plural gyoza or gyozas
: a crescent-shaped dumpling consisting of a thin wrapper that is filled usually with meat, seafood, or vegetables
Gyoza are very versatile—you can pan-fry, steam, boil or deep-fry them, or simply add a couple to your noodle soup.—
Sachie Nomura, quoted in Newcastle (Australia) Herald
Sachie Nomura, quoted in Newcastle (Australia) HeraldGiven my Chinese descent, the first dumplings I ever ate were Chinese ones—wontons, potstickers, and boiled dumplings. But I've also ordered gyoza at Japanese restaurants, which seem similar enough to potstickers.—Christine Gallary
Christine GallaryNow fold over and crimp the edges of each gyoza together for a decorative look.—Eric Akis
Eric AkisSmoked crawfish quesadillas and pork gyozas with sesame ginger sauce are two of the available appetizers.—Sara Fludd
compare pot sticker, wonton
Sara FluddExamples of gyoza in a Sentence
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The Pan-Asian menu includes sushi, sashimi, maki rolls, hand rolls, gyoza, a Wagyu sandwich and katsuya fried chicken.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
This indulgent assortment includes two pieces of crispy tuna, one piece of satay bass, one piece of chicken satay, one gyoza, and a lollipop wing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Prepared Frozen Foods Dumplings and gyoza are typically flash-frozen after shaping and should be cooked straight from frozen; thawing softens the wrappers and compromises texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Traditional yatai, or street food stalls, are another easy way to eat well on a budget, offering comforting classics like yakitori, ramen, tempura, and gyoza.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
This indulgent assortment includes two pieces of crispy tuna, one piece of satay bass, one piece of chicken satay, one gyoza, and a lollipop wing.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Gyoza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyoza. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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