Osaka, Takatsuki City. From the Hatchinawate intersection to the Bessho intersection beyond the JR station. Time is running out, so I decided to stop at Sukiya! The interior layout is the same as usual, but half of the counter seats are replaced with table seats, which is slightly adjusted to suit the local area. The beef bowl (medium size, 580 yen) has a good balance and volume. The taste seems to have a slight regional difference, not overly strong. I wonder why they don't offer a one-coin deal with miso soup. It seems like those days are over... The miso soup (80 yen) has plenty of ingredients, which is nice. For some reason, the atmosphere of the restaurant feels different. In my mind, this is what is considered normal.

I went to Sukiya for the first time in about 13 years. I wanted to try the Cheese Gyudon that everyone often talks about. I expected it to be delicious since it's cheese and beef bowl, and it was really tasty! I definitely want to go back again.笑笑

I ordered the mini beef bowl light with a salad set. While eating, I noticed there was a lunch set available. I was surprised to see that the lunch set included the mini beef bowl light, salad, miso soup, and an egg. I had already ordered the same items separately, but the lunch set was cheaper and included an extra egg. I felt like I made a big mistake for not noticing the lunch set earlier. The taste was amazing, as expected.

July 2021 Visit, Posted on July 13th (All information is from the time of the visit) (Prices are all inclusive of tax) - Since April, I had been curious about a new product. The beef bowl chain "Sukiya" will release a "new sensation beef bowl bento" called "SUKIMIX" on April 21st at 9:00 am, where you mix the beef bowl and side dishes with a spoon. It is available for both dine-in and takeout. "SUKIMIX" is a beef bowl that packs beef bowl and side dishes into one container. The side dishes are placed in separate cups, allowing you to eat them separately or mix them with a spoon. Depending on your mood, you can easily enjoy it in your favorite way, a "new sensation" beef bowl bento. The side dishes that can be paired with the beef bowl are "Bibimbap," "Shrimp Chili," "Japanese-style grated yam," and "Omelette Sausage." The price for each side dish is the same, with the mini size priced at 520 yen, regular size at 580 yen, and large size at 710 yen. Additionally, if you purchase any "SUKIMIX," you can buy a regular 100 yen "green tea" for 70 yen. Shrimp Chili Beef Bowl Bento Spicy shrimp, eggplant, and baby corn make a flavorful and spicy "Shrimp Chili Beef Bowl." Bibimbap Beef Bowl Bento A blend of namul, kimchi, and sweet gochujang in the "Bibimbap Beef Bowl." Japanese-style Grated Yam Beef Bowl Bento A light and refreshing "Japanese-style Grated Yam Beef Bowl" with grated yam, pickled plum, pickled daikon, and pickled radish. Omelette Sausage Beef Bowl Bento A popular fluffy omelette with cheese and sausage in the "Omelette Sausage Beef Bowl." - I finally bought it after being late to the game. The plastic bag was free. (I think there used to be a bag that was just the right size for carrying two stacked vertically, but this time it was different. It was a bit worrisome as it could leak easily when placed horizontally, but thanks to the tightly sealed lid, it was just safe enough.) I bought... ◆ Shrimp Chili Beef Bowl Bento Regular Size 580 yen - The container is cute, perhaps designed with female customers in mind. It comes with plenty of sauce and green onions. The usual beef bowl and the new face of Shrimp Chili do not mix together but remain separate. The shrimp is small, but with eggplant and baby corn, you can get your dose of vegetables, so it might be good in a way. There is no shortage of volume. First, I ate the beef bowl... and then added the Shrimp Chili. It was quite spicy and delicious. Oops! I forgot to mix it up! Useless me. - By the way... from July 14th, a new product "Salmon Okra Beef Bowl Bento" will be introduced. The "Japanese-style Grated Yam Beef Bowl Bento" and "Omelette Sausage Beef Bowl Bento" will be discontinued on the 13th. Sukiya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will release a new product, "Salmon Okra Beef Bowl Bento (Regular Size: 580 yen)," as part of the SUKIMIX lineup on July 14th (Wednesday). Since its launch in April, "SUKIMIX" has been featured in many media as a new sensation beef bowl bento that allows you to mix the beef bowl and side dishes with a spoon, creating a lot of buzz. Due to its popularity, a new product has been added to the SUKIMIX lineup. The new product, "Salmon Okra Beef Bowl Bento," combines salmon, crunchy okra, and Sukiya's special spicy mayo. The salmon is prepared by rubbing salt against the scales to extract excess moisture and bring out the original flavor of the salmon, using a preservative-free and color-free shredded salmon. The umami-packed salmon and slimy okra, combined with the spicy mayo, add a piquant accent. Additionally, adding a soft-boiled egg (80 yen) is also recommended. - ※For an easier-to-view blog version with photos, please take a look here↓↓(゜ω゜=) https://gurumebutyou2.muragon.com/entry/465.html

