I called my colleagues last minute and we went to the restaurant. As soon as we entered, we ordered pan-fried dumplings for everyone, and they were so delicious that we finished them in no time. The soup dumplings had a rich flavor, and we enjoyed finishing our meal with a tasty porridge. We also tried the three different flavors of pig trotters, and I had the soy sauce flavor which was incredibly delicious. It was a great beer snack. Although the food menu is limited, the drink options are plentiful, and the dumplings were delicious. It was a satisfying night.

Kurosaki Tohtenkou Nichiyou is a place where you can enjoy a quick drink from early evening. They serve small-sized dumplings and beer in a rhythmic manner, making it easy to eat as many as you want. You can have around 20 dumplings and then move on to a second location for a quick drink. The pig feet are also delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this famous small-sized dumpling restaurant on a Sunday night. The dumplings were small and easy to eat, so I ate a lot. We had 110 dumplings for 3 people. There was a recognition board for people who ate over 100 dumplings by themselves in the restaurant. The location was convenient, close to the station.

Visited on Thursday around 20:20. There were 2 customers when we arrived and 4 customers arrived after us. Ordered a medium Sapporo Lager for 660 yen, 10 pieces of grilled dumplings for 500 yen. The dumplings were tiny, bite-sized. The skin was crispy and delicious. Could probably eat about 100 of them. Also ordered the black pork for 495 yen. It was tender and simmered well, with a slightly salty soy sauce flavor. The total bill came to 1,660 yen. Thank you for the meal.

About a 10-minute walk from JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. I walked from the main store, Tetsu Nabe, and found this place near where the Gion Yamakasa floats were gathering for their 6:00 PM performance. I ordered the grilled dumplings for 500 yen and a non-alcoholic drink for 495 yen. The dumplings were on the smaller side, with a crispy outer layer and a chewy inside. They reminded me of Izumimon Ten in Kyoto or Hobyoko, very delicious. However, they lacked the distinct flavors of Kokura or Hakata. They go perfectly with beer and are really tasty.

The dumplings were like a snack, easy to eat one after another. I initially ordered 20, but ended up eating about 50 because they were so delicious. The other appetizers were also tasty. The seasoned bamboo shoots were quite spicy, while the celery was a nice palate cleanser. The boiled dumplings were chewy and delicious. I would definitely like to visit again.

Personally, the East Tengoku Kurozaki branch has become a summer tradition for me. After the Kurozaki Gion festival, it has become a habit to have dinner here before heading home. This year, since the Kurozaki Gion festival was canceled, I went to eat alone on a day when there was nothing special. I entered the restaurant right after it opened, so I had a brief moment of having the place to myself. There are counter seats and two large tables, but on the day of the Gion festival, it is usually crowded, so I have never sat at a table. It is always enjoyable to watch old friends or people with similar backgrounds gather and enjoy themselves (we are the same way, haha). They have a wide variety of drinks, but I always end up ordering the usual lemon sour. I ordered a plate of fried dumplings and tried the soup dumplings for the first time! (I usually just eat the fried dumplings and keep ordering more) First, the fried dumplings... they are still small! And they have a crispy, appetizing brown color. The skin is thin (which is important), and although the restaurant's website says there is hardly any garlic in them, the first bite has a strong garlic flavor! I find it hard to believe that there is hardly any garlic in them, but maybe it's because of the chives? Although it's not as intense as the garlic in Asahikawa or Maruoka, as someone who loves garlic and eats dumplings, that first bite is a moment of bliss. From the second bite, I get used to it and the garlic flavor fades away, as usual (laughs). I found chives sandwiched in the seam of the skin, which lifted my mood. The soup dumplings were a bit underwhelming (laughs). I still prefer the fried dumplings here. The soup was also not very distinctive, and it tasted like ordinary soy sauce. The dumplings are the same as the fried ones, so they should be delicious, but I prefer the crispy ones where you can really feel the thin skin. I thought the soup would be delicious if turned into a porridge, so I ordered the porridge as the finishing touch. I wondered if I could add the toppings listed in the hot pot section, so I asked, and it was possible! So I had it made into a chive porridge (*^ω^*) The default ingredients were egg, chopped seaweed, and plenty of sesame. Yes, it was delicious. The soup was not overwhelmingly to my liking, so I didn't have the dilemma of wanting to eat porridge but also wanting to drink the soup, which was a relief (laughs). At the Maboroshi ramen shop, I always have this dilemma, the soup is too delicious. I digressed, but they were generous with the chives, which was nice. I forgot to take a picture, but the enoki mushrooms in ponzu sauce are also a recommended side dish to take a break from chopsticks (＾ω＾) The portion was quite substantial, so I was about six-tenths full (I'm in the six-tenths full camp, not the eight-tenths). I realized I forgot to use that red chili pepper-like thing this time, as I ordered a highball for a refill after finishing my drink. The dumplings are quite small, so the cost performance is honestly low, but the appetizer dishes are reasonable and have a sense of value. Next time, I won't cheat and just order two plates of fried dumplings.

