itsu Korean BBQ beef gyoza

itsu is a British brand founded by Julian Metcalfe in 1997, known for its chain of East Asian-inspired fast-food restaurants and a retail grocery line. The brand was built on the philosophy of "eat beautiful," offering healthy, Asian-inspired meals across the United Kingdom and beyond. While the brand is quintessentially British in origin and management, its retail products are often produced through strategic partnerships with global food experts.

Specifically for its frozen gyoza and dumpling range, itsu partners with CJ CheilJedang, a massive South Korean food conglomerate. This partnership leverages CJ's authentic manufacturing techniques, with production often occurring in Germany for the European market to ensure freshness and regional distribution efficiency. Today, itsu remains an independent British company, though its retail expansion is heavily supported by these international manufacturing alliances.