I felt hungry and thought about trying the pan-fried dumplings at Gyoza no Ohsho. I had written in my diary before about how I often had pan-fried dumplings made at Gyoza no Ohsho... and was told that they can make pan-fried dumplings with both sides crispy, so I wanted to try it. There is no Gyoza no Ohsho in Shinjuku. The ones near my place are in Shibuya, Nakano, and Ikebukuro. I pondered where to go and ended up deciding to go to Ikebukuro. It was a bit of a walk from the station. It was quite a busy restaurant with a small line inside. Delivery drivers were coming in one after another. I could hear a cheerful female voice from the kitchen. She was giving instructions to the cooking staff, like making ramen without green onions and making sure to cook the dumplings well with both sides crispy. I smiled at the energy and speed. This kind of energy and speed are very important in Chinese cuisine. After about 10 minutes, the dishes arrived at my table. It was clearly crispy pan-fried dumplings. The oil had seeped into the skin, making the dough crunchy. The aroma of the oil was delicious, and it reminded me of the dumplings from Tenten in Osaka. I really liked it. The dough absorbed the flavor and aroma of the filling, and with each bite, the taste spread in my mouth. I added plenty of vinegar, chili oil, and pepper. The oil made it refreshing, and the flavor and sweetness were well-balanced. The fried rice was fluffy and the grains of rice sank softly into my molars, which was delicious. Not bad at all. And all of this for less than 600 yen was quite a deal, and my stomach was pleasantly satisfied.

Last week, I watched a TV show where a famous chef rated the menu at Osho and it made me want to eat there again. I visited on Tuesday at 6:10 pm, and although I couldn't see the back, there were two customers near the entrance. Despite many dishes receiving low scores, the gyoza was highly praised, and the fried rice also received high marks, so I decided to order the fried rice, gyoza, and fried chicken set today. Since there were hardly any vegetables, I also ordered a mini-sized vegetable stir-fry. The mini vegetable stir-fry arrived in about 3-4 minutes, followed by the set. The gyoza had a nice crispy texture as the famous chef had commented, and it tasted even better after hearing the review. The fried rice had just the right amount of seasoning and was delicious, and the fried chicken was also very tasty. The total bill, including tax, was 1,380 yen for the fried rice, gyoza, and fried chicken set, and the mini vegetable stir-fry. I was able to pay with a credit card.

Chilled Chinese noodles for 748 yen and dumplings for 297 yen. As September begins and summer seems to be coming to an end, I suddenly felt a strong craving for chilled Chinese noodles a few days ago. I had to have it. Finally, I had my first taste of it this year. Where do you usually eat chilled Chinese noodles? At a Chinese restaurant? Ramen shop? Soba restaurant? Or somewhere else? It seems like you can find it anywhere, but sometimes you go and they don't have it. So this time, I decided to eat it at a place where I can be sure to get it. The chilled Chinese noodles had ingredients like imitation crab, cucumber, shredded omelet, char siu pork, and cherry tomatoes. The color combination of red, green, and yellow was beautiful. The presentation was fairly neat. The sweet and sour taste with a hint of lemon added a refreshing acidity. The cold noodles were also good. If I had to point out something, it would have been even more delicious if the flavors had soaked into the char siu pork and egg. I'm not sure what the standard is, but this seemed like a fairly standard chilled Chinese noodle dish. Anyway, now that I've cleared my craving for chilled noodles, I'm ready for the summer heat to end! By the way, I often see people saying "I've started eating chilled Chinese noodles." I wonder if people still use that phrase at the end of summer like now. Bon appétit!

