What's new at your favourite Harajuku Gyoza beer and dumpling bar!

5 cute gyoza & sides that will look great on your Instagram feed!

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1. Limited edition Marshmallow Gyoza

Our new Marshmallow Gyoza first arrived on the menu April 1 2021. It is a crispy gyoza filled with pink or white marshmallow filling topped with even more marshmallows making it super cute and colourful. They are also served with a yummy housemade Nutella sauce.
Photo ideas: Try a Nutella dunk or pinch and stretch!

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2. Foot Long Fries

The super popular Foot Long Fries are back after nearly a year off the menu! The mix, is carefully lowered into the fry oil and kept straight while cooking to create these loooong fries! Super fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside and drizzled with the popular Japanese-style mayonnaise. Don’t wait to try these, they won’t be around for long.

Photo ideas: Hold up the longest chip against a beer or drink to show how long it is! Or take a boomerang of how many bites it takes to finish!

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3. Cheeseburger Gyoza

Our Cheeseburger gyoza are not only fun to look at, but they are also super yummy!
Hand-filled with actual cheeseburger ingredients chopped up super small by our chefs. Try the Cheeseburger gyoza with Yoyogi’s Pale Ale beer! It’s super refreshing!
Photo ideas: Try and hold one with chopsticks above the place!

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4. Mozzarella Gyoza

Picture by @asydneysider

The Mozzarella Gyoza is a popular favourite! Crispy on the outside and super stretchy on the inside AND super yummy with the tomato relish! It’s also great for kids who aren’t used to Japanese flavours!
Photo ideas: Stretch and pull as far as you can!

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5. Raindrop Cake

The Raindrop cake is a super cute dessert! It is clear like a drop of rain and set with agar agar. It is served with traditional kinako powder (sesame powder) and brown sugar syrup.
Photo ideas: Poke it to make it wobble!

Let’s get booking and try these cute gyoza!

Dress to impress your Insta-followers, bring your friends and enjoy a fun, cute and Instagrammable Japanese feast at your favourite Harajuku Gyoza location! Tag us in your Instagram posts using #harajukugyoza @harajukugyoza to get featured in our stories! Click here to head to our Insta profile to follow us.

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Loyalty program changes.

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We’re upgrading to a new & easy to use loyalty program on April 12! It will be even easier to earn and claim rewards for your favourite Japanese dumplings and beer!

Here’s why you should sign up!
- Simple, easy to use for dine-in and online ordering.
- No apps required! Creating more space on your phone for kawaii selfies and party pictures!
- Earn 10 points per $1 spent!
- Receive members-only offers including a yummy birthday offer.
Let’s create an account!
1. From April 12, you can visit your favourite Harajuku Gyoza location and scan the QR code on your table, or create an account online through the takeaway buttons here.
2. Create an account before placing your order (if you had our old app ensure you use the same email to have your points matched)
3. All done! Place your order to earn points!
Let’s book a visit!

Book Broadbeach

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Book Darling Harbour

If you were using the Harajuku Gyoza app, it’s okay. You won’t lose the points you have already earned. On April 12 they will move across to the new system and data matching using your email address. Simply create an account in the new system with the same email address. It may take up to 2 days for your app points to move across.
Marshmallow Gyoza! Photo competition! Kawaii!

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The Marshmallow gyoza is our newest and most kawaii (cute in Japanese) dessert joining the menu on April 1^st at all Harajuku Gyoza locations!

Its crispy fried gyoza outside and sweet marshmallow filling inside makes it super cute and perfect for your Instagram feed. Served in plates of five, these gyoza are topped with marshmallows, a light dusting of icing sugar, and a side of Nutella sauce for only $10!

The Marshmallow gyoza joins the popular dessert menu with the yummy Nutella Gyoza, Salty Caramel Gyoza, and the Raindrop cake.

Instagram photo competition

Want to win a $100 voucher? Take part in our Marshmallow gyoza photo competition!

Simply order a plate of the new marshmallow gyoza and share your most creative picture/video of it on Instagram and tag @harajukugyoza.

