Our number 1 pick for this dishYakitori Don (Video) 焼き鳥丼
Pan-seared chicken pieces glazed in glossy yakitori sauce over rice deliver authentic grilled-chicken flavor without the grill.
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The best donburi recipes
Donburi, literally 'bowl', is Japan's answer to a fast, satisfying meal: a bed of rice topped with something savoury and saucy, from simmered beef to breaded pork and egg. These are weeknight heroes, built to come together in one pan and land on rice while still hot.
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CHICKEN TERITAMA
Tender chicken and fluffy eggs glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce, served over rice for a comforting meal that even kids enjoy.
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Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl
Quick Japanese rice bowl topped with creamy tuna salad, nori seaweed, and green onions.
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Baked Katsudon 揚げないカツ丼
A pork cutlet rice bowl with a crispy baked coating and savory egg sauce. Comfort food that rivals deep-fried versions.
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Soboro Don (Ground Chicken Bowl) そぼろ丼
Ground chicken and scrambled eggs glazed in sweet-savory sauce create a quick, comforting rice bowl perfect for busy weeknights.
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Tuna Zuke Don Recipe
Sashimi-grade tuna marinated in savory-sweet zuke sauce, served over rice with nori, shiso, and sesame.
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Katsudon Recipe
Golden fried pork cutlet simmered with beaten egg and onion in a savory-sweet broth, served over steamed rice. Classic comfort-food rice bowl.
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Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe
Glossy glazed chicken over rice topped with nori and mayo. A weeknight favorite that's impressive enough for guests.
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Sauce Katsudon Recipe
Golden-fried pork cutlet drenched in tangy Worcestershire sauce, served over rice with crunchy cabbage.
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Kashiwa Meshi
A beloved Fukuoka comfort dish: fluffy rice cooked in a rice cooker with marinated chicken, burdock, and vegetables in sweet soy sauce.
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Soy-Glazed Eggplant Donburi 茄子の甘辛丼
Crispy pan-seared eggplant coated in sweet salty soy glaze served over rice. A simple vegan donburi ready in under 20 minutes.
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Soboro Three-Color Rice Bowl (Sanshoku Don, 三色丼)
A three-color rice bowl with ground chicken soboro, scrambled eggs, and spinach. Balanced, quick, and popular for bento boxes.
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Katsu-don (Pork Cutlet and Egg on Rice)
Breaded pork cutlet and eggs in sauce over rice, a beloved comfort food.
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Nagoya-style miso katsudon
Breaded pork or chicken cutlet served on rice with rich Nagoya miso sauce made from hatcho miso, honey, and mirin.
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Tofu and Egg Donburi
Silky eggs and tofu in savory broth over rice, a comforting bowl ready in 15 minutes.
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Karaage Rice Bowl 中華風唐揚げ丼
Crispy, juicy fried chicken glazed with a savory sesame-miso sauce and served over fluffy white rice with nori, mayo, and fresh green onion.
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Butadon (Pork Donburi) 豚丼
Hokkaido specialty of grilled pork loin glazed in sweet caramelized soy sauce served over steamed rice.
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Teriyaki Pork Donburi 豚の照り焼き丼
A quick weeknight bowl with caramelized pork glazed in teriyaki sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables.
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Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) (Video) かつ丼
Crispy pork cutlet over rice with a silky egg topping in sweet-savory sauce, a beloved Japanese comfort food bowl.
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Chicken Katsudon
Crispy fried chicken and eggs simmer with onions in savory sauce, then served over rice for a comforting Japanese favorite.
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Niratama Donburi (Garlic Chives and Egg Over Rice) (Video) ニラ玉
Fluffy scrambled eggs stir-fried with tender garlic chives and served over hot rice for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Cold Tofu Rice Bowl (漬けやっこ豆腐丼)
Silken tofu marinated in aromatic sesame-garlic sauce and served chilled over rice, a light no-cook summer bowl.
