It goes by many names:--gyoza, potstickers, Chinese dumplings--but whatever you call it, they're still mouth-wateringly delicious, and can be easily made at home.
so what if it's a bastardization of wontons? it's one of the most enduringly popular appetizers at the posh Polynesian restaurant Trader Vic's, Crab Rangoon
Wontons (or wantans, whichever way you prefer to say it) are great for deep frying, pan fry (like gyozas) or cooked in chicken broth and served with noodles.