I didn't notice that there was a "Gyoza no Ohsho" in Ikebukuro at all... I thought the "Eggplant Zha Jiang Mian" looked delicious, but changed my mind just before ordering. I was guided to a table at the back. There are many signed autographs displayed in front of the counter seats on the first floor. There aren't many seats on the first floor, but it seems there are seats on the second floor. I made use of the coupon just before the deadline. - Stir-fried vegetables: 539 yen I often buy stir-fried vegetables for takeout. It looks quite different from the menu photo. The colors are not good, and the ingredients are cut small. Cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, and a little pork. The mild, crispy sauce, ginger flavor, and oily but decent taste. - Gyoza: 297 yen for 1 serving x 2 *1 serving was free using the coupon on the app. Beautiful sear marks, familiar thick and chewy skin. The filling is packed full, with roughly chopped cabbage for a good texture. Slightly garlicky, well-seasoned and consistently delicious. Ate 6 pieces as is, 3 with gyoza sauce, and the remaining 3 with the seasoning salt and pepper "Ohsho Magic Powder". This was quite good. If it's just the gyoza, I'd give it a score of "3.8". The customer service was good and left a positive impression.

The old King Shou restaurant used to be popular among poor students for its rich and hearty dishes, generous portions, and affordable prices. Although there was a period where the taste declined, I visited after several years and found that the dumplings had plenty of filling and the ramen was delicious, signaling a comeback. The nostalgic interior was bustling with petite, glasses-wearing older women working efficiently. It felt strange as if the same ladies had been there in every era.

It's been a while since I last had it. When eating it after a long time, I felt that the ramen soup lacked depth. Sometimes, I want a bit of a challenge in what I eat, but this is a chain restaurant. I think the key is to have a flavor that you can eat every day without getting tired of it, so it's my fault. The gyoza, as always, was satisfying.

Stable king of gyoza. You know Gyoza no Ohsho. The taste varies depending on the store, but it's never a big disappointment. It's heartwarming to see other customers being so casual when a staff member accidentally spills a drink at another table, saying "It's okay! It's okay!" Thank you for the meal.

This place at the east exit of Ikebukuro. I used to come here often late at night, but it's been a while since I visited alone. There were no flags or posters promoting the chilled Chinese noodles outside the store. When I entered the store and asked the staff, they said they were serving it with a smile. I was seated on the second floor, and even though it was empty, as a solo diner, I was seated at a table for two. The solo female diners around me were all seated at tables for four. I'm too shy to ask to move. The voice of the drunk young man next to me was loud, but I couldn't bring myself to ask to move. The first dish I ordered was the perfect size gyoza (3 pieces), but the extra garlic I wanted was missing. The draft beer (Super Dry) had a bit of foam, which was disappointing. The second beer was fine. The chilled Chinese noodles I was looking forward to had an issue with the noodles. It took a while for them to arrive. The toppings included chashu, imitation crab, egg, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and seaweed, but there was no sesame. The noodles were underneath the toppings. That's where the first issue arose. Wait, why are the noodles white? They usually have a yellowish color. When I took a bite, I realized they tasted strange. They were powdery and had a weird texture. I tried a few more bites, but it was not good. I couldn't finish it. I hate leaving food, but I decided to leave this one and go home. As the waitress passed by, she asked if I wanted more sauce. I declined and explained that the noodles were powdery and I couldn't eat them. She then mentioned that the noodles needed to be remade. I agreed, and she took the plate away. I ordered another drink to pass the time. When the chilled Chinese noodles arrived for the second time, I immediately noticed that the noodles were different. They were the usual color. I mentioned this to the waitress, and after tasting it, I confirmed that it was delicious. The waitress later explained that they had mistakenly cooked the noodles for the chilled Chinese noodles for the same amount of time as regular ramen noodles. If it weren't for her noticing, I would have never ordered chilled Chinese noodles from this place again. I wish they had a button for customers to press if something seems wrong. Despite the mishap, the waitress was attentive and fixed the issue. The prices for sour drinks were 30 yen cheaper than the franchise store near Otsuka Station, which was surprising. I will visit again.

Two busy individuals who couldn't have lunch went to Gyoza no Ohsho with a female subordinate. In my hometown of Kyoto, Gyoza no Ohsho is scattered everywhere, but in Kanto, it seems to only be located in specific busy areas. The Gyoza no Ohsho in Ikebukuro is precious. As an after-work meal before overtime, we shared leek and liver, fried rice, and gyoza to satisfy our hunger. Since we have work after this, I also made sure to add almond jelly as a Chinese dessert to settle my full stomach.

