Japanese
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Specialty gyoza shop with a separate English vegetarian menu available by request. Menu includes vegan vegetable, freeze-dried tofu and yuba gyozas as well as vegan chocolate banana dessert gyoza. Open Mon 4:00pm-10:30pm, Wed-Fri 4:00pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-10:30pm.
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156 Reviews
First Review by zoeandflopsy
MartynaEwaPasek
Points +26
Overpriced overrated - Edit
Gyoza for me had no taste. Stuff was very friendly
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MatteoColetta
Points +66
There are a lot of better gyozas out there - Edit
I honestly don't understand the hype. After waiting for 1 hour, the gyozas were not good, probably one of the worst I've had in Japan. The fried tofu was okay. The price is not cheap.
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MoritzKa
Points +51
Great - Edit
As a picky vegetarian, this is the best meal I've had after a week in Japan. The deep fried tofu and yuba gyosa are delicious. Very friendly staff!
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pemasaskia
Points +308
Nice set menu but not very filling - Edit
I got the veggie set menu, ¥1990 incl tax if you got an alcoholic drink (slightly cheaper but not by much for a soft drink). This included two types of gyoza and a side dish. I had the yuba gyoza (tofu) and vegetable gyoza, with edamame as the side. It was all nice tasting but it was not filling for this price. I went somewhere else and had a second dinner afterwards.
Read moreI arrived around 6.30 pm and had no wait times, but a line soon built up afterwards.
Note that gyoza are cooked with the same utensils as the meat, so don't come here if this bothers you.
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GinevraSani
Points +170
Gyoza - Edit
Very good gyoza and cheerful staff!
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alsemmo
Points +158
Delicious gyoza! - Edit
We waited in line for around 45mins at a little past 8pm tonight but it was worth it! Friendly staff - we were sat at the bar where you can see the cooking. I had the vegetarian set meal (choosing 2x vegan gyoza and deep fried tofu, also marked vegan) including alcohol which was just under ¥2000. Gyoza were very tasty, especially with the spicy miso added (on the table). Cabbage comes with a delicious sesame dressing too. Really enjoyed it.
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hen-rich
Points +46
Tasteful Gyoza - Edit
Was pretty good, but a bit too expensive for a small portion
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valentinromainanthony
Points +20
Cross contamination and long wait - Edit
Not really worth it and they cook on the same cookware than meat. I took the deep fried ones that were a meh. Long queue that is not worthing the hype… but amazing staff!
Read morePros: Lovely staff
Cons: Cooked with meat , Long queue
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krissysch
Points +1671
Worth the wait - Edit
We had to wait in Line for quite a bit, but it's definitely worth the wait since the food was soooo good. The gyoza we're so delicious, I would Love to come back. They have a seperaten Veggie Menü where the difference between vegan and vegetarian dishes is clearly marked. You can also pre-order after your first Order If you're still hungry. Everyone was friendly and the food was soooo good!
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karathorpe
Points +47
Such tasty gyoza - Edit
It took us about an hour of queuing to get a seat but don't let that put you off the gyoza are so so yummy (especially the mash potato option) and the staff are really funny and friendly. Definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Long list of options and set menu, Vibes, So tasty
Cons: Long queue
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Nancy_
Points +33
Good Service, tasty Gyoza - Edit
We waited about 40 minutes on a Sunday evening. The service was really nice and fast. We liked the atmosphere. The gyoza were really tasty, the staff even recommended the best choice of sauces for the gyoza we‘ve ordered.
Read morePros: Service, Taste, Atmosphere
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Swissling85
Points +125
I'm still buzzing - Edit
We waited about an hour in line, and it was worth every minute. What an experience! We sat at the counter and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere the staff created. They love what they do, and they enjoy interacting with their customers. And the FOOD is heavenly!!! We got the set menu with the two vegan gyoza options. Just wow!
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katbar
Points +1203
Pretty good but not amazing - Edit
There are clearly labeled vegan items on the menu, including 2 gyozas. I didn’t quite like the yuba gyoza one, but loved the vegetable one. This was a popular spot with a long lineup, even nearing closing time. Good experience overall - cute space & friendly staff too.
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BethS76
Points +330
Not really worth the wait - Edit
This is a very touristy restaurant. There wasn't a single Japanese customer in the place and everything is in English. Not that that's inherently a bad thing, but the prices were high and wait times very long. We had to wait over an hour to get in.
Read moreThere are only 2 vegan gyoza options, which you can order as part of a "no meat set", which was just under 2,000yen. On paper it sounded like quite a lot of food but in reality, the portion was very small. I was still hungry afterwards and wished they had some rice to go with it.
