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It was a hole in the wall place. Super dark and they have 12 seats for the counter and a standing bar. Their gyoza was fairly priced and delicious. They played old samurai movies in the background while playing loud music. A surprisingly trendy place meeting Japanese comfort food. Their ramen were also amazing.
Gyōza bar is pretty fascinating, and the ambience feels like you just walked into a monochromatic version of a Wong Kar Wai film except you're bathed in warm, orange colored lantern lights. It is intimate but casual, a cozy dive bar that doesn't have edgy look of one, but instead serve Japanese street food. It doesn't seat too many people, but for a Wednesday dinner my friend and I found seats right away. Be sure to get the Nigori Sake and Asahi draft beer if you're in that mood, they're quite a delicious pairing. As for the food, my friend loves her combo of Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna and Salmon Sashimi, and especially raved about the crispy rice. Our appetizer was Vegan Gyōza (other option was Pork) and it is pretty good and savory. I do want more kick from the Chili oil and yuzu vinegar since I felt they don't really add much to the gyōza. My dish was the Tsukemen Dipping Noodle, and while it's good, it doesn't quite reach my favorite dipping noodles at Tsujita. The broth is pretty good without calling attention that it's a fish broth (I don't like seafood), but I do find that other than the cilantro there's not much nuance or layers in the broth overall. Nor is there that kick with the flavor. But the noodles. Are nice and thick, absorbing the broth with ease. I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10 myself for being good but not quite impressive. I do want to come back, however, since the rest of their menu looks enticing and the service was super attentive and friendly!
Honestly one of my favorite spots to visit for a light meal. I love their pork gyozas, there's a nice crispy bottom and a juicy interior. The ambiance and red lighting of the place makes it feel like an underground club. Seating and parking are limited and sometimes there's even a wait.
Good beer even better gyoza. Stopped by this place around 5pm on a Saturday and it was good service and nice dim lit place to hang and recharge
I love the ambiance here. So intimate and cool. Staff were nice and helpful too. The service was quick and the food quality was great! The seats were stools by the bar and they have hooks at the bottom of the bar table so you can hang your bags/jackets/coats. Food was worth it, price points are reasonable. The dipping ramen was a good filler if you need to eat more. I'd recommend this spot!
Came to Gyoza Bar in Echo Park for an early dinner. It's a cozy little bar with intimate interiors. There are only few seatings which you can watch the bartender work while you eat. We got the pork gyoza & vegan gyoza - both weren't crispy when it came out but so juicy inside. Didn't expect the vegan one to have too much flavor. The salmon sashimi was fresh & buttery which we enjoyed eating the most. The crispy rice w/ spicy tuna was hands down my favorite! We weren't a fan of the bean sprouts w/ spicy pork. The tonkotsu ramen was rich & comforting, perfect to end the night with. Since I don't drink alcohol, I got their famous cucumber mint yuzunade minus the alcohol. It was so refreshing!! The bartender was really kind & welcoming, which was my favorite part of the whole experience. They offer a take-out gyoza rice plate which is super convenient if you don't want to dine in. Overall, amazing food, chill atmosphere & great service. Tasty haul: - Pork gyoza - Vegan gyoza - Salmon sashimi - Crispy Rice w/ Spicy Tuna - Bean sprouts w/ spicy pork - Tonkotsu ramen - Cucumber mint yuzunade
I loved the vibes here. It's bar-style seating only with about 12 seats in total so it's very intimate. We had a reservation so we were seated immediately but there's a Yelp waitlist you can join or you can order food to-go. I am shocked to inform you that I may have liked the vegan gyoza more than the pork gyoza. I had low expectations coming in about the gyoza in general, because how could it be much better than the other Japanese restaurants? I loved that the skin on both of them stayed crispy and that the filling packed a flavor punch. I didn't even need to dip either of them in the sauce because it was already juicy and flavorful. The pork one had a rich umami taste and the vegan gyoza had a teriyaki glaze that complemented the soy meat. For appetizers, we ordered the crispy rice with spicy tuna and bean sprouts with spicy pork. The latter dish reminded me of a Chinese dish since it had a mala spice, which was unexpected but pleasantly welcomed. The crispy rice had a great ratio: a thin, very crispy layer of rice with a mound of tuna. I'm not a big fan of drinks but I was a huge fan of the cucumber mint yuzunade...probably because it hardly tasted of alcohol. However, I could taste the shochu more in the pom-garita, so that one might be a fun choie if that's more your style. The worker was also very kind and quick at clearing plates and refilling our water. We found street parking in the neighborhood, but if you're lucky, you might find some on the same street.
