In this article, we’ve selected some of the best gyoza restaurants in Hamamatsu from places we’ve personally visited and featured in our individual reviews.

This article was created on May 29, 2026.

When it comes to Hamamatsu’s local food scene, one dish you simply can’t miss is Hamamatsu gyoza.

Image: Hamamatsu Gyoza Hamataro Gyoza Center

From long-established favorites loved by locals for generations to specialty restaurants where you can enjoy a factory tour, and popular spots conveniently located near the station, Hamamatsu is home to a wide variety of unique gyoza restaurants.

In this article, we’ve selected some of the best gyoza restaurants in Hamamatsu from places we’ve personally visited and featured in our individual reviews.

Whether you’re visiting Hamamatsu for sightseeing or you’re a local looking for your next favorite spot, be sure to enjoy comparing the different flavors and styles of Hamamatsu gyoza.

Hamamatsu Is Famous for Its Gyoza!

One of Hamamatsu’s most famous local specialties, Hamamatsu gyoza is known throughout Japan and has become a symbol of the city’s food culture.

Known for its light and flavorful taste that highlights the natural sweetness of vegetables, especially cabbage, Hamamatsu gyoza is typically arranged in a circular pattern and served with bean sprouts in the center.

Image: Ishimatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu City also claimed the highest annual household spending on gyoza in Japan for the third consecutive year in 2025, according to the “Gyoza” category of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Family Income and Expenditure Survey.

This reflects just how deeply gyoza is woven into everyday life in Hamamatsu.

Across the city, you’ll find a wide variety of gyoza restaurants, from long-established eateries that have preserved their traditional recipes for generations to specialty shops serving unique creations, as well as convenient spots near train stations that are easy to visit while sightseeing.

Although all are known as Hamamatsu gyoza, each restaurant has its own distinctive style. The thickness of the wrapper, the cooking method, the flavor of the filling, and even the pairing with the dipping sauce can vary from one shop to another.

Image: Gyoza Kibori

Comparing different restaurants is part of the fun, allowing you to discover the unique character and attention to detail behind each plate of gyoza.

5 Recommended Gyoza Restaurants in Hamamatsu: Taste-Tested by a Local Writer

Here are five standout gyoza restaurants in Hamamatsu, all personally visited and taste-tested by our local writer.

Ishimatsu Gyoza: The Original Hamamatsu Gyoza Restaurant

Founded in 1953, Ishimatsu Gyoza is one of Hamamatsu’s most iconic gyoza restaurants.

What began as a food stall near Hamamatsu Station has grown into a well-known local chain with multiple locations across Shizuoka Prefecture and is now one of the most iconic Hamamatsu gyoza restaurants.

One of the restaurant’s signature features is its serving style: pan-fried gyoza arranged in a circle with bean sprouts placed in the center.

Ishimatsu Gyoza is said to have originated the signature Hamamatsu gyoza serving style known as Kurumamori—a circular arrangement of gyoza—as well as the tradition of serving them with bean sprouts.

The restaurant’s signature dish, Ishimatsu Gyoza, is made primarily with cabbage and pork and is known for its light, refreshing flavor.

Wrapped in a thin, chewy skin, each dumpling is packed with the natural sweetness of cabbage and the rich umami of pork.

They pair perfectly with the restaurant’s slightly sweet house vinegar-soy sauce.

Enjoying them together with the accompanying bean sprouts makes it easy to keep reaching for the next bite—you might even find yourself finishing 20 dumplings without noticing.

The main restaurant is located in the Hirakuchi area of Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City, and offers a spacious waiting area and ample parking.

Frozen gyoza are also available for purchase at the shop.

