Chao Chao Gyoza is a gyoza specialty shop located in Miyagawacho Sanjo. They offer a wide variety of flavors to enjoy! They open early on weekends, so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Their signature Chao Chao Gyoza is highly recommended!

I visited the restaurant in the early evening at the end of 2019. There were always about 10 Western tourists lined up. Even though it's a chain restaurant, the dumplings seemed to come pre-made in frozen packs and were not wrapped in the store. I sat at the counter, ordered while watching the work inside the counter. The highball was weak and didn't seem like alcohol until I ordered a double. I had 4 pieces of the classic Chao Chao dumplings and 1 piece of the Kujo green onion dumpling. The classic Chao Chao dumplings were light but had a nice garlic flavor and were delicious as always. I will definitely have them again in Osaka.

I stopped by this place while passing by. I didn't have high expectations since it seemed like a touristy shop, but the staff were all friendly and the gyoza was surprisingly delicious. I thought it was a good place to visit again!

There is a nationwide chain called "Gyoza Keikaku" that may have some resistance to being called "Kyoto Gyoza," but they have a branch in Sanjo Kiya-machi where they also offer Kyoto's unique Negi Gyoza, so I will somewhat forcibly include "Naniwa One Bite Gyoza Chao Chao" in the category of Kyoto Gyoza. The distinctive feature of this restaurant is that they boast a total of 16 types of creative gyoza, with their best-selling item being the "Chao Chao Gyoza 8 pieces/320 yen," which are stick gyoza with eight pieces on a palette with crispy wings that fit perfectly together. As creative gyoza, they first try the "Gyoza 5 kinds assorted 3 pieces each/1100 yen" tasting course (shrimp, vegetables, curry, Kujo leek, black pork) to explore the delicious ones. Among them, the "Plump Shrimp Gyoza 5 pieces/480 yen" with seaweed-infused salt caught my attention, which was the second most popular creative gyoza at the restaurant. Other varieties include chicken cheese gyoza, beef gyoza, mentaiko mayo gyoza, yuzu pepper gyoza, umeshiso gyoza, ginger gyoza (without garlic), red gyoza (red pepper), salted grated gyoza, egg yolk cheese gyoza, cream sauce gyoza, shrimp and asparagus long stick gyoza, water gyoza, and more. One unique item that stood out was the "Chicken Wing Gyoza 2 pieces/480 yen," which is a special dish where gyoza filling is stuffed into chicken wings marinated in wine overnight, making it an interesting and perfect beer snack. While it may feel slightly different from Kyoto Gyoza in terms of concept, the creative ideas are interesting and it is a very popular restaurant, so I introduced it as a one-bite gyoza specialty store, Gyo Gyo (Chao Chao).

The chicken wing dumplings were delicious at Chao Chao Gyoza in Kyoto, located in Sanjo Kiya-machi. #ChaoChaoGyoza #Gyoza #Kyoto #SanjoKiyaMachi #Foodgram

The dumplings had a unique shape, folded in half with the edges left open. They were bite-sized and delicious, making it easy to eat multiple pieces. The restaurant also offers a variety of creative dumplings. The interior of the restaurant is a bit small.

It is definitely delicious and reasonably priced, but you might be disappointed if you have a typical image of dumplings. The restaurant is very popular among foreigners.

During my student days, I went there many times. There are various types of dumplings which are fun, and if you sit at the counter, you can have a friendly chat with the staff. Besides the dumplings, I love the grated yam rice here, and that's always what I have as a finishing touch.

There are many different types of dumplings, and they are all delicious. You can eat a lot for a cheap price.

The restaurant had a lot of foreign tourists, so the staff provided good service. Although there was a long line, the taste was worth the wait and I left satisfied.

The crispy mini stick dumplings are delicious!

It was really good. I will come alone next time.

