The iron plate beef yakiniku set meal for 712 yen was delicious. I decided to change the miso soup to clam soup for an additional 121 yen. I was torn between this and the "charred green onion yakitori," but the sizzling iron plate yakiniku won me over. The meat seemed to be the same as what is used in gyudon, with green onions, onions, and a sweet sauce served on the side. It might be good to sear the meat first and then pour in the sauce. The rice went well with the sauce. The young staff members were energetic and refreshing, which could be a selling point for the restaurant.

I remembered the beef sukiyaki meal served in cm and decided to visit for some beef. I noticed that I could add an egg for free at the ticket machine, so I quickly added it. I also ordered a large serving of rice. The meal was served in 3-4 minutes. The beef sukiyaki was brought to me boiling hot. I mixed the egg and dipped the beef in it. It was delicious. The large pieces of green onions were also tasty. For 767 yen, the cost performance was amazing. I highly recommend it to everyone!

Yoshinoya right near Mitaka Station. The capacity inside the store is spacious with counter seats facing the wall for individuals and table seats. This store is the first Yoshinoya I've seen with a touch panel for ordering. You can select options like "extra sauce" and rice portion on the touch panel, which is convenient. It's also nice that the total amount is displayed. The photo is of a large beef bowl with extra sauce. Eating this when extremely hungry, I think it tastes better than anything else... (laughs) Yoshinoya, with its fast, cheap, and delicious offerings, is the best. Recently, the price has gone up, and ordering a large portion will cost over 600 yen, but it's still affordable...

Yoshinoya, which is currently a hot topic, offers a new menu item, the "Oyakodon" special lunch set. The set includes Oyakodon, a side of fresh vegetable salad, and miso soup. You can also add kimchi to the set for an additional 30 yen discount with a coupon. The seasoning was just right for me, with the egg being nice and runny. However, there was too much onion and not enough meat in the dish, and it felt like there was an excessive amount of green onions as garnish. I might prefer the Oyakodon from Marugame Seimen instead. Interestingly, all five groups that came in after me also ordered the Oyakodon. It had been a while since I visited Yoshinoya. Thanks for the meal.

The change from clam soup to clam soup at the previous Umeshima store was a huge success, so I decided to experiment with a stronger broth this time. Surprisingly, the flavor didn't seem to elevate as expected. No matter how many times I alternate between the gyudon and soup, the synergy just doesn't seem to happen. It's interesting how similar items can be so different. Well, they are both delicious on their own. So, the best combination for this set is still the clam soup change! By the way, in the image, the small side dish section where pickles are available also has a few options. I usually observe the pickles here, but depending on your nutritional needs, chilled tofu might be a good choice too. Oh, they have natto but no tofu. Personally, I avoid natto, so I'll stick with the pickles.

I'm working on releasing reviews for a store that has accumulated multiple drafts, but when you eat the same thing consecutively like at our store, there's not much to say haha. Today, let's talk about "oshinko" (pickles). Oshinko used to be placed on the counter in a refrigerated case next to the salad, and I liked the style of sliding the door open and picking it myself, but that era is over now. When you order, it is brought from the kitchen. Thinking about it, it's safer in terms of hygiene and accidents. Sometimes there are grains of koji in it, which made me realize it's quite authentic. It may look like there's less on the plate than before, but it might just be that the container has gotten bigger. It's interesting that you can add soy sauce or sprinkle shichimi to it, there's room for some creativity. I didn't eat it often when I was younger, but now I don't even go for the large portion, so I make sure to get my veggies in. It adds color too.

"I heard on TV a while ago that people who eat meat in the morning live longer, and I always remember that when I have breakfast at this restaurant. But according to a beautiful lady in the neighborhood, it's not just about eating meat in the morning, it's about being a hearty eater who lives longer. That makes sense, haha. Anyway, I'll have my usual beef bowl. The TV show featured old people eating steak, but the nutrients are almost the same. In fact, this might be softer and tastier. So, it's not just about enjoying delicious food, but also about living longer, right? Haha."

