In March 2024, I visited this restaurant for dinner on a weekday. It has a Tabelog rating of 3.24. I placed an à la carte order after making a reservation for around 6 PM. The restaurant is relatively new, having opened in August 2023, and it operates from 11 AM until 5 AM the next morning. Despite its newness, the interior is well-maintained, which is impressive. They offer an all-you-can-drink deal for just ¥1,650, which is a great price. Here’s what I ordered: - Grilled Gyoza ¥385: A satisfying dish for the price. - Cheese Gyoza ¥748: A bit on the expensive side. - Spicy Dandan Soup Gyoza ¥495: Has a nice spice kick, highly recommended. - Avocado Tofu with Sesame Salad ¥660: Just average. - Broccoli and Shrimp Stir-fry ¥968: Tasty. - Stone-grilled Sichuan Mapo Tofu ¥858: The Sichuan peppercorn is outstanding! A must-try! - Soft Scrambled Egg with Chives ¥638: A bit salty. - Stir-fried Pea Sprouts ¥638: Also a bit salty. - French Fries (with cheese) ¥528: Addictive. - Sweet Potato Sticks ¥528: Perfect with honey, highly recommended. I recommend the grilled gyoza, spicy dandan soup gyoza, mapo tofu, and sweet potato sticks. I’d love to try the rich, spicy mapo tofu during lunch since it comes with rice, soup, and a small side dish, with free extra rice available.

I hadn't noticed that they had set meal options. When I passed by the restaurant over the weekend, there wasn't a signboard for the set meal menu. It's located near "Ramen King Go Rakuhonpo" and "Stand-Up Yakiniku Jiroumaru." I still haven't visited the main store on Dogenzaka. At 'Golden Gyoza Tavern Shibuya 2nd Store', around 2:20 PM on a weekday, the place was about 80% full. I saw several female solo customers as well. Although smoking is allowed, it was great that there were no smokers around. The staff seemed to be Chinese guys. The background music was mainly upbeat J-POP, and I heard "Niji" by Masaki Suda, which reminds me of the show "Omo Umai Mise." When I arrived, all the window seats were taken, so I sat at a table for two at the back. They served chilled water in a substantial beer mug. **W Gyoza Set Meal - ¥900** The familiar soup served with Chinese set meals had a strong saltiness. The rice was pretty hard... They had a cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrot salad with dressing. The menu mentioned “with side dishes,” but it seemed like there weren’t any, so perhaps they meant pickled vegetables...? The gyoza came with 12 pieces, and the surface had a soft finish. The skin was a bit thick. When you bite into it, juicy meat flavor flows out. The first taste was slightly sweet, probably because of the cabbage. The seasoning was well done, and it was delicious even without dipping sauce. I asked for mayonnaise, and they said it was okay. I had one-third without anything, one-third with vinegar and chili oil, and the remaining one-third with mayonnaise. The soup, rice, and pickles were a bit lacking, but the gyoza was tasty! *For the blog post, click here:* ↓ ↓ https://ameblo.jp/kuishinbou33/entry-12877919219.html

