Savor gyudon (beef Rice bowl) in Gifu Prefecture! 6 picks by area to stop by while sightseeing

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Sukiya Meitetsu Gifu Ekimae Ten is a gyudon (beef Rice bowl) restaurant located just steps from Gifu Station.

The bright and lively interior mainly has counter seats, along with table seating, so it is easy to stop by whether you are on your own or with a group.

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This is the standard gyudon (beef Rice bowl) with miso soup, oshinko (pickled vegetables), and egg added.

It comes in six sizes from Mini to Mega, so you can order based on how hungry you are. Besides the standard gyudon, they also offer different versions such as kimchi gyudon and takana (pickled mustard greens) mentaiko mayo Rice bowl.

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They also offer a full lineup of hearty set meal options, including grilled fish, fried eggs, and mazenokke (mixed toppings over rice).

This is the "Gyu Mazenokke set meal" with the side menu item "aburi shio saba (seared salted mackerel)" added. It has a good amount of food and is said to be highly satisfying.

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Matsuya Gifu Akanabe Ten is a nationwide chain specializing in gyumeshi (beef bowl).

The interior, based on white and wood tones, is bright and clean, and there are counter seats by the window, making it easy to stop in and enjoy a meal even on your own. In addition to gyudon (beef Rice bowl), they offer a wide variety of items including curry and set meals.

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The standard menu item gyu-meshi (beef bowl) comes in a wide range of options, from a simple version to ones topped with cheese, kimchi, and more.

The beef and onions are well coated in a sweet and savory sauce, making it tasty all the way to the last bite. Benishoga (pickled red ginger) adds a fresh spicy accent.

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The curry menu is also extensive, with “Beef Curry” as the main item.

The “Goro Goro Nikomi Chicken Curry (chunky stewed chicken curry)” pairs tender, fall apart chicken with spicy curry, and people say they finish it in no time.

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Bakuroidai Haiuei Oashisu Kawashima Ten is located inside Oasis Park in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture.

Its appeal is the food stall style setup, where you can casually enjoy dishes made with Hida-gyu (Hida beef) at the open terrace seating. It seems to be a popular stop for people in the middle of sightseeing.

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The popular menu item "Hida gyudon (Hida beef Rice bowl) Niku Zanmai" is a highly satisfying bowl, with an excellent balance of "Hida gyu (Hida beef)" seasoned with a secret sauce and stir-fried vegetables.

It comes in two sizes, S and M, so you can choose based on how hungry you are.

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They also have a great selection of items that are good for eating on the go, such as grilled skewers and croquettes.

The "Hida Gyu (Hida beef) Kushiyaki Jumbo," grilled right in front of you, is said to be melt-in-your-mouth tender and lets you enjoy the rich flavor unique to Hida Gyu directly.

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Nakao Kakamigahara Unuma Ten is a well known chain restaurant in Kakamigahara, Gifu, where you can enjoy gyudon (beef Rice bowl), noodles, and set meals. It is an 8-minute walk from Kakamigahara Station.

The bright interior, with a white and wood grain theme, mainly has counter seating but also offers table seats, so it is easy to visit whether you are alone or with a group.

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The classic "Gyudon (beef Rice bowl)" is popular for its steady, reliable good taste that never changes no matter when you eat it.

The "Gyusuki Rice bowl" in the photo is said to have an excellent balance of thinly sliced meat and onions coated in a sweet and savory sauce. It is also said to have a light finish, making it an easy and approachable bowl.

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The popular menu item, the "oyako-don (chicken and egg Rice bowl)," is well known for its rich soft-cooked egg and slightly sweet broth.

The carefully cooked chicken is moist and tender, and mixed with the silky egg, it makes for an addictive taste. It is also recommended to change up the flavor with shichimi (Japanese seven-spice blend) or beni shoga (pickled red ginger).

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At Soba no Heijin Honten in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, you can enjoy your meal while looking out over the beautiful scenery along the Yoshida River.

The interior has the warmth of wood and a calm Japanese style atmosphere. Even first time visitors can relax and enjoy their time there.

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The "Hida Gyu Rice bowl" can be enjoyed either as part of a soba set or as an A la carte dish, and it generously uses Hida Gyu (Hida beef) from Gifu Prefecture.

The meat pairs well with the rice made from Gujo-grown "Koshihikari," and it is said to be highly rated for a beef Rice bowl at a soba restaurant.

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The "jinenjo seiro (steamed soba with grated Japanese yam)" is a dish that lets you directly enjoy the aroma and smooth texture of the soba, along with the rich flavor of jinenjo (Japanese yam).

It is said that you can enjoy the changing flavors by having the first bite as is, dipping the second bite in the sauce, and eating the third with wasabi.

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Yoshinoya Byobuzan PA Nobori Ten is a gyudon (beef bowl) chain restaurant located inside the Byobuzan Parking Area on the inbound side of the Chuo Expressway.

The food court is bright and clean, with a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to stop by during a drive. It's also nice that it is Open 24 hours.

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Gyudon (beef Rice bowl) is a famously popular menu item, and many regulars have been coming here for years.

One reason for its popularity is that you can enjoy it your way, changing the toppings or asking for extra sauce. They also have a good selection of curry and set meal options.

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The Rice bowl and set meal options made with freshly fried Kara-age are also said to be as good as the gyudon (beef bowl).

This is the "Tartar Nanban Kara-age set meal." The Kara-age, marinated in Yoshinoya's special sauce, goes well with the rich tartar sauce, making it a highly satisfying dish.