I haven't written reviews before, but I really like Yoshinoya's beef bowl. Sometimes I eat it after drinking, and occasionally I have it for a quick lunch when I'm short on time. There are several beef bowl chains, but for me, it's always Yoshinoya. I have tried others, but Yoshinoya is my go-to choice. About 10 years ago, I would always reflexively order the extra-large size when I went in. The amount of meat was appealing. However, it's a bit tough to eat the extra-large size at my age now. But I still want to enjoy a good amount of beef in my beef bowl. So, my personal indulgence is to order the large size beef bowl (542 yen) and a regular size beef plate (332 yen) together. It's a pattern where there's less rice but more meat compared to the extra-large size. The price goes up a bit, but it still doesn't reach 1,000 yen. This combination, which I hadn't had in over a year, happened during a "Yoshinoya after getting drunk" situation this time. Yoshinoya, whose performance is not necessarily strong, seems to be making efforts with options like small-size bowls. This time it was the Mitaka Station South Exit store. There's a major chain's main store at the North Exit, so maybe that's why it's at the South Exit. I sat at the counter and ordered the large size beef bowl with extra sauce, and right away I also ordered a regular size beef plate. I like extra sauce. Yoshinoya is fast, cheap, and delicious, so the order arrived quickly. In the large size bowl, you can see a bit of white rice at the edges. Hmm, with this portioning, I can't become the "Meat Portioning Grand Champion." By the way, the current Grand Champion seems to work at the Koenji store. For this beef bowl, I first sprinkle the shichimi pepper evenly until the surface turns red. Yoshinoya's shichimi pepper is not very spicy. Then, I pour soy sauce around the bowl three times. Once I put a moderate amount of pickled ginger on about a third of the surface, I'm ready to eat. I start eating from the edge, enjoying the deliciousness of the meat, the tastiness of the fat, and the sauce soaking into the onions, and I eat slightly more meat than usual. Even though it's Yoshinoya, there may be some variation in taste and quality depending on the store. In the past, a certain store in Nagoya had slightly spicy sauce. A certain store in Tokyo had slightly less meat. The Mitaka Station South Exit store had a bit of space in the way the meat was portioned, but other than that, it was the usual taste. I continue to eat enthusiastically, and when about half is left, I add the meat from the beef plate to the bowl. The amount of meat is overwhelmingly more than the rice, making it a luxurious feeling. I quickly scoop it all up. I apologize for this personal indulgent review. Please don't imitate it, and eat the way you like.

Today I had work near Mitaka. I heard about Yoshinoya's "Black Wagyu Sukiyaki Set" in the news recently, so I went to this store near the station to try it out. I arrived a little after 12 pm, and there were about 5 groups in line for takeout and 2 groups waiting inside, but as expected of a beef bowl restaurant, I only had to wait for about 5 minutes before being seated. The restaurant has both counter and table seating, and it's surprisingly spacious with good depth, so I thought that even if there was a line, I could easily get in after a short wait. As soon as the water was served, I ordered the Black Wagyu Sukiyaki Set without hesitation. While the rice is free for refill, I opted for a large serving initially, and my meal arrived in less than 5 minutes. Beef bowl restaurants always serve quickly, which is great! The hot pot arrived bubbling on a tabletop stove. The beef looked delicious and tender. When I tried it, I was amazed!!! The meat melted in my mouth. It was truly Japanese beef. As I continued eating, some pieces of meat melted like butter, while others had a rich flavor like lean meat. Upon researching, I found out that they use a mix of A3 to A5 grade beef to ensure that you can enjoy the meat's flavor without getting heartburn until the end! The cost of the dish is significantly higher compared to other items on the menu, yet they offer it at a reasonable price of 998 yen (excluding tax), making it accessible to everyone. It's a skill that only a major beef bowl chain can achieve. I've had the regular beef sukiyaki set before, but the sukiyaki broth with the flavor of Black Wagyu is on a different level with its sweetness and richness, making you want to eat more and more rice!!! Whether you eat it as is, dip it in raw egg, or enjoy the vegetables and udon soaked in the meat juice, everything is so delicious that you can't help but be impressed! At this store, even during busy lunch hours, when I asked for a rice refill, they brought it to me with a smile in just a few seconds. It's a great place. The Black Wagyu is limited in quantity, so I'm thinking of inviting a friend and going back for another round. Black Wagyu Sukiyaki Set: 1,097 yen (including tax) Free rice refill 24 hours

