Hello Keishinkaku @ Kamata JR Kamata Station West Exit is a Chinese restaurant located along the bus street, a 3-minute walk from JR Kamata Station. It is a branch of the famous "Ni Hao" known for Kamata's specialty "winged gyoza." The winged gyoza, with a thick and chewy skin and crispy wings, originated in 1983 when the owner of the Yagi store of "Ni Hao" took inspiration from a baked bun from Dalian and added wings to the gyoza. Along with "Ni Hao," the "Kangei" and "Kinshun," known as the "Kamata Three Winged Gyoza Families," were founded by Yagi's brothers. All three stores have their main stores and multiple branches around Kamata Station, making restaurants that serve gyoza without wings a minority in the Kamata area. The "Ni Hao Main Store" near Keikyu Kamata Station is a small restaurant with about 20 tables. On the other hand, "Keishinkaku" is a large restaurant with nearly 80 seats, including private rooms with round tables. In addition to Kamata, there are branches in Ota Ward's Omori and Ikegami, as well as in Shinbashi, Shibuya, Meguro in the city center, and Machiya in Arakawa Ward. The operation inside "Keishinkaku" is systematized for efficiency, with each table equipped with a tablet for ordering, making it easy as there is no need to constantly call busy waitstaff. At the time of payment, a table number tag with a QR code for the bill is provided, and by scanning the code at the self-checkout near the entrance, the ordered items are automatically linked for payment. Please note that lunchtime payments are cash only. The lunch menu includes a daily set meal (650 yen), as well as one-choice set meal (680 yen) and two-choice set meal (850 yen) where you can choose the main dish, with free extra rice. Noodle menu items such as vegetable tantanmen and tantanmen come with half rice and gyoza (5 pieces), shumai (3 pieces), or xiaolongbao (3 pieces) for 800 yen. Rice dishes range from 600 yen. Recently, due to rising ingredient costs, it has become rare to find lunch sets in the 600 yen range, but here, the lunch sets and noodle dishes are reasonably priced and generous in portion size, making the restaurant popular with nearby office workers, filling up the 80-seat restaurant during lunchtime. During lunchtime, gyoza (5 pieces) is offered at a special price of 250 yen. You can choose from pan-fried gyoza, boiled gyoza, or deep-fried gyoza, but the specialty is the crispy winged pan-fried gyoza. The thick and chewy skin is filled with juicy meat, with the gyoza made in-house using only pork belly, Chinese cabbage, and green onions. The absence of garlic makes it safe for lunch. The restaurant's dedication includes grinding the meat in-house rather than purchasing pre-ground meat and cutting the vegetables with a knife instead of using a machine. The lunch sets at "Kangei" and "Kinshun," part of the "Three Winged Gyoza Families," are in the 600-700 yen range with similar content, but they come with gyoza as part of the set, so there may be times when cold gyoza that was pre-cooked is served. However, at "Ni Hao," gyoza is a separate charge, ensuring that freshly cooked gyoza is always served, making it a standout feature.

★Gyoza Top 100 Restaurant Set Meal★ I visited for lunch on a weekday! You can enjoy authentic xiaolongbao for lunch here. I have had their gyoza many times before, but this time I tried the sour and spicy soup noodles with xiaolongbao set for 850 yen. The xiaolongbao set alone was enough to fill me up. The xiaolongbao was very delicious!! The sour and spicy soup noodles were soft and gentle on the stomach, which was perfect for me. The cost performance is just amazing!

(月)18:30 Visited with 4 people, made a reservation on the day of our visit during the day. It's a popular restaurant. It was almost full, so reservations are a must. They have a wide variety of gyoza. Delicious! Fun! The flavors of the meat and vegetables are well balanced, not too overpowering, and the skin is neither too thin nor too thick, "you can eat as much as you want!" It seems better not to use too much sauce. A friend who moved to Kamata suggested we go drinking in the area, and this is one of their favorite restaurants that they occasionally visit with their family. It seems that Kamata has a lot of Chinese and tonkatsu restaurants, and this place is one of the two favorites of my friend. It was a perfect choice for our first stop. We stayed for about 2 hours. It cost around 3,500 yen per person!

Visited the first restaurant in Kamata for gyoza around 3 pm. They offer both winged gyoza and boiled gyoza. The service was very quick. The winged gyoza was juicy and delicious, with a nice amount of pork filling. The skin was thin, allowing the pork filling to stand out. I would definitely order the boiled gyoza again. There are other dishes on the menu that I would like to try, so I will definitely be visiting again.

In the fiercely competitive district of Kamata, known as the birthplace of winged gyoza, I decided to try "Nihao," one of the three famous gyoza shops in the area along with "Kangeki" and "Kinshun." I visited the Keikangaku branch, which was conveniently located for my next appointment. The restaurant had many table seats and was spacious, bustling with customers on a Friday evening. The food arrived quickly, and the winged gyoza had crispy wings and juicy filling, while the boiled gyoza was chewy and delicious. Overall, the dishes were very tasty.

