I visited for the first time on January 20, 2023 (Friday). I was drawn into the store by the storefront sign (Girls Panzer) while wandering around. I had heard about the delicious reputation of this famous restaurant that I often see on TV, but I was surprised to see that they are actively collaborating with anime. Additionally, I was amazed by the affordable and value-packed lunch menu. As someone from Kansai, I always associated dumplings with a certain famous restaurant, but this experience opened my eyes to a new perspective. I also enjoyed the retro feel of the restaurant, which may be new to the younger generation. Unfortunately, I got carried away with the fresh beer and forgot to take a picture of the dumplings... Oops! I revisited on January 30, 2023 (Monday) around 2 PM. This time, I made sure to take a picture before digging in... (laughs) As a Kansai person, I am used to associating dumplings with a certain restaurant, but the dumplings here were also delicious with plenty of juicy meat. The spacious restaurant with private rooms allows you to order from the grand menu during lunch, including alcohol, making it a great choice for daytime drinking as well! Unfortunately, there were no collaboration menu items that appealed to me as an anime fan, so I ended up ordering the dumplings as part of the lunch set. Sorry, Mimiporin ♡ The dumplings were filled with juicy meat like xiaolongbao, and although the recommended way by the staff was to eat them as they are, they were delicious enough on their own. I personally used only the chili oil as per my preference, but it was also good on its own! It was a great restaurant where you can enjoy both lunch and daytime drinking!

Gyoza restaurant located 2-3 minutes walk from Hankyu Umeda Station. I arrived around 6:40 pm today as a typhoon was approaching, but there were quite a few empty seats. Since the gyoza takes time, I ordered two servings of juicy pan-fried gyoza for 614 yen first. I tried them without any sauce as recommended by the staff. The meat juice comes out nicely, but it tastes more like xiaolongbao. I would prefer more of the deliciousness of the gyoza itself, such as the sweetness of the vegetables and the crispy texture (in my opinion). However, it was delicious and went well with beer.

The dumplings, char siu, egg over rice, and pudding were delicious. It would have been better if the pudding came after the egg over rice, that's a bit disappointing. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, it felt like a regular izakaya. It would be great if there were more options for dumplings as well.

Anyway, I love collaborations! A new collaboration has started once again. This time, it's between Blue Lock and Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandan. I had never heard of "Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandan" before. They have stores all over Japan, from Sapporo in the north to Oita in the south. Under the concept of "Gyoza and beer are culture," they offer their signature dish, Nikujiru Gyoza. The first store is located in Chofu, Tokyo. The collaboration menu is available at all Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandan stores. When you order the collaboration menu, you will receive a card with original illustrations and a pick. I ordered it! The menu is inspired by "Blue Lock." The card you receive is random and there are 16 different types. Lower Rank Set includes rice, wakame soup, shichimi mentaiko, and takuan. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with gyoza. You get one card with the Lower Rank Set. Upper Rank Set includes one gyoza, mini yuzu cabbage, mini edamame, and quail egg. You get two cards with the Upper Rank Set. There is also a Deluxe Meal Set where you get three cards. For each collaboration menu ordered, you get one pick. If you want more picks, it's recommended to order both the Lower Rank Set and Upper Rank Set as the price difference is only 110 yen. I had a great meal with the gyoza, rice, and all the side dishes. The gyoza was delicious, especially with no sauce needed. I also had a pineapple float drink for dessert, which was refreshing. I received a card of Goto, Hozumi, and Reo, and picks of Osa and King Baro. The collaboration goods are available at only 20 stores nationwide, but you can also order them online. I bought badges, charms, and clear files with cute collaboration illustrations. The back of the cards has illustrations that connect to form a bigger picture. I want to collect them all! The collaboration period is from August 3rd to September 3rd. I need to go back again! Thank you for the meal!

The concept of dumplings and beer creates a luxurious feel with the Premium beer. The food is delicious, but for two people, ordering courses or all-you-can-drink can be a bit expensive in Kansai. It is best suited for a group of four or more to enjoy a lively atmosphere. Next time, I will go with four or more people.

I visited on a Friday night and it was quite crowded. I had to wait for about 15 minutes to get a table. It's a Chinese-style izakaya with juicy dumplings as their specialty. - Juicy Dumplings: True to its name, these dumplings were filled with plenty of juicy meat. They were delicious even without any sauce. - Horse Sashimi: It's rare to find horse sashimi at a Chinese izakaya, and they had a variety of cuts available. - Mapo Tofu: Personally, this was the most delicious dish. It had just the right amount of spiciness and was full of flavor. Absolutely amazing.

