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Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza Review | Air Fryer Test from Lidl Portugal

8/10/2025

Pierogi. Ravioli. Empanada. Dumpling. Momo. Khinkali. Gyoza.

Nearly every nationality has a version of some type of dough stuffed with a delicious filling and then cooked in some way - deep fried, steamed, boiled, and so on.

Today we try some Japanese inspired gyoza from Vici brand, purchased at Lidl grocery store.

This post is part of a series: July 2025 Lidl Grocery Store Finds • Japanese Food in Portugal
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Vici Gyozas de verduras picantes

Learn Portuguese:

Verduras - vegetables
Picantes - spicy

What does Gyozas de verduras picantes mean in English?

Spicy vegetable gyozas!

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Vici Gyoza - Verduras Picantes (Spicy Vegetables)

Cooking Instructions & Nutrition Info for VIci Frozen Gyozas

The package includes visual instructions for how to cook these frozen Japanese gyozas summarized as follows:

Pot: 4-5 minutes
Pan: 2 minute + 3 minutes steaming
Steam: 6-10 minutes
Microwave + h20: 5-6 minutes
Oven at 200 C: 15 minutes

How To Cook Frozen Gyoza

English Ingredients for Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza

You can find an English ingredients list on this package. After the ingredient list you will find more detailed cooking instructions.

How to pan fry dumplings (Gyoza):

"Lightly grease a frying pan, place the dumplings in the pan and cook on moderate heat for 2 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Fill some water and steam for 3 minutes."

How to steam dumplings (gyoza)

"Put some water in the steaming pan and heat. When thh water is boiling, arrange dumplings on the steaming board and steam for 6-10 minutes. "

Ingredients and Cooking Instructions for Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza

How to microwave dumplings (Gyoza)

"Put dumplings in a suitable dish with water (dumplings completely covered). For standard 700W microwave, heat for about 5-6 minutes."

How to cook dumplings (Gyoza) in the oven

"Cover the dumplings with sauce and cook in the oven (preheated to 200C/395F for about 15 minutes)"
... Not sure what kind of sauce you would be cooking these in though tbh....

How to boil dumplings (gyoza)

"Boil in a pot with water for 4-5 minutes."

How to cook frozen Gyoza (Japanese dumplings) in an air fryer

Despite the package having instructions for not one, two, three, or four, but FIVE cooking methods... we opted do none of those and instead try cooking Vici gyoza in our air fryer!

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We arranged 14 gyoza in our air fryer and spritzed with cooking spray. We air fried them at 200C, the highest temp on our air fryer, for about 10 minutes and checked for internal temp and color.

Vici Gyoza de Verduras Picantes Cocinado | Easy Air Fryer Ideas

Can you cook frozen gyoza in an air fryer?

Absolutely! This is an easy way to cook these little Japanese parcels of joy. As you can probably tell from the photos, the dough is quite crispy.

More often when you have gyoza the dough is soft and starchy with one side having a nice crust from being fried in a pan. So this is a different experience, for sure.

Crispy Gyoza From Lidl | Lidl Review Blog

Vici Gyozas de verduras picantes Review

We love Vici Gyozas! We have tried both the chicken (frango) and spicy vegetables (verduras picantes) and we prefer the vegetable version. They are very flavorful and truly do have a nice spice level to them!

Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza Review

We have repurchased these at Lidl multiple times and they are great to have on hand for a busy night or when you're too tired to cook.

See how they turn out when cooked in a pan... ( Cook along coming soon!)

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Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu with prices

2/3/2025

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Order with confidence after I introduce you to all the exotic ingredients on the menu at Raw on 5! ;)

Raw on 5 Celebrity Ascent

What is raw on 5?

Raw on 5 is an upscale, seafood-focused specialty dining restaurant on Celebrity Cruises.

The name "Raw on 5" comes from its location on Deck 5 of the ship, and the "raw" part refers to its sushi bar and raw seafood offerings like oysters, sashimi, and specialty rolls, if those are your jam.

The concept is pretty chic, offering a variety of high-quality dishes, like nigiri, sushi rolls, and ceviches, all prepared fresh.

If you're a seafood lover looking to indulge in some elegant and creative dining at sea, Raw on 5 is for you!

But what if you're not into slimy oysters, raw fish on rice, or seafood in general? Don't worry! You can find hot plates sans seafood like Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Belly Skewers, and Chicken Ginger Gyoza at Raw on 5.

If you're vegetarian, Edamame and Miso Soup await you! :)

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Which Ships have Raw on 5?

Raw on 5 is available on Celebrity Edge Class Ships including Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, and Celebrity Beyond.

Does Celebrity Xcel have Raw on 5? Great question! Celebrity Xcel will soon join the fleet of Edge Class Ships and while we can assume it will, hang tight for official word. ;)

Read: What is Celebrity Dream Makers?

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Sushi at Raw on 5 Photo - Celebrity Cruises

How much does Raw on 5 cost?