On November 24, 2024, I visited this restaurant for the first time with a friend. In Shibuya, which is undergoing a redevelopment happening once in a century, my friend and I decided to grab a drink, and I discovered this gyoza specialty tavern that opened last summer. The location is halfway up Dougenzaka, just left of Zetteria (Lotteria), then take a left at the corner of Ramen King Kouraku. The exterior is shiny and glamorous, making it stand out. The interior is luxuriously designed across floors 1 to B2, bright, woody, and casual, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Gyoza taverns have become trendy lately, but this place also offers dim sum, presenting a neo-chinese tavern vibe, which I'm excited about. Ordering is done via a tablet, but it's simple and easy to navigate. The dishes we tried were: - "Specialty Fried Gyoza" (329 yen): A classic standard fried gyoza, with a filling of ground meat and some chives, making it quite meaty. - "Prawn Water Dumplings" (638 yen): These dumplings have tiny shrimp mixed into the filling, making them truly plump and delicious. - "Hot Plate Cheese Gyoza" (748 yen): Fried gyoza topped with cheese and torched for a crispy finish. The cheesiness adds richness and adds a bit of an Italian twist, perfect with a beer. - "Soup Dumplings" (638 yen): I’m a big fan of soup dumplings! While places like Din Tai Fung and Shin'ya Hanten are famous, this place also boasts delicious soup dumplings, which I was looking forward to. - "Stone-Baked Spicy Mapo Tofu" (858 yen): Another signature dish that arrives bubbling in a stone pot. It’s packed with minced meat, and the balance of Sichuan pepper and chili was exquisite and incredibly tasty. - "Cream Cheese Chanja" (528 yen): A refreshing appetizer, perfect as a palate cleanser. - "Creamy Garlic Chive Omelet" (638 yen): Chive omelets are one of my favorites, and even though I was already full, I ordered this as well. It was slightly salty, making it a great match with shochu highballs or sours—definitely a chive omelet for drink lovers. The drinks we had included: - "The Premium Malt's (Draft)" (528 yen) - "Carefully Brewed Lemon Sour" (429 yen) - "Jin Lemon" (506 yen) - "Corn Tea Highball" (390 yen) (All prices are tax-inclusive.) 【What’s Great!】You can casually enjoy delicious gyoza and dim sum here. 【What I Wish For...】Nothing in particular. This is an innovative gyoza tavern, different from traditional gyoza restaurants, and it's a fun place. The food exceeded my expectations (sorry for the surprise!). Despite it being a Sunday night, the crowd was predominantly young, but I found it very comfortable as an older patron as well. However, this might be best suited for small groups looking to enjoy a lively atmosphere together. I would love to visit again next time I'm in Shibuya. Thank you for the meal!

I was looking for a light, not too spicy dan dan noodles that I could enjoy casually, and then I remembered that the second branch of Kin no Gyoza Sakaba had such a dish available. When I went there, as expected, the Gyoza Dan Dan Noodle Set (1000 yen) was recommended during lunchtime, so I decided to order it. I think I happened to go during a busy time, as it took 25 minutes from ordering to serving. Other customers were also asking, "When will it arrive?" so it gave off a bit of a slow vibe. It seemed like there weren't enough staff in the kitchen for the lunch rush. However, the foreign staff member's service was friendly and left a good impression. Then the dan dan noodles arrived. I asked if they had paper bibs, but they didn't. So here I was, dressed in white, needing to eat without spilling a single drop of soup. If I ended up with a red stain on my white shirt, I would become the laughing stock of society! So, I resorted to bringing the bowl close to my mouth to avoid splashes, even though it was a bit impolite. The dan dan noodles were neither particularly good nor bad. They had a nice level of mild spiciness. The broth was refreshing and didn’t feel heavy in my stomach, which I liked. When I mixed it, the sesame and meat blend came together nicely and tasted good. Although I said it didn’t fill me up too much, the noodle dish came with six gyoza and a salad, so there was no way I wouldn’t end up full. By the time I finished eating, my stomach was stuffed. The slow service was a downside, but these days, it’s rare to find a set meal that fills you up for 1000 yen, so I think it's still a valuable option.

I was craving dumplings, so I found a nearby restaurant I could visit that day. It was conveniently located close to the station, which was a big plus. The dumplings came in various types and were delicious. The prices were reasonable as well, making it a great place overall.

I visited after a live show in Shibuya. The place was very lively and bustling, making it hard to hear each other’s conversations at times, but we had a great time enjoying our meal. The gyoza had a wide variety and were freshly cooked, and the selection of Chinese stir-fries was impressive. The cost performance was unbeatable!

Order Course: 【2-hour all-you-can-drink】 Enjoy a meat extravaganza! A seafood feast! Includes our proud, plump shrimp dumplings, featuring a total of 9 dishes for 5,000 yen (tax included). The staff's service was great, and the food was delicious. The restaurant also has a bright and clean atmosphere. I would definitely like to visit this place again.

On Tuesday night, I had some errands to run in Shibuya, so I decided to visit "Kin no Gyoza Sakaba Shibuya 2nd Branch." I was shown to a seat on the second floor, and the interior felt clean—no sticky floors to worry about! The ordering system is tablet-based, so I started off by ordering a mega-sized beer. Having a beer on a Tuesday night was definitely the best! The menu is centered around gyoza with a Chinese flair, featuring items like chives and scrambled eggs, and bean sprouts while I waited for my gyoza to arrive. Before long, the boiled gyoza was served, and it was a perfect match for the beer. Next, the fried gyoza and iron pot stick gyoza also made their appearance. I couldn't resist and ordered a mega lemon sour drink too! The menu is extensive, including dim sum, mapo tofu, and seasonal specials, making it a place where you'd be satisfied even if you're there primarily for a meal. I hope to visit the 3rd branch when it opens!

