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Ganso Gyoza-en
A long-established restaurant in Kobe's Nankinmachi, known as the birthplace of miso-based dipping sauce gyoza, beloved for over 70 years.
Established in 1951, Ganso Gyoza-en is a celebrated gyoza specialty shop located in Kobe’s vibrant Nankinmachi Chinatown, renowned as the birthplace of Kobe's beloved miso-based dipping sauce gyoza.
The restaurant’s signature gyoza feature carefully selected domestic ingredients like pork and vegetables, with the unique addition of premium A5-grade Kobe beef blended into the filling, creating a juicy and richly flavorful experience. Prepared using traditional methods from Manchuria, the gyoza are wrapped in handcrafted skins and cooked to crispy perfection in fragrant peanut oil. Diners enhance their experience by dipping the gyoza into the shop’s secret miso-based sauce mixed with vinegar and soy sauce. Aside from their acclaimed pan-fried gyoza, they also offer popular boiled and deep-fried varieties, each offering distinctive tastes.
Other favorites include spicy jajangmyeon noodles topped with savory meat sauce, and soup gyoza served in a delicate egg soup. On weekday evenings, diners can savor a special version of gyoza made exclusively with 100% Kobe beef.
Highlights
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Established in 1951, Ganso Gyoza-en is a long-standing specialty gyoza restaurant.
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Known as the birthplace of Kobe's famous miso-based dipping sauce gyoza.
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The gyoza fillings feature premium domestic ingredients, including Kobe beef.
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Offers various gyoza styles—pan-fried, boiled, and deep-fried—each providing unique flavors.
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Authentic jajangmyeon noodles made from traditional recipes are also highly popular.
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Pan-fried gyoza filled with Kobe beef and cooked in peanut oil.
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Also featuring boiled dumplings, the most popular style in China.
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Special gyoza made with 100% A5-grade Kobe beef, available only on weekday evenings.
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Popular lunch menu exclusively available on weekday afternoons.
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Signature miso-based dipping sauce passed down since the restaurant’s founding.
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Warm and welcoming atmosphere inside.
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
English, Chinese, Korean, German, Spanish and French menus are available.
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
Yes, we offer a vegetarian (vegan-friendly) "Vegetable Gyoza."
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Can I get take-out?
Yes, both freshly cooked and frozen gyoza are available for takeout.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
Basically, it is not available.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available. All seating is non-smoking.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 元祖ぎょうざ苑
- Postal Code
- 650-0023
- Address
- 2-8-11 Sakaemachidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
- Telephone
- 078-331-4096
- Closed
- Mondays(if Monday is a national holiday, the restaurant will be open on Monday and closed the following day)
- Business Hours
- 11:45am - 3:00pm(LO), 5:00pm - 9:30pm(8:30pm LO)
- Budget
- 1,000～2,000yen
- Access
- About 5 minutes walk from JR Tokaido Main Line and Hanshin Main Line’s Motomachi Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website