Are Costco’s Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza worth adding to your freezer? These Japanese-style dumplings are filled with Wagyu beef, and are surprisingly easy to prepare. At $16.99 CAD for a generous 1.36 kg bag, they offer a convenient option for quick meals and snacks, but how do they taste, and are they worth the money?
Location in Store
This is located in the freezer section of Costco near the Siwin Lemon Chicken and the Siwin Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers. The item number is 2502888.
Taste
The Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza are quite juicy, with the rich beef filling releasing a bit of fat as you bite into them, making them slightly messy to eat. They have a good dough-to-filling ratio and a decent amount of filling in each dumpling.
The beef itself tastes good, with a smooth texture and no unpleasant bits, while the seasoning is nicely balanced and lets the beef flavour take centre stage without being overpowering. Overall, these Wagyu beef dumplings are tasty, satisfying, and well-seasoned, although they aren’t quite exceptional enough to be a standout.
Cost
The 1.36 kg bag of Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza costs $16.99 CAD, which is reasonably priced considering they’re made with Wagyu beef. The bag contains a generous number of gyoza, making it a good option for multiple meals or sharing. No dipping sauce is included, but I personally don’t think you need one since the beef filling is already juicy and well-seasoned.
Convenience
The Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza are convenient to prepare, with several cooking methods listed on the package, including pan-frying, boiling, and microwaving. I’ve tried both the traditional pan-frying method and the microwave method. Honestly, there wasn’t much difference in taste or texture, aside from the pan-fried gyoza being slightly crispier. You could also add these dumplings to a soup for a comforting meal, which I’m sure would be delicious.
The gyoza need to be kept frozen, and the best-before date was about 17 months after my purchase. Another nice detail is that Siwin is a Canadian company with a food manufacturing facility right here in Edmonton, Alberta.
Nutrition
Calories
Three Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza contain 150 calories, 7 grams of fat, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fibre, 2 grams of sugar, 6 grams of protein, and 330 milligrams of sodium. I was hoping for a little more protein, especially since these are made with beef. However, I like that they’re relatively low in calories for a serving of three.
Ingredients
The ingredient list for Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza is relatively short and straightforward, featuring familiar ingredients without a long list of added preservatives or vague “natural flavours.” I appreciate seeing a simpler ingredient list. These gyoza contain wheat, soy, and sesame, but they’re dairy-free, which is helpful for those avoiding dairy products.
Scoring
Taste: 8/10
Cost: 7/10
Convenience: 8/10
Nutrition: 4/10
Overall
Give it a try!
Personally, I prefer the Siwin Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers over these Wagyu beef dumplings, but I think anyone who enjoys beef will appreciate their rich flavor and juicy filling. They’re tasty and satisfying, even if they aren’t quite amazing.
Have you tried the Costco Siwin Wagyu Beef Gyoza? What did you think of them?
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