Gyōza-ya

Western Honshū


At that moment when you think you'll go crazy if you see another Izumo soba restaurant, proceed immediately to this cheap and late-opening station-area eatery specialising in humble gyōza: they're fat and juicy, and crispy fried on the outside, just the way they should be. Order a beer and…'kampai!' (cheers).


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