Visited in July 2021 Rating at the time of posting on Tabelog: 3.01 (8 reviews) Limited time offer: W Garlic Beef Bowl for 560 yen From July 1st, the "Garlic Sprout Beef Bowl" and "W Garlic Beef Bowl" were on sale for a limited time. It seems like it's been about a year since the "Garlic Sprout Beef Bowl" was last available. It's one of my top 3 favorite dishes, so of course, I had to try it! The special sauce, based on chili oil and peppers, with chopped garlic, really stimulates the appetite. The crunchy garlic sprouts and crispy fried garlic were as delicious as I imagined. The smell is quite strong, but it's not a big deal. I wish they would make this a regular menu item. Thank you for the meal.

Purchased in June 2020, posted on June 27, 2020 (all information is from the time of purchase) (prices are all excluding tax): This takeout was from Sukiya, with their Gyudon (beef bowl). My son requested the new release, the Gyukarubi Don bento, so I went to buy it. The "Gyukarubi Don" was developed over 2 and a half years, focusing on the thickness of the beef and the sauce. It is a completely new category of product for Sukiya, where each order is cooked individually with their special Karubi sauce. Sukiya describes it as having a rich flavor that spreads in your mouth, making it easy to eat with rice. They recommend adding their special sweet sauce on top for an even better taste. I bought the Cheese Gyukarubi Don bento, 1.5 times the regular size for 820 yen. It has 50% more meat, regular rice, and 927 kcal. It comes with extra sauce and Tabasco. The meat is thick cut and chewy, with a sweet seasoning that pairs well with the cheese, creating a flavorful dish. Among the various new items available, this one is quite delicious.

I bought a new donburi bowl because I enjoyed the cream cheese arabbiata beef bowl I had last time. This time, I tried the NY Pork Bowl, which consists of smoked pork, wasabi mayo, and sliced onion. The price for a regular size is $5.80. At first glance, it looks stylish, but I think it would have more of a New York vibe without the green onions as toppings. The smoked pork tasted like a cross between bacon and affordable roasted pork you can find at the supermarket. It's definitely pork, but I feel a bit deceived by the name "pork." There were plenty of sliced onions, almost too much, giving a sensation of eating rice with raw onions. The verdict on the wasabi mayo was split within my household. Conclusion: Not very delicious. Don't be misled by the illustration of a strong butcher-like man on the sign, as you may be disappointed if you expect a meaty flavor.

Purchased in February 2020, posted on February 18th (all information is from the time of purchase) (prices are tax included): Due to my family's strong request for beef bowl for dinner, I tried a new product that caught my eye. Cream Cheese Arabiata Gyudon - Medium size - ¥680 A perfect combination of tomato, beef, sweetly chopped onions, and the aroma of garlic in Sukiya's special Arabiata sauce, finished with rich and smooth cream cheese and melting mozzarella cheese. Surprisingly delicious. It has a better overall taste compared to the Cheese Gyudon. I should have tried the extra spicy sauce for ¥30 as well. Check out the blog version with easier-to-see photos at 'Gourmet Chief's Almost Takatsuki Gourmet Guide' below: https://gurumebutyou.muragon.com/entry/2678.html

