Gyoza no Ohsho was founded in what year?

Gyoza no Ohsho was founded in 1967. The Kyoto-based restaurant chain began operations on December 25, 1967, and built its identity around gyōza and other Japanese-Chinese dishes.

The company’s name is commonly rendered in English as “Gyoza no Ohsho.” Its flagship specialty helped distinguish it from ordinary Chinese restaurants, while the chain’s standardized menus and franchise model supported expansion across Japan. The parent company is Ohsho Food Service Corporation.

A common mix-up is confusing the founding year with the opening dates of later branches or overseas ventures. The chain’s first restaurant opened in Kyoto, and its international expansion came decades afterward. Today, the brand is known for pan-fried gyōza, but its menus also include fried rice, ramen, stir-fries, sweet-and-sour pork, and other dishes.