Since there was still some time, I had breakfast at Yoshinoya along the way. I saw a menu item I had never seen before, "Oyakodon." There was no mention of it on the app or official website. Since I was already seated, I had to decide quickly whether it was a limited menu item or a new one, so I opted for the 10% discount instead. If Oyakodon is a limited menu item, that's too bad, but this choice wasn't bad either. Yoshinoya's salmon is usually boneless and very rarely has bones. However, this time, there were more bones than ever. Grilled fish set meal.

Yes. It's a random post. Just feeling hungry around Kishisato. I was just craving for some curry. I realized that curry at gyudon (beef bowl) restaurants is actually quite delicious! Maybe it's because of the potential of the beef broth from the original gyudon, but it has a deep and rich flavor. I underestimated it. I'll definitely eat it again.

Located about a 2-minute walk west from Nanhai Tenkatei Station. Since I can't travel too far, I often rotate between the chain restaurants like Yoshinoya, Yayoiken, and Matsuya (lol). So, once again, I came here for a beef bowl. I chose the new "Niku Daku Gyudon" for ¥540. The amount of meat in this version seems to be double that of the regular beef bowl, and the extra meat comes on a separate plate. You can choose when to add it, but I decided to dive in right away. It definitely adds more substance to the meal. I wonder if the flavor seems spicier, or is it just my imagination?

There was a new menu so I tried it right away (^｡^) It had beef, chicken thigh, egg, beans, and more, so it felt like I was eating a beef bowl rather than vegetables. Even without rice, there was no discomfort, and it felt like I had eaten rice, so it's strange (^｡^) Maybe the chicken thigh meat and beans are substituting for rice? The Veggie Vegetable series is also good, but it seems like the vegetables have a satisfying texture ( ◠‿◠ ) It was really delicious (^｡^)

Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:48 AM. I entered the shop. Today, there is a sparring tournament at the nearby Kameda Gym, and the Kameda family will also appear on the final episode of "Shikujiri Sensei" tonight, creating a lot of excitement since morning. Before going to the gym, I decided to have my first meal in Nishinari, so I went to a local restaurant near the zoo, but it felt a bit intimidating for a first-timer in Nishinari. I walked from there, and there it is, Kameda Gym! Feeling hungry, I headed to Yoshinoya for a delicious meal of a large beef bowl with extra sauce, topped with an egg, and a side of miso soup. I'm all set for the day!

"It's been 30 years since the nostalgic commercial with the jingle 'Gyudon is the best! 80 yen♪' Meiji 32 (1899), founded in the fish market in Nihonbashi at the time. Taisho 12 (1926) relocated to Tsukiji due to the Kanto Earthquake. Showa 33 (1958) the second generation aimed to corporatize and established Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. with a capital of 1 million yen. When the commercial was airing, I first experienced 'Yoshinoya's gyudon' during my student days, and occasionally, I still crave it. Until August 2nd, there is a 'Gyudon regular/270 yen sale,' so last night I got 'Gyudon regular & regular plate' to go, and for today's lunch, I had 'extra meat.' At the Tsukiji No. 1 store, there are still many market-related customers, and the jargon is flying around. Some popular jargon includes: 'with extra sauce,' 'extra meat,' 'without sauce,' 'without onions,' 'with extra onions,' 'without fatty meat.' 'With extra sauce' has become a popular jargon, and in Osaka, it is understood in any Yoshinoya store. The existence of 'extra meat' was something I learned from a food review site, and since then, I have been ordering 'extra meat' instead of adding a separate plate of meat on top of the bowl. However, in Osaka, depending on the store, they may say 'we don't have it' or 'we can't do it,' so in those cases, I used to change my order to 'regular & regular plate.' But recently, I realized that if I order 'extra meat, with regular rice' without using jargon, it usually works. Today's main topic is that another customer at Yoshinoya said 'oaiso,' which caught my attention. Even people of my generation often do not know the origin of this jargon, which originally comes from a sushi restaurant where the owner would tell the staff to 'be polite to the customer' during the bill, which evolved into 'oaiso.' I often refer to an essay on food by Shitaro Ikebata, where he writes, 'So, don't try to be cool and use the word 'oaiso' to the customer! At such times, you should say 'thank you for the meal,' 'please pay the bill.'' I have made 'thank you for the meal' my motto and mainly use it. The other day, when my wife said 'oaiso,' I explained the above and told her not to use the word 'oaiso' during the bill. She scolded me, saying, 'I don't know about the origin, but now 'oaiso' means 'paying the bill' in restaurants, so I won't nitpick about it!' -_-;="

