3 Easy Japanese Donburi (Rice Bowls) to Make

By Kyrié the Foodié
Recipes | Traditional Japanese Dishes
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Japanese donburi (丼ぶり) is a rice bowl dish topped with meat, seafood, or vegetables, often simmered in a flavorful sauce. The term don (丼) refers to rice served with toppings, symbolizing a complete meal in a deep bowl.

Gyudon (牛丼)

Gyudon features thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal celebrated for its rich flavors and simplicity.

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Oyakodon (親子丼)

Oyakodon is a classic Japanese rice bowl dish featuring tender chicken and onions simmered in a savory dashi broth, topped with lightly beaten eggs and green onions.

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Katsudon (かつ丼)

Katsudon is a comforting Japanese dish featuring a crispy breaded pork cutlet served over a bowl of steamed rice, topped with a savory-sweet mixture of eggs, onions, and dashi broth.

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4 Comments

  1. Penelope Powell
    Penelope Powell on June 22, 2025 at 1:29 pm

    Japanese rice bowls are iconic! Thanks Kyrie for explaining these three. Excited to try them out.

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    • Kyrié the Foodié
      Kyrié the Foodié on June 23, 2025 at 2:15 am

      Hi Penelope – absolutely! So excited for you to try them all!

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  2. Grant
    Grant on June 25, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    Really helpful breakdown of how to make donburi! I especially love gudon.

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Kyrié is a half-Japanese food content creator and avid home cook who specializes in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Japanese. She loves developing recipes and sharing approachable yet authentic meals. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s helping her husband Jeff tend to their garden, or on some artistic venture.

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