Donburi are great one bowl meals. A large bowl of hot rice with toppings. We often eat these at home when we are in a hurry. Or, if Shinji is making the meal, he often resorts to donburi. They are easy to assemble and only one dish needs to be washed.

The Asashi Shimbun reported today results from an online survey taken in August. From 1842 surveyed, results for the most popular donburi are as follows:

1. Katsudon (tonkatsu)

2. Unadon (unagi)

3. Kaisendon (seasonal seafood sashimi) *what Shinji usually makes for us

4. Tendon (tempura)

5. Oyakodon (chicken and egg)

6. Gyudon (thinly sliced beef)

7. Chukadon (Chinese style, usually of meat and vegetables)

8. Tekkadon (tuna sashimi) *also popular in our home

9. Unidon (uni)

10. Ikuradon (salmon roe)

Looking over the list there are no surprises. Many of these are hearty dishes. Some chain restaurants specialize in some of these dishes. Tenya for tempura donburi or some of the gyudon chain restaurants like Sukiya. Specialty restaurants like Tamahide in Ningyocho have long lines for the signature oyakodon. If you are craving donburi after reading this, your best bet may be Tsukiji Market where several restaurants in the outer market will have the kaisendon, tekkadon, unidon, ikuradon, and more.