Yoshinoya beef rice

How to Make Yoshinoya-Style Gyudon at Home

Yoshinoya’s gyudon, a beloved Japanese comfort food, features tender beef simmered in a sweet-savory broth over rice. Recreating it at home is simple with this guide.

Ingredients: Serves 2. 300g thin-slice beef (sirloin or ribeye), 1 cup short-grain rice, 1 small onion (sliced), 3 cups dashi stock, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 eggs (optional, for soft-poached), sliced green onions, and grated ginger.

Steps:

1. Prep: Rinse rice and cook using a rice cooker or pot. Slice onions thinly. Mix dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a bowl to make the broth.

2. Simmer broth: Pour the broth into a small pot, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Add onions and simmer for 3–5 minutes until soft.

3. Cook beef: Add beef slices to the broth, spreading them evenly. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes until the beef is just cooked (it cooks quickly due to thin slices). If using eggs, crack them into the broth and cover to poach to your liking.

4. Assemble: Place hot rice in bowls. Top with the beef-onion mixture and broth. Add a soft-poached egg (if using), green onions, and a pinch of ginger.

Tips: For authenticity, use thin beef and avoid overcooking it. Adjust broth sweetness or saltiness to taste. Serve hot for the best experience. Enjoy this hearty, restaurant-quality gyudon in minutes!