Restaurants: brasseries, bistros
Bars, pubs, lounges
Bakeries with savory offerings
Ready-to-Eat / Lunch chains
Our Japanese Specialties
Ajinomoto, the Excellence of Japanese Street Food
Ajinomoto’s mission is to share and make authentic Japanese street food accessible to as many people as possible, using frozen technology that preserves flavors and ensures long shelf life. Inspired by Izakaya, Japanese “bistros” celebrating shared meals in a relaxed atmosphere, Ajinomoto produces its specialties with the highest standards of taste and quality.
Today, Ajinomoto is a key player in frozen Japanese cuisine, both in France and across Europe.
As the Number 1 Gyoza brand in France* and Japan**, we are the reference for this iconic product. But our expertise goes far beyond: we offer a complete range of frozen Japanese bites that combine convenience and authentic flavor including: Yakitori, Tsukune, Karaage, and popular Japanese dishes such as Yakiniku, Teppanyaki, and Yakisoba.
Our products are distributed across France and Europe for both retail (supermarkets, frozen aisles, Asian supermarkets) and professional use (traditional restaurants, pan-Asian & Japanese cuisine, specialized distributors).
Ajinomoto, the Number 1 Gyoza brand in France* and Japan**
More than just a dumpling, Gyoza is a true emblem of Japanese cuisine. Shaped like a half-moon, Ajinomoto Gyoza feature ultra-thin dough enclosing a juicy filling of protein (chicken, beef, shrimp, pork, or duck) combined with white cabbage. We also offer vegetable Gyoza and even apple-filled Gyoza for a sweet twist. Pan-fried the traditional way (crispy on one side), Gyoza achieve their signature texture: tender inside, golden and crunchy outside. A signature Ajinomoto product for over 50 years, Gyoza reflects both our culinary heritage and our spirit of innovation, forming a core part of our industrial expertise backed by unique know-how.
Since 2023, Gyoza for the French retail market are produced locally in Le Neubourg, Normandy. This production relies on state-of-the-art industrial equipment, including machines specifically designed by our Japanese teams, combined with a transfer of skills through several months of intensive training by Japanese experts for our French teams.
This is a demanding craft, requiring precision, mastery of textures, and genuine passion for this iconic product of Japanese culture.
For Every Occasion
An appetizer to share
A starter or side dish
A main course with rice or vegetables
Finger food or in bento boxes
Even as a topping for ramen or bowls
A Delicious, Accessible Range for Everyone
Available in French supermarket frozen aisles since 2016, our consumer range brings the authentic taste of Japanese cuisine home, simply and enjoyably, inspired by Izakaya specialties.
Available in nearly all major French supermarket chains:
- Gyoza (chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, vegetables)
- Yakitori and Tsukune skewers
- Chicken Karaage
- Individual Yakiniku & Teppanyaki meals
We are also available internationally at Albert Heijn in the Netherlands and Ocado in the UK, with some references at Costco Europe.
Whether you’re craving Japanese cuisine or looking to elevate a meal or an appetizer with friends or family, Ajinomoto products can be stored for months in the freezer and prepared in under 10 minutes, for an easy, delicious experience anytime.
Gyoza (chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, vegetables)
Yakitori and Tsukune skewers
Chicken Kaarage
Individual Yakiniku & Teppanyaki meals
Solutions for Professionals
Ajinomoto also offers a complete range designed for chefs and foodservice professionals, featuring convenient frozen products that deliver consistent quality while staying true to traditional Japanese recipes.
Each product is created to meet the high standards of culinary professionals: easy to prepare, reliable in quality, and crafted to delight every kind of customer. Our Foodservice range includes a wide variety of authentic Japanese specialties, with a strong focus on taste diversity and kitchen practicality. It features our signature Gyoza, available in beef, chicken, duck, pork, shrimp, and vegetable varieties, as well as savory skewers, crispy Karaage, Yakisoba noodles, and many more authentic recipes.
Always attuned to evolving consumer trends, we recently introduced two 100% vegan innovations: Mushroom & Edamame Gyoza and Wakame & Vegetable Gyoza, which have been met with great enthusiasm by customers seeking vegetarian alternatives without compromising on flavor.
Our products are available across a wide range of channels:
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*NielsenIQ. Sales study carried out between April 2023 and March 2024 on the Gyoza segment available in the frozen section, in all grocery retail chains combined (hypermarkets, supermarkets) (excluding discount stores), in France.
**Intage Inc. Sales analysis carried out from 01/02/2023 to 31/01/2025 in the Gyoza segment available on both fresh shelves and frozen department, all grocery retail chains combined (hypermarkets, supermarkets) in Japan.
**Intage Inc. Sales analysis carried out from 01/02/2023 to 31/01/2025 in the Gyoza segment available on both fresh shelves and frozen department, all grocery retail chains combined (hypermarkets, supermarkets) in Japan.