🍜 Utsunomiya Minmin Main Store

Utsunomiya Minmin was established in 1958 and is a well-known, long-standing restaurant in Utsunomiya, famous as the "Dumpling City." The main store is located on Miyajima Street, known as "Dumpling Street," which is lined with numerous dumpling shops. Even during weekday lunch hours, there are often queues, making it a favorite among both tourists and locals. The dumplings come in three flavors: pan-fried dumplings with sesame oil, refreshing clear soup dumplings, and crispy fried dumplings. They are meticulously prepared with a large amount of cabbage and a refreshing seasoning that removes the strong odor of garlic while retaining its sweetness. Each table is equipped with condiments such as soy sauce, vinegar, and homemade chili oil, allowing customers to mix their own sauces to suit their taste. Simple dumplings dipped in rich sauces, paired with white rice or beer, offer an exceptional flavor that one can enjoy endlessly. Notably, the restaurant recommends the "clear soup dumplings" and suggests adding the seasonings directly into the soup for enjoyment. In addition to pan-fried and fried dumplings available for takeout, they also sell frozen raw dumplings for nationwide delivery. Furthermore, if you dine in the parking lot directly in front of the store, you can park for free for one hour, while takeout customers can park for free for 20 minutes.

Founded in 1958, it is a well-loved gyoza restaurant in Utsunomiya that has been cherished by locals for many years. The menu features three types of gyoza: pan-fried, deep-fried, and clear soup gyoza. The most popular option is the pan-fried gyoza, while the restaurant recommends the clear soup gyoza. The signature of Minmin Gyoza is its generous filling of cabbage and a flavor that never gets old.