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Vegan Unagi Don (Eggplant ‘Unagi’ ) うなぎ丼
Caramelized eggplant glazed in sweet unagi sauce and served over rice with nori. A convincing plant-based eel bowl.
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Yakitori Donburi (Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl) 焼き鳥丼
Grilled chicken skewers glazed with rich tare sauce deliver smoky caramelized flavors served over steaming rice.
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Niratama Donburi
Savory egg and garlic chive donburi served over warm rice is a quick, comforting dinner.
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Beef Steak Ju (Japanese-Style Beef Steak Rice Box)
Sliced seared steak fanned over rice with a silky soy-wine reduction and crispy garlic chips. A restaurant-quality Japanese steak bowl at home.
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Tanin Donburi (Beef and Egg Bowl) Recipe
Beef and egg simmered in sweet soy broth, poured over rice for a classic, satisfying comfort bowl.
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Cheese Gyudon Recipe
Tender beef and onions simmered in savory broth, served over rice with melted cheese for richness.
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Kanitama Donburi Recipe
Soft scrambled eggs with crab meat served over rice in a sweet-and-sour sauce. A quick yet elegant rice bowl that combines delicate eggs with briny crab flavors.
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Sukiyaki Donburi Recipe
Tender beef and vegetables simmered in a sweet-savory sauce, served over steamed rice with optional egg yolk. A comforting one-bowl meal perfect for dinner.
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Tanindon (Beef and Egg Rice Bowl) 他人丼
Tender beef and soft egg simmered in savory broth and served over fluffy steamed rice.
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Steak Donburi Recipe
Pan-seared beef steak in savory soy-butter sauce served over rice and fresh greens.
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Salmon and Egg Donburi Recipe
Flaked salmon and soft eggs bathed in a gently sweet soy-based sauce, poured over steaming white rice.
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Chicken Soboro Donburi Recipe
Layered rice bowl with ground chicken, scrambled eggs, and green beans. A quick, colorful bento option.
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Rice Bowl with Silky Egg Sauce
A warming bowl of steamed rice topped with a savory egg and ginger-thickened sauce studded with mitsuba.
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Kashiwa Meshi
Soul-food mixed rice from Fukuoka with tender chicken, burdock, and vegetables simmered in sweet soy broth, then combined in a rice cooker.
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Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
Crispy-edged tofu cubes glazed in savory-sweet teriyaki sauce over rice.
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Tamago Don (Japanese Rice Bowl Recipe with Egg)
Tender egg and onion cooked in dashi sauce and served over steaming rice for comfort food simplicity.
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Tofu Katsu Don (Vegetarian Cutlet Rice Bowl)
Crispy fried tofu cutlets served over rice with a savory sauce.
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Pork Curry Donburi ポークカレー丼ぶり
Quick one-dish curry rice bowl featuring pork belly and onions simmered in savory Japanese curry sauce.
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Easy Hayashi Rice (Video)
Simmer tender beef and mushrooms in a rich demi-glace sauce using a convenient mix, then serve over steamed rice.
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Easy Mapo Tofu (Video)
Silken tofu and ground pork simmered in a rich savory sauce served over rice for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Tofu Donburi (Vegan Teriyaki Rice Bowl)
Pan-fried tofu with teriyaki glaze and roasted vegetables over rice.
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Crispy Tonkatsu Donburi クリスピーとんかつ丼ぶり
Crunchy breaded pork cutlet served over steamed rice with fresh cabbage and traditional condiments.
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Common questions about donburi
What does donburi mean?
Donburi refers both to the deep bowl and to the dish served in it: rice topped with a cooked, usually saucy topping. Names combine the topping with 'don', as in gyudon (beef), katsudon (pork cutlet) and oyakodon (chicken and egg).
What are the most popular donburi?
Gyudon (simmered beef and onion), katsudon (breaded pork cutlet with egg), oyakodon (chicken and egg) and tendon (tempura) are among the most common.
What makes a good donburi?
The topping should be saucy enough to season the rice underneath without making it soggy, and it is assembled and eaten quickly so the rice stays hot and the topping stays glossy.