itsu’s chilled-to-go trays sit in the same space as supermarket meal deals and other grab-and-go Asian snacks, but with a stronger focus on Japanese-inspired dumplings and buns. Here you’re choosing between a tray of 3 bao buns or 8 gyoza, in flavours including duck, chicken teriyaki, prawn, veg, and chicken spring onion — a quick lunch that feels a step up from a standard sandwich when you want something warmer and more savoury.

Bao buns or gyoza — which makes more sense for lunch?

Go for bao if you want something soft and filling; the fluffy bun and richer fillings tend to eat more like a small meal. Pick gyoza if you prefer a lighter bite with more variety per tray — eight pieces are easier to share, dip, or snack through the afternoon, and the veg and prawn options suit different tastes.

• 3 bao buns: fewer items, more substantial per piece
• 8 gyoza: more pieces, better for grazing or splitting