I went to a restaurant in Shinbashi for the first time, chosen by my friend. It was a Friday night, so every place was crowded and we happened to get in. The restaurant was quite small and very lively. We ordered various types of gyoza, such as leek, special, cheese, and more, but I think the leek gyoza with garlic, as indicated in the name, was the most delicious. We also tried the "Russian gyoza" twice, and while I didn't get the spicy one, those who did seemed to struggle with the heat. The gyoza came in sets of 6, so it was a great addition to our party of 6 people!!

This is a shop with neon signs and a foreign atmosphere. The female owner seemed to be drinking with customers, but she also occasionally served and looked busy! There are various flavors of dumplings, and the size is just right, providing a satisfying eating experience. The stamina dumplings are full of garlic! Delicious!

There is a big neon sign that says "Gyoza" so I thought it was a trendy Neo-style restaurant, but it seems like it has been around for quite some time! I ordered the leek and pork gyoza, as well as the Chinese yam gyoza, both bite-sized and easy to eat. I noticed that you can also order a half size, so I added the natto gyoza and stamina gyoza. They were all delicious, thank you for the meal.

On Saturday, Shinbashi was incredibly lively! The restaurant was packed, with even a couple of tables set up outside. I ordered the stamina gyoza and fried horse mackerel, both of which were delicious. The gyoza here is really amazing! The cigarette smoke and smell bothered me a bit though. Despite being close to Ginza, Shinbashi has a completely different atmosphere. I really enjoy the lively vibe in Shinbashi!

I met up with my friends from Tokyo after a long time! I love the lively atmosphere in Shinbashi on weekends. This time, we ordered stamina gyoza, special gyoza, and draft beer! I really like the strong flavor of the gyoza here. I stayed at Mercure Hotel Ginza Tokyo for the first time this time! I was a bit indecisive, but I chose this hotel because it is connected to Ginza-itchome Station underground and it's quiet. There are many hotels in Ginza, right? I also visited Ginza SIX, and the building is super stylish with a high ceiling. The toilets are unbelievably clean!

I had planned to go to three different restaurants, but they were closed or seemed exclusive, so I ended up entering a Chinese-style restaurant where smoking was allowed. I ordered a draft beer, special garlic chives dumplings, cheese and shiso dumplings, and chicken tempura with tartar sauce. Thank you for the delicious meal and great service.

I ordered the classic leek dumplings, shrimp and leek dumplings, and shiitake dumplings, but my favorite is the shiitake dumplings!! I recommend eating them while they are still hot. I wish I had ordered the yam dumplings or boiled dumplings too... The restaurant was crowded and there were mostly young people. Thank you for the meal!

After having afternoon tea in Ginza, I relaxed with a plate of gyoza in the drinking district of Shinbashi. I was feeling really tense at the cafe, but I felt more at ease here. I forgot to take photos of anything other than the gyoza. #ShinbashiGourmet #GyozaGaudi #Gyoza #PersonalGourmetMemoirs #FoodDiary

After a meeting in Ueno, we moved to Ginza. My companion always suppresses the urge to smoke, so this time I begged for a smoking-friendly place, leading us to wander around Shinbashi. Oh wait, hold on a second, didn't we go to a smoking izakaya just two days ago? We argued a bit before finally settling on this familiar spot. Oh, they have a nice outdoor seating area. The inside was filled with loud chatter, so we decided to drink outside. As we chatted about trivial things, it started drizzling. The staff suggested moving inside, but we initially declined. However, as the rain intensified, we decided to move inside on our own. Just as we did, a heavy downpour accompanied by thunder began. The staff remarked, "It was a good call to move inside!" I replied, "If you had asked us to stay outside, we would have stubbornly insisted, so it was a close call." Stubbornness isn't always a good thing. The gyoza and curry macaroni from the a la carte menu were outstanding! We enjoyed a delicious evening feast. Thank you for the meal.

There are many types of dumplings. I tried five different kinds: "Special Dumplings," "Garlic Chive Dumplings," "Yuzu Dumplings," "Chicken and Burdock Dumplings," and "Spicy Dumplings." The standard serving size is 6 pieces per person, except for the "Spicy Dumplings" which come with 5 pieces. When you go to a place with unique dumpling varieties, it's easy to lose track of which is which as you eat. However, this restaurant provides tags indicating the type of dumpling, so you won't get confused. The dumplings are not exceptionally delicious, but they are all tasty. I had 3 glasses of draft beer (¥550 each) and 1 glass of highball (¥450), and the total bill came to a little over ¥6000. It's not cheap, but it's a good place to enjoy dumplings with drinks. [Ratings] ☆☆☆☆★: Excellent (S) ☆☆☆☆: Highly recommended (A) ☆☆☆★: Recommended (B+) ☆☆☆: Average (B) ☆☆: Not so great (C) [Blog] "Shuutin's Foodie Diary" https://shu-tinfoodiediary.com I introduce delicious restaurants mainly in Tokyo, so please check it out. [Instagram] @shutin_foodie_diary https://www.instagram.com/shutin_foodie_diary/

Attracted to the neon lights! There were many dishes to choose from, but I went for gyoza and beer for bar hopping! The appetizer was shrimp crackers. Stamina gyoza and green chili gyoza! They were just delicious! I didn't really taste the green chili much though.

