Release rule

When does Utsunomiya Minmin Honten open reservations?

宇都宮みんみん 本店 · Utsunomiya, Tochigi · Gyoza

How to book

No reservations

No reservations by phone or web. Take a number from the machine at the door on the day (11:00–20:30); waits of up to two hours at lunch.

What to expect: Utsunomiya's 1958 gyoza original, 30 seats. Lunch queues of 50 groups / up to two hours are normal — take a number, register your mobile and wander the station area.

Next release days

No reservations

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Utsunomiya Minmin Honten from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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