I read a certain blog and found out that this dish is over 1,700kcal. Without knowing that, I ordered it anyway and was satisfied because I could enjoy three types of meat for around 900 yen. Among the meats, the chicken tasted pretty good. If this dish is 1,700kcal, then it would be a pretty strict diet if you have it all day. I thought I could write a book with this, but in my case, the enemy of salt is strong, and the sauce that was heavily poured in was a hindrance, making it tough even in terms of taste. lol

I wonder why I got hooked on this dish. It's just a beef bowl with extra onions, but... It reminds me of the philosophy from the early volumes of that popular gourmet manga, "abstraction is stronger than reality." I don't dislike the story of eating only the pickled daikon radish soaked in broth, but this is different because it includes meat. I didn't mind the onions in beef bowls before. I remember once having a beef bowl at a restaurant in Kofu in my younger days, with white and raw onion slices, which surprised me but turned out to be delicious. (New onions maybe) There are such delicious white onions out there. So, if you order this beef bowl with extra onions, here's what you should do. Order an extra bowl of rice, move the beef to one side, pile the onions on the remaining rice, and then dig into both... If I were a bit younger... or healthier at around 50... (^^;

There is no need to coordinate the pace, but there is an impression that the three major gyudon chains, Yoshinoya, Matsuya, and Sukiya, are competing with similar menus at similar prices. Personally, I prefer Yoshinoya for their gyudon. On a morning when I had to go to a hospital in Mitaka, due to the state of emergency, even standing soba shops that take advantage of the shortage of staff were not open. After searching, I ended up at Yoshinoya. I saw a breakfast set on the menu that was offered at a discounted price. It included a small gyudon, miso soup, and pickles or salad. I changed the gyudon to a small size, and the miso soup to tonjiru, and chose the salad. The total was 570 yen. Considering that the salad is included, Matsuya's small gyudon and tonjiru set is 440 yen. So, is the salad worth 130 yen? I'm not so sure... Yoshinoya, you can do better! LOL

Late lunch at Mitaka Station. I looked for Yoshinoya and found it at the south exit. There are two rival chains nearby, but I decided to go to Yoshinoya and ordered a regular beef bowl for 352 yen (excluding tax), miso soup for 186 yen, and a raw egg for 65 yen. The food arrived in just 3 minutes. I sprinkled non-spicy shichimi pepper on the beef bowl and miso soup, poured the raw egg over the beef bowl, and topped it with pickled ginger. The miso soup was thick and hot, while the rice in the beef bowl was not very hot, but I enjoyed drinking it with the egg. Although I found the miso soup a bit too much, I managed to finish everything and felt satisfied.

I got off at Mitaka while on a work trip and decided to stop by Yoshigyu for a slightly late lunch. It's a place I sometimes crave. I think this was my first visit here. I sat at a table as there was space available. I ordered my usual, the regular size gyudon with miso soup. It's consistently good! I'm really grateful for that. They offer a special service here where you can have unlimited rice refills with your set meal! Thank you for the meal!

Yoshinoya Mitaka Station South Exit Store is a popular beef bowl restaurant, with Yoshinoya, Matsuya, and Sukiya being well-known choices. However, when it comes to beef bowls, I personally think Yoshinoya is the most delicious. I always order it without the broth. The amount of onions is on the lower side. I also ordered miso soup and pickles, and enjoyed a delicious meal. Thank you for the meal.

Beef sukiyaki meal for 767 yen. Perfect for cold weather as the pot is kept hot with a flame underneath, serving hot vegetables, udon, tofu, and rice. Delicious! Pork miso soup for 217 yen, packed with vegetables for a nutritious meal.

Pork belly mapo tofu set meal for 590 yen. Made with pork belly instead of ground meat, it's a dish that goes well with rice.

It's been a long time since I went to Yoshigyu. The children's gyudon is half price at 190 yen, which is an amazing price. I like to have my gyudon with plenty of broth, raw egg, lots of pickled ginger, and plenty of shichimi spice. It may not be as good as before, but it was still delicious after a long time.

I had the beef bowl at Matsuya and it was delicious, so I wanted to try other beef bowls as well. However, the broth was too sweet and the meat was not tasty, so I was disappointed with all of them.

Having a light drink alone is nice once in a while.