Gyoza

Gyoza is a dish that was introduced from China, but it has evolved uniquely to Japan and is now a soul food loved throughout Japan. There are many variations depending on the region, and one of the fun things to do while traveling is to try the local gyoza. Particularly famous gyoza in Japan are Utsunomiya Gyoza (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. Thin skin and lots of fillings, mainly grilled gyoza), Hamamatsu Gyoza (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Larger size, lots of vegetables), Hakata Hitokuchi Gyoza ( Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.They are bite-sized and easy to eat, with a variety of ingredients.