While some Specialty Dining restaurants have a cover charge which allows you to order anything from the menu, others are a la carte style. (Remember our Le Grand Bistro Review?)

Raw on 5 is a la carte style. This means you order off the menu like any restaurant you are used to on land and pay the price per item.

This can make specialty dining more approachable as you may only want one specific item for $15 and wouldn't find a cover charge of $50 to be worth it.

On the other hand, some prefer a flat-fee cover charge as they feel more confident to step out of their comfort zone when ordering resting assured they can always add an order of something more "safe" if they don't like their adventurous choice.

Let's take a look at the prices on these sample menus!

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Pictures of Raw on 5 Menu with prices!

Rolls & Nigiri - Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu

Okay so most of us are probably excited about sushi when we think of dining at Raw on 5.

How much is the sushi?
With $10 to $16 you can enjoy the classic California Roll elevated with Snow Crab (que fancy!) instead of imitation crab, the Beyond Roll featuring Spicy Tuna and Shrimp Tempura, or even some Nigiri!

Wait. What is Nigiri?
Nigiri is a cute little mound of rice with a slice of raw fish atop. See your sushi emoji's for a visual. ;)

I'm looking at these sushi menu options and there literally is not a single item I would not love to try!

How fun would it be to waltz in and say "I'll take one of each!"

Gifts for your sushi loving friends:

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Raw & Barely Dressed - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

With the likes of Sashimi, Oysters, and Tiradito, the Raw and Barely Dressed menu is not for the faint of heart.

What is Sashimi?
Sashimi is like Nigiri without rice. So basically a slice of high quality raw fish.

What is Hamachi Tiradito?
This is an interesting Peruvian dish which highlights Japanese influence in Peru. Hamachi is yellowtail tuna. Tiradito is made with sliced raw fish (in this case yellowtail tuna), sashimi style, and dressed in a spicy citrus outfit.

Shop: I love Tiradito Tee

Is Tiradito the same as Ceviche?
Not quite. Ceviche is made of cubed raw fish or other seafood which is marinated in citrus that essentially cures it. On the other hand tiradito is made of slices of raw fish and is dressed in citrus just before serving so it remains totally raw, uncured, bright and fresh.

I'd say Tiradito and Ceviche are cousins.

Beautiful Ahi Tuna Sashimi at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

What is Kakiage? It's a tempura Japanese dish. So on Celebrity Beyond you can have shrimp and scallop dipped in tempura batter and deep fried if you order the Shrimp and Scallop Kakiage. That sounds delicious!

What is Furikake? The Crispy Shrimp are seasoned with Furikake, a Japanese seasoning that is crunchy, salty, and a bit nutty/earthy. It usually includes dried fish, seaweed, salt and sugar. Furikake apparently means sprinkle in Japanese, as in "to sprinkle", but the seasoning is on the chunky side and really looks like savory sprinkles!

Try Furikake Here

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Tonkotsu Ramen Soup from Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Hot Plates + Land "Meats" Sea - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

If you like seafood but just don't really want to do the raw thing, check out the hot plates menu.

Lobster and shrimp wontons? Yes, please.
Spicy Shrimp stir fry? I'm in!
Chicken Ginger Gyoza? Love Gyoza. Remember the Spicy Pork and Kimchi Gyoza?
Creamy Oysters? I'll probably skip these hehe.

What is Kushikatsu? It's deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables - yum!

Pork Belly Skewers - *insert heart eyes emoji*

Tonkotsu Ramen - happy tears!

What is Tonkotsu?
Tonkotsu is a super delicious, rich broth made from pork bones. After simmering for a long time the broth becomes creamy and it's the ultimate umami comfort food. Love it so much!

It originated in Fukuoka, Japan and sometime I'll share some pics of a quick trip we took to Fukuoka!

If all these options intimidate you, just order the Chicken Teriyaki or Ribeye Medallions - you won't miss!

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Incredible Seafood at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Seafood Plateaux - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

If you want a big ol' seafood platter you can drop up to a buck twenty ($120) for the Imperial Tower.

Whats in the Imperial Tower?

1 Whole cold water lobster tail
Lobster and crab salad
6 chilled shrimps
12 oysters
2 king crab legs
6 crab claws
Sea bass ceviche

Lobster Tail Delivery

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Presentation is everything at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Cocktails & Champagne - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

The cocktails at Raw on 5 are all crafted on a base of Pure Snow Sake.

What is Sake?
Sake is Japanese rice wine.

I've only ever had sake on its own (always served in an adorable tiny cup) so I am really intrigued by these cocktails.

Here's the order I would try them in:

Tea Leaf - love St. Germain
Gingertini - intrigued by the ginger
Tokyo Rose - Fan of cranberry over here
Snowberry - I have a thing about blue curaçao, idk, not a fan of food coloring I suppose.

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Wine List - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Wines by the glass range from $10 all the way up to $35 for Caymus out of Napa Valley, California.