Kamata Gyoza Omisanka is one of the three famous gyoza restaurants in Kamata. When I visited around 4 pm on a weekday, there were a few customers. The menu is on a tablet, but only lunch menu was available. However, when I asked, they changed it to the grand menu. They have all-day service, but until what time is the lunch menu available? The lunch menu prices range from 680 yen, which is quite cheap. Drinks, including alcohol, are all 180 yen! I ordered a drink from the lunch menu and gyoza wings (330 yen) and boiled gyoza (550 yen) from the grand menu (is this okay?). Although gyoza is famous here, they also offer a variety of other Chinese dishes. I was already full, so unfortunately, I couldn't order more. The fried gyoza had 5 pieces, and the boiled gyoza had 8 pieces. When you bite into them, the meat juices come out. The taste is like typical Chinese restaurant gyoza, neither good nor bad. The filling has a crunchy texture. In terms of size, it's about 1.5 bites. I think the filling is the same, but I'm not sure about the skin. The boiled gyoza was chewy, and just two plates were quite filling. Overall, it was okay, not exceptional. It might be a good place to use as an izakaya.

I visited the restaurant around 3 pm, which was quite late, but there were still quite a few customers. I ordered the sweet and sour pork set meal. The dish had plenty of meat with a flavorful seasoning. The vegetables, including cabbage, were cut into large pieces and stir-fried to a crisp texture. Since I was dining alone, I secretly added extra rice! The portion of rice was generous and satisfying. If I had to ask for more, I wish they offered a larger portion. The sauce alone made me want more rice. The soup was delicious with a silky egg drop. I actually had dumplings at another Chinese restaurant earlier that day, so I didn't order them this time, but most customers did and they looked delicious. I will definitely try them next time! I don't think they accept electronic money for lunch, so be aware of that!

The shrimp dumplings at this top 100 dumpling restaurant were incredibly chewy and delicious. The food was great value for money, but the service from the staff was a bit indifferent. It's a common trait in Chinese restaurants, but I think it adds to the charm of the place, and I would love to visit again.

During the pandemic, it seems like the management of the restaurant has changed. The owner who used to be assertive and in charge is no longer there, and prices for the daily lunch specials have gradually increased from 500 yen to 600 yen, then 650 yen. Due to rising costs, I continued to visit, but now they have introduced self-checkout machines, making the payment process self-service. And now, they no longer guide you to your table. Instead, you receive a card with a barcode for payment, grab a cup of water, and find your own seat. While ordering has always been done through tablets, the restaurant has now become completely self-service, except for the food being brought to your table. Today, however, I was furious about the order in which the food was served! I sat down as usual and ordered the daily sweet and sour pork, but it took a long time to arrive. To make matters worse, the person who arrived 5 minutes after me at the table next to mine got their sweet and sour pork first. I almost said, "Isn't that mine?" but held back because the rice portion was regular (I ordered a small portion). It took another 5 minutes for my order to arrive. I wanted to say, "That took a while," but the person bringing the food didn't seem to understand Japanese. I ended up just saying, "It's okay," and ate my meal. If this continues, I may not come back again, despite the good reputation the restaurant had built up until now.

Two men and two women visited the restaurant. The tomato soup and fried rice were delicious. We also ordered hot and sour soup, crispy rice, century egg tofu, 2 dumplings, special fried rice, and tomato and egg stir-fry. The portions were generous, and everyone was satisfied with the meal. The price was around 2600 yen per person, which was great value for money. We would like to visit again.

Fifth stop in Kamata. We really drank a lot this time (lol). Continuing the gyoza theme after "Shunkaen" and "Kanemaru Honten", we headed to "Ni Hao Keishinkaku", said to be the birthplace of Kamata winged gyoza. The place has a touch panel menu and self-service for water, giving it a family restaurant vibe, which was fun. Also, compared to the other two places we visited, this one seemed to have the most reasonable prices. The grilled gyoza was 300 yen, and appetizers and snacks ranged from 300 to 500 yen. The "winged gyoza" here was smaller and had thinner skin compared to Shunkaen's version. The wings were crispy, and the vegetable filling had a strong presence, making it relatively light and well-balanced. The "Squid with Green Onion Oil" was delicious! The squid, with decorative cuts, was tender and springy, and paired really well with the green onion oil and coriander aroma. At 450 yen, this dish was a pleasant surprise. The "Mapo Tofu" was surprisingly large in portion. It was simply delicious. The "Garlic Fried Rice" was truly amazing. When it arrived, the strong smell of garlic was more piercing than pleasant. The first bite was electrifying. It felt more like a potent substance than fried rice. The garlic seemed to be raw and extremely spicy. Don't eat it lightly, as it might linger on your breath for days. However, the incredibly delicious flavor is addictive. The meat was flavorful and plentiful. I think I'll never forget this fried rice. We really indulged ourselves at the fifth stop. While the gyoza places in Kamata were just okay in terms of everything else, this place was completely different. It was delicious, cheap, and had a wide variety of menu items. Next time I'm in Kamata, I might just want to take it easy here. Ah, my breath stinks. But I was happy. Thank you for the meal!