It started on January 11th, didn't it? The price war among the three major gyudon chains. The industry leader, Sukiya (owned by Zensho), offers a regular gyudon for 250 yen, while the second-place Yoshinoya offers it for 270 yen, and the third-place Matsuya offers it for 240 yen. This is the first time they have simultaneously lowered their prices, and it will be interesting to see the results. Sukiya (Sukiya and Nakau) and Matsuya Foods have been lowering prices since December 2009 and have seen good customer response, so they are aggressively expanding gyudon stores in Japan. In December 2010, the existing store sales for Sukiya by Zensho increased by 10.2% compared to the same month the previous year, and Matsuya Foods increased by 6.7%, which is impressive. On the other hand, the second-place Yoshinoya Holdings is expected to decrease the number of stores for the first time in five years for the fiscal year ending in December 2011, prioritizing refurbishing existing stores. Yoshinoya has closed unprofitable stores and reduced cost rates, leading to a recovery in profit levels. In December 2010, the existing store sales for Yoshinoya turned positive for the first time in three months, with a double-digit increase in customer numbers despite a decrease in average spending, resulting in a final profit of 500 million yen, exceeding the previous estimate by 400 million yen. So, I decided to start the investigation! This time, I will only evaluate the regular gyudon. I just ate gyudon at Sukiya Nishinari Hanazono store before coming here, so it's only been 5 minutes since then (laughs). Oh, the color of the beef is different from the usual Yoshinoya, it's a bit tough, isn't it? Let's try it. The beef is a bit tough indeed... Yoshinoya is known for sticking to "American beef" even during the BSE crisis! It's hard to imagine that they would use different beef just because they are offering a discount now, but the beef here is different from the soft beef with fat from American beef, isn't it? It's like the tough beef that Matsuya had for a while. Maybe it varies by store? The Daikokucho store has delicious gyudon though (I had it at the regular price). I managed to finish it somehow, but I don't want to see gyudon anymore, so I'll visit Matsuya the next day. In terms of taste, price, and atmosphere, Sukiya was the best. (Note: This is only based on Sukiya Nishinari Hanazono store and Yoshinoya Tenjinbashi store). Overall rating: 6, Food/Taste: 5, Service: 5, Atmosphere: 5, Value for Money: 7. (Ratings out of 10, with 5 being average)

After finishing work today, I felt a bit hungry so I made a detour to a Yoshinoya near Tennoji Station in Osaka. It's been a while since I had a beef bowl, but I decided not to cook at home tonight. I ordered a regular beef bowl and a glass of beer. The beer arrived first, and about 10 seconds later, the beef bowl came. First, the beer! Ahh, it's delicious! I thought to myself that I did a good job today. And then, the beef bowl! It was so tasty! It had just the right amount of sauce, and it was delicious! The combination of beer and a regular beef bowl might become my new favorite! I'll definitely be going back again!

Today, I went to "Yoshinoya Tenkachaya Store" for the first time. When you think of Yoshinoya, you think of beef bowls! But recently, they have been adding more unique menu items. I think they should stick to just beef bowls. Let the unique items be handled by "Sukiya" and the set meals by "Matsuya". Now, let's try the new flavor beef pot rice bowl. I'll order it with extra sauce. Here it comes, as fast as ever. The white rice is always delicious. The beef, tofu, and shirataki noodles are all good. The flavors have soaked in just right. I'll top it with pickled ginger and mix it all together. The seasoning seems a bit different now. It's a bit less sweet, which I like. Yoshinoya is still the best for beef bowls! Let's go again. Next time, let's have the classic beef bowl. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a nearby Yoshinoya. Recently, there are many options like Sukiya, Yoshinoya, Matsuya, Nakau, etc. I'm not sure which one is the best, but I have been a fan of Yoshinoya for a long time. It's fast, cheap, and tasty. Recently, there are even cheaper options, but when it comes to beef bowls, Yoshinoya is the best. The menu has expanded over the years, but the beef bowl has remained delicious as always. Especially during busy lunch hours, the speed and convenience of Yoshinoya are very helpful.