I heard that Kyoto Gyoza Miyako Panda offers a variety of gyoza, so I braved the heavy rain to try their lunch menu. I opted for the chef's choice set meal, which included gyoza that paired well with both rice and beer. I ended up trying so many different kinds that I lost track, but it was great that they could tell me which one was which. If I wanted to try something not included in the set meal, I could simply add it on. Overall, it was a delightful experience. Kyoto Gyoza Miyako Panda is located at 19-11 Ujihanjiro, Uji City, Kyoto.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. I ordered the colorful set meal which came with two types of dumplings, rice, and unlimited pickles. The lemon-flavored dumplings, unfortunately, didn't taste as lemony as their name suggests. With the variety of frozen dumplings available in stores nowadays, some with wings and well-seasoned, the unique atmosphere of the restaurant was interesting at first, but to retain repeat customers, they need to think about how to differentiate themselves. They could offer more topping options to cater to customers' preferences and allow for more flavor variations, serve the dumplings on a hot plate to keep them warm, and introduce other grilled dishes besides dumplings to make customers want to come back for more.

There is a gyoza specialty shop in the neighborhood that I was curious about but never had the chance to visit. I decided to go there as it seemed like a good GOTO destination. The gyoza was around 400 yen for 5 pieces, which may seem a bit pricey, but the taste was just as good as the gyoza in Utsunomiya or Hamamatsu. Utsunomiya and Hamamatsu gyoza are known to be more expensive, so I think the balance between price and taste is excellent. However, being in Uji, I feel like the gyoza culture is not as strong here. I hope they continue to do well because the gyoza is delicious.

"Uji's shop Ouen coupon [Go To Eat] The store 'Gyoza-ya Miyako Panda' has become a representative gyoza shop not only in Uji but also in Kyoto. The new autumn menu features gyoza made with Kyoto's branded produce, Daikoku Hon-shimeji mushrooms. I think it's the best one yet. It's delicious, so please try it once. Various electronic coupons such as pay pay can also be used."

"Cheer up Uji‼️ Miyako Panda dumpling shop limited to 10 meals‼️ Colorful set for 900 yen (excluding tax) Today's daily dumpling is 'Pork tendon juicy dumpling' - big and juicy, packed with filling. I was completely satisfied. Limited to one group for dining in! They are also careful with disinfection, so it is safe. You can also purchase pesticide-free vegetables, which is great. Takeout, Uber Eats, and online shopping are also available. You can use Peypey."

I thought it was a specialty gyoza shop, but when I entered, the shop had a cute interior that was quite embarrassing for a middle-aged man to go alone. The menu had various types of gyoza, or rather, gyoza with different twists. The place was decorated with pandas all around, which seemed to be popular with young women. I ordered the "irodori" lunch set (990 yen), which included 2 types of assorted gyoza (10 pieces each), brown rice, 2 vegetable side dishes, a small cup of soup, pickles, and a small dessert. The assortment of gyoza for the day included regular garlic gyoza and lemon-flavored gyoza, 5 pieces each. The regular garlic gyoza was delicious, but the lemon-flavored gyoza, while not bad, didn't quite match my expectations based on the gyoza I've had before.

I visited the dumpling restaurant Miyako Panda and had the chef's choice set meal "Irodori" for 900 yen. It included white dumplings, rich garlic, salad, one side dish, and dessert. You can choose whether you want garlic in the dumplings and the size of the rice. The concept is to offer dumplings that you would want to feed to your own children, using domestically grown garlic. The dumplings were delicious and would go well with rice, and of course, beer. After the meal, I ordered the recommended cafe au lait. It was a wonderful lunch experience.

The dumplings (white) cost 330 yen, the dumplings (rich garlic) cost 390 yen, brown rice costs 180 yen, vegetable miso potage costs 130 yen, and pickles are free. The total is 1,030 yen. Hmm... this restaurant is a bit difficult for me to use due to the composition of the set menu. The dumplings were delicious, with the white ones being more to my liking in terms of taste.

This is a cute shop with lots of pandas! They have a variety of dumpling flavors, and this time I tried the white garlic and lemon ones. I want to try more flavors next time!

I'm not sure if it's in Ogura, as I'm not familiar with the area, but while driving, I saw the word "gyoza" and immediately turned into the garage. Apparently, you can have it as a set meal to eat in, but on that day it was 100% domestically made Japanese gyoza. There are two basic types of gyoza: Panda Gyoza with rice flour skin, cabbage, and no garlic, and Miyako Gyoza with wheat flour skin, cabbage, and garlic optional. I bought Panda Gyoza Basic (250 yen), Double Cheese (300 yen) for frying, Basic (250 yen) for steaming, and Refreshing (280 yen) for freezing. The gyoza are small but have a chewy skin and a gentle taste. I also received a stamp card, so I will definitely visit again. Next time, I will try the gyoza set meal in the restaurant!

Until March 21, 2023, the All Japan Gyoza Festival is being held at Moricoro Park. I took the subway and the Linimo to come here. I paid the entrance fee of 600 yen and lined up in a long line to enter the venue. My rule is to drink a beer with each gyoza I eat... So I will eat gyoza diligently while following this rule. The first shop I chose was this one. The fact that there was no line and I could buy it easily was the deciding factor. I chose from five types: Kujyo Negi Lemon, Lemon, Ume Shiso Lemon, Garlic Lemon, and Mentaiko Mayo Lemon, and the one I chose was Kujyo Negi Lemon for 600 yen. I was able to use PayPay for payment. The gyoza with Kujyo Negi as a good accent was crispy and juicy and delicious. Green onions and gyoza go well together ♥ Thank you for the meal.