☆彡I suddenly felt like having dumplings for lunch, so I stopped by a dumpling specialty store that offers dumplings for lunch from noon. There are various genres of dumplings, but here they serve dumplings with thick skins and juicy meat filling. The thick skin means you can't eat a lot, but I wanted to experience the stimulating hot meat juice, so I ordered the lunch set. ○ Fried Dumplings & Char Siu Lunch (900 yen) This set has a history of ordering at the store in the basement of the station building. There are only three dumplings, but the thick skin gives a satisfying chewy texture, closer to xiaolongbao than dumplings. The bursting meat juice is not too hot to burn you, showing a gentle touch. The thickly sliced char siu has a good bite to it, and the high-temperature seared pork belly is not greasy, so you can eat it as it is without sauce. The dumplings have a satisfying texture, so even with a regular rice portion, you can be satisfied. It has more volume than it looks (^ω^*) Thank you for reading until the end. Your likes, saves, and follows are encouraging. If you like, please click on it (*･ω･)*_ _) I also have Instagram @ginjirou.star. Please check it out if you like. ===========

This is a gyoza izakaya near Umeda Station. - Juicy gyoza that goes well with beer more than rice - No complimentary dish, bright, cheerful, and polite service - Prices are a bit high, cash or PayPay only ■■■ Shop ■■■ Eating alone at night. The Dandadan I ate in Nagoya, in the south of Iwatsuka, was delicious, so I decided to try this place as well. It seems like more and more shops are opening in Kansai. The interior is a bit retro, with quite a few seats. It was past 7 pm on a weekday, and about 70% of the customers were there. Besides salarymen, there were also many couples and women. What stood out was the large number of staff and their enthusiasm. There are about 5 people on the floor and 4 in the kitchen. So they come quickly when you look at the menu, and they come quickly when your drink is empty. I like this kind of enthusiastic attitude. If I feel like I can drink a little more, I tend to order more (laughs). And just ordering makes them cheer loudly (laughs). It makes me feel energetic too. ■■■ Menu ■■■ Of course, the main dish is meat gyoza. There are few other options. Many dishes are served quickly, and there are also unique items like century egg tofu and garlic pickled gizzards. The prices range around 500 yen, but dishes like oil-drizzled chicken and mapo tofu are closer to 1,000 yen. Drinks are also on the pricier side, with Premium Malt 658 yen and Highball 548 yen. Maybe the prices are higher because there are no complimentary dishes. ■■■ Food ■■■ ▼ Juicy Grilled Gyoza 614 yen (558 yen + tax) (May 23, 5th year) It arrived in about 10 minutes. There are 6 pieces connected. The size is slightly smaller than that of Gyoza no Ohsho. Yes, this is it! The juiciness with the broth. It's clearly different from xiaolongbao, which also contains chives, but this broth is delicious. Garlic is also included as usual. Important. The juiciness, the umami of the meat, and the saltiness make the beer go down smoothly! ▼ Slightly Spicy Meat Miso Bean Sprouts 482 yen (438 yen + tax) Since the "Garlic Pickled Gizzards" I had last time wasn't that great, I ordered this instead. The meat miso doesn't stand out, is it ground chicken? It's more like seasoned minced meat. The crunchy texture of the beans is delicious. The spiciness is just "slightly spicy," so it's fine for adults. There's a good amount, and it goes well with beer and the Highball I ordered next! It's also tasty when you add chili oil. ■■■ Drinks ■■■ ▼ Premium Malt 658 yen (598 yen + tax) They brought it to me at the same time as the gyoza, as I requested. This makes me appreciate it more. It has a refreshing taste with a hint of bitterness that's a bit different from usual. ▼ Large Highball 647 yen (598 yen + tax) It's not that big, but there's not too much ice, so you can drink it properly. 650 yen is a bit expensive... but I'm satisfied. ■■■ Closing Remarks ■■■ With gyoza, bean sprouts, and two drinks, the total bill was 2,401 yen. Considering it's Umeda, this price is understandable. The service is excellent, so considering that, the price is not high. It's recommended for having an additional drink at a second bar. Thank you for the meal.