Restaurant Information

Address: 252-1 Hirakuchi, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu

Phone: 053-586-8522

Hours: 11:00 AM–2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM) / 5:00 PM–8:30 PM (Last Order 8:00 PM)
Weekends & Public Holidays: 11:00 AM–9:30 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM)

Closed: Open daily

Reservations: Numbered waiting system available

Parking: 64 spaces

Read our full Ishimatsu Gyoza review ⇊

Hamamatsu Gyoza Hamataro Gyoza Center: A Specialty Gyoza Restaurant Where You Can Watch Gyoza Being Made

Hamataro Gyoza Center is located in the Nakagawa area of Hosoe, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City.

Hamataro was established by Toa Industry Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of gyoza-making machines.

One of its unique features is the opportunity to watch the gyoza production process through viewing windows.

The restaurant serves carefully crafted gyoza made with high-quality ingredients, including cabbage grown by contracted local farmers in Hamamatsu and Hamanako Sodachi, a locally raised brand of pork.

More than 10 varieties of gyoza are available at any given time, including the restaurant’s signature Red Gyoza and White Gyoza, as well as options such as Kimchi Gyoza and Shrimp Gyoza.

The two standard menu items are Red Gyoza, made with domestically grown garlic, and White Gyoza, which is made without garlic.

The dumplings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with the natural sweetness of cabbage and pork coming through in every bite.

Both the Red Gyoza and White Gyoza have a light, easy-to-enjoy flavor, making it fun to compare the two and discover your favorite.

In addition to dining, visitors can watch the gyoza production process and purchase frozen or pan-fried gyoza.

Restaurant Information

Address: 981-2 Nakagawa, Hosoe-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu

Phone: 053-401-0141

Hours:
Dining Area: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (Last Order 2:30 PM) / 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (Last Order 8:00 PM)
Takeout: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Closed: Wednesdays

Seating Capacity: 38 seats
*10 counter seats, 28 table seats

Shop: Frozen gyoza, pan-fried gyoza, and bento boxes available for purchase

Busy Periods: Numbered waiting tickets available

Waiting Area: Available

Parking: 10 spaces in front of the restaurant, 16 spaces on the east side of the building

Read our full Hamamatsu Gyoza Hamataro Gyoza Center review ⇊

Gyoza Kibori: Hamamatsu Gyoza with a Delicate Sweetness and the Aroma of Sesame Oil Since 1972

Gyoza Kibori is located in Zōra-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City.

Since opening its doors, it has remained a favorite not only among local residents but also among devoted fans who travel from afar to enjoy its gyoza.

Kibori’s gyoza are known for their light, gentle flavor, with garlic used sparingly.

The gyoza are cooked using a blend of vegetable oil and sesame oil in a 7:3 ratio, creating a golden-brown finish and a fragrant aroma of sesame oil.

One of the most popular choices is the Gyoza Set Meal, which lets you enjoy gyoza together with rice.

Wrapped in a soft, thin skin, the dumplings reveal a tender, juicy filling when you take a bite, allowing the sweetness of the pork and cabbage to shine through.

Their mild, well-balanced flavor is enjoyable even without dipping sauce.

Paired with boiled bean sprouts and Japanese pickles on the side, they remain satisfying from the first bite to the last.

The restaurant offers both counter seating and floor seating, creating a casual, welcoming atmosphere that attracts regular customers and families on weekdays.

Lines can form on weekends and during long holiday periods, so it’s a good idea to allow extra time for your visit.

Restaurant Information

Address: 563-3 Zōra-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu

Phone: 053-447-5737

Hours:
11:30 AM–2:30 PM (Last Order 2:20 PM)
4:30 PM–9:00 PM (Last Order 8:50 PM)

Closed: Thursdays and the third Wednesday of each month

Seating Capacity: 32 seats
*Two floor seating four guests each, plus 24 counter seats

Reservations: Not accepted

Parking: Free parking available (15 spaces)

Payment: Cash only
Credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are not accepted

Read our full Gyoza Kibori review ⇊

Hamamatsu Gyoza Mutsugiku: A Long-Established Hamamatsu Gyoza Restaurant Just 3 Minutes from Hamamatsu Station

Located in Sunayama-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Hamamatsu Gyoza Mutsugiku is a popular restaurant just a three-minute walk from the south exit of JR Hamamatsu Station, making it an easy stop during sightseeing or business trips.