I have visited the main store in Nakama several times, but this was my first time at the Kurosaki store. I originally planned to go to a yakitori restaurant but it was full, so I ended up here. I ordered a draft beer and grilled dumplings. The beer was delicious, especially in this season. The grilled dumplings were crispy and tasty. They were small but I felt like I could eat as many as I wanted. The combination with the draft beer was perfect. I also tried the potato salad and pig's feet, but the highlight was definitely the dumplings. They were so delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Higashi Tenkou after seeing it located right behind Kurosaki Pachinko UFO. Today, I had a drinking party with customers. The restaurant was recommended by those customers. The interior of the restaurant is not very spacious, with a tatami room in the back maybe? Now, onto the main dish, the gyoza! They were bite-sized and delicious. The chopsticks and beer kept flowing! I will definitely visit again. It was a fun drinking party. Thank you for the meal.

A visit with three dads.

I wanted to go to the iron pot Gyoza restaurant, but it seemed to be closed, so I decided to try this popular place instead. First, we ordered two servings of pan-fried Gyoza (490 yen) with 20 pieces. The Gyoza was small but delicious, with chewy skin and flavorful filling. Then, we tried the Gyoza hot pot (for 2 people, 1600 yen). I was impressed by the Gyoza in the hot pot. However, the soup lacked a distinct flavor, which was disappointing. I wish they would work on developing a soup that complements the Gyoza better. I would love to have the pan-fried Gyoza again. They had a good variety of drinks, so it might be a nice place for a girls' night out.

Gyoza Restaurant To Tenko Kurosaki Branch is located at 2-1-15 Kumade, Yahata Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu City. It is a gyoza specialty shop known for its garlic-light gyoza. It is a sister store of the long-established gyoza specialty shop To Tenko in Nakama City, founded in 1957. It is an 8-minute walk from JR Kurosaki Station, with 19 seats available. The operating hours are from 6:00 PM to midnight (last order at 11:30 PM), and they close when the gyoza runs out. They are closed on Tuesdays. Kurosaki, an area in Kitakyushu, also has its own one-bite gyoza shop. The Yahata Nishi-ku and Higashi-ku areas of Kitakyushu are known for their B-class gourmet dish called Yahata Gyoza, which has helped revitalize the area. There are about 20 gyoza shops registered with the Yahata Gyoza Council in the vicinity of the shopping streets radiating from Kurosaki Station. Among them, the sister store of the Nakama City's To Tenko has gained a reputation for serving the best gyoza. The restaurant has a traditional atmosphere with a red lantern, faded curtain, and wooden signboard. The menu includes a variety of gyoza and other dishes, making it suitable for both gyoza lovers and those looking for a casual izakaya experience. The gyoza, inherited from the original To Tenko in Nakama, is all handmade, including the filling, skin, sauce, and pepper for the sauce. In addition to gyoza, they also offer side dishes like potato salad and pickles, as well as pig's trotters in red, white, and black flavors. The drink menu includes beer, wine, and highball cocktails. Overall, it is a versatile gyoza restaurant in Kurosaki.

Gyoza restaurant "Toutenko" in Nakama City. The main store is located in Nakama City and was established in 1957. The main store is a gyoza specialty shop that only serves gyoza and drinks, and customers are allowed to bring their own rice dishes, which is a unique feature. On the other hand, the Kurosaki store also offers motsunabe and other dishes, making it a great place for drinking parties. In June 2013, four of us visited the Kurosaki store for a gyoza eating event. In June 2014, I visited the store alone. The interior of the store is based on wood with a slightly dim atmosphere. There are counter seats and two table seats. The dishes we tried were as follows: - Grilled Gyoza: Bite-sized gyoza with a flavorful filling and crispy, fragrant skin. The sauce is a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and the special "Tanshinfu" sauce, which goes well with beer. - Boiled Gyoza: Served with black vinegar sauce, the smooth and chewy texture of the skin is enjoyable. The filling is delicious, so it's best to dip it lightly in the sauce. - Pork Trotters: We tried the red sauce variety, which is simmered and easy to eat. The soup also contained collagen, so we finished it cleanly. - Motsunabe: A standard motsunabe that was delicious. The restaurant also offers gyoza hot pot and the option to add gyoza to motsunabe, providing a unique dining experience. We also tried potato salad, edamame, smoked duck, and enoki mushroom vinegar as side dishes. The staff, a male-female pair, provided earnest and diligent service. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

