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
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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
The menu also includes dishes like crispy rice with spicy tuna, pork gyoza, and an impressive amount of vegan and vegetarian offerings.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
Or for a little bit of everything, the bento box comes with half a California roll; two gyoza; tempura veggie; steamed rice, soup or salad; and a choice of teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, or teriyaki shrimp.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Any food that involves a flavorful filling wrapped in some sort of dough — gyoza, pierogi, samosas, mandu, empanadas, ravioli, etc. — immediately piques my interest.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
The menu also includes dishes like crispy rice with spicy tuna, pork gyoza, and an impressive amount of vegan and vegetarian offerings.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025
Or for a little bit of everything, the bento box comes with half a California roll; two gyoza; tempura veggie; steamed rice, soup or salad; and a choice of teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, or teriyaki shrimp.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Any food that involves a flavorful filling wrapped in some sort of dough — gyoza, pierogi, samosas, mandu, empanadas, ravioli, etc. — immediately piques my interest.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gyoza
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“Gyoza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyoza. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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