Halal-certified gyozas under $10 available at 3 oulets in Singapore (Sembawang, Raffles Place, Marina One). Unique gyoza fillings including local favourites such as Chilli Crab, Mala, and Unagi. Also offers bento set with rice.
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Gyozas, when cooked well, are one of my favourite dishes to enjoy at home. In particular, these Bibigo Brand Korean Pork and Vegetables Gyoza Dumplings are my favourite. However, I still haven't quite mastered the cooking technique yet. You're supposed to add droplets of water to the pan after frying the bottom parts of the gyozas to a golden brown, allowing the top parts to steam. Unfortunately, my attempts often result in over-steamed gyozas, causing them to lose the crispiness from the bottom parts. Additionally, tend to use too much oil, and if left for too long, execss oil resurfaces on the gyozas, resulting an unsatisfying meal.
That's why, when I was craving gyozas the other day, I hesitated to cook and potentially end up with a disappointing meal. By sheer coincidence, I received an invitation to taste Gyoza-San. Needless to say, I gladly accepted!
Gyoza-San has three outlets in Singapore: Sembawang, Raffles Place, and Marina One. I visited the Sembawang outlet, a small kiosk located at the basement level of Sun Plaza. The friendly staff efficiently prepared my order which included a Bento Set and a Gyoza Set. They told me to wait for about 8 minutes, which was quite acceptable, considering there was a customer waiting ahead of me.
Did you know that there aren't many Halal gyozas in Singapore? Gyoza-San proudly announces that they are the first-ever halal-certified gyoza eatery in Singapore, a commendable feat. Sekarang, Muslim kawan-kawan bolehlah makan gyoza yang sedap jugak (Now, Muslim friends can savour delicious gyozas too). :)
It is unfortunate that Gyoza-San outlets are takeaway-only. By the time I reached home, about 30 minutes later, the food has gone cold. Nevertheless, I shall review the food without being swayed by temperatures. (Note: however, according to pictures on Google, their Marina One outlet seems to have a few seats.)
Special Unagi GYOZA! 特质鳗鱼饺子 - $6.90 for 6 pieces
Special blend of chopped unagi & chicken
This is kind of a bold move as I don't usually eat unagi, but I wanted to give it a try. 'Unagi' means 'eel' in Japanese. Upon the first bite, it tasted quite quite fishy. If you don't appreciate a distinctive and strong fishy taste, this might not be for you. However, for unagi lovers, don't miss this! It is served with a specially-made sweet teriyaki-like sauce, which helps to mask the fishiness.
I appreciated that it was not overly oily, a common mistake in my home-cooked gyozas. I didn't feel very bloated/jelak after eating all 6 pieces. The gyoza skin had just the right thickness as well. Overall, despite the cold state upon reaching home, it was still quite tasty.
Yakiniku Beef & 3 Original Gyozas Bento Set 日式牛肉便当 - $8.90
Initially torn between Teriyaki Chicken and Yakiniku Beef, but I decided to go with Yakiniku Beef and wasn't disappointed! 'Yakiniku' translates to 'grilled meat' in Japanese. Judging by its appearance, the yakiniku beef may look a little dull, but don't underestimate its flavours. The beef is soft, tender, and savoury, complemented by the sweetness from caramelised onions. Served on fluffy Japanese rice with seaweed and scallions, the Yakiniku Beef Bento Set also comes with an unexpected side of kimchi. However, as with all pickled vegetables (such as these pickled radishes in Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan), the kimchi added a tangy contrast, helping to cut through the oiliness and fattiness from the meat.
Original Gyozas 蜜汁原味饺子
The Yakiniku Beef Bento included 3 pieces of Original Gyozas with chicken meat filling and a classic vinegar sauce. You can add $1.50 to change the gyoza flavour, but I stuck with the original as I wanted to try it. To be honest, they didn't particularly stand out; they were just decent chicken-filled gyozas. Despite not being memorable, I appreciated the generous amount of chicken meat in each gyoza dumpling. Similar to the Special Unagi Gyozas, I also liked how they were not overly oily.
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What distinguishes Gyoza-San from other gyoza restaurants, besides being the first halal-certified gyoza eatery, is their unique gyoza fillings. The Special Unagi Gyoza is one prime example - I rarely encounter gyozas filled by unagi. Aside from unagi, they also offer gyozas with local favourites such as Chilli Crab and Mala! For those who crave spicy food, these flavours are a must-try for that extra kick.
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