One lucky winner will be drawn at the end of April and announced on our Instagram stories and below. Entrants must be following our Instagram page to be eligible.

Let’s get snapping! Gambatte! (good luck)

We have recently extended our trading hours! Check your favourite locations trading hours online and book.

Let’s learn some new Japanese words!

Kawaii (かわいい): An expression often used to say something is cute, tiny, childlike, or loveable. Think of tiny dogs, cute characters made in your coffee foam, or pretty desserts! Some companies in Japan will cute kawaii characters or mascots to help their business seem more approachable.

Gambatte (がんばって): Used in a similar way to good luck, do your best and break a leg to wish someone well or encouragement.

Irasshaimase (いらっしゃいませ): Used in hospitality and shops to welcome their customers/guests. It means welcome/ please come into our store. How do you feel when you’re welcomed this way?

Korroke (コロッケ): A yummy croquette, originating from French cuisine! Made with vegetables and meats with mashed potato and deep-fried. Usually served with a small side of cabbage and a rich sauce. Interesting fact: It’s written in Katakana as it’s a word/item that originates outside of Japan.
Dine & Discover with us!

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How does Dine & Discover NSW work?

Get excited Sydney and greater NSW! The NSW government is offering up two $25 Dine & Discover vouchers for each NSW resident over 18.

Want to eat and drink like in Japan? Put your vouchers towards fun at Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium Darling Harbour (Sorry QLD friends)!

Try our popular Japanese dumplings (called Gyoza: g-yo-zaa), tasty side dishes, and Japanese sips like sake, umeshu, green tea, or craft beer.

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Bring your friends and get the party started!

We have fun spaces at Darling Harbour for you and your friends.

Choose to sit in the outdoor beer garden, under our instagrammable kawaii plate wall, at our large round party table, or in our unique stadium-style tiered levels.

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Do you like beer? We do too!

With the Yoyogi Brewery onsite, you have never had Japanese craft beer this fresh before! Visit the bar to taste and try your way through the Yoyogi core range beers which include popular Pale Ale, Lager, Dry Apple Cider and IPA.

Then try Yoyogi’s special beers! The Pocky Porter is a 2019 award-winning beer! The Watermelon XPA, Pickled Ginger Beer, and Honey Cream Ale are also popular favourites.

Then step out of your comfort zone and try one of the weird and wacky limited-edition small-batch beers. In the past we’ve seen beers like Sansho Saison and Seaweed Scotch Ale.

We look forward to seeing your happy faces at Harajuku Gyoza Darling Harbour very soon.

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Yay! Let’s apply for the vouchers!

To participate in Dine & Discover NSW, you must have a MyServiceNSW account.

You can download the Service NSW app now and register for a MyServiceNSW account ahead of the vouchers becoming available.

Please note: Dine & Discover vouchers can be used Monday – Thursday (excluding public holidays) as specified by the NSW Gov’t.

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Takeaway your favourite Japanese food!

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Say goodbye to ordering in-store and waiting and hello to ordering takeaway ahead online!

Save time on your lunch break and order your favourite dumplings and Japanese side dishes online before you come to visit us!

Our new point-of-sale helps us create more ways for you to order and enjoy our fun and modern Japanese food! From ordering dine-in using the QR codes from your phones or our tablets to placing takeaway orders quickly and simply from our website or Instagram page. We are excited, are you?

Simply order via your closest Harajuku Gyoza location with the links below or via our instagram bio link !

Let’s get ordering!

TAKEAWAY DARLING HARBOUR

TAKEAWAY BROADBEACH

TAKEAWAY BRISBANE CBD

TAKEAWAY SOUTH BANK

What can you order takeaway?

You can order all food items for pick up! From our famous pork gyoza featured on SBS with Luke Nyugen, to our popular cheeseburger gyoza, tasty traditional side dishes like edamame or karaage chicken, or the more filling rice bowls. You can order it all.

The best part of online ordering is you can see all your options within the ordering screen, so you can see what’s new and available each and every time you order. You can always find the menu here too! ( it’s great for sharing ahead of time for group bookings/parties)

Don’t need to take it away?

