I finally had the chance to try Yoshinoya's "Gyudon Sukiyaki" that I had been wanting to eat for a long time. I never had the opportunity to try it before because Yoshinoya offers two types of sukiyaki menu items, and the other option, "Gyudon Sukinabe," always seemed more appealing to me. Every time, I ended up choosing "Gyudon Sukinabe" and thought I would never eat "Gyudon Sukiyaki" in my life. However, I got a coupon for "Gyudon Sukiyaki" on my smartphone app, and today I finally got to enjoy it. Plus, there was a limited-time campaign where you get a free egg! Today was the perfect day for this unforgettable "Gyudon Sukiyaki experience." To make it even better, I ordered my favorite "asari soup" as well. This was it. The first time trying "Gyudon Sukiyaki" turned out to be more delicious than I expected. While the sukiyaki in a pot is about the experience of cooking it yourself, the sukiyaki in a bowl is the complete world of sukiyaki ready to be enjoyed. It was interesting and fresh to see ingredients like long green onions and tofu already cooked and served in the bowl. The beef was different from the taste of beef bowl, it was truly sukiyaki. I am now a fan of "Gyudon Sukiyaki" from today on.

It was midday on a holiday and the restaurant was not crowded. There was one person cooking and one person serving, so I had to wait a while to be attended to at the takeout register. The staff had a good attitude though. I had a parent and child rice bowl. The broth was plentiful and even without many ingredients, the rice alone was delicious. The amount of meat was a bit small. The onions were a bit firm.

I visited the Yoshinoya restaurant at Sugamo Station! I ordered a regular size beef bowl, and the food was brought to me right after ordering. The dish had a generous amount of sauce and tender, juicy meat that paired perfectly with the rice. It was very delicious - thank you for the meal!

I wonder when it started, but recently it seems like the standard is to order without looking at the menu! I used to always order without looking at the menu when I was young, but now I always order the large size without looking. The beef bowl is delicious. Maybe I'm getting a little tired of it? Well, this is Yoshinoya after all. This time, I played with the teacup. Teacup?

Yoshinoya, a major chain restaurant located about a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station South Exit on the JR Yamanote Line, has recently introduced a new menu item called the "Stamina Chotomori Don"! It is said to be the largest volume dish in Yoshinoya's history, featuring beef, pork, and chicken in a soy-based garlic sauce, topped with garlic chips, green onions, and an egg on a bed of rice. I ordered it for takeout, so it came with a soft-boiled egg instead of a raw egg. This dish is a great deal for growing students and young people! Personally, I found the sauce a bit too thick and there was too much of it towards the end... I managed to finish it all with determination, but my stomach was definitely feeling the strain afterwards.

This year's first dining out was at Yoshinoya! The exterior of the store, menu, grilled fish and beef small side dish set meal (548 yen), morning set! The main dish is grilled salmon with corn salad and beef small side dish for 548 yen excluding tax! The miso soup was changeable, but I chose the machine-made miso soup on purpose! When it comes to Yoshinoya, it's all about the beef bowl! Personally, I rank Yoshinoya > Matsuya > Sukiya. The classic Yoshigyu is delicious as always! Since it was during the New Year's first three days, there were elderly men drinking sake in the morning and people drinking draft beer, but it had a gentle and festive atmosphere! I look forward to enjoying various meals this year! Address: 1-12-3 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-6912-1366 Business hours: Open 24 hours Closed: None Parking: None (Coin parking available nearby) Smoking: Completely non-smoking Website: https://stores.yoshinoya.com/ysn_061455

