Retro space and popular menu! Kyoto Isigawa Gyoza (Kyoto barbwire dumplings) Nakajima] in Marutamachi, Kyoto

The nostalgic dining room scene unfolds as you pass through the white curtain at Kyoto Izukawa Gyoza Nakajima (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). The gyoza (dumplings) that give the restaurant its name are soft and savory, and the owner, Mr. Nakajima, has sought to create a texture that is reminiscent of the texture of one’s lips. The gyoza are made with Kyoto Poku, a strong flavor, and wrapped in a thin skin, giving them a unique taste and texture.