Lately, it seems people have started to call Kamata the birthplace of Gyoza with “wings.” There are plenty of places that serve great Gyoza, but my personal favorite is Shunkoen. You see that building right in the at the crossroads of that street up there? That’s it!
No matter how you look at it, I just have to recommend the Gyoza with “wings” (5 pieces for 320 Yen). Actually the wings are made from the starch off the gyoza reacting to the oil which creates a crispy layer underneath. The combination of the crispy “wings” and the juice from the gyoza are to die for. You’ll need another beer when you’re finished with these! They have Tsingtao Beer here as well. I love the sharp bitterness of Tsingtao!
After you have one dish, you’ll want to order more. They have some unique gyoza, like gyoza with shrimp, or gyoza with Namako sea cucumber in them, so you should order a few and see which one you like best.
If you want something that’ll fill you up, I recommend the Ankake Yakisoba (Soba Noodles topped with a thick starch sauce). The noodles are steamed, then grilled ‘til they are just crisp enough on the edges. Then they’re topped with an array of ingredients like chinese cabbage, shrimp, squid, quail eggs, and of course the syrupy an sauce. It’s just the hearty meal you need.
It’s said that the first person to make Gyoza with “wings” was the current owner’s uncle. His uncle ran a nearby chinese restaurant called “Niihao.” Basically, the owners of the Chinese restaurant around here are all related in some way. The owner of this shop and his uncle were from Dalian China. Over there, they wouldn’t grill the gyoza, instead they would boil it and eat it that way. The uncle invented gyoza with “wings“ when he decided to try grilling the leftover gyoza one day.
The crispy “wings” are popular with kids as well. During the weekdays, most of the customers are business men, but lots of families bring their kids here, too. The owner loves kids, so he’s pretty patient and flexible with them. This is the kind off shop that can make anyone from a small child to an old man get a smile on their face.
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-24:00
Sat, Sun, Holidays: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-24:00
Phone: 050-5868-1522 (Reservations Accepted)
5-22-1 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo-to, Japan
Gyoza with “wings”: 320 yen
Boiled Gyoza: 500 Yen
Seafood Ankake Yakisoba: 900 Yen
Draft Beer 480 Yen
Bottle Beer 500 Yen
Tsingtao Beer 450 Yen