I wanted to have a quick drink with some snacks, so I went to Chao Chao Sanjo Kiya-cho store. I sat at the counter and ordered a casual set, along with some mentaiko dumplings. The set came with two dumplings, a draft beer, and a side dish. I chose vinegar tripe with yuzu ponzu as the side dish. Despite it being around 10 o'clock, the place was bustling with customers at the counter and the six table seats. As for the taste, the vinegar tripe had a strong meaty texture rather than tripe, and the acidity was well balanced by the grated daikon. The mentaiko dumplings were fried with mentaiko sauce on top. The crispy exterior contained the savory meat inside. The Chao Chao dumplings had a crispy skin with a rich filling. They were delicious. The perfect crispiness of the skin made it possible to enjoy eating about four at once. Personally, I found the regular Chao Chao dumplings to be the most delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Today's second stop on the bar hopping adventure was a gyoza place! I've always wanted to try this place but it's always so crowded whenever I pass by... But today, luckily, there was no line outside. The inside was packed though. The staff quickly cleared a table for me and my friends. It was a cold day, so I couldn't help but use my female privilege and ask a male staff member if there was still a wait, while giving a sad look (haha). He immediately directed us to wait outside. Once inside, we ordered the "Casual Set" for 1200 yen, which included 2 gyoza of our choice (I picked curry), a side dish of spicy cucumber, and a medium-sized draft beer. The gyoza were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a strong flavor. We also got a side dish of salted cabbage, which was a great snack to enjoy with our drinks. The beer was cheap, and the gyoza selection was extensive. There were many foreigners in the restaurant too. I'll definitely be back to try more gyoza varieties next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Due to certain circumstances, I had to have dinner alone tonight. But I really wanted to have a drink! Oh, what's this place? I randomly walked into a dumpling restaurant (#^.^#) Dumplings have been a recent trend for me! The atmosphere inside was lively! It's Saturday after all, haha. The place wasn't very big, so I sat at the counter since I was alone! They helped me put my belongings on the top shelf, which was helpful (*^o^*)! Let's drink! Beer! I'll have a beer please (*^o^*)! ◯ Sanjo Kiya-cho Maru Toku Set Gyoza Gyoza and assorted dumplings set! You can try a variety of flavors at once *\(^o^)/* I had the scallion dumplings and kimchi! First, the Gyoza Gyoza dumplings...bite! Delicious (*^o^*)! They are bite-sized and easy to eat (*^o^*)! The skin is crispy (*^o^*)! It's easy to keep eating them (#^.^#)! Though they don't have a strong punch, the crispy texture is top-notch! Considering the price, it's very reasonable! Next, the scallion dumplings!...but, um, sorry (⌒-⌒; ) I ate them so quickly that I don't really remember...haha, I think they were delicious though, haha. Lastly, the kimchi! It was just delicious! ◯ Iberico Pork Dumplings Next up was the Iberico pork dumplings that I was completely drawn to by the name! Haha I ate them without any sauce, but they were a bit greasier than the Gyoza Gyoza ones, I think? Truly the Iberico pork (*^o^*) After this, I drank quite a bit and my tongue got a bit fuzzy, so I don't remember the taste accurately, haha. But they were simply delicious! I might prefer ones with a stronger punch though—how far can I push it, haha. But, but!!! The atmosphere was really great (*^o^*) Even dining alone, I had a good time!!! Maybe it was the unpretentious vibe that I liked??? The staff were also kind and made me feel comfortable...I definitely want to come back (*^o^*)! And there are still many unique dumplings that I haven't tried yet!!! I'll work hard to complete the stamp collection, haha (#^.^#)! Thank you for the meal! It was delicious!!

I had been to this dumpling restaurant a few times. This is my first review. I went during Silver Week. It was crowded in Kyoto city, more than usual. This restaurant was also crowded. I waited in line for about 40 minutes. I was actually planning to go to a different dumpling restaurant, but it was closed... What's up with restaurants closing during holidays! Anyway, onto the review (laughs). I noticed a lot of foreigners while waiting in line! Maybe it's because of Kyoto's location. About 30% of the customers were foreigners. The cheerful staff were confidently giving instructions and greetings in English. Pronunciation aside, that's good hospitality. The staff left a good impression. When the drinks arrived, they even said "cheers" together (laughs). This was my second stop, so I ordered a set menu for about 1500 yen, but I was already full! Maybe I ate too much at the first place (laughs). If you can eat bite-sized dumplings, you can probably eat a lot. When we were leaving, they mentioned dessert dumplings, so we ended up ordering them. My child and partner enjoyed them... I was already too full to eat more (´△｀) Ahh. We chose the Negi dumplings, Shrimp dumplings, and Regular dumplings from the set menu. They were all delicious. The shrimp dumplings were especially good. The regular ones were a bit oily, I wanted them to be a bit crispier. The Negi dumplings were tasty, but one was enough for me.