Kouran — Restaurant in Utsunomiya

Looks like the restaurant has reduced their capacity as a preventative measure against COVID, so when I arrived just after 4pm on a Sunday, the restaurant was full and I had to wait for a short time. I ordered the pan-fried gyoza and the boiled gyoza, the deep-fried were apparently already sold out. Flavor-wise, both were the same, good, but nothing out of the ordinary; especially after dipping in condiments, it was just one flavour without really being able to taste any of the individual ingredients. However, the skins of the pan-fried gyoza were pleasantly crispy, and the filling was very juicy. The broth that the boiled gyoza came in, was flavorful in a light and simple way, and was easy and satisfying to drink. Service was fast and polite, with staff using their time efficiently to complete tasks while it...

This restaurant probably had the longest row of people waiting to get in. Even though we came 45 Minutes before the establishment even opened, we were not the first. The food was great, all 3 variants -grilled, boiled and fried - were great, but honestly nothing beats grilled, a straight 10/10. I enjoyed more than 20 of these beauties, just because I had to wait 45 Minutes to get in (and they were soo delicious). I think if you are not in a hurry, definitely check the place out - it is really good. Do consider the wait though - at least 40 minutes. If you come after 18:45, you will not even be able to wait, because they close the queue before it gets too long. The staff was, as per usual, really nice. Oh and it is really cheap - 350yen...

This is my favorite gyoza shop in Utsunomiya. I stop here every time I'm in the city.

Simple menu; they offer gyoza in 3 ways: boiled, fried, or the regular (yaki gyoza). Prices are very, very reasonable.

While social restrictions are in place, they close at 8pm. Very popular, may have to wait during the...