Don't come here; I want this place to always have a spot for me when I visit!! Absolutely amazing Ramen bar! From waking in to leaving, staff and cook were attentive and welcoming to their place. Bar style ordering, check the photos; top tier broth for the ramen. Salmon sashimi was absolutely amazing, sauce complimented the fish without overpowering it. Yes, go eat here. You won't be disappointed
Found this place on accident and what a gem did I stumble into. Gyoza bar was incredible from start to finish. Come here with one other person or yourself to get yourself a seat faster there is only about 10-15 seats in the whole place; I got lucky coming in at 10 with no wait. The service was attentive and friendly, the staff knew lots about the menu and made recommendations. I didn't want to eat too much when I went but I will definitely be back with an appetite the whole menu sounds delicious. The ambiance was perfect for me darkly lit with red tint the room. Either very romantic or dramatic whichever you're going for. I would definitely recommend to a friend and will for sure be back myself.
The best spot for fresh, crispy, and tasty gyoza. Everything on the menu is great. We ordered a variety of different things to share. The obvious, most popular dish is their gyoza (hence the name). Our dining experience was great. The only downfall is their seating. Around 12-14 seats max, in the entire restaurant. Nonetheless, our server was really nice and was very hospitable.
I'll be honest, I didn't really have high expectations for this spot but I'm still thinking about it hours later. The restaurant is super small but the vibes were immaculate. I forgot to ask his name but whoever was helping my large group of 7, that basically took over half the restaurant, was the best!! 3 of us ordered the 20 pork gyozas to share and I got the regular size pork rice bowl. The gyozas were delicious, juicy, and filling. The pork rice bowl was also super good! Absolutely no complaints and no notes. My group was so happy we chose this spot to eat and will most definitely be back!
Loved the experience! The guys who served us were so sweet! Food was delicious and definitely will be back! Gyozas are so good and the ramen was soooo good!
This was easily the worst pork gyoza I've ever had, which is a shame coming from a place with Gyoza in their name. I can't speak to ambiance because I picked up this order to go. Staff was really nice though and I picked up my order just as it was coming off the line. It comes with three sauces: soy sauce, chili oil, and what seemed like a gochujang sauce. I found these didn't really help the flavor. I gave my portion to my boyfriend who will typically eat anything, but he threw away the last one. It had the same taste as the smell of a medicinal Chinese herb shop. It was overwhelming.
