Gyoza

餃子 Also: Gyouza, Japanese Dumplings, Pot Stickers
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Soy: Likely contains restriction
Sesame: Likely contains restriction

Pan-fried dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, and chives, served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

Your dietary restrictions

The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.

Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • wheat dumpling wrappers (Gluten)
  • ground pork
  • cabbage
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • chives
  • sesame oil (Sesame)
  • soy sauce (Soy)

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • wheat wrappers (always wheat-based)
  • sesame oil in the filling and during cooking
  • soy-vinegar dipping sauce

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in traditional gyoza.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

The wrappers are wheat flour. The dipping sauce contains soy sauce (also wheat).

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

Peanuts are not used in traditional Japanese gyoza.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

Tree nuts are not used in gyoza.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

Standard gyoza filling is pork and vegetables. Shrimp gyoza exists but is clearly labeled.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

Traditional gyoza filling does not use egg.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

Traditional gyoza is pork-based. Verify no fish is in the dipping sauce.

Soy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Soy sauce is in the filling and the dipping sauce.

Sesame-Free

Likely contains restriction

Sesame oil is used in the filling and for cooking.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains pork.

Key risk: Gyoza wrappers are always wheat-based. The filling contains sesame oil and soy sauce. The dipping sauce is typically soy sauce with rice vinegar and chili oil. Cross-contamination from cooking in sesame oil is universal.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.