Founded in 1962, the restaurant has passed down its gyoza recipe through three generations.

Its gyoza are known for their gentle flavor that brings out the natural sweetness of cabbage.

A popular choice is the Medium Gyoza (12 pieces).

Filled primarily with cabbage and ground pork, the dumplings are wrapped in a specially made thin skin.

The lightly browned wrapper is pleasantly chewy, while the cabbage-rich filling offers a distinctive texture that gradually softens with each bite.

The garlic is subtle and lingers gently in the aftertaste, giving the gyoza a light and easy-to-enjoy flavor.

Reservations are not available, and service ends once the gyoza sell out, so it’s a good idea to allow extra time for your visit.

Restaurant Information

Address: 356-5 Sunayama-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu

Phone: 053-455-1700

Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM)
Dinner: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM (Last Order 8:30 PM)
When there is a line, customers are accepted until it is determined that the last customers in line can still enter before the last order time, or until the gyoza sell out.

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Open for lunch only on Sundays. Please note that additional irregular closures may occur.

Seating:
6 counter seats
Tables: four 2-person tables and two 4-person tables
Tatami seating: one 5-person table and one 4-person table (horigotatsu-style seating, priority for families with children)

Reservations: Not accepted

Parking: No dedicated parking available

Read our full Hamamatsu Gyoza Mutsugiku review ⇊

Gyoza Fukumitsu: A Long-Established Restaurant Known for Its Crispy, Crunchy Gyoza

Located in Sato, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Gyoza Fukumitsu is a long-established gyoza restaurant.

With a history spanning more than 65 years, the restaurant is now run by the second generation, who continue to preserve its traditional flavors.

Fukumitsu’s gyoza are prepared in a distinctive style, featuring house-made wrappers that are slightly thicker and pan-fried until crisp.

By using a proprietary blend of sesame oil and soybean oil, the dumplings develop a delightfully crispy, crunchy texture on the outside.

A popular choice is the Medium Set Meal, the restaurant’s best-selling set featuring 15 gyoza.

Take a bite of the golden-brown dumplings, and you’ll be greeted by the satisfying crunch of the thicker wrapper, making them surprisingly easy to enjoy one after another.

The filling highlights the natural sweetness of cabbage while delivering plenty of savory flavor from the meat. The garlic is present but not overpowering, resulting in a gentle, well-balanced taste.

While Hamamatsu gyoza is often served in a circular arrangement with bean sprouts in the center, Fukumitsu’s gyoza are served in rows instead.

Served alongside house-made Japanese pickles and miso soup, this set is a great choice for anyone looking to experience a different style of Hamamatsu gyoza.

Restaurant Information

Address: 1-25-8 Sato, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu

Phone: 053-461-6501
(Takeout gyoza reservations available by phone)

Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (Last Order 8:30 PM)

Closed: Wednesdays & Second and third Tuesdays

Seating: 9 counter seats, 17 table seats

Reservations: Not accepted
Only takeout gyoza can be reserved by phone

Payment: Cash, PayPay, and credit cards accepted

Parking: Available (30 free spaces)
Located on the east and west sides of the restaurant

Read our full Gyoza Fukumitsu review ⇊

Explore the Best Gyoza Spots in Hamamatsu

In this article, we introduced five recommended gyoza restaurants in Hamamatsu.

While they are all known as “Hamamatsu gyoza,” each restaurant offers its own unique charm—from light, classic flavors and specialty shops where you can watch the production process, to distinctive styles featuring a crisp, crunchy texture.

Whether you’re visiting Hamamatsu for sightseeing or you’re a local resident, why not explore different spots and enjoy comparing the many styles of Hamamatsu gyoza?

*The information in this article is subject to change.