Charles Namba is the chef and co-owner of Tsubaki and Ototo, a modern izakaya and its next-door sake bar, in Los Angeles. He grew up eating the Japanese dumplings gyoza. “It’s always been around ...

In a bowl, combine all ingredients except one tablespoon of sesame oil, the gyoza wrappers, ponzu and chili oil. Knead and turn with your hands until the ingredients are well mixed and sticky. Place ...

Gyoza, a beloved dumpling dish in Japan, draws its roots from the Chinese jiaozi. However, the Japanese rendition has its distinct flair. Unlike its Chinese counterpart, the Japanese gyoza is ...