A while ago, I watched a TBS program about the original store of Hanetsuki Gyoza, called Ni Hao Honten, and decided to visit during the Bon holidays on a weekday. The owner of the restaurant seems to be the daughter of the owner of Ni Hao Honten. The ordering system was casual, with each table having a tablet to place orders. I ordered the Vegetable Fried Rice and Pan-Fried Gyoza set for 1,100 yen. The gyoza had a crispy yet chewy skin and was filled with juicy meat. The vegetable fried rice had crunchy vegetables and a tasty saltiness, possibly from corned beef. The flavors were simple and the restaurant seemed suitable for everyday dining.

Wing-tipped dumplings, garlic fried dumplings, and shiitake mushroom with wasabi. The wasabi flavor is somewhat weak with a bit of inconsistency. I wish it had a stronger kick. The wing-tipped dumplings have slightly thick skin, with a noticeable sweetness. The burnt parts are a bit tough and hard to eat. The filling is made of pork and cabbage, but it's overpowered by the taste of the skin. The garlic fried dumplings look similar to the wing-tipped ones and might be hard to distinguish without prior explanation. The filling has a strong garlic flavor, living up to its name. No issues with a walk-in reservation on a Sunday at 4:30 PM. I would appreciate it if they could clarify the type of dumplings being served.

On the first day of Obon festival, around 5 PM, the restaurant was about one-third full. It operates on a time-limited basis. It seems to be a busy restaurant. I ordered gyoza, shrimp gyoza, and boiled dumplings. The service was quite fast, maybe around 5 minutes. The gyoza itself has a good flavor, so it is delicious even without any additional sauce. The pork has a lot of fat, and the meat juice comes out quite a bit. The minced meat is coarse, giving it a satisfying texture. The shrimp gyoza has a lot of chives, giving it a strong chive flavor. The boiled dumplings have a chewy texture, which is delicious.

Located a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Kamata Station, "Ni Hao Keikanko" is a popular Chinese restaurant that is part of the Kamata Gyoza Omiya (Ni Hao, Kin Haru, Kangei) with around 10 stores in Tokyo. The exterior of the restaurant is along a main street, resembling the appearance of a Mitsui's Rehouse on the second floor. Inside, the restaurant is clean with a variety of table seats. During my visit around 2:45 PM, the restaurant was moderately busy, and I was seated at a table by the window. I ordered a "draft beer" and, of course, the famous "winged gyoza" of Kamata. Orders are placed using a touch panel. The winged gyoza arrived in about 5 minutes, showcasing perfectly crispy wings. The texture of the wings was crunchy, with a chewy skin that released flavorful juices. The filling had a well-balanced mix of meat and vegetables, refreshing yet tasty enough to eat as many as you want. When in Kamata, you must try gyoza from one of the Omiya restaurants. My visit lasted only 15 minutes, but if you're curious, be sure to check it out! 【Menu】 - Winged Gyoza: 300 yen

At dusk, I was enchanted by the lively atmosphere of the almost full restaurant. Luckily, I managed to grab a seat as soon as a couple left. I started with a draft beer and the famous winged dumplings to quench my thirst and satisfy my hunger a bit. Then, I couldn't resist ordering more, such as the prawn chili, boiled dumplings, and green onion char siu. It was a delightful moment with friends, and my heart and stomach were both completely satisfied.

A customer came from Nagasaki and visited at 14:30 on Saturday. I have been to your restaurant many times, including the main store. It can be difficult to bring someone from Nagasaki who is particular about fish dishes, but today they seemed pleased. Thank you for the delicious meal.

It was a visit after 2 pm on a holiday and the place was bustling. The gyoza was priced in the 500 yen range, while the ramen was 350 yen? It seems to be popular among locals due to its reasonable prices. The pan-fried gyoza had a chewy skin and a light filling. The texture of bamboo shoots was good and delicious. The Shan Tsai salad had a light saltiness with cilantro, bell peppers, green onions, and nuts, which was tasty. However, the shrimp mayo was a bit disappointing considering the price. Two drinks and four dishes cost 4,000 yen in total. Thank you for the meal!

During my day off, I felt like having some cold Chinese noodles due to the intense heat, so I decided to visit Ni Hao restaurant after a long time. I ordered the summer limited menu item, seafood cold Chinese noodles. To start off, I had a bottle of beer and some dumplings as a warm-up. The noodles were topped with shrimp, squid, scallops, Chinese jellyfish, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and then drenched in a generous amount of black vinegar Chinese soup. It was the perfect dish for summer.

I visited a restaurant called "100 Man Ten" in Kamata Station, Tokyo with 100 varieties of gyoza. It was a weekday night and I went with my juniors for a drinking party. We ordered a lot of gyoza and started with a cheers with beer. The fact that they also have a snack menu was a nice surprise. We then ordered a variety of gyoza, all of which had crispy skin and juicy filling. They were all delicious. It's great that they have other tasty options besides gyoza. Thank you very much.

I visited the restaurant on a regular evening. I ordered a set of beer and appetizers, which had a large portion and great value for money. Personally, I found the gyoza to be delicious, and I would definitely want to visit again.