Looking for gyoza in Umeda, Osaka? This guide covers seven spots — from a Michelin Bib Gourmand counter with 11 seats to a craft-beer-and-dumpling bar where nothing costs more than ¥500 a plate. Whether you want a quick solo bowl before a train or a long evening of rounds, Umeda’s gyoza scene has more range than most visitors expect. For the best food in Osaka, gyoza is a solid place to start.
MICHI’s Pick — Selected by our Osaka-based team, based on places we’ve visited and on research using Tabelog and Google Maps ratings. In Japan, a Tabelog score of 3.4+ is genuinely high — Japanese reviewers are famously strict, and most locals consider anything above 3.4 a place worth a detour. We feature venues meeting at least one of: Tabelog 3.4+, Google Maps 4.3+, or 100+ reviews — the kind of spots locals quietly trust.
Tabelog and Google Maps scores are accurate as of the time of writing.
1. Tenpei (天平)
📍 1-8-12 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0002
🕐 Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00; closed Sun & public holidays (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥2,000–¥2,999 per person (with drinks)
🚃 Kitashinchi Station (3 min walk) / Higashi-Umeda Station (5 min walk)
⭐ Rating: Tabelog 3.67 / (as of writing)
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What to order: Yaki gyoza (¥660 for 6 pieces)
Tenpei sits in a Kitashinchi back alley, seven minutes from Hankyu Umeda — a low-key address for one of the area’s most-reviewed gyoza counters. The signature move here is needle-thin ginger served alongside the pan-fried dumplings instead of the usual garlic-and-vinegar dip — a cleaner, sharper finish that keeps the pork filling front and centre. Tabelog named it a Gyoza 100 Best shop for 2024, with over 1,100 reviewers and more than 62,000 page visits — numbers that reflect genuine repeat custom, not tourist traffic.
2. Gyoza Tateyama Umeda (餃子 立山 梅田店)
📍 1-9-20 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0057
🕐 Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00 (last order 22:30); closed Sun (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥1,000–¥1,999 per person (food only)
🚃 Higashi-Umeda Station (3 min walk)
⭐ Rating: Tabelog 3.65 / (as of writing)
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What to order: Tateyama gyoza (¥660 for 5 pieces); Zeitaku ebi gyoza (¥880, limited to 10 per day)
The chef behind this 11-seat counter is a former pastry chef — an unusual background that shows in the precision of the wrappers — and the shop has earned four consecutive years in the Michelin Bib Gourmand alongside a 2024 Tabelog Gyoza 100 Best selection. The signature Tateyama gyoza uses garlic sourced from Tassho, Aomori Prefecture, hand-wrapped to order and fired until the skin is crisp and the inside stays juicy; the prawn gyoza — finished with lemon and rock salt — sells out fast, so arrive early. Seven varieties in total, most garlic-free, which matters if you have plans after dinner.
3. Dandadan Gyoza Umeda (ダンダダン酒場 梅田店)
📍 1-12-16 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0012
🕐 Mon–Fri 17:00–23:30; Sat–Sun 12:00–23:30 (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person (with drinks)
🚃 Osaka/Umeda Station (5 min walk)
⭐ Rating: Tabelog 3.56 / Google 4.1 (400+ reviews) (as of writing)
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What to order: Dandadan gyoza (¥418 for 6 pieces); karaage (¥528)
Dandadan started the gyoza boom in Tokyo before expanding to Osaka — the room is loud and energetic from the moment you walk in, and the dumplings are built around specially developed wrappers and carefully selected pork that deliver a juiciness closer to xiaolongbao than standard yaki-gyoza. Prices are low enough that ordering two rounds is the obvious move. The Tabelog score of 3.56 puts it in the upper tier for a chain, and the volume of regulars on weekday evenings confirms it earns that rating on consistency, not novelty.
4. Gyoza no Kacchan Ohatsu Tenjin Honten (餃子のかっちゃん お初天神本店)
📍 2-10-14 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0057
🕐 Daily 17:00–late (all-you-can-eat/drink courses available) (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥1,500–¥2,500 per person (with drinks)
🚃 Higashi-Umeda Station (1 min walk)
⭐ Rating: Tabelog 3.07 / Google 4.0 (90+ reviews) (as of writing)
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What to order: Hitokuchi gyoza set (¥550); all-you-can-eat/drink course (from ¥2,500)
One minute from Higashi-Umeda Station, Gyoza no Kacchan runs late into the night with all-you-can-eat and drink courses — the kind of place that fills up with office workers who missed dinner and students who didn’t. The Tabelog score is modest, but the Google rating and sheer foot traffic tell a different story: this is a neighbourhood staple, not a destination, and it works exactly as advertised. Good for groups who want volume over precision.