Gyoza x Beer, Gyoza x Highball—perfect for summer! It's been a while since I've been to Shibuya, and it feels just like home! Since it's Sunday and I didn't specifically crave anything, I just grabbed some gyoza because I was a bit hungry. Although, I didn't actually eat much. The tantan soup was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Everything was delicious, the staff were kind, and the restaurant was clean! It was a bit noisy, but that's to be expected. I didn't have enough time and wanted to stay longer, but it seems to be a popular place with a lot of customers waiting outside. It's impressive! The menu is extensive, and I definitely want to go back! Plus, it's affordable!

On Sunday around 5:45 PM, I visited the restaurant alone without a reservation. Here’s what I ordered: - Special Grilled Gyoza: 385 yen - Black Vinegar Ginger Sauce Gyoza: 495 yen - Special Beef Sauce Gyoza: 528 yen - Summer Eggplant with Black Pepper Fry: 638 yen - Rice: 308 yen Total (including tax): 2,354 yen All the gyoza were delicious. While they were all great, I must say that the simple Special Grilled Gyoza was my favorite. It’s tasty enough to enjoy without soy sauce, giving off a delightful, comforting homemade gyoza vibe. Each piece is small enough to pop in your mouth, making it easy to order several other dishes and enjoy a meal. I indulged in three types of gyoza by myself and felt quite luxurious. The Summer Eggplant with Black Pepper Fry was also very tasty! The cost performance is excellent, the interior of the restaurant is clean, and it's easy to dine alone. There are other menu items that catch my interest, so I definitely want to come back.

In the underground section of the all-you-can-drink restaurant, there were no other guides, and I must say that the staff were the kindest and quickest I've experienced in all my previous all-you-can-drink events. The gyoza, however, wasn't very tasty. The shrimp stir-fry was also just okay, and the enoki mushrooms were average. But the twice-cooked pork, scrambled eggs with chives, and the “yodare-dori” (a spicy chicken dish) were all very delicious, especially the yodare-dori, which I would definitely want to order again! I would love to go back.

I went during the weekday lunch hours. Right now, you can drink beer for under 200 yen each! The dumplings were thin-skinned and crispy, and I ordered pan-fried dumplings, stick dumplings, and steamed dumplings—each one was delicious! I also ordered stir-fried bean sprouts, but it was way too salty...

I just got back from a movie tonight. When I watch a film at TOHO Nihonbashi, it's a routine to eat at one of the restaurants in COREDO using the ticket stub discount. At TOHO Hibiya, I usually dine at the restaurant floor of Shantie after a movie, and when it comes to TOHO Shibuya, I have a routine of heading to a gyoza shop in the alley behind it, and since it’s been a while since I watched a movie in Shibuya, I took that familiar turn this time. I used to frequent this area, specifically the backstreets by Shibuya Mark City on the Dogenzaka side, but it changed dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic, and I was surprised to find that almost everything besides the pachinko parlor had transformed. Even more astonishing was that a new gyoza shop had opened right next door in my beloved gyoza area, which surely attracts more gyoza lovers. Since it was still bright after the movie, around 4 PM, and without a reservation, I could get in easily. Even though they had a lunch menu board, the "godly foam" poster caught my eye! I noticed a "golden gyoza"?! A 2nd location?! I also saw the "Golden Gyoza Sakaba Shibuya 1st Store" nearby. From the outside, it looked like a three-story building, but it actually had three levels: basement, middle, and second floors. The bright interior was filled with gyoza characters and illustrations, making it feel like a theme park for gyoza lovers. Ordering was done via a touch panel, and I went for the “godly foam,” but I realized the price wasn't 199 yen! It turns out, happy hour is only on weekdays, and since it was during the Obon holidays, it counted as a holiday. A bit disappointing, but I continued with my order, which included special grilled gyoza, iron skillet stick gyoza, succulent shrimp boiled gyoza, shark fin gyoza, and soup dumplings… they were all fantastic and delicious! There were also menu items that involved dipping the gyoza in sauces, but we were quite full with this selection. As for appetizers and other Chinese dishes, we tried meat and bean sprouts, long yam with wasabi soy sauce, succulent shrimp and egg stir-fry, salt-seasoned bean sprouts stir-fry, beef skirt steak and enoki mushrooms in garlic soy sauce… all of these dishes were also hits and delicious. Due to the location, around 6 PM, the place was packed with groups of young people and inbound customers, but inside was spacious with high ceilings. Although there were some smokers, I didn’t notice any unpleasant smoke smell. I think the cleanliness of the restaurant is what attracted even groups of women. I would definitely recommend this place to my gyoza-loving female friends, and I look forward to coming back here after a movie again.

