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What is "disc dumplings" in Fukushima City? Introducing recommended shops and history [Fukushima Prefecture]

Japanese people love gyoza

Gyoza is said to have originated in China, where it is said that people were already eating it in the 6th century BC

It is said that gyoza began in Japan after World War II when Japanese people who had been to China brought the taste back with them when they returned home, and a unique "gyoza culture" has developed throughout the country

"disk dumplings" are known as a local delicacy in the Tohoku region

We will introduce you to popular local shops and how to make disk dumplings

Disk Gyoza: A beloved local delicacy in Fukushima City

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Do you make your own gyoza at home or buy them from a store?

Gyoza made at home is delicious, but I think there's a big difference between eating gyoza at a restaurant and homemade gyoza. I'm sure there are many people who always order gyoza when they go to a restaurant while traveling

There are local gyoza in every region of Japan, each with its own unique characteristics

In Fukushima Prefecture, especially around Fukushima City, "disk gyoza" is known as the local gyoza, and there are many restaurants in Fukushima City that serve it

The history of disk gyoza also began when a woman who returned from Manchuria (northern China) made gyoza after the war. This restaurant, "Original Disk Gyoza Manpuku," is still in business today as a popular restaurant, and Manpuku continues to maintain the same flavor as when it first opened

What is the big difference between disk gyoza and other gyoza?

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The distinctive feature of disk gyoza is its appearance, right? We will introduce the differences between disk gyoza and other gyoza. In addition to the ones we have introduced, the gyoza loved by different regions vary, so why not try some gyoza when you visit a region on a trip?

  • Round gyoza (Fukushima Prefecture) : Gyoza are arranged in a round shape to fit the shape of a frying pan and then cooked. The filling is rich in vegetables.
  • Utsunomiya Gyoza (Tochigi Prefecture) : The filling is made with Chinese cabbage and chives, and has a light flavor.
  • Hamamatsu Gyoza (Shizuoka Prefecture) : The filling is made with cabbage, onion, and pork. Served with bean sprouts.
  • Hakata gyoza (Fukuoka Prefecture) : Small, bite-sized dumplings. The filling is made with plenty of ginger, garlic, and chives.

How to make and purchase round dumplings at home!

Whether it's homemade or restaurant-made, gyoza is delicious! I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks so. I'll show you how to make delicious gyoza at home and where you can buy delicious round gyoza

Easy to make

Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Gyoza skins...17 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon water (for the glue)
  • Minced pork...100g
  • Cabbage...150g
  • Chinese chives...20g
  • (A) Cooking sake...1 tablespoon
  • (A) Mirin...1 tablespoon
  • (A) Sesame oil...1 tablespoon
  • (A) Oyster sauce...1 tablespoon
  • (A) Chicken stock powder...1 teaspoon
  • (A) Grated garlic...1 teaspoon
  • (A) Grated ginger...1 teaspoon
  • 3 tablespoons salad oil
  • Hot water...50ml

How to make

  1. Chop the green onions finely
  2. Finely chop the cabbage. Place in a heat-resistant bowl and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes without covering with plastic wrap. Allow to cool slightly
  3. Put the ground pork and (A) in a bowl and mix
  4. Add 1 and 2 and mix well until well combined. Place on the gyoza wrapper, wet the edges with water and seal
  5. Add salad oil to a frying pan heated over medium heat and arrange 4. Cover and cook until golden brown, then pour in hot water, cover and steam over high heat
  6. Once the water has evaporated and the meat is cooked through, remove from the heat. Serve on a plate and garnish with soy sauce

Reference: Kurashiru (Easy-to-make fried dumplings)

Where can I buy disk dumplings?

If you want to eat authentic disk dumplings, the best place to go is around Fukushima City, but in the Tohoku region (especially Fukushima and Miyagi), you can also find dumplings sold under the name "disk dumplings" in supermarkets

The dumplings are sold in round containers, and when you place them in a frying pan and fry them, you get round dumplings

If you arrange regular dumplings sold in stores in a round shape in a frying pan, they will become shaped like disk dumplings, but if you line up a lot of dumplings when cooking them, they will look even more like disk dumplings

5 must-try restaurants serving round dumplings in Fukushima Prefecture

From here, we will introduce you to some restaurants that serve round dumplings that you should try when you visit Fukushima Prefecture

All of these restaurants are famous, so you can be sure they are delicious, and we recommend that you try them at least once

[1] Gyoza Terui

This shop is so famous that it is said to be the place to go for round dumplings in Fukushima Prefecture, with four locations in Fukushima City. While the taste is amazing, you might be blown away by the portion size, but it's so delicious you can easily eat it all

It's an addictive taste, so be sure to try it at least once

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[2] Stamens

The round dumplings, which can be enjoyed in an elegant and calming Japanese-modern restaurant, are wrapped after an order is placed, so it takes a little time, but they are freshly made and delicious

The other creative dishes besides the round dumplings are also very delicious, so it's fun to wait for the dumplings while drinking alcohol

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[3] Gyoza Restaurant Yamame

Although they are not cooked in the round shape that is characteristic of disc-shaped gyoza, they are lightly seasoned gyoza made of 70% vegetables and 30% meat

They're so delicious that one person could easily eat 20 of them on a plate. Yamame gyoza are hand-stretched after an order is placed, so the chewy texture of the skin is on a whole different level of deliciousness

Gyoza Restaurant Yamame ＜Information＞

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[4] Original Round Gyoza (Manpuku)

The sight of the round dumplings on a large plate is a sight to behold, and a must-see for dumpling lovers

These gyoza are sure to satisfy those who want to eat as many as they want on a plate of 30 gyoza, as well as those who want to share with their family

This restaurant created the history of gyoza in Fukushima, and has continued to preserve the same flavor as when it first opened. It can be said to be the very essence of Fukushima's flavor

You can also take it home, so it makes a great souvenir from your trip

Original Round Gyoza Full Stomach ＜Information＞

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[5] Marufuku Gyoza

Although they are not in the shape of round gyoza, Marufuku Gyoza is a delicious gyoza restaurant in Fukushima that is loved by locals

The gyoza is the familiar shape with wings, but the thin, crispy skin makes it the perfect pairing with beer. Of course, it's also delicious with rice, so it's a gyoza that the whole family will want to enjoy

Marufuku Gyoza ＜Information＞

  • Name: Marufuku Gyoza
  • Address: 6-20 Jinbacho, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Official URL:-
  • Gourmet site: Tabelog – Marufuku Gyoza
  • Business hours: 18:00-23:00
  • Closed: Sunday

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Let's go to Fukushima Prefecture to eat gyoza!

We introduced the disk dumplings that are loved in Fukushima Prefecture

Some people say that gyoza is like a drink, but gyoza is a food that is loved by Japanese people and can be considered a national dish, with each region having its own unique characteristics

The appeal of round dumplings is that they are often light in flavor and you can eat as many as you want

Fukushima Prefecture has many delicious foods, but why not go there just to try the disk dumplings?

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