September 2019 purchase, posted on October 15th (all information is from the time of purchase) (prices are including tax) - I was feeling lazy, so since it was just my husband and I for dinner at home, we decided to get takeout. My husband seemed happy with the idea too. We got some beef bowls from a nearby restaurant. I had been curious about the sign that said "store exclusive" for a while. Last time we visited, I was surprised to see that ordering was done through a touch panel. This time, the checkout was self-service, which was another surprise. I think reducing the workload for the staff is a good thing. - Store exclusive: Beef Kalbi bowl - $5.50 - Half portion of kimchi - $0.50 The presentation was quite sloppy, but it was a busy time so it couldn't be helped. At first glance, it seemed like there was more meat than rice, but the separate sauce helped balance the meal. I finished the meat and rice at the same time. The sauce was not the typical beef bowl sauce, but more like a teriyaki sauce. It was sweeter than the usual beef bowl sauce. The meat was slightly thicker than in a regular beef bowl, making it a bit tough to chew. It was okay tasty, but I can't help but feel that I would have been just as satisfied with a regular beef bowl. They also had menu items like sweet sake and cut apples. The apples were sold out that day, so they substituted with mayo potatoes, which seemed out of place.

I happened to stop by this place. I always associated Sukiya with gyudon, but they actually have a wide variety of set meals. Let's choose a healthy option this time! I went with the miso soup with salmon and natto set for 690 yen. The miso soup had lots of ingredients and the salmon was delicious with a mild saltiness. They also offer a variety of other soups and rice bowl options. With so many choices, I would definitely consider coming back to Sukiya again.

Visited in July 2019 with a Foodlog rating of 3.01 (7 reviews). Tried the "Beef Kalbi Rice Bowl (Regular)" for 550 yen. It had a store-exclusive menu that caught my eye. Although it's a store-exclusive item, there wasn't much information about it on the website, so I wasn't sure how rare it was. I was in the mood for the "Beef Kalbi Rice Bowl" so I went for the limited item. It came with an additional sauce packet on the tray, but I didn't end up using it as the dish was already well-seasoned with a sweet sauce. The presentation was a bit messy, not very appetizing visually, but it tasted quite good. There was a bit more fat than I would have liked, but overall, it was tasty. It's priced at almost 1.5 times the regular beef bowl, but in terms of taste, it might be worth it. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

You can't go wrong eating here, so when in doubt, go to these chain restaurants. The quality of service can vary greatly depending on the staff.

I bought it in September 2018 and posted on September 24th (all information is from the time of purchase) (prices are all excluding tax)・I was curious, so I bought it.◆Four Cheese Doria Beef, Regular Size, ¥480Warm rice topped with sweet and savory simmered beef from Sukiya, colorful vegetables, and plenty of melty cheese, creating a doria-style new bowl from Sukiya. We generously topped it with four types of cheese. Enjoy it with Tabasco sauce if you like. …as stated on their website.https://www.sukiya.jp/special/2018/dorigyu/Quite hot, maybe due to the thick consistency? There is not much beef, so it doesn't feel like a beef bowl, and since it's not grilled, it doesn't feel like doria either. It's more like hashed beef, but it's still delicious.☆However, the lunchtime rush at the register is intense!! The waiting area is also cramped. I wonder why Sukiya doesn't introduce ticket machines… I searched online and found various reasons.https://oshiete.goo.ne.jp/qa/7691626.htmlhttps://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q12113757377・※This is a blog called "Photo Version - Gurume-bucho's Almost Takatsuki Gourmet Guide." Please take a look if you'd like ↓↓(゜ω゜=)http://gurumebutyou.muragon.com/entry/1840.html

