A Quick and Affordable Gyudon Dinner at Sukiya in Tokyo

Sukiya（すき家）

      As I mentioned in my previous posts, my husband and I visited Japan in spring 2026 and stayed at Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo for two nights. It was our first time staying in the Kabutocho area, so we enjoyed exploring the neighborhood. After spending the day at Kahaku, the popular Japanese abbreviation for the National Museum of Nature and Science, we found ourselves undecided about where to have dinner. Then we realized that we hadn't eaten a beef bowl, one of our favorite Japanese dishes, at all during this trip. That's when we decided to visit Sukiya (すき家), a famous Japanese beef bowl restaurant chain located near our hotel. After all, we couldn't leave Japan without enjoying a delicious bowl of gyudon!

Regular Beef Bowl with Extra Beef, Raw Egg and Miso Soup (牛丼並＋追い牛たまごセット)

     My husband chose the regular beef bowl set with extra beef, a raw egg, and miso soup, which cost just 840 yen. One of the reasons we love Japanese beef bowl restaurants is that they serve raw eggs, something you would rarely find in the United States. Adding a raw egg to a hot bowl of gyudon makes the beef richer and the texture even creamier. It's a simple addition, but it makes a big difference and is one of our favorite ways to enjoy a beef bowl in Japan.

Regular Beef Bowl with Raw Egg and Pork Miso Soup (牛丼並＋とん汁たまごセット)

     I chose the regular beef bowl set with a raw egg and pork miso soup for just 730 yen. Like my husband, I also enjoyed adding a raw egg to my beef bowl. In fact, tamago kake gohan (卵かけご飯), a simple dish of raw egg over rice, is one of my must-eat foods whenever I travel to Japan.

     I also loved the pork miso soup, known as tonjiru (とん汁) in Japan. Compared to regular miso soup, tonjiru contains more ingredients, including pork and a variety of vegetables. The pork adds a rich, savory flavor to the soup, making it heartier and more satisfying than the standard version.

     If you're interested in Japanese beef bowls, you can read my previous post here.

     Next time, I'll share what we ate for breakfast near the hotel.

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