Originally Posted by
nishimark
Yes, frozen gyoza (shumai as well) in a pack. Sorry I didn't make that clear earlier. Cook at home. Very appropriate for these COVID times. Frankly, I think that Ajinomoto brand that you get at the supermarket is quite good. These were equally tasty. Maybe better. Shumai also were quite good. My wife is rather particular about such things (wants fresh and healthy) and also thought they were quite good. Thus, she sent me out yesterday to buy some more and I took the photos.
We also know the sister of the guy who runs the associated franchise in Kobe. Apparently business is very good at the few sites he's established thus far.
You only say that these vending machine frozen gyoza are "...equally tasty. Maybe better." than the Ajinomoto brand, which I buy for 300 yen for 24 pcs at the supermarket. Do you think the taste and quality of them are worth paying 800 yen more for (OK, you get 4 more pcs)? Are the gyoza larger than store-bought brands? Based on your review, it doesn't sound like a great value, but I'd try them at least once to find out if I could find a machine that sells them. Obviously, the company makes a good profit, I just don't see the value (unless they are exceptionally good and the ingredients are superior, natural, and fresher) other than the novelty effect of buying them from a vending machine.