This morning at 7:58, when the house shook violently, it reminded me of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and I was scared. Fortunately, there was no damage to my family or home, and the utilities were intact. The water just turned a light brown color, and some white clothes I was washing got a marble pattern. I was able to contact all my friends and acquaintances, so I felt relieved. However, the shaking seemed different in various areas, with a friend in Fuchu saying it was the first time they had to put on shoes inside their house. I heard that some houses had their water supply cut off, bringing back memories of having to fetch water and muscle pain from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake at my parents' house and workplace. I hope that such a big earthquake won't happen again, and I wish for a quick recovery. While nearby Book Off, Care's Drug, and Baskin Robbins were closed, the "Sukiya" in Kosobe was open. The takeout line was really long, and the staff seemed tense. We all wanted a meal that didn't require cooking or dishes. I bought 9 meals, including some for my friend nearby. I tried the Caesar Lettuce Gyudon for 500 yen. It's a limited-time summer beef bowl with crunchy lettuce, green leaf, red bell pepper, bacon, and a creamy sauce made of red cheddar cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, and black pepper, topped with Parmesan cheese. The smell when I opened the lid was like a sandwich, a strange feeling but not bad at all. They also offer Caesar Lettuce Butadon and Caesar Lettuce Curry.

I walked 9km round trip to the Takatsuki Kita Post Office and on my way home, I stopped at a restaurant called Sukiya. It was my first time ordering there and I chose the "Gyudon, miso soup, and rice cake set" which was on a menu at the counter. The regular size was supposed to be 580 yen, but there was a limited-time discount of 90 yen, so I paid 490 yen. They only had Asahi Super Dry beer in a 500ml bottle for 410 yen, so I ordered that as well. The total came to 900 yen including tax. Later on, I found out: - The gyudon comes in different sizes: mini, regular, medium, large, special, and mega. - The price of each size varies depending on the type of gyudon, not just the amount of rice but also the amount of ingredients. - There are 8 or maybe 9 different types of gyudon available. - You can only order up to 2 mini beers per person. I didn't know this, so I ordered a regular size gyudon and ended up with some rice left over. Next time, I'll order the mini size at Sukiya. I thought the gyudon at Sukiya was better than other gyudon restaurants I occasionally visit. The meat was thick and the flavor was elegant. Personally, I wish there were more onions in it. The miso soup was delicious with various ingredients in it. The beer was also good, and it was my first time drinking beer at a restaurant this year. I walked home uphill after having the beer, so I only had one bottle, making it a nice ending to my meal.

Revisiting my lazy self. My son requested it for his day off from school. Of course, I also ate it. - Charcoal-grilled chicken with special sauce and mayo rice bowl, regular size ¥520 (excluding tax) ← A lot of mayonnaise, more like a service than the sample photo, haha. Surprisingly good chicken flavor, and it had a good amount of volume. Personally, I liked it more than the beef bowl. It's a shame they don't have a "medium size" like the beef bowl. - Melty 3-cheese beef bowl, medium size ¥520. My son put Tabasco sauce on it poorly, pouring it all in one spot. He ended up coughing while eating it. But he said it was delicious, haha. Stupid people don't learn even if they cough, right? While waiting for the bill and the order to be ready, a customer at the eat-in area ordered, "Beer!" I couldn't help but feel envious. Although it's not like I feel inferior for not having beer at Sukiya. Still, honestly, I can't help but feel envious... 2014.7 Unagi beef bento ☆♪ My son's request for his day off from school. The overprotective mother hurriedly went to buy it. It's more expensive than the bento I buy for my husband. As expected, in terms of the amount of poured love, my son > husband, haha. I bought... - Unagi beef bento, large size ¥860 (excluding tax) - Unagi beef bento, regular size ¥830 The meat was quite firm, shiny, and looked good, with a Kansai-style taste, which was good. It was much more delicious than the one I had at Yoshinoya last year. Maybe even better than the one at Kazokutei. The size of the eel is a bit small considering the price. For that reason, I wish they would put a bit more sauce on it. If they offered to add more sauce for around ¥30, that would be nice. If you want two pieces of eel, it's over ¥1000. I hesitated because going over ¥1000 per person at Sukiya is a bit much. I couldn't fulfill my ambition of eating a two-piece eel unaju. What a shame, I'll have to try again next time. 2013.4 Crayon Shin-chan's "Yakisoba Beef Bowl" ♪♪ A beef bowl restaurant near my house. Very convenient for lunch on holidays (lazy). Especially the "Gyudon" is great when you have cooked rice at home. Just heat it up quickly in the microwave and it becomes a tamago-kake gohan (rice with raw egg), haha. This time, I tried eating in... or so I thought, but when I went around 11 AM, it was already crowded. There were only men, and the ordering system was confusing. I gave up. I have the image that beef bowl restaurants are where men go, and it's not uncommon for women of my generation who haven't been there, including me. So, I wanted to brag, "I had a beef bowl at Sukiya," but I'm a coward, haha. So, since I went there, I tried the "Yakisoba Beef Bowl" (regular) for ¥390 to take out for lunch that day. The ratio of meat to yakisoba was about 1 to 2, with the meat losing out. I poured all the sauce, and it was just right. I didn't use the seaweed because it was risky. The yakisoba was cut short, so it was not difficult to eat with the rice. But I end up eating more yakisoba than rice, so I ended up with leftover rice. Good thing I had kimchi in the fridge. In conclusion, it was somewhat delicious, but I still prefer the regular beef bowl. My son also said he preferred the regular beef bowl over the "Mayo Takana Beef Bowl" he had before. Next time, I'll invite a neighbor (in her late 40s, never experienced a beef bowl restaurant) for a retry. Can I do it? *Note: There is an entrance and exit to the parking lot near the intersection in Bessho. There is a lot of traffic, especially when waiting to turn right at the intersection, and pedestrians and cyclists pass by frequently. Drivers, please be careful.