1 year ago
Gyoza Bar in Echo Park is everything I want in a neighborhood spot. The food was delicious, but what really set it apart was the service--especially from Micky, the manager. He made sure we knew how to eat everything the traditional way, gave great recommendations, and checked in just enough to make us feel taken care of. The vibes were spot-on. Quirky old movies playing on the TV, industrial house music giving the place a cool edge--it's got that perfect mix of low-key and stylish. And the happy hour drink prices? Surprisingly solid. Great food, great atmosphere, and genuinely thoughtful service from Micky and his staff. I'll definitely be back. read more
This restaurant had a great environment and even better food! The exterior was adorable - it looked like an actual bar with a little gyoza sign. The interior was even cuter, with almost a futuristic feel because of the video screens playing in the background. The service was super fast. Since all the seats encircle one bar, it was really convenient to place orders and receive food. The food was so delicious. I tried both the pork and vegan gyoza, and every piece was packed with flavor. There was so much juice inside, and the gyoza was cooked to perfection. My absolute favorite dish was the Tsukemen Dipping Noodle. The noodles were chewy, and the sauce was tangy. I could not get enough of the warm, slightly zesty, slightly spicy dipping sauce. It had such a unique flavor profile. I will absolutely be returning for more gyoza and the dipping noodle! Both were phenomenal. read more
This was a spot that was better than I originally thought. I questioned trying it out because I've never had gyozas that tasted different from anywhere else. Every time I ordered gyozas they're always mediocore or just not worth spending money for but these Gyozas are DIFFERENT, BETTER, and worth every penny. They are juicy on the inside and the sauce they have is the element that brings the flavors together. The place is very small, it can probably seat about 12 to 15 people. We also had the dipping ramen noodles and the flavor was great too! The cold noodles and warm dipping was a bit off putting i wish the noodles were a bit more room temp. But i overlooked it because I was enjoying it so much. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The parking is hectic so I would uber if you can. But I can now say these Gyozas are the best I've had. read more
Semi hidden gyoza bar, there is a main lobby inside where you can join the waitlist or order Togo if necessary. We ordered: - vegan gyoza - pork gyoza - pork bowl - salmon sashimi - lemon sour My fav had to be the vegan gyoza which is actually surprising....my least fav was the lemon sour. Service was good but not amazing? Manager was super nice but the other workers were kinda whatever. Parking is on the backstreet by the houses, rarely any street parking because the area is popular for restaurants read more
Had a wonderful dinner here! Great music and vibes, friendly staff, AMAZING cucumber mint cocktails, and delicious and hot dipping noodles. Got the pork gyoza as an appetizer and they were juicy, hot, and tasty! I'd love to come back and try more food! Went on a Saturday night and added myself to the waitlist via yelp before driving over and I highly recommend doing this! Only had to wait about 15 minutes after checking in at the front so it wasn't bad at all! read more
11 months ago
One of my absolute favorite places in LA. Great ambiance, music is up to date, super chill/casual type eats. The pork gyozas are great and so is crispy rice. Staff is super friendly. I feel like this is the type of place Anthony Bourdain would feature on his show. I like that they allow you to be at the standing bar if you don't want to wait for an actual bar seats. Because who needs to seat to eat succulent dumplings? read more
Got here on a Saturday afternoon. I like that they provide the option to join the waitlist as the place is very small inside. Took a while to find parking (drove around twice and found a spot in the parking lot where the coffee shop is). Ordered the pork Gyoza and pork Rice bowl. The gyoza wasn't particularly flavorful although it was crispy. Had high hopes as it's called gyoza bar. The rice bowl was pretty good, and the pork was cooked perfectly. I tried a piña colada and I really enjoyed it! The place has a nice intimate vibe. I wouldn't come again though as I can find better gyoza options closer to home. Note: They have two restrooms inside. read more
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Love this place! It's kind of small (literally a bar with maybe 10 seats max) and can get really busy. Even then they still have a standing bar (no wait usually) which can be a cute vibe too! I didn't really try any of the drinks but of the few sips I had they were tasty. A bit expensive but not entirely unworth. The food is what I really came for. We tried the Gyoza (4/5) - well cooked and flavored but nothing that stood out. Still worth trying Tsukemen (5/5) - delicious and well cooked. The noodles are so bouncy and the sauce is really flavorful. It can also be a portion for 2! Pork belly bowl (4/5) - loved how fatty and thick it was. Cold tofu (6/5) - MY FAVORITE DISH HERE. Went back once just to get it. Such strong flavors and really nice crunch that you can't get anywhere else read more
