Gyoza Hohei (餃子歩兵), originally from Kyoto, opened its Tokyo branch in 2018. The head shop earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and when the Ginza branch opened, many people lined up, waiting for hours. However, with several branches now in Tokyo and online reservations available, you can often find vacant seats on weekdays. So, I decided to visit after work.
The restaurant has 8 counter seats and 2 tables at the back, creating a cozy atmosphere. During busy hours, there’s a 60-minute time limit. The menu offers only gyoza, a few small dishes, and rice.
The drink menu is available, and they require you to order a drink during dinner time.
I ordered two types of gyoza: the regular and the ginger gyoza, both priced at 500 yen each. They were served together on one dish. These are “hanetsuki” gyoza, meaning they have a crispy layer around the edges, resembling wings. However, instead of being crispy, the skin is thin and soft.
They serve a miso-based sauce with the ginger gyoza, but I personally find it too sweet, as it masks the ginger flavor. I prefer to eat gyoza with soy sauce and vinegar. The regular gyoza has a flavor I love—leek and garlic!
I also ordered cucumber in a pot to enjoy with my beer. The cucumber was refreshing with a slight spiciness, which paired perfectly with the beer!
About
Name Gyoza Hohei (餃子歩兵)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available for dinner time only (Tabelog)
Credit card Available
URL Website
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