Nana Noodles & Sushi Bar lists gyoza as a Japanese pork pot sticker, available either steamed or fried depending on how you like your dumplings. The option to choose the cooking method sets it apart, letting you go for a softer, delicate bite or a more robust crunch while keeping the same pork filling seasoned with Japanese-style flavors. When fried, the dumplings arrive with a golden, lightly crisp shell around a moist interior; when steamed, they are tender and slightly bouncy with a cleaner focus on the pork and dipping sauce. Guests often work this dish into combination meals with noodles or sushi, treating it as a flexible side that fits different preferences at the table.