Menmen
Founded in 1989, this is a Utsunomiya gyoza restaurant. Often described as 'Minmin for tourists, Menmen for locals.' Famous for its golden, crispy winged gyoza with a meat-heavy, juicy filling. Serves gyoza alongside a full Chinese menu, beloved by local regulars. Tabelog 3.50 with 320 reviews, also highly rated on Retty and Tochigi Navi.
Reviewers say: 'The real Utsunomiya gyoza loved by locals,' 'The crispy wings are the best,' 'More pronounced meat flavor than Minmin,' 'If I lived in Utsunomiya I would come weekly.' Tabelog 3.50 with 320 reviews, numerous Retty posts. Constant flow of regular customer posts.