My wife and I went together. While drinking the water served to us, we watched the female staff making dumpling wrappers carefully. I couldn't help but order two servings of water dumplings after seeing that scene. And then, beer. My wife laughed. After about 5 minutes, the water dumplings arrived. The aroma alone was enough to satisfy. (Sorry, words cannot express how delicious it was). When I took a bite, it was delicious! First, the elasticity of the handmade wrapper. And then, oh wow, the meat juice that came out. It was irresistible. Thanks to that, I ended up drinking two beers. In the end, my stomach was full from the water dumplings. Thank you for the meal.

4-5-6 Kounosuke Honkan, located in the Asuto shopping street in Ota-ku, Tokyo, is a Chinese home-style restaurant from Dalian. This time, we had a small farewell party with a few people. It's already March, which means it's the season for transfers. Kounosuke Honkan has a first and second floor, with the second floor reserved for banquet reservations. I always passed by the front of the restaurant and had been meaning to visit someday. There is also a new building, which I believe is located at the west exit of JR Kamata Station. They offer various course meals, but there is also a great value order-style all-you-can-eat and drink option. They had a 55-item course for 2,980 yen per person, and an 80-item course for 3,500 yen per person. We opted for the latter this time. We enjoyed dishes like beer, pickled vegetables, dumplings, sesame chicken, shrimp with chili sauce, garlic shoots stir-fry, mapo tofu, spare ribs, and more. The variety of dishes and the value for money made the experience enjoyable. We had a great time and would love to visit again. Good luck to those who are transferring! Thank you for the delicious meal.

Hello, I visited the three restaurants, Kanshun, Kangei, and Kin Haru. Finally, I was able to visit Kin Haru. I ordered the soy sauce ramen and a set of 6 pan-fried dumplings for ¥700. There is a lunchtime special (until 2 pm) with complimentary almond jelly. While waiting for the dumplings, I started eating the ramen, but the dumplings took a while to arrive. I added an order of rice for ¥275 to have with the dumplings. This was a great decision. I was able to enjoy the juicy pan-fried dumplings to the fullest. Thanks to that, I left feeling full and satisfied. Getting this level of satisfaction for less than a thousand yen is extraordinary.

The other day, I went on a gyoza tour in Utsunomiya and caught the gyoza fever, so I decided to look for some nearby options. There are quite a few places known as fierce battlegrounds for gyoza. Today, I'm heading to Kamata, known as the birthplace of winged gyoza! Besides Kinchun, there are also Nihao and Kangei, which are considered famous shops. They all have the same origin but have each evolved in a unique way. There are multiple shops around Kamata Station. I arrived around 12:55 from Keikyu Kamata. It's really close by. The storefront gives off a classic Chinese restaurant vibe rather than a casual Chinese eatery. It's more like an authentic Chinese restaurant. When you enter from the second floor entrance, it's quite spacious and bright. This place seems more suited for groups rather than solo diners. It was Saturday lunchtime, but the restaurant was not crowded. However, there were a few groups already inside, having a great time. It was a typical scene at a Chinese restaurant. I ordered Winged Gyoza (6 pieces for 330 yen), Xiao Long Bao (3 pieces for 385 yen), Water Gyoza (10 pieces for 550 yen), and a draft beer (583 yen). By the way, they also offer an order buffet for groups of three or more, which costs 3,500 yen plus tax for 80 items in 120 minutes. The winged gyoza and water gyoza, along with the beer, arrived in less than 20 minutes. The Xiao Long Bao came later. It takes quite some time. The pan-fried gyoza has a beautiful wing shape. The water gyoza seems to be without soup. Let's start with the pan-fried gyoza. They are slightly smaller in size, round and dumpling-like. There's no garlic in them, but they have a rich flavor. The Utsunomiya gyoza I had before was more vegetable-based and light, so I personally prefer the Kamata gyoza. The aftertaste is also good. The meat flavor is strong, but the crunchy texture of the Chinese cabbage remains, providing a good texture. My standard is King's gyoza, and compared to that, the impact is lower, but the taste is solid, which is the mark of a famous shop. This taste has a classic appeal that can be accepted by both those who prefer light flavors and those who prefer rich flavors. Next, I tried the Xiao Long Bao before it cooled down. They provide a spoon, but no condiments. However, they are quite large. Larger than the spoon. I thought the spoon for Xiao Long Bao was to prevent the soup from spilling, but is it really okay? Can you eat it in one bite? Let's try. The soup wasn't too hot, so I avoided burning my mouth, but the soup spilled out. The skin is quite thick. The filling is probably the same as the gyoza. The addition of soup enhances the flavor, giving it a richer taste. The skin is thick, so it's quite filling. Lastly, the water gyoza. It comes with a spicy sauce with plenty of condiments. First, let's try it without the sauce. The filling seems to be the same as the pan-fried gyoza and Xiao Long Bao. It has a light yet flavorful taste. Surprisingly, the skin is thin. I tried it without the sauce, and even I find the flavor satisfying. When you add the sauce, the condiments add a kick, making the taste more exciting. Finally, the waitress taught me to try it with vinegar and chili oil. This is common with light gyoza like Utsunomiya gyoza, but by adding acidity and spiciness, it enhances the simple filling. Since the basic filling here is delicious, any way of eating it is good. The total bill was 1,848 yen. I paid in cash. I only ordered gyoza this time, but since it's a famous shop, I think their other Chinese dishes are also delicious. Instead of just focusing on gyoza, I recommend ordering a variety of dishes with a group of people to enjoy the best experience. Even if you're dining alone, I think you can still have a good time. The gyoza is affordable, but the water gyoza and Xiao Long Bao are surprisingly filling, so the cost performance is quite good. I recommend it to everyone. As I left the restaurant, I noticed that they also operate on the first floor. There was an entrance there too. Perhaps solo diners should go there.

