“Gyoza†transforms in a variety of ways into a meal that fills the stomach, a light snack to enjoy, and sometimes as a snack eaten with alcohol. The gyoza has a variety of flavors depending on the cooking method and ingredients used, and has an eight-tone appeal. Stolen your gaze! Starting with gyoza with gorgeous visuals, authentic Chinese dumplings using local recipes, and even large Pyongyang-style dumplings with a sharp yet deep flavor! Here are 5 of the best gyoza restaurants in Seoul that you can choose and enjoy according to your preferences.
1. Enjoy “Songhwa Mountain Sidosakmyeon†in Jayang-dong, once with your eyes, and twice with your mouth
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“Songhwa Mountain Shidosak Noodles†offers a variety of Chinese cuisines, such as dim sum, dosak noodles, and gobarou. The signature menu, “Shrimp and Asparagus Dim Sum,†has a red dumpling skin that catches the eye. You can enjoy a variety of textures at the same time, including the chewy dumpling skin, the chewy shrimp, and the crunchy asparagus. The wait is long after the broadcast of the famous media, so I recommend that you take your time to visit.
2. Full of plump shrimp, 'Pao Pao' in Jamsil-dong
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“Pao Pao†is a dumpling shop specializing in packaging located in Saemaeul Market near Jamsilsaenae Station. The signature menu is “shrimp dumpling,†where the skin of the dumpling is thin enough to show through. The slightly spicy beef adds umami to the shrimp meat, which has a slight sweetness as you chew, and helps you eat it without getting bitten. Note that they offer a 2,000 won discount when ordering 3 servings.
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â–²Location: 22, Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:30 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Shrimp dumpling 4,000 won, meat dumpling 4,000 won
â–²Review (Kiyomi Pacman): Every time I go to see baseball in Jamsil, it's a place I pack unconditionally. They only sell three types of shrimp, gyoza, and kimchi, and they are all delicious! There's also a second store nearby, so be sure to check it out!
3. Cucumber adds freshness, 'Jahason Dumpling' in Buam-dong
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“Jahason Dumpling†is a dumpling specialty store that has been named in the Michelin Guide for 3 consecutive years. The signature menu “Hyunsu†is filled with beef, shiitake mushrooms, and cucumber and steamed hot. The fragrant flavor of the mushroom envelops the mouth, soothes the fresh feeling of cucumber, and finishes the aftertaste with a clean finish. The “mochi dumpling soup,†which combines gyoza colored with spinach, carrots, and beets, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 12 Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 21:30 every day
â–²Price: 7,500 won per portion, 14,000 won for rice cake dumpling soup
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Yogaia): This is a restaurant I go to eat gyoza with my family every New Year. There are so many types of gyoza, and I ate the popular dish, byeonsu. I was surprised that it had cucumber in it, but I liked the crunchy texture of the cucumber.
4. Keep the local flavors of China as they are! , Gunja-dong “Pao Zu Fuâ€
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“Pao Zi Fu†is made by employees from Shandong Province who recreate local flavors in China. The signature menu is “meat paoz,†which uses finely minced raw meat with ginger, green onion juice, and chicken broth, and is proud of its moist and tender beef. Paoz is made immediately to order and steamed to make the most of its traditional flavors. The size is small, so it's great to put it in one bite and enjoy the rich juice in your mouth.
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â–²Location: 373 Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 21:30 every day, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Meat paw 6,000 won, hundun noodles 6,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Moonlight Powder@@): As a Sejong University student, I can confidently recommend this restaurant to my friends! They also sell Chinese-style beers and serve pao's and grilled dumplings, so they capture the feeling when eaten together, and it's a honey combination!
5. The appeal of the thick soup, “Mokro Pyongyang Dumpling Soup†in Sinsa-dong
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'Mokro Pyongyang Dumpling Guk' has a long history of 33 years. This is a place where you can enjoy hand-made Pyongyang-style hand dumplings every day. The signature menu, “dumpling soup,†is made by putting large dumplings in a clear broth made from brisket, mixing brisket with spicy sauce, shredded into small pieces, and topped as a garnish. The combination of the dull yet rich flavor of the broth and the light dumplings is exquisite.
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â–²Location: 18, Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-21:30, weekends 11:00-21:00
â–²Price: Dumpling soup 10,000 won, grilled dumpling 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (eating squid body): The dumplings here aren't irritating, so it was really nice to feel comfortable even after eating them. The mokuro-tang, which is enjoyed like a gukbap by loosening dumpling paste in a cool broth and rolling the rice, is also a delicacy.