The gyoza themselves were just meh. A bit soggy and oily. I've had frozen ones from the supermarket that were better.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-24
Cons: Long wait time, Expensive for what you get, Meh gyoza
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TimiVincze
Points +552
Nice experience - Edit
For us it was more of a cultural experience than a dinner. The staff is very nice and welcoming and you sit right in front of them. The gyozas are good however i prefered the ones at T's Tantan. Not sure it worths the 40 minutes wait. Also the fixed menu portion is small for the price.
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LauriePeeters
Points +101
Tasty gyozas - Edit
We arrived at 6.45 pm and had to wait 40min to get in.
Read moreThe staff is very friendly and engaging, the gyozas are delicious. The no meat no fish menu was 1890 yen, with two gyoza types, a side and a drink.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-20
Pros: Delicious , Friendly staff
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yushieats
Points +44
Best Meal in Kyoto! - Edit
Probably the best meal I had in Kyoto. Reached early in the evening around 6:20 and had to line up for about 40 mins. Literally everything on the menu was delicious! They use the same skillet for all gyozas though so if you are not comfortable with that this place can be avoided. Tried the Yuba Gyoza, Vegetable Gyoza, Mushroom Gyoza with Cheese, Cheese Balls. My partner ordered the Pork Gyozas and was beyond happy. The staff was so so so friendly, super comfortable with English and all around it was a super comfortable yet authentically Japanese vibe. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend! PS: Must try the peach sour!!
Read morePros: Staff, Portions, Options
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LeHorn
Points +22
Very tasty Gyōzas - Edit
Nice Varety of vegaterian and vegan Gyozas and side dishes. Clearly labeled with an English menu.
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courtpline
Points +1180
Average Gyoza - Edit
The vegetable Gyoza was pretty good, but the tofu skin Gyoza was disappointing. The staff are really friendly and it had a fun atmosphere. They do takeout.
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brencurt
Points +27
Vegan and vegetarian food - Edit
Great service and good gyoza
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MadameManiac
Points +21
Great food! - Edit
They have a great 'no meat, no fish' menu, and menu set with options, with the vegan options labeled clearly.
Read moreThe food was amazing, and we came here twice in our short stay in Kyoto.
We were surprised it wasn't mentioned on any of the top ten lists for vegetarians/vegans in Kyoto.
Pros: 'No meat' menu with options (vegan possible), Friendly staff, You get your food quickly
Cons: None
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20tleeper
Points +93
Great Gyoza - Edit
Stopped here for a quick take out bite to eat at my hotel. I got the potato and veggie gyoza. They had a pretty large vegan menu. I highly recommend giving them a try.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Vegan Menu
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emakrel
Points +15
worth it - Edit
excellent vegan gyoza option, offering a set menu
Read morethe order came very quicky but we waited a while before getting a table
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-11
Pros: yobo gyoza, hospitality
Cons: wait
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veganfoodiechristine
Points +228
Worth the wait! - Edit
Visited on September 20, 2023. After seeing the Chao Chao Gyoza hype on TikTok, I was intrigued by their 50 gyoza varieties, including some vegan options! Given my love for dumplings, my partner and I attempted to visit a few times, but we were unwilling (and too hungry) to wait 1 to 2 hours 😅 Eventually, we managed to go early and secured a spot.
Read moreThe “no meat no fish menu” featured clearly marked vegan choices, and in my excitement, I might have ordered more than necessary. Among the options, the yuba gyoza stood out as my favorite. It’s worth noting that not all Chao Chao Gyoza locations provide vegan selections, so it’s advisable to check beforehand before planning your visit!
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SriramNatarajan
Points +117
Tasty gyoza - Edit
Tried the vegan yuba gyoza. Hot and tasty with a lot of flavor.
Read moreMashed potato is a bit pedestrian.
The deep fried Tofu is also a good option.
Quick service and friendly staff
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SusanHarper
Points +52
Ms - Edit
The friendliest staff work here. I ordered the vegetarian and vegan gyoza with bean sprout salad. It was pretty good and as we got there early we did not wait long.
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Vu21
Points +80
Good gyoza but long waits! - Edit
Very friendly staff and separate veg menu
Read moreThe gyoza is tasty, but what sets this place apart are the miso condiments on the table - they’re so delicious!
There is a set menu (other reviews have pics of menu) and a la carte.
Be aware though, we went on a weekday at around 8pm and had to wait over an hour to get in…
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-24
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