What does the name Gyoza no Ohsho literally mean?

The name Gyoza no Ohsho literally means “King of Gyoza.” In Japanese, 餃子 (gyōza) means dumplings, while 王将 (ōshō) means “king” and is also the name of the king piece in shogi.

The phrase is a bold brand name rather than a claim that the restaurant serves a particular historical royal dish. It signals the company’s emphasis on gyōza as its signature product. The chain sells many other Japanese-Chinese dishes, but gyōza is the food placed directly in its name and branding.

English descriptions may vary slightly, including “Gyoza King” or “King of Dumplings,” because gyōza are often translated as Japanese dumplings or potstickers. Those versions convey the idea, but “King of Gyoza” is the canonical answer for this question. The name should also not be confused with Osaka Ohsho, a separate related restaurant brand.