Read: Infinite Veranda Review (aka Balcony on Celebrity Edge Class Ships)

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Sakes - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

On Celebrity Cruises you can try 2 Sakes by the glass at Raw on 5.

Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori
Joto, Yuzu, the Citrus One

You also have:

Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Dawn, Junmai Gingjo
Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Dusk, Junmai Daiginjo
Shimizu-No-Mai, Pure Snow, Junmai Daiginjo
Hou Hou Shu, Sparkling, Semi-Sweet
Hou Hou Shu, Sparkling, Rose, Semi- Sweet

Available by the bottle along with Snow Maiden and Joto.

Japanese Sake Neon Sign

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Raw on 5 Dessert Menu

Coffee and Dessert Wines - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

A bit suprised there are no matcha teas or matcha lattes on the dessert beverage list at Raw on 5.

You basically have the standard espresso and latte options along with some late harvest wines including a Canadian ice wine.

Mocha on Celebrity Ascent

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Are cocktails at raw on 5 included in the beverage package?

This is a good question and the answer is yes! But also no. Err.. Sort of.. Probably, maybe, it depends. :p

Really it depends which drink package you have.

If you have the Classic Drink Package, everything is included up to $10 per drink.

If you have the Premium Drink Package, everything is included up to $17 per drink.

Cocktails at Raw on 5 run $12-15. So they are included if you have the premium drink package, but if you have the classic drink package you will need to pay the difference between $10 and the cocktail price. So each drink will cost you an additional $2-5.

With the Classic package you could enjoy glasses of Snow Maiden Sake ($10), Le Bel Oliver Rosé ($10) or Corte Giara Pinot Grigio ($10) for 'free'. Also feel free to order your favorite classics off menu.

Read: Le Grand Bistro Review Specialty Dining on Celebrity

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Desserts - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Things you're probably wondering about on the Dessert Menu at Raw on 5:

What is Yuzu?
Yuzu is not the same as a lemon, but it very much looks like a lemon and is a highly fragrant citrus fruit!

What is Nori?
Nori is dried, edible seaweed. You may be familiar with its use in sushi rolls. Nori is loaded with vitamins and minerals!

What is Lychee?
Ooo Lychee is such a yummy fruit! They look so exotic on the outside with their bumpy red skin, and inside they are sweet and juicy. They always remind me of a cross between a skinless grape and a pear.

What is red bean paste?
A lot of asian cultures use red bean paste in their desserts, especially Japan. Made by boiling red beans and mashing them until smooth, the paste can then be sweetened or left as is.

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Picture of the Beyond Roll at Raw on 5 - Photo Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity's Raw on 5 Review

After doing a deep dive into the menus, I am really impressed with the offerings at Raw on 5. I think Celebrity has done a great job sharing some dishes that adventurous foodie passengers would find exotic and unique while still providing a number of options for their less daring travel buddies! ;)

I'm looking forward to trying Raw on 5 on my next Celebrity Cruise.

Click here to view the Raw on 5 Menu with Prices
Click here to view the Raw on 5 Dessert Menu with Prices

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Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza Review | Air Fryer Test from Lidl Portugal

​Vici Gyozas de verduras picantes

​Cooking Instructions & Nutrition Info for VIci Frozen Gyozas

​English Ingredients for Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza

How to pan fry dumplings (Gyoza):

How to steam dumplings (gyoza)

​How to microwave dumplings (Gyoza)

How to cook dumplings (Gyoza) in the oven

How to boil dumplings (gyoza)

How to cook frozen Gyoza (Japanese dumplings) in an air fryer

See More: Air Fryer Cooking​

Can you cook frozen gyoza in an air fryer?

​Vici Gyozas de verduras picantes Review​

See how they turn out when cooked in a pan... ( Cook along coming soon!)

More Air Fryer Cooking Ideas

More Lidl Grocery Finds & Reviews:

Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu with prices

What is raw on 5?

In This Article:

Which Ships have Raw on 5?

How much does Raw on 5 cost?

Pictures of Raw on 5 Menu with prices!

Rolls & Nigiri - Celebrity Raw on 5 Menu

Gifts for your sushi loving friends:

Raw & Barely Dressed ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Hot Plates + Land "Meats" Sea ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Seafood Plateaux ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Cocktails & Champagne ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Wine List ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Sakes ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Raw on 5 Dessert Menu

Coffee and Dessert Wines ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Are cocktails at raw on 5 included in the beverage package?

Desserts ​- CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Celebrity's Raw on 5 Review

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Vici Gyozas de verduras picantes

Cooking Instructions & Nutrition Info for VIci Frozen Gyozas

English Ingredients for Vici Spicy Vegetable Gyoza

How to microwave dumplings (Gyoza)

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Vici Gyozas de verduras picantes Review

Raw & Barely Dressed - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Hot Plates + Land "Meats" Sea - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Seafood Plateaux - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Cocktails & Champagne - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

Wine List - CELEBRITY RAW ON 5 MENU

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