Pork and Toro Ramen for 750 yen. The aim was to create a new style of Soki soba like Gyoza no Ohsho. The texture is addictive! The menu features a tender pork belly cartilage simmered to perfection. The ramen is not exactly Soki soba, but more like Gyoza no Ohsho's new style Soki soba. The pork belly cartilage is quite voluminous and tender, with a light seasoning that doesn't overpower the ramen. The standout texture in this ramen was the bean sprouts. I originally planned to order fried rice and gyoza, but I couldn't resist the visual appeal of this dish. Delicious!

The restaurant is not visible from the entrance, with seating available on the upper floors as well. It seems to have a large number of seats. The set with Tianjin rice, 6 dumplings, and 2 pieces of chicken karaage costs less than 1100 yen. At first, I was worried that the Tianjin rice would be small and not fill me up, but I was pleasantly surprised by how satisfying it was. The interior of the restaurant is clean, and the staff are efficient and provide clear explanations, leaving a good impression. While the cost performance in terms of quantity and price may not be as good as Osaka Ohsho, Gyoza no Ohsho is still a beloved restaurant among many people living in Japan. The dumplings were delicious. The chicken karaage was not the best in terms of taste, but the generous portion size was a plus. I visited this restaurant after a job interview at a night establishment in Ikebukuro. If I get hired, I can see myself coming here often for late-night meals.

Tonight's dinner was at Goto Eat again. I visited on Thursday at 6:10 PM and was able to enter right away without waiting. I found a sticker at the cash register and entered the restaurant. I looked at the menu and ordered the Tianjin rice set (Tianjin rice, 2 pieces of fried chicken, 3 dumplings, soup) and as an appetizer, I also ordered chilled tomatoes and salted cabbage. When asked about the sauce for the Tianjin rice, I saw on the menu that I could choose from sweet and sour, salted, or Kyoto-style, so I decided on the Kyoto-style. The food arrived in about 5 minutes, the Kyoto-style Tianjin rice was fluffy with a delicious dashi soy sauce flavor. The fried chicken was tender and tasty without any fatty parts, and the dumplings were thin-skinned but delicious. They have a variety of small-sized menu items that I would like to try next time. The total price was 1538 yen including tax, and I paid with one Goto Eat 1000 yen voucher, one 500 yen voucher, and the rest in cash. Oh, when I looked closely at the sticker at the cash register, it turned out to be for electronic use! Well, it's okay since I was able to use the paper vouchers.

Visited for the second time on the weekend. The first place was a bar, and since I was planning to go to another bar next, I decided to stop by here because I was feeling a bit hungry. I was hoping for some cheap snacks to go with my drinks. I ordered the following: - Gyoza - Kimchi - Fried rice The flavors were consistent and typical of a chain restaurant, with no real standouts. If I had to pick, I wasn't a big fan of the kimchi. As for drinks, beer was 500 yen and sours were 400 yen, which was a bit more expensive than I expected. However, since the food was reasonably priced, it balanced out. If you're looking to have a few drinks and spend less than 3000 yen for two people, this place is not bad. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Gyoza no Ohsho for drinks. They had a cheap campaign going on where beer was cheap from the second glass onwards. Sours were also cheap. The gyoza, kimchi, and fried rice were all delicious. It was a fun night out, feeling like this is all you need for a good Chinese drinking session. It's nice to indulge once in a while.