This place is sooo vibey and perfect for a date night. It's pretty small inside so it feels more intimate. Upon walking in, we got seated quickly and our food came out super quick too. I love how the menu is pretty straight forward - it makes it easier to pick and you know it's good! We tried the Pork Gyoza, Cold Tofu with Chili Oil, and Tsukemen Dipping Noodle (so flavorful and so good - this was my fave!!). Gyoza was so good and it should be illegal to skip out on gyoza at a gyoza bar hahaha Parking is rough (expected in LA/this area) but you can find street parking if you're lucky and I promise the tsukemen dipping noodle is sooo worth it. read more
5 months ago
Such a lovely spot for a casual meal The place is a bit small, but honestly it's totally worth it. The food was delicious, the atmosphere felt great, and the overall experience was really enjoyable. Great service and definitely a place I'd come back to read more
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Very nice place, the people are kind and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend !!! read more
11 months ago
One of my favorite restaurants, the food is so tasty, the ambience is amazing, the service is great. Perfect for a fun date. read more
I was in the area waiting to ride the swan boats and decided to check out the Gyoza Bar in Echo Park...so glad I did! It's such a cute, cozy spot, perfect for a date night. The drinks were amazing (seriously, so good), and the gyoza were delicious. The music and atmosphere were a vibe! I was able to walk in and order because they had a standing bar while you wait for your table, which is pretty cool. I'll definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Decided to stop by since I was in the area and been seeing post about Gyoza bar online and knew I had to try them. I was had just ate but made room to try out their yuzu piña colada, spicy tuna on crispy rice and of course the pork gyoza. The piña colada was so refreshing, the spicy tuna on crispy rice is a perfect two bites, and the pork gyoza were crispy and juicy. The place itself is small with just bar seating and standing room. Service was very quick and everything came out hot and delicious. I want to come back again with an empty stomach so I can try more food next time. Until then! read more
An edgy, funk speakeasy vibe. Dimly lit restaurant with only bar seating. Very small space. Walkways are a one person path. The restaurant is fitting with the neighborhood. They offer 4 main dishes you can choose from: vegetable or pork gyoza, ramen, or pork bowl. If you're a frequent visitor of echo park or into the hipster/artsy crowd I would suggest y'all to check this place out at least once. The taste of the food was bland and the egg and mushiness of the rice didn't blend well together. Food was not tasty at all especially for the price. Service is okay and standard. Pretty attentive with needing sauces or water. The only odd thing I found was when checking out and paying with card, the option to tip wasn't available. I requested for a copy of my receipt twice before given the correct one. I always tip, but having a tip option picked for me seems a little strange. read more
5 months ago
Absolutely amazing ! The service was top tier and staff sooo welcoming ! Will definitely go back ! read more
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Cute trendy spot with immaculate vibes and decent food! Super small restaurant that packs a punch! Some highlights are the spicy tuna on crispy rice (not too spicy and tasty), the dipping noodles (a flavorful umami bomb), and of course the gyoza! We went on a quiet Monday night, checked in online on our way and was able to sit as soon as we arrived! The service was quick and the staff explained the menu and answered any questions we had. The food was very good though, and I would go back! read more