Book a table for you and your friends. Join us for lunch, dinner, or somewhere in between! Enjoy our dumplings, sides, and share plates. Sip on Japanese craft beer, sake, or be a little fancy and order from our expanding cocktail range!

We look forward to seeing your happy faces again really soon, whether it is collecting your takeaway order, dining in, or for a birthday party!
Valentines Special Offer!

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WE LOVE TO CELEBRATE SPECIAL OCCASIONS!

Valentines Day is a very special day for you to spend quality time with your loved one while enjoying good food and great Japanese hospitality.

This year we are offering our guests a super yum 7-course menu to make your Valentine’s dinner even more special!

No need to pick your dishes, choose this set menu, and enjoy each other’s company while your food is brought to you like magic.

Book and reserve your Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner on February 14th, using the form below.

FOR ONLY $60 YOU WILL ENJOY SHARING THESE FUN & YUM DISHES!
- Edamame
- Miso Soup each
- Grilled Pork Gyoza
- Poached Lemongrass Chicken Gyoza with Ponzu sauce
- Karaage Chicken
- Tebasaki Peppered Chicken Wings
- Limited edition: Strawberry Gyoza
Please note this is a set menu, there are no substitutions or alterations. Drinks not included. If you have any special dietary needs, please make a regular booking here and let the team know on arrival.

YOU CAN CHOOSE TO PURCHASE DRINKS TO MAKE YOUR DINNER EXTRA SPECIAL!

Try our Coconut Nigori sake, perfect for sharing.

Try Yoyogi Japanese Craft beer, poured super fresh from the tap!

We also have fun sake cocktails, traditional sake, wine, green tea and soft drinks.

GET IN QUICK AND SECURE YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH OR DINNER ON FEBRUARY 14TH USING THE FORM BELOW NOW.

We look forward to seeing your happy faces at your favourite Harajuku Gyoza soon!
Japanese dessert beers on tap!

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Love fun and cute Japanese desserts? We do too! Get excited, Yoyogi Brewing Co. has released two Japanese dessert inspired beers! Get in quick there are only a few kegs of each.

Try them in the following yummy flavours!

Black Sesame Ice Cream Beer – Thick & creamy with lots of body. This beer has been sweetened with lactose to create the complete ice-cream experience. Expect to find a nuttiness from black sesame seeds and light malty chocolate flavour.

Matcha Ice Cream Beer – Thick & creamy with lots of body. Sweetened with Lactose for the complete ice-cream experience. Grassy/herbal green tea flavour from Japanese Matcha powder.

These Japanese inspired dessert beers are available at:
Darling Harbour, Broadbeach and South Bank.

Loving these Japanese dessert inspired beers?

Let the Yoyogi team know you enjoyed their limited edition dessert inspired beers by leaving a review of the beers on untappd using the links below.
Matcha Ice Cream Beer | Black Sesame Ice Cream Beer

Who are Yoyogi Brewing Co.?

Most of the craft beer you find on the taps at your favourite Harajuku Gyoza are created by our friends over at Yoyogi Brewing Co.

They use Japanese brewing techniques to create the range of core range beers and range of special release beers throughout the year.

Their core range includes:

Pale Ale: A new world style pale ale. Dry Hopped with a blend of Galaxy, Wai-iti and sorachi ace. Passionfruit, mandarin, and kafir lime aromas.
Review the Yoyogi Pale Ale here.

Dry Lager: Japanese style lager, brewed with white rice to lighten the malt character for a clean, dry finish. Light herbal, woody aroma from modern noble hops.
Review the Yoyogi Dry Lager here

IPA: New world style India Pale Ale (IPA). With four US and NZ hop varieties. A complex aroma of citrus and tropical fruit with an undertone of resin and pine.
Review the Yoyogi IPA here

Dry Apple Cider: Medium dry Apple Cider. Fermented with farmhouse yeast. Conditioned with American oak. Refreshing and versatile.
Review the Yoyogi Dry Apple Cider here
Christmas & New Year Trading Hours!

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Hello Hello!

With the festive season approaching fast like the bullet train, it’s time to think about what you will do with your time off.

