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The best gyudon in Tokyo
Start with Yoshinoya in Citywide for regular beef bowl, Matsuya in Citywide for beef bowl with miso soup and Nakau in Citywide for beef bowl. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- YoshinoyaCitywide · Gyudon
Get: Regular beef bowl
The original chain, with a century-old sauce recipe and a famously consistent bowl.
- NakauCitywide · Gyudon
Get: Beef bowl
Sukiyaki-style bowl with green onion and shirataki, tallow adds depth.
- SukiyaCitywide · Gyudon
Get: Beef bowl with three cheeses
Table seating and many toppings suit groups and families.
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Where is the best gyudon in Tokyo?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Yoshinoya (Citywide), Matsuya (Citywide) and Nakau (Citywide). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Yoshinoya, get regular beef bowl. At Matsuya, get beef bowl with miso soup. At Nakau, get beef bowl. At Sukiya, get beef bowl with three cheeses.
Which neighborhood is best for gyudon in Tokyo?
Most of these are in Citywide. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Tokyo: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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