The first round of the 2013 Kurosaki Gyoza Bullet Tour is now in its second half. Visiting four gyoza restaurants where I'm starting to get tired of gyoza, the next stop was at "Gyoza-ya Toteikou Kurosaki," a sister store of the long-established gyoza restaurant "Gyoza no Toteikou" in Chuukan City, founded in 1957. The location is a bit off the main shopping street, about 8 minutes from JR Kurosaki Station. It's the first intersection on the right as you head from Okadamiya on Yamate Street towards Shinten Street. First, let's introduce the interior of the store. Upon entering, there are about 8 counter seats in an L-shape to the right. To the left, there are two 6-seater table seats capable of accommodating about 10 people for banquets. Now let's take a look at the menu. The main gyoza comes in three types: pan-fried gyoza, boiled gyoza, and gyoza soup. Additionally, a small gyoza soup pot is available as a menu item exclusively for counter seats. Besides gyoza, the menu is quite extensive, with various side dishes and even hot pot dishes, although it may be a bit hot for the season. There are options like simmered gyoza hot pot, gyoza hot pot, chicken hot pot, and tripe hot pot. Additionally, there are unique items like pig's feet (red: miso, white: grilled, black: soy sauce) available. First, I ordered the "pan-fried gyoza" and "boiled gyoza." Since I was starting to feel the beer at the fourth restaurant, I toasted with a "shochu highball." But wait, what's this? I ended up ordering "potato salad" as well! Yes, I couldn't resist and secretly ordered it (I'm a little disappointed in my lack of willpower!). As I nibbled on the potato salad, the eagerly awaited "pan-fried gyoza" arrived. It looked beautiful. The perfect golden color from "Toteikou" is amazing. This is truly the golden gyoza that shines in golden color! With one bite, you can taste both the crispy texture of the skin and the chewy part. The juicy ingredients overflowing from inside are also delightful. Despite being a single gyoza, it's a voluminous and delicious pan-fried gyoza that you can easily finish 2-3 servings by yourself. Next up was the "boiled gyoza," served with ponzu sauce. This offers a different texture from the pan-fried gyoza. The boiled gyoza has a chewy skin that blends well with the ponzu sauce, making it easy to swallow. When I tried it with a little yuzu pepper, the spicy flavor further enhanced the taste of the gyoza. Oh, I almost forgot to introduce the condiments placed on the table. There's gyoza sauce and chili oil available on the table. Wait, this isn't your ordinary chili oil, is it? Is this a type of chili oil for eating? It seems to be an original chili oil from Toteikou. I haven't tasted it this time, so I'm not sure, but I'll make it my homework for next time. As expected from the renowned gyoza restaurant "Gyoza no Toteikou" in Chuukan City, this gyoza specialty shop in Kurosaki competes for the top spot. If you feel like eating gyoza in Kurosaki, don't miss out on "Toteikou"! It's highly recommended, so please visit at least once. Now that I've had a great time at "Toteikou," the first round of the Kurosaki Gyoza Bullet Tour is not over yet. Stay tuned for more. Gyoza-ya Toteikou Kurosaki Store Information: Gyoza-ya Toteikou Kurosaki Address: 2-1-15 Kumade, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture 806-0028 Phone: 093-641-7070 Business Hours: 18:00-3:00 (L.O. 2:30) Sundays 18:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:30) Closed on Tuesdays

I went to Tohtenkou. The main store seems to be in Nakama, but this time I went to the Kurosaki branch. I didn't check the holiday schedule last time and it was unexpectedly closed. They are closed on Tuesdays! I visited close to 11 pm this time. They are open until 3 am so it's okay to go a little late, but they might run out of gyoza and close early, so it's better to go earlier if possible. The interior of the restaurant has about 10 counter seats, two large table seats (for 6-8 people), and it's a cozy space with dim lighting. There was one customer at the counter and six at the table on the day I visited. I ordered two servings of pan-fried gyoza and one serving of boiled gyoza. There are various items on the menu. I'm curious about the red and black pig feet. Well, I focused on gyoza this time! I waited while drinking beer. Pan-fried gyoza. 480 yen. The skin is crispy and fragrant, with a mix of crunchy and chewy parts, and it's delicious. The inside is hot and juicy. I feel like I could eat 2-3 servings by myself. Boiled gyoza. 480 yen. I thought it would come out in hot water, but it came with ponzu sauce and topped with green onions. The chewy and slippery texture is good. The combination of ponzu sauce and yuzu pepper that you can add to your liking is perfect. I feel like I could eat 2 servings by myself. I added one serving of pan-fried gyoza. Shochu is also reasonable at 350 yen. I noticed a group of 6 people ordering seconds of "tamagokake gohan" for 400 yen. I want to try the "tamagokake gohan" next time. The camera. The performance is too bad... Orz

I have visited this place several times before. The small gyoza dumplings are very delicious and make me want to come from far away just to eat them. The owners, a husband and wife, are very friendly and make each visit enjoyable. They have a variety of menu options, including several types of gyoza, and it's a great place to relax and enjoy some drinks. They offer a wide selection of alcohol, so you can enjoy your favorite drink. I definitely want to go back again.