5. Ohatsu Tenjin Awakure (手包み餃子とクラフトビール お初天神あわくれ)
📍 2-chome, Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka (near Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine)
🕐 Evenings only; check current hours via social media (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person (with drinks)
🚃 Higashi-Umeda Station (3 min walk)
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What to order: Lemon gyoza (¥380 for 5 pieces); craft beer flight (¥1,100 for 3)
This small standing bar near Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine pairs hand-wrapped gyoza with a rotating selection of craft beers — eight varieties on tap, available as a three-glass tasting flight for ¥1,100. The gyoza come in flavours like Awaji Island lemon, seasonal ume-shiso, and pakuchi (coriander), all at ¥380 for five pieces, all garlic-free by default (garlic available on request), and all made by a solo female owner who keeps the place spotless. It’s a standing bar with some stools — not a sit-down dinner, but one of the more interesting gyoza concepts in the Ohatsu Tenjin pocket of Umeda. To explore more of Umeda, the shrine itself is worth a five-minute detour before or after.
6. Sichuan Chinese PAO2 Higashi-dori (四川中華料理 PAO2 梅田東通り店)
📍 Higashi-dori, Kita-ku, Osaka (Higashi-Umeda area)
🕐 Lunch & dinner daily; check current hours (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person (food only); courses from ¥2,500
🚃 Higashi-Umeda Station (5 min walk)
⭐ Rating: Tabelog 3.2 / Google 4.0 (150+ reviews) (as of writing)
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What to order: Handmade dim sum gyoza (from ¥480); mapo tofu set lunch (¥900)
PAO2 on Higashi-dori is a Sichuan Chinese bar-restaurant where the chef’s recipes come directly from China — the menu runs from handmade dim sum and gyoza through to mapo tofu and fried rice, with highballs and Tsingtao beer at ¥198 a glass. Note: the Ohatsu Tenjin branch of PAO2 has closed; this Higashi-dori location is the one still operating. The Tabelog score sits in the 3.2 range, but the lunch crowd and the all-you-can-eat course options make it one of the better-value gyoza-adjacent meals in the area.
7. Oregyoza Herbis Plaza Ent (オレギョ ハービスプラザエント店)
📍 Herbis Plaza Ent, 2-2-22 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001
🕐 Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00; Sat–Sun 11:30–23:00 (as of May 2026)
💰 ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person (food only)
🚃 Nishi-Umeda Station (1 min walk) / Osaka Station (5 min walk)
⭐ Rating: Tabelog 3.4 / Google 4.2 (200+ reviews) (as of writing)
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What to order: Korean-style gyoza (¥680 for 6 pieces); cheese gyoza (¥750)
Oregyoza at Herbis Plaza Ent is one of the more accessible gyoza spots in Umeda — easy to find, open for lunch, and popular enough to draw a steady crowd without the queues of the specialist counters. The concept leans Korean-Japanese fusion: the wrappers are thinner than standard yaki-gyoza, the fillings run to cheese and kimchi variants, and the dipping sauces are house-made. A solid option if you’re already in the Herbis/Nishi-Umeda end of the district and want something quick and reliable. Check out the MICHI Osaka travel guide for more on what’s around Herbis Plaza.
FAQ
Q: What is the best gyoza in Umeda, Osaka?
A: For a serious, dedicated gyoza experience, Gyoza Tateyama Umeda is the strongest pick — 11 seats, hand-wrapped dumplings, four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand years, and a 2024 Tabelog Gyoza 100 Best selection. If you want a more classic izakaya atmosphere with a long track record, Tenpei in Kitashinchi is the one regulars keep returning to.
Q: How many gyoza restaurants are in Umeda?
A: Tabelog lists over 100 results for gyoza in the Osaka Station/Umeda/Kitashinchi area. The densest clusters are around Higashi-Umeda and the Ohatsu Tenjin shrine pocket, with a few more options inside the Herbis and Lucua shopping complexes near Osaka Station.
Q: Do Umeda gyoza restaurants have English menus?
A: It varies. Dandadan Gyoza and Oregyoza at Herbis Plaza Ent are the most likely to have English menus or picture menus. Tenpei and Gyoza Tateyama are Japanese-only, but both have short menus and staff who can point to what’s available. Google Translate’s camera function handles most gyoza menus without trouble.
Q: What should I order at gyoza restaurants in Osaka?
A: Start with the house yaki-gyoza (pan-fried) — that’s the benchmark dish at every specialist counter. At Gyoza Tateyama, the prawn gyoza with lemon and rock salt is worth ordering if it hasn’t sold out. At Tenpei, ask for the needle ginger on the side. At Ohatsu Tenjin Awakure, the lemon gyoza paired with a craft beer flight is the move.
Last updated: August 15, 2026 · Corrections: [email protected]
