The culinary phenomenon of fusion cuisine has perpetually traversed throughout history, gifting us countless creations of novel dishes for our tastebuds to relish! Expat Choice takes pleasure in presenting the appealing fusion exemplar of the Gyoza – a dish known to be a more recent invention from many famous crossovers of Japanese and Chinese cooking!
The Japanese Gyozas are identical to the Jiaozi in China, although the Japanese version tends to be thinner with more finely chopped ingredients. Served as per the preference of the diner, these succulent dumplings arrive at your table in either of three ways – pan-fried, steamed, or had with soup – all forms offer up a delicious indulgence!
Mostly delegated as a side dish with Ramen and other mains, there have been restaurants who have acknowledged this humble dumpling – showcasing gastronomic justice with their expert versions and wow presentations. While the Gyoza’s original pork filling is well-loved, many Japanese eateries offer their bite-sized parcels with other stuffing options for diners to enjoy too.
Here’s our round-up of the six most popular restaurants in Singapore, where you can expect to get the juiciest Gyoza’s in town! Image Credit: Gyoza no Ohsho Facebook Page
Osaka Ohsho
The casual eatery of Osaka Ohsho has three branches spread across Singapore, all serving the same signature gyozas. This 50-year-old gyoza specialist from Osaka is a well-established brand for its traditional take on Japanese-Chinese cuisine. Dumplings here are loaded with vegetables and three varieties of pork, held together by a thin piece of dough. The result is perfectly crispy gyoza, blistered golden brown on all sides from the grill, with juiciness still intact in the filling. Their popular Okowa (glutinous rice with meat or vegetables) and stir-fry dishes works as a great meal companion to have alongside. Image Credit: Osaka Ohsho Facebook Page
a. 252 North Bridge Rd, #B1-75 Raffles City, Singapore 179103
Keisuke Gyoza King
Tucked amongst the rows of Japanese restaurants in Tanjong Pagar, the Keisuke ramen chain has an eatery dedicated wholly to the gyoza. No longer a sidekick to ramen, the change-up at Keisuke Gyoza King casts gyozas as the main highlight – and diners can choose to have the dumpling with a selection of sides, miso soup, and rice. The juicy pan-fried gyozas are indeed a culinary avenue to showcase the superb stock created by Keisuke Takeda. Beyond the pork and vegetables, the dumplings are additionally filled with the flavourful Ramen broth. Three versions are offered here: pork with tonkotsu broth, a prawn version with crab broth, and chicken with chicken broth. Image Credit:misstamchiak
a. 1 Tras Link, #01-15 Orchid Hotel, Singapore 078867
w. keisuke.sg/
e. [email protected]
Enjoy the classy experience of pairing special handmade gyoza with great organic champagnes and wines – in a relaxing and sophisticated ambience at Gyoza Bar. The combo is terrific and this humble joint above Ramen Matsuri is all about gyoza and good drinks. Simplicity surrounds the menu here. The gyozas are served pan-fried, boiled or in a soup – and each dumpling is handmade and stuffed with a mixture of pork, celery and miso. While soya sauce is typically offered in each serving, Gyoza Bar also offers lime and Okinawan salt with their signature item. This intimate gyoza locale makes for a lovely hideaway from the busier nightlife at Boat Quay. Image Credit: Gyoza Bar Facebook Page
a. 7A North Canal Road Singapore, Singapore 048820
w. gyozabar.sg/
Gyoza-Ya
Dedicated to offering the most authentic dining experience in Singapore – guarantees Gyoza-Ya with a place on this list for its famously fine dumplings. The restaurant imports everything from Japan to ensure quality servings of gyoza – from its meat to the dough skin. If you aren’t keen on the usual pork-and-veg combo, then this joint will satisfy you with other tasty alternatives. The menu offers up other filling options such as miso, octopus, mentaiko, truffle and red king crab. For those looking to explore something more adventurous, we recommend going for the azuki-stuffed dumpling for dessert. Image Credit: Gyoza-Ya Facebook Page
a. 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-56 ION Orchard Singapore, Singapore 238855
Chabuton
The Prestigious Ramen Chain Chabuton launched its first outlet in Singapore, where diners get a chance to savour signature dishes of this celebrated TV Champion Chef’s ramen restaurant from Japan. When it comes to their gyoza, the version here might be flatter than your average serving of gyoza – but this ramen joint is extremely efficient in packing flavour into these dumplings. With each piece imported straight from the motherland of Japan, the gyozas are pan-fried to perfection – soft and delicate skin on one side and fragrantly crispy on the other. Those mindful of their health would well appreciate that the dumplings here are loaded with vegetables. Image Credit: Chabuton Facebook Page
a. #02-01, 313 Somerset Singapore, Singapore 039596
Gyoza no Ohsho
Amongst several shopping malls found on Orchard Road is Cuppage Plaza, which is also home to a plethora of good Japanese eats which attract many a homesick salaryman. While the dishes may not be served with the finesse and flair one might expect, they remain reminiscent of heart-warming, home-cooked food. Have your pick of the pan-fried or deep-fried gyozas at Gyoza no Ohsho – where the bait-worthy attractions are wallet-friendly prices and generous fillings of pork and onions. These factors have made gyozas at this joint a must-order amongst local diners and Japanese expats alike. Image Credit: Gyoza no Ohsho Facebook Page
a. 5 Koek Road, Cuppage Plaza #01-10 Singapore, Singapore 228796
w. ohsho.sg/