I visited the restaurant at 3:50 PM. Since there was a happy hour, I planned to stay for about 30 minutes and only ordered a beer without any food. However, a Chinese staff member persistently told me three times within 10 minutes to leave. It's funny, but the quality of the beer was quite good, although the service was disappointing! I was informed that there is a one-dish policy per person, and since my friend decided to have dinner there, I ordered dumplings. I was then told there is a two-hour limit.

At the Golden Gyoza Sake Bar, Shibuya Branch 2, I had the Chicken Miso Stir-fry for 900 yen. Today, I'm struggling to find a lunch spot! As I was walking around, looking for a new place, I discovered that a restaurant that used to be a Korean place has changed into a gyoza shop! Wait, the weekly special menu isn’t just gyoza, but mostly Chinese dishes! I thought this would definitely go well with rice, so I decided to check it out! Dishes like this that pair well with rice are perfect for lunch! The flavors were rich, and I found myself eating more and more! I might have overindulged a bit, but it was such a delicious lunch that I definitely want to visit again!

On this day, I went to watch a movie in Shibuya with my friends. Although it was past lunchtime, we decided to have some drinks in Shibuya. We entered a place called "Golden Gyoza Sakaba Shibuya No. 2," located at the corner of a small alley near Shibuya Station. The bright interior was clean and left a good impression, with spacious seating available. On the second floor, there were counter and table seats, and we were shown to a table. The large glass windows allowed us to watch people passing by on the street. We ordered the following dishes: ★ Special Fried Gyoza (329 yen) - The skin was thin and crispy, perfectly balanced with the filling. ★ Soup Dumplings (638 yen) - A bite released piping hot juice. The skin had a chewy texture, and the juicy filling was rich and flavorful. ★ Potato Cheese Mochi (528 yen) - Soft and chewy, the sweet sauce combined with the saltiness of the cheese perfectly. ★ Stone-Grilled Spicy Mapo Tofu (858 yen) - A dish where spiciness and numbing flavor harmoniously combined, featuring rich mapo tofu with a refreshing note from the pepper. ★ Stir-Fried Broccoli with Shrimp (968 yen) - Broccoli cooked with a gentle salt flavor, allowing the shrimp's umami to shine through. ★ Sauce Yakisoba (858 yen) - A yakisoba loaded with vegetables. The noodles were chewy, fully absorbing the rich sauce. Beer and gyoza truly make a great pair. Every dish was delicious, and the staff were bright and energetic, providing excellent service.

I had fried octopus with ponzu sauce. The signature gyoza and all the other menu items were reasonably priced. The restaurant has two floors with over 50 seats. I entered around 8:00 PM and it was fully booked, with people waiting outside. Since it's close to the station, it might often be crowded.

The pan-fried gyoza, spicy chicken (yodaredori), soup dumplings (shoronpo), and mapo tofu were all delicious. The dishes were all great for snacking. The drinks are affordable, making it a good value for money. You can get full and tipsy for just 3,000-4,000 yen per person. It's impressive how many young women really know how to enjoy these kinds of places. The only downside is that it's often too crowded; while service is fine, there can be a wait to get a seat until the previous customers leave.

I found a place near Shibuya Mark City where smoking is allowed. I simply ordered gyoza, pickled mustard greens, and shrimp and vegetable stir-fry. The taste was not bad. However, the noise level inside the restaurant was quite high. Given that it's in Shibuya and there are a lot of young people, it's understandable, but everyone was speaking loudly. I think I probably won't return, even though there are not many places that allow smoking at the table.

I visited the restaurant at a very inconvenient time of 4 PM on a Friday, but the place was quite packed. The interior was very clean, and the speed of food service was impressive; every dish was delicious, and I was very satisfied. However, I was a bit disappointed to find out that smoking was allowed inside after I was seated. While it may be a great place for smokers, for non-smokers, it means that our clothes and bags can pick up the smell of cigarettes. It would be helpful to have a notice at the entrance indicating that smoking is allowed.