I’d give this place a 4.5 if I could. To be honest, I’m a little surprised this place is only a 3.9. I went for lunch and had the fried rice (チャーハン) and gyoza (焼き餃子). The gyoza were great, and are rounder and thicker than your average variety. They were crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. Apparently they fry them in a wok and call them “white gyoza.” Unique and delicious. The fried rice was good but a bit salty. It’s got an old school vibe and the service was fast and friendly.

+3

Went on a weekend for lunch with a friend. It was busy. Waited in line about 20 minutes. Staff are friendly. Service is fast. Menu is limited. Ordered the gyoza set and egg fried rice. The gyoza were great. The filling is soft and flavorful. They had a nice, bready wrapping. The fried rice was really good. It was well seasoned. Paid with cash. Will return.

+3

I was craving gyoza but didn't want to leave Ikebukuro so I googled and found this spot. It was so delish (and well priced) that I ended up going twice. When you walk in, you take a number and most likely the wait staff will seat you at a table on the 2nd Floor. There's a QR code for an English menu, or you can do what I did and just use Google Translate on the hard copy menu. You order via iPad and it takes about 10min max to get your food. I went by myself and ordered kim chi fried rice, dan dan noodles, gyoza and spring rolls. Highly recommend!

I finally got to try some gyoza at Fight Gyoza, a popular restaurant in Sugamo. The interior, which still retains a strong Showa-era atmosphere, is very relaxing, with elderly waitresses serving the food. Their specialty gyoza are uniquely round and plump. The outside is crispy and fragrant, while the inside is chewy and juicy. The filling, which is packed with vegetables, is refreshing yet has a strong umami flavor. The skin is thick and chewy, so the gyoza alone is very satisfying. If you want to fill up on these gyoza, I recommend ordering two servings per person. The fried rice also looked delicious, and I'd definitely like to try it next time. *At this restaurant, you must order one serving per person; additional orders are not accepted. The key is to order all at once at the beginning.

I am a fan of the popular fried rice and gyoza chain of restaurants, but Fight Gyoza is a true “mom and pop” restaurant serving delicious and unique gyoza and (fried) rice. Their gyoza is addictive and great to share with friends. Their friendly “obaachan” team serving all make it feel like they’re your long lost grandma serving you a wonderful home-cooked meal. And it’s also good value for money