I visited the Yoshinoya Suga Minami-guchi store in May 2019, a little after 2 pm. The store, located about a 2-minute walk from Sugamo Station, had a clean interior with about 4 or 5 customers. I sat alone at the counter and ordered the newly released menu item, "RIZAP Beef Salad" for ¥540. The salad, made with Yoshinoya beef, was promoted as low-carb, so I had high expectations. After a 3-minute wait, the salad was served. The "RIZAP Beef Salad" came with dressing containing amani oil. It consisted of shredded cabbage, broccoli, beans, beef, chicken, and a soft-boiled egg. The salad had a decent amount of substance. The beef had the usual delicious Yoshinoya flavor, and the broccoli had a good crunch. However, overall, the salad was not tasty. The slight sweetness of the dressing and the excess moisture gave it a mediocre taste. While I could appreciate the quality ingredients for building muscle, the salad as a whole fell short in terms of flavor. The price of ¥540 was reasonable, but for those seeking deliciousness, this salad may not be appealing. The excess moisture detracted from the overall quality of the salad, so I hope they can make improvements. It's possible that the cooking level may vary by store, but the "RIZAP Beef Salad" at this particular store left a disappointing impression.

On March 13, 2019 (Wednesday), I visited Yoshinoya which has introduced new menu items such as a small portion of beef bowl and a super-sized portion. Yoshinoya has been serving beef bowls for 120 years now. Back when I was a student, I used to work part-time at the Yoshinoya in Ikebukuro West Exit, and at that time they were promoting 80 years of serving beef bowls. The menu back then was simple, consisting of regular beef bowls, large beef bowls, extra toppings like eggs and beef dishes, and plain white rice. However, customers could customize their orders with options like extra sauce or sauce on the side. Fast forward 40 years, and the current Yoshinoya menu is quite extensive, similar to Sukiya and Matsuya. It feels more like a set meal restaurant than just a beef bowl place. The beef bowl sizes range from small to regular, large, extra-large, and now the super-sized portion has been introduced. The super-sized portion has double the amount of beef compared to the large size. When I saw the picture on the menu, the bowl looked huge and the portion seemed substantial, so I decided to challenge myself to try it after preparing myself. This time, I ordered the "extra-large beef bowl without broth" with an additional side of kimchi. It cost ¥580 in total. The default portion of beef in the large size was 120g, so the super-sized portion has 240g of beef. The default amount of sauce in the beef bowl seems to have gradually increased to what is now considered "extra sauce." I believe this trend started around 2001 when Tomomi Kahara mentioned on TV that she liked her beef bowl with extra sauce. The default amount of sauce back then was similar to what is now considered "without broth." I used the special slotted spoon to drain the broth thoroughly. Once the beef bowl arrived, I generously sprinkled Yoshinoya's original seven-spice blend, which has a mild spiciness, and added the appropriate amount of pickled ginger. Then, using chopsticks, I ate the beef bowl with gusto. It's important not to use a spoon to eat it. The kimchi at Yoshinoya has a good balance of spiciness and sweetness, which I enjoy. Even with the beef portion of the "extra-large" and the rice portion of a regular size, I felt quite satisfied after finishing the meal. Next time, I plan to challenge myself with the super-sized portion. The beef is doubled, and the rice is one and a half times the regular portion. Can I handle it? The beef portion in the large size is 120g, so double that is 240g, and the regular rice portion is 250g, so the super-sized portion would be 375g. I will attempt it next time!

In the morning around 6 o'clock, it's really empty. I eat natto and fried egg on rice, but it looks messy so I won't put it on top.

I ordered a takeout of gyudon. It was my first time having Yoshinoya's gyudon in a while. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I ordered the juicy option! The meat and onions were delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Beef bowl set meal for 448 yen.

It's not great (ーー；)

I tried the new "White Curry" that was released at Yoshinoya on January 11th. I started with a happy hour beer for 200 yen, which was a great deal. The white curry looked more like a stew than a curry, but it had a strong spice and a hint of heat. It was an interesting flavor when combined with the beef bowl. The white curry is made with 12 different spices, giving it a unique taste. Personally, I found it quite delicious, especially when paired with toppings like beef, cheese, or a soft-boiled egg. I recommend giving it a try if you're a fan of unique flavors.