish there was a gyoza place with more vegetables.

We had a party with gyoza. It was a 3500 yen course, so it was all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink. It was a drinking party with mostly middle-aged men, so don't let your guard down. We quickly finished the initial serving that came out. Now, onto the main event. The gyoza was small but the meat was solid. A good gyoza overflowing with the deliciousness of the meat. You can eat as much as you want. Actually, is gyoza a drink? Although all the gyoza have the same base, the good quality of the basic gyoza makes it not get boring. We ate a lot and drank a lot. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

There was no non-caffeinated drink other than corn tea, so I asked the staff if they could make it hot. The server didn't know, so they checked with the kitchen and it turned out they couldn't make it hot. I decided to just get water instead. The food was delicious, but the corn tea incident left a lasting impression.

Chuka soba (Chinese noodles) for 700 yen. I went to Seishima Shokudo, but there was a long line so I gave up and on my way back, I found a flashy-looking restaurant. It seemed like an izakaya, but they also served lunch. Today, I was in the mood for ramen from the start, and it seemed like they offered chuka soba along with set meals. So, I ordered the chuka soba. I entered around 1 pm, and it seemed like I was the only customer besides me. They offered free rice, so I had a light portion. The chuka soba that came out was described as Kyoto soy sauce style, with visible lard floating on top and a dark soup. It reminded me of the chuka soba from Shinpukusaien. The noodles were medium thickness, mostly straight with a slight chewiness. The soup was indeed a bit on the rich side as it looked. I wasn't expecting much, but it turned out to be tastier than I thought, which was a pleasant surprise. The rice was Akita Komachi, a bit firm, so after finishing the noodles, I added the soup to the rice and enjoyed it. I had a delicious meal today as well. Used on June 15, 2016, for lunch.

I am Tsukada, the editor-in-chief of Tokyo Gyoza Communication. The other day, I stumbled upon a gyoza izakaya called "Ryuo" under the Akihabara bridge. The official name of the restaurant is not just "Ryuo" but "ILoveGyoza Akihabara no Ryuo," a long name. It seems to be a branch of Dragon Gyoza Ryuo in Shinjuku. I found the restaurant on a day when it was full, so I visited on another day. They have a happy hour from 4 pm to 7 pm where you can get a beer or highball for only 199 yen. When I entered the restaurant, I was greeted by a giant dragon statue, in line with the restaurant's name. Despite the early hour, about half of the seats were already taken, likely due to the happy hour. As I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter at the back. I ordered a 199 yen beer and the classic "Domestic Pork Akihabara no Ryuo Gyoza." It took quite some time for the gyoza to arrive after ordering. I peeked into the kitchen and saw only two small fryers, which seemed insufficient considering the size of the restaurant and the variety of gyoza on the menu. After a wait of about 10 minutes, the gyoza finally arrived, well-cooked and slightly crispy. The thin skin was machine-wrapped, and the filling had a high pork ratio, making it juicy and flavorful. I added a bit more flavor with the provided vinegar soy sauce and some chili pepper. The sauce complemented the meaty gyoza well. Taking advantage of the happy hour, I ordered another drink and the "Mentaiko Cheese Gyoza." This gyoza had the same filling as the Ryuo gyoza, topped with mentaiko cheese that was lightly torched. The combination of the meaty gyoza and the mentaiko cheese was excellent. With two plates of gyoza and two drinks, I spent around 1300 yen, thanks to the happy hour pricing. The gyoza may be a bit pricey, so I recommend making the most of the happy hour deals.

I used this place for a long-awaited drinking party with friends. The all-you-can-drink option included draft beer, as well as a variety of sours, cocktails, and soft drinks, making it very enjoyable. The all-you-can-eat gyoza was delicious, and so were the other dishes and snacks. The atmosphere was just right, with a comfortable brightness and a calm environment, probably because it was early in the evening. I was able to relax. I heard there are various types of gyoza besides the regular ones, so I would like to try them next time. Thank you for the meal.

The cost performance of the restaurant was not very good, and I felt like it was run by Chinese owners in a sloppy manner. The dumplings were delicious, but the appetizers and pan-fried dumplings seemed pre-made and not very good. It was late, so we didn't order much, but if I have the chance to come back, I will try ordering a variety of dishes. The staff, although Japanese, didn't provide good customer service, which was a shame.

The hall staff were polite and very attentive. As for the food, I tried the dumplings this time, and the skin was thin and soft, with a generous amount of filling. It was a satisfying dish with more substance than it appeared. Especially the chicken white broth dumplings were perfect for finishing the meal, and I felt very satisfied.

I went with a friend to a 2980 yen all-you-can-eat dumpling course. Honest impressions: (Good points) - The staff are working hard, I think. - The food is decent. (Bad points) - Each item in the course is small. I was like, huh? - The dumplings took a long time to come after ordering. When they say all-you-can-eat, I was like, really? - Don't expect much from the alcohol. It didn't feel like I was drinking anything special. Unfortunately. The staff were trying their best, but I felt like they were overwhelmed. I don't think I'll go back. The taste isn't bad, so it's a shame. This is my impression, just sharing it.

I visited this Chinese pub because it was open when I was in trouble finding a place to eat. They mainly serve dumplings. There is nothing particularly noteworthy about this place, but I am grateful that they are open during these times. The pan-fried soup dumplings had all the soup leaked out, but I didn't mind. I enjoyed playing rock-paper-scissors for a highball, and I was able to get 2 Mega Highballs for 390 yen. That was a good memory.