Visited in December 2013 ■ Mentaiko Takana Gyudon + Karaage I regularly go to Sukiya to eat, but I got hooked on this "Mentaiko Takana Gyudon" for a while. The mentaiko mayonnaise and takana mixed with beef give it a junky feel that tastes really good. Maybe it tastes even better because the price is cheap!? You could order the number of karaage pieces in detail, and I remember it being quite cheap. I think kids would be happy with it (^-^) The soft karaage surprisingly wasn't bad. Thank you for the meal.

I'm working the night shift and I feel like having some dinner. I'm getting hungry. I know, I'll have a beef bowl! So I head to Yoshinoya. There are a lot of signs advertising the regular size beef bowl for 250 yen. When I walk in, even though it's only 4pm, there are quite a few customers. Everyone is quietly eating their beef bowls. As for me, I go to the takeout corner near the entrance and stare at the menu on the wall. I decide on the 1.5 size beef bowl. I wanted to add an egg, but I was worried it might spoil while I carry it around, so I give up on that idea. Normally it's 380 yen, but today it's only 350 yen. So cheap! I end up eating it about 2 hours later because I was busy at work. I warm it up in the microwave. It's delicious and filling. Plus, the sauce has soaked into the rice really well, so I don't even need to mix it. It's slightly different from eating in the restaurant, but in a good way.

While driving, I suddenly felt very hungry and happened to see a Sukiya restaurant. I went in for the first time. When I entered, there was a register where you place your order before being seated. I was a bit confused at first, but it's basically the same system as another popular beef bowl chain. I ordered the large portion of chicken curry with extra egg. Appearance: There were a lot of vegetables and more ingredients than I expected. Taste: It's bland! The flavor is bland! The service from the staff was friendly, but it seemed like they were short-staffed. Overall, next time I'll stick to ordering the beef bowl.

I went to Sukiya. I was hungry and felt like eating Gyudon, so when I saw the Sukiya sign, I had Gyudon. Sukiya's Gyudon is delicious and the sauce is tasty. The beef is very delicious. The amount of meat is just right. I always end up ordering extra things even though I try to keep it cheap when I go to a Gyudon restaurant. There are various menu items, so it never gets boring. I often go to the Ion Izumi store because they accept credit cards, but it would be nice if they could accept them at this store too.