We just got back from Japan a week ago and already missing it, this place was really great and comforting. Even thought this was a small space, it's 5x bigger than the restaurants in Japan lol. The quality here was great and reminded us of Japan menu and taste. We would rate everything we ate in this order (best to least favorite): - Pork Gyoza - Spicy Pork on bean sprouts - Pork Bowl - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Salad - Dipping Noodles My fiancé enjoyed sparkling sake ever since Japan, he was happy to find that here too. I loved their cucumber mint yuzunade, I would order that as a refreshing drink weekly if I lived closer. I love the fact that we could put ourselves on the waitlist online instead waiting until we got there, we waited no more than 10 minutes since we parked. What's great is they have standing area, if you don't want to wait (the wait was 135 minutes by the time we left around 7:15pm on a Friday), you can order when you get there and stand at the standing bar and eat. Service was great, it's all hands on deck, anyone working there can help you and everyone is very attentive and helpful, ambiance is really cool. I don't recommend coming with more than 4 people (2 people is perfect), the counter only had space for 12 people so the wait could be really long for a large group and since it's a bar, you wouldn't be able to interact much. I would definitely recommend and we will definitely be coming back! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Super cool spot on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park! Gyoza Bar was a random discover while in the area. I loved the ambiance, vibes, and decor. It was impossible not to stop in and check it out. The food did not disappoint, either. Definitely try the Gyoza at Gyoza Bar! They have a lot of fun drink options to choose from, as well. I hope to dine here again soon! read more
3 years ago
I'm a sucker for a bar style spot (like KazuNori and yumomi) and gyoza bar really hit the mark. It's an intimate spot that's also very relaxed. our waiter was so helpful throughout our lunch and helped us pick some of his fav dishes. we ordered the salmon app, crispy rice, lunch pork gyoza rich bowl, and the ramen. the lunch gyoza bowl was our fav! moni loved the salad it came with a lot. the waiter recommended we mix the sauces with the chili oil.... so good I was putting it on everything lol. the salmon & crispy rice were simple but worth ordering for the price. ramen was okay to us! 4.5/5 to me! total was around $27 each for the 4 dishes and tea read more
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For lunch my friend recommended we visit Gyoza Bar, so we stopped by for a quick meal and I was pleasantly surprised :D The inside has ambient lighting with a bar style seating, and it wasn't too busy at the time. We ordered the gyoza, tsukemen dipping noodle, and spicy ground pork rice bowl. They had a lot of cilantro but personally I love cilantro and it really heightened the flavors of the dishes. The sauces were super spice-y (not like hot spicy but flavorful spicy) with seasonings and herbs (and YUZU which I love) that really complemented the taste. The gyoza I looked forward to (since it's called GYOZA bar) and I was not disappointed because it was rich and juicy and - albeit hot - I had a mouthful and it just melted soooo tenderlyyy. Service was really nice and informative of the cuisine so would definitely recommend dropping by! read more
3 years ago
Everything on the menu is sooo delicious. We had 3 rounds of gyoza (2) pork and 1 veggie, my fave was the pork. The Gyozas are cooked to perfection- no to soft or firm. Umai Salad was unlike any other Japanese salad I've had before. Bean Sprouts with Spicy Ground Pork and Cold Todo Chili Oil was bomb Get it all you won't regret it As for ambiance, I have never been to Japan but I would presume this place would fit that description read more
3 years ago
I really enjoyed this place. The owners of HiroNori set up shop in the trendy echo park neighborhood. I actually came here a week before it opened in August to do some filming. Came back a couple weeks later with a couple of friends. Since it's an intimate vibe, only fitting about 12 people, it took about 15 mins to seat the three of us. We went down the list and ordered basically everything. -Gyoza - 4/5 -cold tofu with chili oil - 5/5 -cold ramen -3.5/5 -bean sprouts with pork - 5/5 -pork bowl - 4/5 -sour yuzu sochu -5/5 Vibe was intimate. 12 bar seats only. Interesting music. Cool art wall. read more
4 months ago
Really cool little spot! My LA local friend took me here, and I had an overall good time. This is a unique, speakeasy vibes, Asian-themed bar. Good for a night out with 1-3 people looking for a more intimate setting. Very small place (seats only 12) but has a standing bar while you wait for your spots, and you can order while you're waiting. Make sure to get here early and waitlist at the front! We got the pork gyoza plate, dipping ramen, bean sprouts bowl, pork belly rice bowl, and sochuu drinks (very good!), the food was pretty solid, although definitely pricey. (My order of gyoza, filling ramen, and a drink came out to $50+) read more
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1501 Sunset Blvd
Echo Park, CA 90026
Echo Park
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(213) 265-7015
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When I went, they did not take resys. Rather, I joined a waitlist and walked in right before. Easy peasy.
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