Street entrance of Harajuku gyoza shop, Harajuku & Aoyama.

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Harajuku Gyōza-rō

Harajuku & Aoyama


Gyōza (dumplings) are the only thing on the menu here, but you won’t hear any complaints from the regulars who queue up to get their fix. Have them sui (boiled) or yaki (pan-fried), with or without niniku (garlic) or nira (chives) – they’re all delicious. Expect to wait on weekends or at lunchtime, but the line moves quickly.