It's been a while since I visited Kamata. I originally aimed for the limited 10 servings of French omelette, but I was too late and missed out. So, I went to the next restaurant for shrimp wonton, but they were only offering takeout. Since the rain was getting heavier, I decided to have a dumpling set meal at Kanemaru under the arcade. The grilled dumplings with wings used to have a bit more texture of bamboo shoots, or so I thought. Nevertheless, in these times, getting 10 dumplings, rice, soup, and pickles for 500 yen is truly commendable. Thank you for the meal.

Among the three major restaurants, this one felt the biggest with a lot of meat juice coming from the filling. The taste is strong and oily, but it goes well with drinks like beer. There may be various opinions, but among the three, this one had the best balance of juiciness and thickness of the skin, making it my favorite taste. Also, the Shaoxing wine and soda Dragon Highball seemed quite unique.

When you come to Kamata, you have to try the gyoza. So, I went to Hatsukin for the first time. At the second place, I ordered gyoza and five-mushroom yakisoba, and my stomach was full. The five-mushroom yakisoba had plenty of various mushrooms, giving it a mushroom flavor. The gyoza was voluminous and had plenty of cabbage in the filling, giving it a fresh taste. The restaurant was not crowded, and they also sold takeout at the entrance. However, I was surprised that the gyoza price in Kamata is usually around 300 yen.

I always wanted to go to the popular restaurant in Kamata that I often see on TV. The atmosphere inside was lively like a real Chinese restaurant even on a Sunday night. The dumplings had a chewy skin and were satisfying to eat. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe the quality of the Hakata dumplings was just too good, but it was kind of mediocre for me. However, the cost performance was amazing.

We decided on a restaurant for lunch, but it was unexpectedly closed, so we ended up at Kanharu. We were all in the mood for gyoza that day, so we each had a set lunch with gyoza. It was crowded with people coming in non-stop during weekday lunchtime. The gyoza had a light flavor that made you feel like you could eat as many as you wanted. It was a day when we felt that the Kamaeda-style gyoza was unbeatable. Good value for money.

Kyushu tour is over... End of summer. Stopped by Kameido on the way back for the first time in a while! The bottled beer was delicious, but the gyoza... I don't remember it having so many vegetables, it was kind of green and smelled strange. I used to live nearby and often bought takeout, but the taste has changed a lot, which is disappointing. Personally, I prefer the hospitality at Kamata Station!

To Kanasaki-san, one of the three musketeers of Hanetsuki Gyoza in Kamata. Honestly, it's amazing to get such juicy gyoza at this price. The egg and tomato stir-fry, which is common in Chinese restaurants, was surprisingly delicious. The flavor was perfect after a sweaty summer business trip.

Fried rice with 6 dumplings for 750 yen. It was crowded after 12 o'clock. The dumplings had beautiful pleated edges and tasted delicious as always. The fried rice was not too dry but also not too flavorful, similar to homemade fried rice. It felt like it would have been better with just plain rice. However, considering that almond jelly was also included in the price, I think it's a good deal in today's economy.

I visited Kamata for the first time to visit a friend's house. Kamata is famous for its dumplings, so I was taken to a popular dumpling restaurant. The dumplings are known for their chewy skin and large size, and they were incredibly juicy with a satisfying texture. We tried a total of 5 dumplings, with three different cooking methods: grilled, steamed, and boiled, and they were quite filling. The price was reasonable, as we ordered several dishes and about three drinks for around 3000 yen. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the dumplings with sea cucumber, but I would like to try them next time. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this main building for the first time. It is located in a shopping street. It was a late lunch. I had chicken wing dumplings and Shaoxing wine for a quick drink. The dumplings were filled with plenty of ingredients and had a satisfying taste. The chicken wings were also delicious. I have been to the new building before, but if you want to relax, I recommend the new building.

When it comes to Kamata, gyoza is a must. After enjoying gyoza at "Shunkaen," I decided to go gyoza hopping and visited "Kinshun Honkan." Last time I visited, the "boiled gyoza" was really delicious, so I ordered it again this time. However, it seemed like they were boiled a bit too much this time, as the skin was quite soft. They are served with a special sauce with a strong garlic flavor. It's a great deal with 10 pieces for 500 yen, although it can be quite filling (laughs). The boiled gyoza didn't impress me this time, but surprisingly, the "spicy lettuce wraps" for 1,080 yen were a hit. It's hot and spicy seasoned meat miso wrapped in fresh lettuce. The meat miso seems like it was born to be wrapped in lettuce, the seasoning is just perfect. Although it doesn't feel too spicy when eating, you start sweating a bit after a while, which is a good level of spiciness. It may have a decent amount of salt and oil, but wrapping it in fresh lettuce somehow makes it feel healthy. I went for gyoza, but ended up with an unexpected discovery. Thank you for the meal!

