The dumplings at this restaurant are filled with chunky meat filling, the oil content is low, and the focus is on enjoying the meat. There are various types of dumplings such as meat, lamb, and chicken wing. Each filling is different and the restaurant was even better than I imagined.

First visit. Went for a drink with a senior colleague. The interior of the restaurant exudes a Showa era vibe, with a second floor seating area that is not very spacious, making it a bit difficult to get a table as my senior colleague had mentioned. However, we were lucky to find a table on the second floor this day. We toasted with beer and enjoyed various side dishes while waiting for the ordered dumplings to arrive. They arrived. Vegetable dumplings, shiso dumplings, lamb coriander dumplings, and chicken wing dumplings. All were delicious, but personally, I ranked the shiso dumplings as my favorite. Honestly, I'm not a fan of coriander, but the combination with lamb created a good harmony that I felt compelled to mention. I would definitely like to come back to this dumpling restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

- Restaurant Name: Nakano Gyoza "Yamayoshi" - Location: Nakano Station - Budget: 3000-4000 yen - Ordered Menu: Vegetable Gyoza, Meat Gyoza, Shiso Gyoza, Kimchi, Negi Tamagoyaki On a weekend around 7:30 PM, this restaurant is located in the Shin-Nakamise shopping street near the north exit of Nakano Station. The area has a nostalgic Showa-era vibe that I personally love. The interior of the restaurant has only 4 counter seats on the first floor, and there is also a second floor with a 3-seater table and a 4-seater table. According to the owner, the restaurant has been open for 6 years as of May 2022. The walls are adorned with signatures of famous people, including the popular band member Kiyosaku from Mongol800. The chef's gyoza-making style is unique and it's amazing to see how popular it has become. I ordered the items listed above, and here are my impressions of some of them: - Vegetable Gyoza: These gyoza were so delicious that I could almost call them number one today. The sweetness of the vegetables fills your mouth and there is no strange smell, just pure deliciousness. You can eat many of these without getting tired of them. I have the utmost respect for these gyoza. - Meat Gyoza: These gyoza had lotus root as an accent along with the meat. The crunchy texture of the lotus root adds to the deliciousness. That's all for the review. They have a gyoza-specialty shochu that is easy to drink and I highly recommend it! Please note that they are closed on Mondays. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back.

Is it correct to drink alcohol while nibbling on dumplings? Maybe I'm using this restaurant wrong... I want to eat something other than dumplings, but I'm alone and can't drink that much. The dumplings are delicious, so I want to get takeout... but they don't offer takeout.

And so, I rushed into the gyoza specialty shop Yamayoshi. The small shop only had counter seats, and there was a female customer who looked like a regular. I ordered the Suica Soda Gyoza with pork and bean sprouts. The gyoza had a crispy crust and was filled with coarsely ground pork, giving it a meaty taste. The meat and bean sprouts were seasoned with spicy sauce and sesame oil, making it a tasty side dish. I didn't order rice this time to avoid getting a food coma, so I paid the bill and left. Thank you for the meal. I left in 20 minutes and headed towards Arai Yakushi-mae Station via the Nyamuguchi Road, but somehow ended up in a swamp due to my poor sense of direction.

After a sauna session, I went to this place with a friend. After the sauna, I always crave something to eat. So, how was "Yamayoshi" restaurant? They have a simple menu mainly consisting of gyoza. We tried the vegetable, shiso, and meat grilled gyoza, as well as the shiso water gyoza. We also had beer and highballs. It was delicious!

My common sense may not necessarily be the same as the common sense of society. The common sense of an old man may be different from that of a young person. What is common sense in the first place? Words like "obvious" or "normal" can vary greatly depending on interpretation and individual perception, and relying on these words can lead to significant failures in both work and private life. I have had many opportunities to enjoy gyoza since I was a child, whether at home, dining out, or in daily life. I have never met anyone who says they hate gyoza. While some may avoid it due to the smell of garlic before meeting people, it is a dish loved by everyone. It is practically a national food! I also enjoy drinking at local Chinese restaurants, and gyoza often takes the spotlight. It is a superb dish that I have not grown tired of since childhood. It is now February, and cold days continue. In the evenings in Nakano, a town with a mix of old and new shops, I often visit. There are many small individual shops with various genres, which I love! I arrived earlier than the meeting time and wandered through the alleyways. Skewered eel sounds good too. When I arrived in front of "Kawanijiro," it was naturally packed as it is a popular restaurant. A few doors down is this shop, where I believe I visited a few years ago. It is a small shop with only a counter. My favorite dish is gyoza. There were no other customers, and the owner was alone. I had a "vegetable gyoza" with a beam highball in hand. It is light and easy to eat. Next, I had the "lamb coriander gyoza," which is perfect for me as I love the aroma and taste of lamb and coriander. I chatted with the owner about various things. He mentioned that there is a shochu specifically for gyoza, so I had it with soda. It has a fruity taste, not overly sweet, and goes well with meat-based gyoza. The menu listed "vegetable gyoza" at the top, and I did not order it because it was a standard choice, but because I like gyoza with lots of vegetables. I deliberately chose it and informed the owner. He mentioned that the meat gyoza used to be listed at the top and was the most popular, but now the vegetable gyoza is the most popular since it was moved to the top. First-time customers tend to order the standard dish, which they believe is at the top of the menu. Is it a rule that if it is at the top of the menu, it must be popular? It was an enjoyable gyoza drinking session with such interesting anecdotes. Recently, many specialty fried chicken shops have closed down. Even if I were to start one, I don't eat fried chicken frequently, and if I want to eat it freshly fried, I can buy it at supermarkets or bento shops, so takeout-only fried chicken shops may struggle. If I were to start something, I think gyoza would be much better. Long live gyoza! The fun of zero is gradually coming to an end, and I hurriedly head to the intended shop. The end.