Second stop on the Gyoza Gyoza Tour from Tenma to Umeda‍♂️ Loved the juicy chicken wing gyoza! Packed with filling and delicious❤️ The grilled gyoza was crispy and juicy! But honestly, what stood out more here was the energetic and friendly staff! The service was so powerful and the smiles were the best. Service is key to the taste after all, so everyone should definitely go and check it out!︎︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎ #Dandadan Gyoza #Umeda Gourmet #Umeda Drinking #Umeda Gyoza #Osaka Gourmet #Osaka Gyoza #Osaka Gyoza Tour

I visited for lunch on Sunday. I had a highball for 480 yen. We ordered two servings of juicy meat dumplings for 500 yen each. I had the seared pork belly set meal for 1000 yen, and my friend had the oil-drizzled chicken set meal for 1000 yen. The food was delicious, but I think it's a bit pricey. The dumplings were indeed juicy, but the skin and filling were similar to what you would find at a chain restaurant like Osho.

A shop located on the basement floor of Osaka Station Building No. 2. To shorten the cooking time for their juicy dumplings, it's best to order before your first drink. I was advised not to dip the dumplings in the sauce, so I followed that guidance. They also offer set meals. Prices include: Gas water (carbonated water) 317 yen, Draft beer 658 yen, Highball 548 yen, Grilled dumplings 614 yen, Set meal 1065 yen, Quail flavored egg 471 yen, Yuzu cabbage 471 yen, Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) 878 yen, etc.

I returned to Umeda from Kobe Sannomiya and before heading back, I visited the "Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandan Umeda Store" that I had been wanting to try. I wanted to try a few different types of gyoza, but they told me that the chicken skin gyoza and chicken wing gyoza would take a long time, so I settled for the meat juice grilled gyoza and cold tofu. Of course, I had a draft beer as well. The draft beer came first, I quickly drank half of it, then finished the rest with the cold tofu, and ordered another one. When the gyoza arrived, I was told to eat it without any sauce, by a cute female staff member. The gyoza was really juicy and delicious, you don't even need sauce! It was so delicious, I couldn't believe it! I was eating in a hurry and was asked if something happened, as my wife called and told me to come home quickly. When I said I was in Shiga, even the male staff member was surprised. We all had a good laugh about it. They thanked me for coming all the way from Shiga, and we even talked about Lake Biwa. They said they wanted to visit there someday. It's a really lively gyoza izakaya with delicious food and beautiful staff. It was a great place to be.

I visited "Nikujyu Gyoza Dandadan Osaka Umeda Branch" in Kita-ku, Osaka for dinner for the first time. The restaurant is located near Namba OIOI in Osaka Kita. My wife and I entered the restaurant around 18:10 on a weekday evening. We were there for a quick meal before a movie screening. The restaurant has tables of various sizes and wasn't too crowded at that time. Our total order came to 3,101 yen, including: - Meat Juicy Grilled Gyoza 526 yen - Yuzu Sour 515 yen - Shochu Highball 427 yen - Steamed Chicken Salad 757 yen - Chicken Broth Noodles 438 yen - Green Onion and Liver 438 yen. After being seated, we were informed that the gyoza takes time to grill, so we placed our order for that first. Since the restaurant focuses on gyoza, it's not easy to choose not to order it. The drinks were served promptly, which was great. The food arrived within 6-15 minutes, which was quick considering the lack of a large crowd. The chicken broth noodles were average, but overall, the food was delicious. The steamed chicken salad was particularly satisfying. The staff was friendly and the service was good, although I personally wished they would lower their voices a bit as they were quite loud. Despite that, the food was tasty, the presentation was nice, and the prices were reasonable. Overall, it was a successful choice for a quick dinner before our movie screening.

The mapo tofu in the set menu stands out with its unique spiciness. It's a delightfully spicy dish in the set menu. When you scoop up the tofu and casually put it in your mouth, you might be surprised by how hot it is, almost like a burn, but it's just right. As you swallow, the heat and the spicy bitterness pass through your throat. This is definitely not something a child could handle... I really appreciate being an adult. The mapo tofu set meal comes with onsen tamago (hot spring egg), soup, rice, and pickles for 825 yen. You can fully enjoy a whole block of tofu with the mapo tofu. Of course, you eat it by pouring the mapo tofu over the rice. The rice, with its white and red speckles, turns out nicely and tastes delicious. Enjoy a satisfying lunch with the spicy mapo tofu for adults at Dandan Dan in Umeda, Osaka.

