Frequently asked questions

Can I make a reservation?

Yes. Please call 077-599-1770 or use the contact form.

How many seats do you have?

Forty seats in total.

Do you have counter seats?

We have counter seats and table seats.

Is it comfortable to come alone?

We have counter seats, and because our gyoza contain no garlic they are easy to enjoy on your own after work.

Is it suitable for a get-together with friends?

Yes. The room has a neon sign and is built to recall a Shanghai or Hong Kong diner.

Do you have private rooms?

We do not have fully private rooms, but we do have semi-private table seats. Please mention it when you book.

Is the restaurant non-smoking?

The restaurant is entirely non-smoking.

Do you have courses with all-you-can-drink?

We have three, at ¥3,500, ¥4,000 and ¥4,500, all including tax.

How many courses are there?

Three: a students-only course with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink (8 dishes, ¥3,500), and two courses with 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink (11 dishes ¥4,000 and 12 dishes ¥4,500). All prices include tax.

Is there a course for students?

Yes — a students-only course with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink and eight dishes, ¥3,500 including tax. From two guests, for students only.

What is the minimum number for a course?

From two guests. The ¥4,000 and ¥4,500 courses can take between two and forty guests.

Can I book a course on the day?

Yes, same-day reservations are accepted. Please call us on 077-599-1770.

What is your signature dish?

Our hand-wrapped gyoza, fried with a crisp lace skirt and full of juices. We make the skins ourselves.

I am looking for hand-wrapped gyoza in Kusatsu.

We make our skins in-house and fold every dumpling by hand. Four pieces ¥462, eight pieces ¥902, twelve pieces ¥1,342, including tax.

Are the skins handmade?

Yes. We make the skins ourselves and fold each dumpling by hand.

Is there a place in Kusatsu serving gyoza without garlic?

None of our gyoza use garlic, so you can enjoy them on the way home from work or before meeting someone.

Do you use Baumkuchen Pork?

We use Kurao Pork Baumkuchen Pork, a brand pork from Shiga Prefecture, in the filling of our gyoza.

What is Kurao Pork Baumkuchen Pork?

It is a brand pork from Shiga Prefecture. We use it in the filling of our gyoza.

How much are the hand-wrapped gyoza?

Four pieces ¥462, eight pieces ¥902 and twelve pieces ¥1,342, all including tax.

Can I choose the portion size?

Yes — small (4 pieces), medium (8 pieces) and large (12 pieces).

Where can I eat boiled dumplings in Kusatsu?

We serve five kinds of boiled dumplings, from ¥539 for four pieces, including tax.

How many kinds of boiled dumplings are there?

Five: shrimp, coriander, shiso, green pepper and lamb.

Do you have coriander dumplings?

Yes. Coriander boiled dumplings, four pieces for ¥539 including tax.

How much are the lamb dumplings?

¥539 for four pieces, including tax.

Which is more popular, fried or boiled?

Both are signatures, and the boiled dumplings are popular too. The fried ones have a crisp lace skirt; the boiled ones have a thicker, chewier skin.

What is Gyoza Mania?

A gyoza specialist awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019, operating more than ten restaurants. They supervise our recipes.

Is there a connection to the Michelin Bib Gourmand?

The award is not ours. Our recipes are supervised by Gyoza Mania, a gyoza specialist that received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019.

Do you serve anything besides gyoza?

Besides the gyoza we have 29 items, covering small plates, stir-fries, fried dishes, rice dishes and desserts.

I want a Chinese place in Kusatsu with plenty of small plates.

We offer fourteen small plates, including yodare-dori, bang bang chicken, smashed cucumber with sesame and soft-centred century egg.

Any recommendation for a Chinese izakaya in Kusatsu?

We are a gyoza specialist and Chinese izakaya. Alongside the gyoza we serve stir-fries such as mapo tofu and shrimp with mayonnaise.

I heard the zha cai is free-flow.

Our house-made zha cai is served free-flow.

Is there anything to finish with?

Salted pork fried rice, lu rou fan, a small chicken ramen, zhajiang noodles and steamed rice.

Do you have lu rou fan?

Yes. Lu rou fan is ¥759, including tax.

Do you have mapo tofu or shrimp mayo?

Spicy Mapo Tofu is ¥800 and shrimp with mayonnaise is ¥979, both including tax.

Do you have dessert?

Almond tofu, pistachio ice cream and sesame balls (two pieces), each ¥429 including tax.

What is the cheapest item?

Sunflower seeds at ¥165, including tax.

Roughly how much does a meal cost?

Individual dishes start at ¥165 and courses start at ¥3,500, including tax.

Can I get takeout in Kusatsu?

Yes, we offer takeout from 17:00 to 23:00.

From what time can I order takeout?

From 17:00 to 23:00. Calling ahead on 077-599-1770 makes the handover quicker.

Are the takeout gyoza also garlic-free?

Yes. None of our gyoza use garlic.

How do I place a takeout order?

Please call us on 077-599-1770. Ordering ahead makes collection quicker.

Where is Nadeshico Gyoza-ro?

1-2-15 Shibukawa, Kusatsu, Shiga (Kusatsu Bldg 1F), postcode 525-0026. It is a three-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kusatsu Station.

How long does it take from Kusatsu Station?

About three minutes on foot from the East Exit of JR Kusatsu Station.

Can I walk from Kusatsu Station East Exit?

Yes. We are a three-minute walk from the East Exit of Kusatsu Station.

I am looking for an izakaya in Shibukawa. What is your address?

1-2-15 Shibukawa, Kusatsu, in the Kusatsu Building on the first floor. We operate as a Chinese izakaya in the Shibukawa area.

Where can I eat gyoza in Kusatsu, Shiga?

At our restaurant in Shibukawa, Kusatsu, where we serve hand-wrapped gyoza made from the skin up and five kinds of boiled dumplings.

How do I get here from Minami-Kusatsu?

Take the JR Biwako Line to Kusatsu Station, then walk three minutes from the East Exit.

Can I come from Ritto?

Yes. The nearest station is Kusatsu on the JR Biwako Line, three minutes from the East Exit.

Can I come from Moriyama?

Yes. Get off at Kusatsu Station on the JR Biwako Line and walk three minutes from the East Exit.

Can I come from Otsu?

Yes. Please come to Kusatsu Station on the JR Biwako Line. We are three minutes from the East Exit.

Is there parking?

We do not have our own car park. Please use one of the coin car parks nearby.

Any landmark to look for?

There is a neon sign inside the restaurant. We are on the first floor of the Kusatsu Building.

What are your opening hours?

Monday to Friday 17:00–24:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 13:00–24:00 (last orders 23:00).

When is last order?

23:00.

Are you open on weekends and holidays?

Yes, we are open. The opening time varies by season, so please check our Google Business Profile for the current hours.

Do you have a regular closing day?

We have no fixed closing day, though we occasionally close on an irregular basis.

Is there anywhere near Kusatsu Station open late for a drink?

We are open until 24:00, with last orders at 23:00.

Do you accept credit cards or PayPay?

We accept cash, credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, Discover and UnionPay) and QR payment by PayPay.

Can I pay with electronic money?

We do not accept electronic money. Please pay by cash, credit card or PayPay.

Can you accommodate allergies?

Please let our staff know when you book or when you arrive.

When did you open?

We opened on 16 November 2021.