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No. 57 in the world · November 2026

Nihao (Kamata)

Kamata, Ota · Tokyo, Japan

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The one to order

Hanetsuki gyoza, with the crisp lacy "wing"

The line to expect: Weekend dinner queues; weekdays are easy.

Kamata says winged gyoza were born here; Nihao's founder brought the style home from Dalian.

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Make it at home

Pan-fried gyoza with garlic and chives

Pan-fried gyoza with garlic and chives

1 hr · About 30, 4 people. Japan's garlicky take on the potsticker: thin wrappers, finely chopped cabbage and chives, a crisp lacy bottom and a dip of soy, rice vinegar and chili oil.

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