I didn't plan a trip, but I wanted to do something. On the first day, I went to the Osaka Prefectural Library for a book exchange, and then headed to the food festival at Tsurumi Green Park. Oh, I was on a bicycle so it was easy. However, I found out that reservations on my smartphone were touch-and-go. If the waiting line exceeded a certain number, I couldn't make a reservation. In the end, I had to wait in line. I arrived after 12:00 and didn't feel like lining up, so I decided to go to the Gyoza Festival at the Osaka Castle Sun Plaza. I arrived at 11:00 and will line up here last. We tried two types of gyoza, lemon gyoza and plum lemon gyoza, and my wife and daughter loved them the most. But freshly made ones are the best. Takeout is not recommended.

Miyako Panda, who has been a hot topic on TV, has a frozen dumpling vending machine that is gaining attention! According to TV information, the vending machine's sales are better than the store's sales! Let's see... The red dumpling with a cute panda illustration is adorable ❤️ Huh? It's... 1000 yen? 1500 yen⁉️ Th-that's expensive...‼️ It's a pack of 20 dumplings, but still...! It's around 50-75 yen per dumpling... I usually buy 12 dumplings for 100 yen, so it's a big adventure for me...‼️ If I knew they were delicious, I would buy them, but since I haven't tried them yet, it's a scary dilemma. I decided to visit the store and found a takeout window! There were pandas all over and they were so cute...! I found out that you can buy 5 frozen dumplings at a time! It's an extra 20 yen if you want them cooked. Today, as a trial, I asked for the 5-piece pack, even though it's more expensive. I chose the recommended plain dumplings with tendon for 380 yen, and the lemon dumplings for 410 yen. When I finished paying, I noticed... Huh? A fortune pack for 1300 yen⁉️ The staff said, "It has various flavors, and you can't tell which is which just by looking at them." But I actually liked that. However, I couldn't bring myself to ask for a change, so I just left. The Saturday special pack with 25 dumplings for 1000 yen is also good! I brought it home with me ✨ It's packaged like a loaf of bread, with different colored tapes for each flavor, and handwritten labels indicating the flavors. The sauce comes in a soy sauce dipper shaped like a pig? It's cute, maybe it's in the shape of a panda. Let's cook them! It says to spread oil on the dumplings, but I found that too much trouble for me. When steamed, the pink color of the filling becomes clear ✨ After cooking, they're ready! I'll start with the tendon flavor! Dip it in the sauce and... bite! The skin is chewy! It's delicious! The umami of the tendon is amazing! When I take a bite, the juices flow out! Next, the lemon flavor. The skin is crispy! Is the skin different depending on the filling? The refreshing taste is so light and airy! Perfect for summer! I thought they were expensive, but they are worth it! When you want to eat plenty of delicious dumplings, this is a good choice! It's a good alternative to dining out ✨ They also offer delivery and takeout, and I'm curious about their bento boxes.

First visit! After getting takeout from Seikou Udon, I stopped by here. I bought the hikikomori set from the gyoza vending machine. There were various flavors and they were delicious. Especially the shiso gyoza had a strong shiso flavor, better than shiso gyoza from other places.

From Ikesei Ice Park to Ikesei Gyoza Fair, the place has changed its theme. There's a panda? Miyako Panda from Kyoto. Panda gyoza? Lemon gyoza, garlic gyoza, plum gyoza. Lemon and plum are rare so I bought them. The lemon gyoza has a hint of lemon. The plum gyoza has yukari sprinkled on top, and plum pickles. It seems like the main store also has panda bento. I want to go there.

Kyoto Prefecture is currently under its fourth state of emergency declaration. During this time, shops are closed. However, there is a 24-hour frozen dumpling vending machine installed in front of the shop. On a rainy Saturday, a couple visited for the first time, taking 58 minutes on local roads to arrive just before 2 pm. There are four parking spaces next to the shop. The vending machine is large and red, with various product introductions written on it. All ingredients are domestically sourced and the dumplings are handmade at the shop without any additives. It's a Kyoto Panda Dumpling specialty store. (laughs) They purchased 20 pieces each of "Plain," "Cheese," and "Garlic" for 1,500 yen each. They had them for dinner. They cooked them beautifully following the instructions. Their favorite was the "Garlic" flavor, with the coarse-ground Kyoto Tanba Highland pork providing a satisfying texture and delicious taste. It's especially tasty when eaten with the recommended lemon juice, giving it a refreshing touch. The interior of the shop has a pop-like atmosphere that doesn't look like a dumpling specialty store. (laughs) They look forward to trying them in the shop next time.

I visited a vendor at the Oktoberfest near Shinjuku West Exit. I ordered the "Lemon Gyoza" and it was served in about 3 minutes. The gyoza was hot and I squeezed lemon over it. It was a nice change of pace and a good option for a snack.

Craft Gyoza Festival 2022 - Lemon-scented Panda Gyoza ¥700

I came across this store at a department store's local products exhibition.