The fried chicken at Osho has changed. This review is from October 2022. The "richly fried chicken" has appeared at Tenkaippin, showing the simultaneous growth of Osho and Tenkaippin. As someone who was born in Kyoto and has just turned 50, it gives me great courage to see that things can still change. Osho and Tenkaippin are like brothers to me. On this day, I went drinking with a friend who is also from Kansai. When two people drink together, it's common to order "3 orders of gyoza," more than the number of people. We both agreed that gyoza is the best at Osho. We also ordered other dishes like negi chashu and um pai lo. The negi chashu was quite spicy, with a strong chili oil flavor, and it was a good palate cleanser after the fried chicken. Speaking of the fried chicken, it has changed significantly. The coating now looks more like tempura. However, the inside is still the same tender chicken breast. The new coating seems to go well with the "magic powder" that we have been calling it for years. Squeezing lemon over it also enhances the flavor. I feel like this new fried chicken is heading in a different direction, away from the magic powder. I predict that a liquid sauce like oyster sauce will be introduced soon. Maybe something like ponzu with grated daikon will be a hit with people of our generation. As two middle-aged men reflecting on our lives after turning 50, we were surprised by the new possibilities that Osho has shown us. Cheers to Osho! Oh, I think I drank too much. Thank you for the meal. I've also included a picture of the merchandise that Osho fans would already have, such as the old takeout gyoza container. And of course, the Osho membership card. (By Kyonatsu Shuusora, December 9, 2022) (140 comments/3.24)

Fried rice 528 yen, dumplings 286 yen, total 814 yen. Lately, it seems to be getting harder to find this set for under 1,000 yen at local Chinese restaurants. Compared to chain restaurants, you can still get fried rice and dumplings for under 1,000 yen here. The staff at this place are quick and efficient. Their voices, movements, and instructions are all fast. The food is also served quickly, so there is no stress. I've mentioned it before, but the dumplings are no longer hand-wrapped on-site, which is a bit disappointing. Instead, they are more uniform in size now. I came here looking for a dome-shaped mound of fried rice. It turns out there are actually few places near the office that serve dome-shaped fried rice. Anyway, I still prefer the dome-shaped fried rice. Delicious!

This is my first time at Gyoza no Ohsho. It's conveniently close to the hotel, and although I was considering other options, I decided to go with the reliable choice of Ohsho. Today, I'm not drinking so I ordered the Chinese rice and a just-right portion of gyoza. The taste is consistently good. The soup that came with the Chinese rice was also surprisingly delicious!

One day, I found a coupon in the morning edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper that offered a free gyoza when you order two or more. I waited until the next day to secretly cut out the coupon from the company's newspaper. The coupon was about to expire, so I convinced my drinking buddy to join me at this place for our second round of drinks. When we arrived, the large restaurant on the second floor was almost full, and we had to write our names on a waiting list with 3 other groups ahead of us. It turned out that the restaurant was not fully occupied, but there was a shortage of staff, causing delays in seating customers. Eventually, we were led to a spacious table on the second floor. At this particular restaurant, they only serve large bottles of beer at certain locations, so we had to settle for wine and cocktails. We ordered two gyoza (one was free with the coupon), stir-fried leeks with liver, stir-fried hormone miso, and seafood yakisoba to finish. The gyoza was perfectly cooked and delicious, the liver and leek stir-fry was flavorful, and the hormone miso stir-fry had a nice sweet and savory taste. The seafood yakisoba was a bit bland but still tasty. However, the sauce was a bit runny, and I accidentally spilled some on my shirt, which was a bit of a downside for me. Despite the challenges of managing a large restaurant with a small staff, the workers, especially the older sister on the second floor, did an amazing job keeping the place running smoothly. It's rare to see people praising the hard work of restaurant staff, so I wanted to make sure to acknowledge their excellent service. Overall, it was a great night out in the eastern Japan region. Menu: https://www.ohsho.co.jp/menu/east/ Note: The free gyoza coupon will also be available in the Yomiuri newspaper on July 16th.

I visited this shop during a transfer at Ikebukuro Station. They have original menu items that you don't see often at other places, and they pair well with alcohol. My favorite is the "cloud white meat," which combines boiled pork with leeks and cucumbers, creating a visually appealing dish. I was surprised when they served the "garlic-packed dumplings" in a small plate with 6 pieces per serving. The long, narrow dumpling plate somehow added to the excitement. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant has a lively atmosphere with over 100 seats on the 1st and 2nd floors, yet it always seems to be full. Being a well-known chain like Gyoza no Ohsho, they offer a variety of delicious gyoza sets with perfect combinations. I always leave satisfied and full. I definitely want to visit again.