Captain Gyoza, highly praised by Chef Yohei Hanada, who won numerous awards in the Chinese culinary world and became Japan's top chef at the 2026 CHEF-1 Grand Prix, has debuted.
To celebrate Chef Yohei Hanada's 2026 CHEF-1 Grand Prix victory, Captain Gyoza's EC site is offering a free shipping campaign for purchases over 5,000 yen starting April 29th. The handmade frozen gyoza, praised by childhood friend Chef Hanada, embodies the founder's passion and experience from a Michelin-starred restaurant.
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To celebrate Chef Yohei Hanada's victory at the 2026 CHEF-1 Grand Prix, Captain Gyoza's EC site will be holding a free shipping sale for purchases over 5,000 yen, in addition to regular discounts, starting April 29th.
EC Site URL: https://captain-gyoza.com
Chef Yohei Hanada and the owner have known each other since childhood, and Chef Hanada has also provided feedback for the EC site.
Regarding the origin of the name "Captain Gyoza," the owner was formerly a captain of a large car ferry and was called "Captain" by friends and on social media due to his profession. The name also refers to leaders such as ship captains, airline pilots, and sports club leaders, and it was chosen with the wish that this gyoza would achieve such a leading position in the industry.
The owner was in charge of gyoza and shumai for seven years at a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant. Captain Gyoza was created through further research and development of those gyoza, and it received high praise from Chef Yohei Hanada. Furthermore, gyoza are nutritionally very well-balanced, making them safe for children to eat. They are particularly popular among children, and we have received many reports of children who previously disliked gyoza now enjoying them.
Captain Gyoza started as a small shop in a renovated garage, but we have also created a heartfelt EC site and are now conducting national sales.
Why is Captain Gyoza frozen and not fresh? This is a frequent question. I initially handled fresh gyoza, but I realized that frozen gyoza are overwhelmingly superior and convenient. Fresh gyoza typically have a shelf life of only 1-2 days at most. For Captain Gyoza, the filling is rested for one day to allow the flavors to meld perfectly, and then it is immediately wrapped and frozen at its most delicious state. This allows customers to easily recreate the taste of the shop in 5-6 minutes, with a deliciousness that rivals fresh gyoza.
They are perfectly fine for three months. We sell them in Ziploc bags so you can cook as many as you want, whenever you want.
We are particular about our ingredients and seasonings, using only domestic, top-grade products such as coarse ground meat and premium Aomori garlic. Our sauce is also homemade. While the cost is higher, we uncompromisingly developed it through extensive prototyping, listening to everyone's feedback.
Additionally, the skins are sturdy and do not fall apart even when added to hot pot or soup. We also suggest "gyoza burgers" for bread lovers. The peace of mind of always having Captain Gyoza in the freezer – I personally experienced its convenience during a six-month solo assignment at the Expo last year.
We sincerely want everyone to experience the convenient life with Captain Gyoza.
Captain Gyoza are meticulously handmade one by one, with our hearts poured into each piece, imagining the healthy smiles and happiness of our customers. We are also particular about the shape of the gyoza. Therefore, mass production is not possible; currently, we produce about 20,000 pieces per month. These gyoza are filled with human passion, something not found in machine-made gyoza. We created over 5,000 prototypes, driven by our deep commitment, to perfect them. To share these gyoza with people nationwide, we would like to request the help of the media.
Thank you.
EC Site URL: https://captain-gyoza.com
Chef Yohei Hanada and the owner have known each other since childhood, and Chef Hanada has also provided feedback for the EC site.
Regarding the origin of the name "Captain Gyoza," the owner was formerly a captain of a large car ferry and was called "Captain" by friends and on social media due to his profession. The name also refers to leaders such as ship captains, airline pilots, and sports club leaders, and it was chosen with the wish that this gyoza would achieve such a leading position in the industry.
The owner was in charge of gyoza and shumai for seven years at a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant. Captain Gyoza was created through further research and development of those gyoza, and it received high praise from Chef Yohei Hanada. Furthermore, gyoza are nutritionally very well-balanced, making them safe for children to eat. They are particularly popular among children, and we have received many reports of children who previously disliked gyoza now enjoying them.
Captain Gyoza started as a small shop in a renovated garage, but we have also created a heartfelt EC site and are now conducting national sales.
Why is Captain Gyoza frozen and not fresh? This is a frequent question. I initially handled fresh gyoza, but I realized that frozen gyoza are overwhelmingly superior and convenient. Fresh gyoza typically have a shelf life of only 1-2 days at most. For Captain Gyoza, the filling is rested for one day to allow the flavors to meld perfectly, and then it is immediately wrapped and frozen at its most delicious state. This allows customers to easily recreate the taste of the shop in 5-6 minutes, with a deliciousness that rivals fresh gyoza.
They are perfectly fine for three months. We sell them in Ziploc bags so you can cook as many as you want, whenever you want.
We are particular about our ingredients and seasonings, using only domestic, top-grade products such as coarse ground meat and premium Aomori garlic. Our sauce is also homemade. While the cost is higher, we uncompromisingly developed it through extensive prototyping, listening to everyone's feedback.
Additionally, the skins are sturdy and do not fall apart even when added to hot pot or soup. We also suggest "gyoza burgers" for bread lovers. The peace of mind of always having Captain Gyoza in the freezer – I personally experienced its convenience during a six-month solo assignment at the Expo last year.
We sincerely want everyone to experience the convenient life with Captain Gyoza.
Captain Gyoza are meticulously handmade one by one, with our hearts poured into each piece, imagining the healthy smiles and happiness of our customers. We are also particular about the shape of the gyoza. Therefore, mass production is not possible; currently, we produce about 20,000 pieces per month. These gyoza are filled with human passion, something not found in machine-made gyoza. We created over 5,000 prototypes, driven by our deep commitment, to perfect them. To share these gyoza with people nationwide, we would like to request the help of the media.
Thank you.