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 shawarma gyoza is perfectly spiced and the spicy tuna crispy rice is fresh and addicting.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Wagyu beef shows up in a duo of sliders topped with duck bacon and crispy gyoza.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
The popular Japanese eatery will be serving their signature handmade gyozas and traditional udon noodles at The Pleasance throughout the festival, alongside appearances at Edinburgh Street Food, Grassmarket Market, and Stockbridge Market.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Sophisticated travelers can savor world-class dining, from rich Hakata ramen to the most delicious gyoza, or explore modern art, castle ruins, and shops run by local artisans.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Wagyu beef shows up in a duo of sliders topped with duck bacon and crispy gyoza.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
The popular Japanese eatery will be serving their signature handmade gyozas and traditional udon noodles at The Pleasance throughout the festival, alongside appearances at Edinburgh Street Food, Grassmarket Market, and Stockbridge Market.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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“Gyoza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyoza. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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