I went to a takeout dumpling shop in Shinbashi in the evening. They had about 15 types of dumplings on the menu ranging from 480 yen to 640 yen. I decided to order the garlic chive dumplings, vegetable dumplings for 480 yen each, and the green chili dumplings for 580 yen. The pan-fried dumplings came in a set of 6, while the frozen dumplings came in a set of 8. It took about 10 minutes for the pan-fried dumplings to be ready. The aroma was enticing as I made my way home. When I tried the dumplings at home, the green chili dumplings were really spicy, almost like dynamite. The garlic chive dumplings also had a kick to them. Even the vegetable dumplings had a strong punch of green onions, but I really liked them despite their small size.

After drinking plenty of beer, we decided to go to this restaurant with a big sign that says "Gyoza" for our last stop (lol). Cheers with a whiskey highball! The appetizer seems to be fried gyoza skins? Once you start eating, you can't stop. They have a variety of gyoza options like leek and pork, special, stamina, vegetable, boiled, red ginger, chicken and burdock, shiitake mushroom, shrimp and leek, curry, and mala boiled gyoza. Except for the boiled gyoza, you can order a half and half combination. We ordered the classic leek and the intriguing Sri Lankan curry gyoza as a half and half. They arrived on a silver plate. Since it's half and half, you get 3 pieces of each. This place is perfect for a group of 3. It would be nice if they had a set where you can try 3 or 5 different types with 2 pieces each. The Sri Lankan curry gyoza is quite spicy. The spices are really strong, which I like, but sometimes it has a taste that I'm not a big fan of. Maybe it's the spices, or maybe the meat is not pork? I didn't confirm that. For the second round, I tried the Ryukyu Habu Ball. It's a highball from Okinawa made with habu snake extract and 13 kinds of herb extracts blended with shikuwasa flavor. The herbs are nice, but it's a bit sweet. Next, we had the shrimp and leek gyoza and the red ginger gyoza. I recently tried gyoza with red ginger in Osaka and loved it, so I was excited to find it in Tokyo as well. The gyoza here also had bonito flakes and seaweed on top, and the taste was like okonomiyaki. It was different from what I had in Osaka, but still delicious. With so many gyoza options, maybe it was a waste to only visit one place for our second stop. ・Whiskey Highball ¥480 ・Ryukyu Habu Ball ¥620 ・Leek and Pork Gyoza ¥480 ・Shrimp and Leek Gyoza ¥640 ・Sri Lankan Curry Gyoza ¥640 ・Red Ginger Gyoza ¥580 ・Appetizer Gyoza ↑Price for 1 serving of gyoza is for 6 pieces. I wonder if it's half the price for a half and half order?

Second stop on the Shinbashi Gyoza Ladder Tour. Ordered yuzu salt/long yam/natto/spicy/cheese, which were not available at the first stop, Ichimi Reirei. Tried to order Russian as well, but was told it was still too early. In terms of taste, cheese>yuzu salt>spicy>natto>long yam. However, the difference in taste compared to Ichimi Reirei was clear, with a lack of umami and a somewhat bland flavor. Still, I am curious about the Russian gyoza that I didn't get to try, so I am considering revisiting.

I visited a dumpling restaurant in a place I never noticed before, even though I pass by this road many times. I ordered three types of dumplings! First, the boiled dumplings had a great scent of sansho pepper and a chewy texture, very delicious! The garlic chive dumplings were a classic and tasty choice. The special dumplings were juicy and flavorful! It was a delicious dumpling restaurant! The lunch set menu also looked good. Thank you for the meal!

Yesterday, the last place I visited was a gyoza restaurant called Gaudi. Today, since most of the menu was sashimi, I wanted something with a stronger flavor to finish off my meal, so I decided to visit this place. I was looking forward to trying the garlic chive gyoza, which comes in a plate of 6 pieces, and you can also choose to have 3 pieces of each flavor. When I asked the staff about the dish, they mentioned that it has a strong garlic flavor, which made me curious to try it. The garlic chive gyoza had a stronger chive taste than garlic, and it paired perfectly with beer. However, when the gyoza arrived, the restaurant was already in last order mode, and I was the only one left in the restaurant as the lively group that was there earlier had already left. I felt a bit rushed to finish my meal and leave, not wanting to inconvenience the staff, especially since I had already had quite a few drinks. As a food blogger, it was a shame that I forgot to take a picture of the gyoza. These things happen sometimes. Now that I have finished writing my review, I want to head to Tsukiji, which will be moving next week.

A compact restaurant located in the drinking district of Shinbashi. The interior space is small, but the atmosphere is lively. All the dumplings are handmade, with plenty of vegetables making them healthy! The filling is slightly sticky and flavorful. They offer unique dumplings like nagaimo dumplings and natto dumplings, as well as classic ones like leek dumplings. These light dumplings are easy to eat, making it a great choice for a second round of drinks.

The classic dumplings were delicious, as well as the unique varieties and other appetizers.

It's nice to be able to drink while smoking outside. It looked like a dumpling restaurant, but I forgot to order the dumplings. The appetizers were average, they also have tequila shots so you can have a good time. There were a lot of girls and it was lively.

Near Shinbashi Station, on the east side entrance of Sakurada Park (the site of an old elementary school), there is a building on the 1st floor. It's more like a dumpling bar than just a dumpling shop. Two beers, leek dumplings, and boiled dumplings cost 2,660 yen in total. The appetizer is shredded cabbage. Leek dumplings seem to be the specialty of this place. They are not outstanding, but definitely above average. The boiled dumplings have a slightly thicker skin compared to pan-fried dumplings. They have a smooth and chewy texture. The dumplings come in various types, including limited-time offerings, so you won't get bored and might want to visit again.