Let's enjoy outstanding gyudon (beef Rice bowl) in Nagoya! 6 seriously tasty spots you can stop by while sightseeing

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"Butasute Chunichi Biru Ten" is a restaurant run by a butcher shop founded in 1909. It is directly connected to Exit 13 of Sakae Station, so access is excellent.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, with a refined space that still keeps a Japanese feel.

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The “Gyudon (regular)” is a Rice bowl made with Domestic Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), finished with a sweet and savory sauce.

The beef is said to be thick yet tender, with more and more flavor coming out the more you chew. It comes with beni shoga (pickled red ginger), and some reviews say you can enjoy changing up the taste with a refreshing bite partway through.

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You can also add their signature croquette to the beef Rice bowl.

The coating is crisp and the inside is fluffy, and you can really taste the good flavor of the beef. It is well seasoned, so it is tasty even without sauce.

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Yoshinoya Meieki Taiko-doriguchi Ten is located directly across the street to the west of JR Nagoya Station, on the first floor of Sanko Inn Nagoya Shinkansenguchi.

The clean interior has 23 seats in total, with counter and table seating. Orders are placed using a touch panel system.

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Gyudon (beef Rice bowl) is a simple Rice bowl made with beef and onions simmered in a special sweet and savory sauce. The fatty beef is said to be moist and juicy.

Many people seem to enjoy customizing it too, adding plenty of beni shoga (pickled red ginger) and shichimi (seven-spice blend), or topping it with egg.

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The regularly changing limited-time menu items are also part of the appeal.

The "Gyusuki Nabe Zen" comes with large slices of beef simmered together with vegetables, tofu, and kishimen (flat wheat noodles). It is also said to be quite filling, and is popular for leaving diners with a sense of Manzoku.

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Nakau Higashishinmachi Ten is about a 7-minute walk from Shinsakaemachi Station.

The compact interior is bright and clean, and there are two types of seating in total: table seats and counter seats. It is such a popular spot that it is often full, with lines sometimes stretching outside.

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The "Ontama Gyusuki Rice bowl" in the photo includes beef with an excellent balance of lean meat and fat, along with white leek and shirataki (konjac noodles).

The sukiyaki-style sauce seems to have a deep sweetness while still leaving a light finish. It also pairs well with the onsen tamago (soft-cooked hot spring egg), making it a tasty dish that goes perfectly with rice.

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Among Tabelog reviewers, the oyako-don (chicken and egg Rice bowl) is also popular.

The soft, creamy egg and tender chicken make it easy to eat. The warishita sauce made with 3 kinds of soy sauce is slightly rich, and is said to be packed with umami.

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Matsuya Kanayama Ten is located in the semi-basement of a building about a 3-minute walk from Kanayama Station.

There appear to be 18 seats in total, mainly counter seats. When your number is called, you go to the counter to pick up your food, and after eating, you take your dishes to the return counter in this fully self-service style.

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The gyumeshi (beef bowl), which comes with miso soup, is said to have a slightly sweet soy sauce based flavor.

Both the onions and the beef are relatively large, and the sauce is said to soak in well. It is quite filling, and when eaten with beni shoga (pickled red ginger), it goes down nice and easy.

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"Uma-Toma Hamburger Steak set meal" became a regular menu item because it was so popular.

The Hamburger Steak is said to be coarsely ground, plump, and juicy. The special tomato sauce is packed with garlic, and it seems to go perfectly with the tangy acidity of the tomatoes.

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Yakitate no Karubi Nagoya Hirate Ten is located near the Hirate intersection in Midori Ward.

The clean and spacious interior has a total of 51 seats, including table seating and box seats. The tables are well spaced, so it looks like you can relax without worrying about the people around you.

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The "Yakitate no Karubi Rice bowl" features thinly sliced, tender meat, with a sweet and savory sauce that goes perfectly with rice.

Reviews also say that pairing it with kimchi and namul (seasoned vegetable side dishes) adds more depth of flavor, letting you enjoy a different taste in every bite.

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Many people also add yukgaejang soup (spicy Korean beef soup) as part of their set.

It is said to be packed with ingredients like bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic chives. The spice level is just right, and it seems to be a rich, authentic soup.

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Sukiya Meieki Nishi Ten is about a 4-minute walk from the Taiko-dori Exit of JR Nagoya Station.

The interior is clean and neat, with both counter and table seating. From ordering to picking up your food and returning the tray, it appears to be a self-service setup.

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The gyudon (beef Rice bowl) is said to have a rich sweet-and-savory seasoning, with a clear kick of ginger.

It comes with plenty of thinly sliced beef that seems to soak up the flavor well. It also has big chunks of onion, and Tabelog reviewers praise it for being very satisfying to eat.

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There were also many reviews recommending the curry.

The roux has a Creamy mouthfeel and a mild flavor that leans slightly sweet. If that feels a bit too mild, you can adjust the heat by adding the separately served Sukiya no Tokusei Karakuchi Sauce (Sukiya's special hot sauce).