[Izumi, Nagoya] Gyoza Hohei Nagoya Izumi Branch, A Famous Gyoza Dumpling from Kyoto!

Sometimes it's a hearty side dish to accompany rice, and sometimes it's a snack with sake. Gyoza is a popular menu that is loved by a wide range of generations.

There are a number of gyoza specialty restaurants and restaurants that specialize in gyoza in Nagoya City, but this time we visited a popular restaurant that has drawn lines on weekends since it opened in December 2020:Gyoza Hohei Nagoya Izumi Branch.

We will introduce the secret of deliciousness and popular menus that you will be addicted to once you eat it!

Born in Gion, Kyoto

Gyoza Hohei Nagoya Izumi Branch Appearance

Hohei is a simple gyoza specialty restaurant that was born in Gion, Kyoto. It is loved by many people who come to Gion, including Maiko and Geiko. Since 2017, the Gion main store has been selected for the Bib Gourmand of the "Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka Edition" consecutively, and it will be known not only in Kyoto but also in the world.

It has also expanded into Ginza, Ebisu, Higashi-Nihonbashi and Tokyo. The taste of Gyoza Hohei has suddenly become popular in Tokyo, and in December 2020, it finally opened in Izumi, Nagoya.

Gyoza Hohei Nagoya Izumi Branch Inside the Store

The restaurant mainly has counter seats, but there are also box seats that can seat about 4 people. Most of the customers are 1-2 people, and it seems that the ratio of men and women is about the same. The clean interior is an atmosphere where even a single woman can easily enter.

There are box seats in the store, so even groups are welcome.

There is also a courtyard at the back of the store, which is lit up at night. The shop is located in the city, but being able to feel the greenery is a little soothing.

Inner courtyard

Gyoza Hohei is loved for its simple yet timeless taste. The gyoza dumplings are small and easy to eat.

One set of seasonings is provided for each seat.

Gyoza Hohei's Signboard Dishes!
The Secret of their Gyozas

Freshly baked ginger gyoza (left), gyoza (leek garlic) (right)

Gyoza Hohei's signature menu is "Gyoza (leek and garlic)" with leek and garlic, and "Ginger Gyoza" with ginger without using garlic.

We asked the store staff about the tips of making delicious gyoza.

Tips for making and wrapping dumplings

The process of wrapping gyoza filling

Gyoza Infantry's gyoza filling is based on pork, cabbage, and Chinese cabbage. The proportions and how to make it are a secret, but the ingredients are simple and there are no unnecessary things. It has a lot of vegetables, so it is characterized by its lightness that makes it easy to eat.

It is important to wrap well quickly!

Hand dexterity is required to wrap dumplings. The gyoza skin is extremely thin, so the key is to wrap it up quickly before it becomes flattened by the heat of your hands.

Grill gyoza

Arrange gyoza on the iron plate

Place 8 dumplings one by one, on an oiled iron plate.

Sprinkle with flour to give the feathers (crunchy part around the gyoza).
A few minutes to wait with the lid on. The doneness of gyoza is determined not by "time" but by the "sound" of the sizzling water evaporating.

Delicious aroma of gyoza spreads out when you open the lid

When the gyoza is completely cooked and has a golden brown color, turn it over and place it on a plate, and it's done!

There are two large iron plates in the kitchen, and on busy days, they can cook up to 2,000 pieces (250 servings) in one day.

Finished Ginger Gyoza (Left), Gyoza (Leek Garlic) (Right)

The Nagoya Izumi branch is a popular store that has been featured in many media. People who come once often become repeat customers, and there is always a line on weekends. Some women eat 2-3 servings per person, and some men eat 6 servings.

Gyoza with a perfect balance of crisp thin skin and juicy bean paste is sure to become addictive once you try it. Please try the freshly baked gyoza.

Popular Dishes

Gyoza Infantry is a signboard menu, but we will also introduce dishes that you want to eat with gyoza. All of them are excellent with alcoholic beverages!

Gyoza (garlic chives/ginger)

Gyoza (Chive Garlic), Ginger Gyoza 500 yen each (tax included)

First of all, the standard gyoza. There are two types of dumplings: “Gyoza”, which has garlic chives and garlic in the bean paste, and “Ginger Gyoza”, which has a punch of ginger without using garlic.

Seasonings and sauce pots are placed at each seat, and you can adjust the taste by adding it to the gyoza according to your preference. However, since the fillings inside the gyoza has a strong flavor, it is recommended to try it as it is first.

Gyoza (leek garlic) has a strong garlic flavor and garlic flavor, and is sure to satisfy those who want to eat gyoza! You can add vinegar soy sauce if you like.

Ginger dumplings do not contain garlic, so you can eat them without worrying about your schedule or work the next day. The moment you take a bite, the scent of ginger spreads in your mouth, and you can feel the punch of ginger. Ginger is also used in the special miso that comes in a pot, and it goes well with it.

Both dumplings use plenty of vegetables, so delicious that you could eat as much as you want by yourself! It's a seasoning that goes well with alcohol.

Minced meat with miso and bean sprouts

Minced meat with miso and bean sprouts 480 yen (tax included)

A snack that perfectly matches the refreshing bean sprouts and miso. You can add vinegar too. It's a dish you'll want to eat in the hot season, and it's recommended while you wait for the dumplings to be cooked.

pot cucumber

Pot cucumber 380 yen (tax included)

A popular menu item with fresh cucumbers in a pot. It can also be a good to eat between dumplings. The aroma and richness of sesame oil and the spiciness of chili peppers will stimulate your appetite!

potato salad

Potato salad 420 yen (tax included)

A potato salad with a pleasant potato flavor. It is recommended when you want to add another dish to the gyoza. The combination of ham, onions, and potatoes is definitely delicious!

Oni Shijimi (clam) espresso

Oni Shijimi espresso ¥380 (tax included)

Hohei's exclusive soup packed with clam flavor and soup stock. Not only is it delicious, but you can also expect the effects of "ornithine", which is abundant in clams, and is a perfect finish when drinking alcoholic beverages.

chicken and ginger soup

Chicken and ginger soup 480 yen (tax included)

A filling soup with plenty of chicken. Ginger, which accents the taste, warms the body. This is also recommended to have it at the end of the meal.

You'll Definitely Love Here! 
A MUST Place for Gyoza Lovers!

GYOZA Hohei, a sister restaurant of Gyoza Hohei, was born in Gion, Kyoto and has been consecutively selected as the Bib Gourmand of the Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka. If you enjoy the taste of gyoza, which is the pride of the infantry, you will surely want to visit again and again.