Bajosou Gyoza
Gyoza specialty restaurant established in 1960. Selected for Tabelog Gyoza Top 100 2024 (also 2019). Famous for Hakata one-bite gyoza made to order — wrappers hand-stretched, filled, and steam-fried in a large iron pan (20 min wait). 7 min walk from Subway Nishijin Station. 8 counter seats + 2 tables. No reservations. Cash only. 65+ year Fukuoka institution.
Praised as 'unlike any other — handmade after ordering,' 'the originator of Hakata bite-size gyoza,' and 'the 20-minute wait is absolutely worth it.' Tabelog 3.70, 343 reviews, Gyoza Top 100 2024. Yahoo! Maps 4.29. Many personal high ratings on Retty and Gurunavi.