Japanese Cuisine - Don dish

Kochi
Kochi Grilled Eel
Kochi Don dish

Kochi Grilled Eel

When people think of Kochi, the first thing that comes to mind is usually bonito fish, but Kochi’s grilled eel (うなぎ, unagi) is also a local specialty. Prepared using the Kans...

Ehime
Uwajima Sea Bream Rice
Ehime Don dish

Uwajima Sea Bream Rice

Uwajima Sea Bream Rice (宇和島鯛めし, Uwajima taimeshi) is a specialty dish from the Uwajima region of Ehime Prefecture. When you think of “taimeshi” (sea bream rice), you mi...

Shimane
Maitake Mushroom Rice
Shimane Don dish

Maitake Mushroom Rice

Maitake Mushroom Rice (舞茸ごはん, Maitake gohan) is a comforting rice dish made by cooking locally grown Maitake mushrooms from Iinan Town along with carrots and other fresh ve...

Hiroshima
Anago Meshi
Hiroshima Don dish

Anago Meshi

Anago Meshi (あなごめし, Anago meshi) is a traditional local dish from Hiroshima Prefecture, originating in Miyajima. It was first introduced as an ekiben (station bento) near M...

Okayama
Hiruzen Okowa
Okayama Don dish

Hiruzen Okowa

Hiruzen Okowa (蒜山おこわ, Hiruzen okowa) is a traditional dish from the Hiruzen region in northern Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. This hearty dish is a staple at local festiv...

Wakayama
Shirasu Don
Wakayama Don dish

Shirasu Don

Shirasu Don (しらす丼, Shirasu don) is a beloved dish from Yuasa Town in Wakayama Prefecture, a place known for being one of Japan's leading regions in shirasu (whitebait) catch...

Kyoto
Chestnut Rice
Kyoto Don dish

Chestnut Rice

Tanba chestnuts (丹波くり) are a specialty of the Tanba region in Kyoto, known for their large size and natural sweetness. In the Tanba area, chestnuts have long been enjoyed...

Mie
Mie Grilled Eel
Mie Don dish

Mie Grilled Eel

Mie Grilled Eel (三重うなぎ, Mie unagi) is a delicacy loved throughout the Kansai region, with the city of Tsu being a hotspot for top-notch eel restaurants. Tsu has even bee...

Gifu
Tomato Rice Bowl
Gifu Don dish

Tomato Rice Bowl

Tomato Rice Bowl (トマト丼, Tomato Don) is a unique local delicacy born in Gero Onsen, a famous hot spring area in Gifu Prefecture, showcasing the creativity and fresh local ing...

Shizuoka
Unaju (Grilled Eel Rice Box)
Shizuoka Don dish

Unaju (Grilled Eel Rice Box)

Shizuoka is renowned as a premier region for eel farming. Its warm climate throughout the year and abundant fresh groundwater make it the ideal environment for raising eels, wit...

Shizuoka
Hitsumabushi
Shizuoka Don dish

Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし) is a delicious dish featuring fragrant grilled eel beautifully arranged over a bed of hot steamed rice in a wooden serving container called "ohitsu." T...

Aichi
Nagoya Cochin Oyako-don
Aichi Don dish

Nagoya Cochin Oyako-don

Nagoya Cochin (名古屋コーチン, Nagoya Cochin) is Aichi Prefecture’s top brand of chicken, known for its firm texture and rich, savory flavor that fills your mouth with every bit...

Gunma
Sauce Katsu Don
Gunma Don dish

Sauce Katsu Don

Sauce Katsu Don (ソースカツ丼, Sauce katsu don) is a standout of Gunma Prefecture’s B-grade gourmet scene. This beloved dish features freshly fried pork cutlets perfectly coated...

Tochigi
Sauce Katsu Don
Tochigi Don dish

Sauce Katsu Don

Sauce Katsu Don (ソースカツ丼) is a regional specialty in Tochigi Prefecture, offering a unique twist on the classic katsudon (deep-fried pork cutlet bowl topped with egg). Unli...