Gyoza Yamame
Established in 1964, a 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station. A key figure in the Fukushima Gyoza Association, guardian of this local specialty recognized as a 'Century Food' by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. The skin is hand-stretched one by one to order. The 70% veggie, 30% meat filling is light yet deeply flavorful. Fills up immediately at opening, and the local sake selection is also acclaimed. 349 Tabelog reviews prove deep local roots.
Reviews say 'hand-stretched-to-order disc gyoza is only here', 'perfect with Fukushima local sake', 'must arrive at opening as it fills immediately', 'closes when gyoza runs out so be careful'. Tabelog 349 reviews and 13,026 saves prove overwhelming local support.