When it comes to Japanese comfort food, gyōza ranks stratospherically high in my book, sitting all the way up amongst the glittering clouds of immortal fame with such luminaries as curry rice and Hakata-style ramen. I haven’t the foggiest idea if the locals would agree, but that’s what I think anyway. Fast, filling, carbohydrate-heavy: the sort of dish that can wipe off a frown and leave a smile on your face after the most stressful day work – or sightseeing – can throw at you.

Now if you haven’t got time to roll out your own dough and chop your own fillings, I see two viable options. One, buy a pack of frozen gyōza from the nearest store and fry them up at home (or pop them in the microwave if you’re that pressed for time).

Alternatively, you can take the next train to Kameido Station and try this amazing little hole-in-the-wall gyōza joint that I had a late lunch in not too long ago.

That is, if you can find it. (Cue villainous grin.)

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