{"id":307,"date":"2026-09-10T08:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/?page_id=307"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:17:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:17:42","slug":"donburi%e3%80%8e%e3%81%a9%e3%82%93%e3%81%b6%e3%82%8a%e3%80%8f","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/japanesefoodexperiences.site\/?page_id=307","title":{"rendered":"Donburi\u300e\u3069\u3093\u3076\u308a\u300f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is Donburi?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Rice Bowls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donburi is a Japanese dish made by serving various toppings over a bowl of rice. It’s a simple and popular meal in Japan, with many different types to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The toppings can include meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, and more, depending on the type of donburi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donburi is a great way to enjoy a complete Japanese meal in one bowl!<\/strong> \ud83c\udf5a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular Types of Donburi \ud83c\udf5a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oyakodon\uff08\u89aa\u5b50\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A classic donburi made with chicken and eggs cooked together in a sweet and savoury sauce. The name literally means \u201cparent and child,\u201d referring to the chicken and egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gyudon\uff08\u725b\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A simple and popular donburi topped with thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savoury sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katsudon\uff08\u30ab\u30c4\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A bowl of rice topped with a crispy pork cutlet, egg, and onions cooked in a savoury sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tendon\uff08\u5929\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A bowl of rice topped with tempura, often including shrimp and vegetables, with a sweet and savoury sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaisendon\uff08\u6d77\u9bae\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A bowl of rice topped with various types of fresh seafood, such as salmon, tuna, shrimp, and sea urchin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unadon\uff08\u3046\u306a\u4e3c\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A bowl of rice topped with grilled eel glazed with a rich, sweet and savoury sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional Donburi \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Japan has many regional rice bowls made with local ingredients. Here are a few unique donburi you may come across in different parts of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harako-meshi\uff08\u306f\u3089\u3053\u98ef\uff09 \u2014 Miyagi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A regional dish from Miyagi made with cooked salmon and salmon roe served over rice. It’s known for its simple combination of local seafood and rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shiroebi Don\uff08\u767d\u3048\u3073\u4e3c\uff09 \u2014 Toyama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A donburi topped with small, delicate white shrimp known as shiroebi, a specialty of Toyama. They can be served fresh or fried, depending on the dish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tare-katsu Don\uff08\u30bf\u30ec\u30ab\u30c4\u4e3c\uff09 \u2014 Niigata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Niigata specialty made with thin, crispy pork cutlets dipped in a sweet and savoury sauce and served over rice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Akaushi Don\uff08\u3042\u304b\u725b\u4e3c\uff09 \u2014 Kumamoto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Kumamoto specialty featuring local Akaushi beef served over rice, often with a soft-cooked egg and a savoury sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dietary Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Donburi varies a lot depending on the toppings, sauce, and ingredients used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common ingredients that may be important for dietary requirements include pork, beef, fish and seafood, eggs, soy sauce, and wheat. Some sauces contain soy sauce and wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always check the ingredients if you have allergies or specific dietary requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donburi at Convenience Stores & Supermarkets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Donburi is also widely available at Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets. You can find options such as gyudon, katsudon, chicken bowls, and seafood bowls, making them a convenient choice for a quick meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try a Japanese donburi and find your favourite bowl! \ud83c\udf5a<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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