Harajuku Gyozaro is a japanese restaurant in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Harajuku Gyozaro in Tokyo's Harajuku is the cash-only gyoza specialist on Meiji-dori. Two-item menu, pan-fried or boiled, six gyoza per plate.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Yaki-gyoza pan-fried dumplings, Sui-gyoza boiled dumplings, Pickled cabbage side
Must order: One plate of yaki-gyoza, one of sui-gyoza, with a beer.
Tip: Cash only; expect a 20-minute queue at lunch. Counter and small tables.
Address: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
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Signature: Tsukune meatball with raw quail yolk, Yakitori omakase course, Sansho-charred wings
Order: The 14-skewer omakase; the tsukune meatball with quail yolk is the signature.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Reserve through Pocket Concierge two months ahead; dinner only.
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Signature: Lunch jo-nigiri set, Anago saltwater eel, Chu-toro tuna belly
Order: The jo-nigiri set; an extra plate of anago and chu-toro brings it home.
Tip: Closed Wednesdays. Queue ticket machine outside; 60-90 minute waits at lunch.
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Signature: Tempura omakase course, Anago saltwater eel tempura, Maitake mushroom tempura
Order: Omakase tempura course with anago and maitake; lunch is half the dinner spend.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Reserve via Tableall 60 days ahead; lunch seating opens earlier.
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Signature: Tongue tasting plate, Hand-cut Chateaubriand, Cold reimen noodles closer
Order: The omakase course with tongue plate, sirloin and Chateaubriand; finish with reimen.
Tip: Reserve via Pocket Concierge 60 days ahead. The dinner course is the same omakase format every day.
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Signature: Sesame-oil tempura omakase, Anago and shrimp openers, Tendon rice bowl closer
Order: The full omakase tempura course; ten to twelve pieces and a tendon rice closer.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Phone reservation in Japanese only; Pocket Concierge handles English bookings.
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Signature: Whole sashimi platter, Saba mackerel sashimi, Grilled fish of the day
Order: The big sashimi boat platter; grilled saba and aged tuna are the through-line.
Tip: Walk-ins only after 17:00; bring cash for the cover charge. Other Uoshin branches in Shinjuku and Shibuya.