This restaurant is famous for its gyoza with wings and is what you would call a casual Chinese restaurant. The all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat option is priced at 3,500 yen, and we enjoyed various delicious dishes. The gyoza with wings are quite large, with the size of about 5 pieces enough to fill an average person's stomach. Other tasty dishes like shrimp chili, sweet and sour pork, and xiaolongbao are also available. While the staff may be a bit casual, it adds to the authentic Chinese dining experience. Overall, we were very satisfied. This place is highly recommended for enjoying good food at a reasonable price with a large group.

This is a renowned restaurant in Kamata known for their winged grilled dumplings. The "Chilled Chinese Noodles (Summer Limited)" is a sesame-based dish with a spicy Chinese jelly topping that adds a nice touch. The "Winged Grilled Dumplings (6 pieces)" have a chewy skin filled with plenty of vegetables and a gentle tasting filling. They were delicious.

On the first day of the Bon holiday just before 6 pm. Perhaps because it's near Keikyu Kamata Station, the restaurant is only one-third full. Other bars are crowded and some are full. I ordered gyoza and oil-drizzled chicken. The gyoza looks disappointing. The wings are broken, it can't fly like this. The skin is thick. The gyoza lacks flavor as it is pork-based, so I had to eat it with soy sauce. The oil-drizzled chicken is 70% batter. And there is zero crispy texture. The service has a genuine feel.

I had black vinegar pork, fried bread, and winged gyoza. [Atmosphere] The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, yet it was comfortable and welcoming. [Food] The black vinegar pork had a unique sourness and sweetness that blended well with the meat and vegetables, creating a rich and addictive flavor. The fried bread had a crispy outer texture and a fluffy inside, with a hint of sweetness from the milk coating. The winged gyoza had a juicy filling that burst with flavor, a crispy wing, and a chewy skin, allowing me to enjoy two different textures in one bite.

This time, we planned a gyoza food tour in Kamata, known as the holy land of gyoza, with a group of 4 people. We made a reservation at this restaurant as our first stop. It was fully booked, showing its popularity. We decided to order minimally as we will be eating at the next restaurant as well. - Winged grilled gyoza (6 pieces) 330 yen x3 - Boiled gyoza (10 pieces) 550 yen - Highball 473 yen - Draft beer 583 yen x3 When we ordered 3 plates of grilled gyoza at once, they were served on one plate, creating a visually appealing presentation. As the name suggests, the winged gyoza had overflowing meat juices when bitten into. The balance between the meat and vegetable flavors was excellent. The boiled gyoza had a chewy texture that was irresistible. The highlight was the dipping sauce that came with the boiled gyoza. The garlic-infused sauce was so delicious that we ended up using it for the grilled gyoza as well. The staff seemed to be speaking a foreign language (Chinese?), so they might not be Japanese. Their service attitude was a bit curt and not very pleasant. It's disappointing to see this kind of behavior. The total cost was 3762 yen, so it didn't quite reach 1000 yen per person, but we were very satisfied with the taste and portion. Thank you for the meal. We will now move on to the second gyoza restaurant.

On my day off, I drove to the area near Kamata and decided to have a late lunch at Kinchun, a place my friend and I had enjoyed before. The restaurant is located in the Asuto arcade in the west of Kamata station, with a noticeable red exterior. Inside, it was not as flashy, with photos from media features and celebrity signatures on display. The seating consisted of all table seats, with a large TV in the restaurant. I arrived around 3 pm and more than half of the seats were occupied. The staff, consisting of 3-4 female servers who seemed to be Chinese, provided service that was, well, okay. I ordered the mapo tofu rice bowl and a plate of 6 pan-fried dumplings. The dishes arrived after a 20-minute wait. The mapo tofu was on the salty side with a decent amount of spice, but still delicious. The accompanying soup was also good. The dumplings had a chewy skin and flavorful filling that paired well with rice. Despite the service, the food was good and the atmosphere was lively, making it a nice spot for drinks with friends.

I used to eat takeout dumplings, but this was my first time dining in at the restaurant! It has a bustling, old-school Chinese eatery vibe, even in the afternoon. Everyone seems to be enjoying dumplings and beer, almost like a daytime drinking scene! This time, I came with my kids. There are no chairs, but the lively atmosphere makes it easy to bring children along. The pan-fried dumplings were delicious as expected! The dipping sauce for the boiled dumplings is very garlicky, so be careful! The tomato and egg stir-fry, spicy cucumber, were surprisingly tasty! The pork in sweet and sour pork had a bit of a gamey taste and was on the salty side. The five-spice ankake soba had a mild flavor, opposite to the sweet and sour pork. It's only my first visit, so I'm not sure, but maybe the taste varies depending on who's cooking... It would be great if the flavors were more consistent.