"Dandadan's Meat Juicy Gyoza" will open in B1 of Osaka Station Front Building No. 2 in February 2023! Thick and chewy skin & juicy meat juice gyoza. On Sundays, many restaurants in the station front building are closed. Among them, this new restaurant was open. Gyoza & Char Siu set meal for ¥858. The gyoza has a thick skin type with a chewy texture. When you break it with chopsticks, the meat juice surely flows out! The Char Siu has a crispy and fragrant surface and is tender. Finally, I enjoyed it as a Char Siu bowl with a hot spring egg. Located a 2-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Umeda 1-2-2, Osaka Station Front Building No. 2 B1F, open from 11:30 to 23:00. Follow @lunchgourmet_osaka for more gourmet posts in Osaka Kita. #MeatJuicyGyozaDandadan #MeatJuicyGyoza #OsakaStationFrontBuildingLunch #OsakaStationFrontBuildingGourmet #OsakaStationFrontBuildingNo2 #UmedaLunch #UmedaGourmet #OsakaLunch #OsakaGourmet"

No cover charge is rare! A lively gyoza restaurant! Total cost around 1600 yen! - Meat Juice Grilled Gyoza: 526 yen Incredible meat juice! You can eat it without sauce! Very juicy! Definitely a must-order! Goes well with rice! - Seared Chashu: 548 yen Satisfying to eat! The sauce is light, allowing you to savor the meat! The surface is crispy and delicious! - Premium Malt Beer: 548 yen - Recommended rating: Taste: ★★★☆☆ Service: ★★★★☆ Cost performance: ★★★☆☆ Recommendation: ★★★☆☆ - Restaurant Name: Niku-Ju Gyoza no Dandadan Umeda Branch - Address: Kitada-cho 6-3, Kita-Osaka Kitada-cho Building, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture - Phone Number: 06-6940-0636 #Osaka Gourmet #Umeda Gourmet #Izakaya #Gyoza #Niku-Ju Gyoza no Dandadan #Day Drinking

【Situation】It's a restaurant that is rapidly expanding mainly in the Kanto region. It seems that there are still few stores in Osaka, but it doesn't seem to be very popular in this area, right? Personally, I think it's totally fine though. When I visited on this day, the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. The only thing that made me go "hmm" was that the gyoza, which should be their specialty, may not have been to my liking. But my friend seemed to enjoy it, so it's probably just a matter of preference. There are many gyoza restaurants popping up, but I'm rooting for them. Thank you for the meal♪

The last stop of my Umeda food tour was this restaurant. I ordered the juicy dumplings, which were indeed juicy as advertised. However, the dumpling skin was thicker than expected and lacked the crispiness of pan-fried or the springiness of steamed dumplings, so it became a bit monotonous. Thank you for the meal.

Juicy pan-fried dumplings for 526 yen each, horse meat sashimi for 878 yen, chilled tomatoes for 427 yen, and a draft premium malt beer for 548 yen. I passed by this dumpling restaurant and it was empty, so I decided to give it a try. It was my first visit. The dumplings had a chewy skin and were filled with flavorful meat juices. The menu definitely leans towards izakaya-style dishes. "Dumplings and beer are a culture." I had a quick drink this time, but I will definitely visit again.

The pioneer of the "Tokyo Gyoza" boom! First store in the Kansai area ^ ^ It has been open for six months already lol Dandan's juicy dumplings at Osaka Umeda Store Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Kita-ku, Sumida-cho 6-3, Kitasaka Sumidacho Building I had been curious about this place in front of HEP in Umeda for a while, so I visited for the first time. As soon as I entered, I could feel that this place is popular. The atmosphere of the store is very pleasant. There is a sense of unity among the team, and everyone is lively and efficient, which feels great! Since the dumplings here are juicy, the skin is a bit thick. In Kansai, dumplings usually have thinner skin, while in Kanto, they tend to be thicker like white dumplings. If you think of the dumplings at this store as xiaolongbao, then there is no problem. They seem to be open for lunch and throughout the day, with reasonable prices for lunch and suitable for gatherings like pre-drinks. I plan to visit again ^ ^ Thank you to the staff and manager ‍♂️ #gyozamiddleway