The idea to start Suki Gyouza came from Theresa De Jesus-Alcantara’s genuine interest and love for food. Studying in Japan for a year heightened her love for Japanese cuisine and gave her the opportunity to learn about the secrets of making Japanese dumplings.

Coming back to the Philippines, she started to practice making gyouzas by letting family and friends try her recipe. Everyone who tried her gyouzas loved it and eventually, people encouraged her to sell it.