This is a two-story dumpling restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Nakano Station! It seemed like the staff was working alone that day, so there was a bit of a delay in serving time. I prefer the dumplings to have a stronger sear since they are pan-fried. I hope they will have more staff in the future!笑

Finally managed to get in when it was open. I had tried coming here about three times in the past but it was closed. Today, I finally got in. We were seated on the second floor, three of us. Let's drink, let's eat (laughs). I love dumplings. From meat dumplings to vegetable dumplings, we tried them all. All of them were delicious. The alcohol was also delicious. Well, of course it would be delicious (laughs).

The dumplings are delicious! The sake is also delicious! The small restaurant allowed me to relax and enjoy dumplings while drinking! Lemon sour goes well with dumplings! I had a great time chatting with the owner! I will definitely visit again! Thank you for the meal!

Gyoza with shiso and lotus root? The texture is enjoyable, shiso flavor is subtle, and the meat is tender. Vegetable gyoza with crunchy vegetables that make your mouth happy. Lamb and coriander gyoza with a unique texture and flavor that I've never tried before! Overall, these gyoza are not the type that makes you crave rice without dipping sauce. The coriander menma salad with egg and green onions was delicious. As a big fan of mayonnaise, I wish there was a bit more of it! It would be great if they had shichimi (Japanese seven spice) at the condiment station!

A cozy and casual place that is perfect for a quick drink. The owner is friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is two stories but we only used the first floor, which was just the right size and had a warm atmosphere that seems loved by locals. The lamb and coriander dumplings were delicious. I would like to come back and spend more time here next time.

The meat dumplings are unique, and when I asked which part of the meat they used, I was told it's from the arm. They also use coarse ground meat, with a size of 9 millimeters! The vegetable dumplings contain celery, which gives them a distinctive taste. Some people may like it, but personally, I'm not a fan of celery...

Before eating yakiniku, we went to "Yamayoshi" to zero out our appetites. We ended up eating a lot more than zero and it was intense! I've always wanted to try it, so I'm glad I finally went and it was so delicious! Some people couldn't eat cilantro, so I got to eat a lot of it, and the shiso dumplings were amazing. Next time, I want to go and eat normally instead of trying to zero out my appetite. - Vegetable dumplings - Shiso dumplings - Meat dumplings - Lamb and cilantro dumplings #Yamayoshi #dumplings #Nakano

I finally visited this place in Nakano that I've been wanting to go for a while. Every time I passed by, it was always full, but this time I managed to get a table. The volume and moistness of the minced chicken were excellent, and the coriander dumplings were delicious. Both were fantastic. I'll have to explore more of Nakano. Thank you for the meal!

The day before, I ran my hobby curry shop from noon until night, so I was exhausted. And at the end of the day, I couldn't find anywhere to eat, so I ended up getting takeout from Lotteria. That didn't satisfy me. So, I woke up on Sunday without setting an alarm and decided to enjoy some daytime drinking alone. After taking a shower, I headed to Nakano. I was quite hungry, so I thought about trying some Gyoza at an unvisited Chinese restaurant, but then I remembered that I hadn't greeted this place since the new year. So, I decided to stop by this place that opens from 2 pm on weekends. I started with a refreshing draft beer. I ordered two plates of Hinedori, one of my favorite dishes, and added a serving of vegetable dumplings for balance. I sprinkled some chili oil on the Hinedori, added salt and pepper, and mayonnaise as my own original seasoning, and took a bite. The unique texture and rich flavor of the Hinedori made my face light up with joy. The freshly grilled vegetable dumplings were juicy and bursting with filling, thanks to the special skin made by Asakusa Kaikaro. The lamb and coriander dumplings paired perfectly with Suntory's craft gin. I couldn't help but think about hosting a collaboration event here again this year.