We love the festive season and meeting new guests from far and near. Our Restaurants and Beer Stadium venues welcome you to visit us during your break for some fun and yum Japanese food, fun Japanese hospitality, and a few celebratory drinks or desserts!

Here are our opening hours for the upcoming festive season. We look forward to seeing your happy faces soon! Book a table here!

Darling Harbour – book here

24th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
25th – 28th December: Closed
31st December: 12 pm till 8 pm
1st January: 12 pm till 8 pm

Broadbeach – book here

24th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
25th December: 11:30 am till 8 pm – Bookings preferred, but walk-ins OK
26th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
31st December: 12 pm till 8 pm
1st January: 12 pm till 8 pm

Southbank – book here

24th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
25th December: Closed
26th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
31st December: 12 pm till 8 pm
1st January: 12 pm till 8 pm

Albert Lane – book here

24th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
25th December: Closed
26th December: 12 pm till 8 pm
31st December: 12 pm till 8 pm
1st January: 12 pm till 8 pm

Stuck in the office this festive season?

We can help bring the fun back to the office with our yum Catering! You can order catering across this festive season and we will deliver it to your office, house or venue! Choose fun dumplings, izakaya sides and enjoy a fun Japanese lunch or dinner without the cooking and washing up!

Learn more and book your Harajuku Gyoza Catering here
Free dessert on the Harajuku Gyoza app!

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Want a free dessert?

Yes! Desserts at Harajuku Gyoza are fun and yum. Find out more below!

This year, we launched the Harajuku Gyoza app and have been working on making it super fun and easy to use. There are lots of app member benefits, but more on that later!

So how can you claim a free dessert this summer?

Now is the perfect time to download and start using the Harajuku Gyoza app because…

When you sign up this summer and you will receive a free dessert! *new app users only, sorry!

Choose from the yummy Salted Caramel or Nutella deep-fried gyoza, or the super clear raindrop cake! Don’t they look yummy!

Simply sign up to the Harajuku Gyoza App, register your payment details, then when you are ready to order, show the ‘Hello Hello Free Dessert’ tile to our staff.
*Free dessert offer only available to new users only. Dine-in only offer, not available on uberEATS or order ahead or with any other offer.

Want even more? There are other Super App benefits too!

Every time you dine with us, you will earn points and save. For every $1 spent, you will earn 10 Harajuku Gyoza points. 1000 points will get you a FREE plate of yum Gyoza, 1500 points will get you a FREE yum bowl, and 2000 points will get you a free $20 credit.
- Pay with your mobile for dine-in orders
- Earn points on every purchase you make
- Redeem points for yum Harajuku Gyoza food and drink
- Access to exclusive offers and rewards
It is super easy to use and claim your benefits, if you have any trouble, chat to our friendly team.

Where do you find the app?

The Harajuku Gyoza app is available on both Apple and Android devices.

Click here for Apple

Click here for Android

We look forward to seeing your happy faces at your local Harajuku Gyoza very soon!

Book your next visit here!
Welcome back Albert Lane!

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Konnichiwa Brisbane! We’re excited to have our Albert Lane location open again after such a long, long, long break. We missed you!

Join our friendly team for lunch and dinner, seven days a week from 12 pm till 8 pm.

What can you expect from your next visit to one of our venues?

At the moment we do have guest number restrictions (currently 20 people at a time). We have also added some extra safety measures as specified by our COVID safe industry plan to help keep you and our team safe.

But you can expect the same Japanese style hospitality, yummy food cooked fresh to order, nd a great selection of Japanese drinks! Kampai!

Fresh Yoyogi Japanese craft beer is available from the tap, choose a Japanese sip from our sake selection or warm up with a warm green tea.

While our food menu looks a little different at the moment, you can still enjoy our famous gyoza, izakaya dishes, and sides. To help keep you warm during winter, we have a larger don and bowl menu! Try the new Karaage curry don or the Teriyaki Tofu don they are yummy!

We are so excited to see your happy faces for dine-in or takeaway!
Bookings are recommended for dine-in.

Click on your favourite restaurant to open the booking widget South Bank , Albert Lane, Broadbeach , Darling Harbour.