Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi: Gyoza in Kyoto, Japan

Chao Chao Pork Gyoza

Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi is a gyoza restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Tourists and locals love it for its dumplings and lively atmosphere. The restaurant is in a district known for its dining options and nightlife, close to the Kamo River and the narrow alleys of Pontocho. While there are better restaurants in Kyoto, I enjoy …

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Tiki's Grill & Bar on Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii: Fish tacos and gyoza

You can't beat the views from the restaurant overlooking the ocean

Tiki’s Grill & Bar, located across the street from Waikiki Beach at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, is one of my favorite spots in Honolulu for happy hour drinks and food. Every time I return to Hawaii, I make a stop here, whether with friends, family, or even alone. There’s just something special about this …

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Harajuku Gyozaro: Best dumplings in Tokyo, Japan

Pan Fried Dumplings with Garlic and Chives, Harajuku Gyoza Lou, Tokyo, Japan

Harajuku Gyozaro, officially Harajuku Gyoza Lou, is an affordable dumpling restaurant in Tokyo, famous for its pan-fried and steamed gyoza. The small eatery in the busy Shibuya Ward off Omotesandō Street has perfected the art of Chinese-style dumplings, or gyoza. Harajuku is a lively neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward famous for its unique street fashion, …

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