I had been curious about this restaurant for a while and was invited by a friend to go there. The area around Nakano Station North Exit is even more crowded than Shibuya Center Street. To avoid the crowds, we walked north along the Fureai Road and turned into a side street just before Seiyu. The entrance had a glass sliding door and only four chairs at the counter. Despite being only about 3 tatami mats in size, there was also a second floor seating area. We ordered a lemon sour and cheers. As expected from a gyoza specialty restaurant, there were five different types of gyoza on the menu. We started with the meat gyoza and vegetable gyoza. The delicious smell filled the room as they were being cooked, making us feel happy. Soon, the first plate arrived, starting with the vegetable gyoza! However, as someone with an extremely sensitive tongue to hot food, I cautiously let it cool down before eating. It was delicious! There was no overwhelming taste of oil from frying, just a refreshing flavor. The meat gyoza had finely ground pork tightly packed inside, with a good texture. This made it easy to enjoy with drinks. We also tried the shiso gyoza, which could be ordered either fried or boiled, and we chose the boiled option. It had chicken inside, making it very light and refreshing. I'm not a fan of this type, but my friend ordered the lamb and coriander gyoza and enjoyed it. Thank you for the wonderful meal!!!

It had been a while since I had a meal gathering in Nakano, so I decided to use Yabe-san's place. I greeted him saying it had been a long time and started with a highball. Of course, when you come here, you have to have gyoza, so I ordered my personal favorite, the lamb-packed gyoza. As always, it was delicious! It was a quick visit, but I would like to come back and take my time next time.

Prologue I had always been curious about the curry event hosted by the esteemed curry person Saru. This time, instead of the usual izakaya in Takadanobaba, a special collaboration event was held at a famous gyoza bar in Nakano. Sho Curry x Nakano Gyoza "Yamayoshi" - Gyoza and curry coming together! Gyoza and curry, two beloved national dishes, combined in one event - too good to miss. Without hesitation, I agreed to participate, but then a simple question arose - which restaurant should I post about? In a moment of inspiration, I thought, why not post about both? A devilish idea, fueled by the strong Jim Beam highballs I had ordered. But enough of that, time for the main event. Arrival of the Gyoza - Saba Keema Curry Gyoza (Sho Curry): A unique creation combining saba keema curry with gyoza skin, resulting in a delicious balance of saba flavor and spiciness. - Lamb Coriander Gyoza (Yamayoshi): A flavorful gyoza with a strong lamb and coriander taste, enhanced by the presence of cumin. Special Curry Plate - Sho Curry Special Chicken Curry: A high-quality curry with a balanced acidity and strong spice flavors. - Yamayoshi Special Curry: A light and flavorful curry that can be mixed with the chicken curry for a unique hybrid experience. Both curries were accompanied by two types of achaar, adding a tangy and spicy kick to the meal. The turmeric-infused long-grain rice and papadum were also excellent accompaniments. Epilogue The curry craving was ignited in me after this wonderful event. Following the footsteps of Saru, I headed to an Indian-style standing bar in the neighboring station, eager to continue exploring the world of curry. Stay tuned for the next installment, featuring the Kase Tori Sakaba.

After experiencing subliminal effects from a reviewer, I visited Nakano with other reviewers on this day. As I walked along the street from the station, I noticed many restaurants and other stores on both sides, which made me feel very excited. For those who spend their days here, it must be a daily struggle and joy. We arrived at Yama Yoshi's shop. It was before the 1 p.m. opening time, and there were about 5 customers in front of the shop. I stood behind the people in line and looked around at the surroundings. I have only visited Nakano a few times, but this scenery felt like something I had seen for years. I was surprised to find myself in this position relative to Yama Yoshi's shop, and I took some photos. While we were talking, a cat leisurely walked from left to right on the corrugated iron above Yakitori Nakano's shop front. My companion, who loves cats more than humans, was disappointed to miss the chance to take a picture, but I felt like I was being welcomed by this place and I was very happy. After a while, we entered the shop and were guided to the second floor as there were three of us. We ordered a rich Highball and waited for the plates to be prepared. Sho-san, who was going up and down the stairs, looked very busy. First, the gyoza arrived. There were 3 pieces each of two types of gyoza and a deluxe version. The "Sho Gyoza," which was born from the free idea of making curry with canned mackerel and turning it into gyoza, was delicious with the spiciness of the curry and the meaty texture and umami of the mackerel. The Lamb Cilantro Gyoza at "Nakano Gyoza Yama Yoshi" is said to be a popular menu item at this shop, and I thought I would visit again to try it. The Ai-gake Curry Plate that arrived later was also delicious, and the shop became very popular, selling out in just about 3 hours. I was glad I went early. The companions I was with, whom I would never have met in my life if it weren't for Tabelog, had their lives intersect and intertwine with mine, and I found that state to be desirable and delightful. Curry and gyoza, Sho Curry and Yama Yoshi, everyone.