Gyudon in Bangkok’s Taniya Street! The Fascinating Knockoff Yushino-ya
Beef Bowl (Medium Size)
ThailandBangkok, Gyunoya
- Food Travel Log
- Craving gyudon abroad? Head to “Gyu-no-Ya” on Thaniya Road in Bangkok! The name and signboard are intriguingly imitative. The beef was slightly overcooked but still genuine gyudon. The sauce was delicious, closely resembling Yoshinoya’s! Researching the company, it turned out to be a rental office in Osaka. Oh, someone’s at the door.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 180 Baht
- Meal Date
- 4/27/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- The origin of gyudon dates back to the late 19th century, beginning as a dish known as beef stew, and later becoming an iconic fast food symbol in Japan. This popular dish is cherished throughout Asia for its simple deliciousness. The tasty secret of gyudon lies in its sauce. Traditionally, it involves simmering thinly sliced beef in a savory-sweet sauce made of soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar, and then serving it over rice. The gyudon at Gyunoya in Bangkok shows a commendable effort in living up to the name of Yoshinoya, with notable fidelity in its replication. However, one cannot overlook the humor in this shop, which seems to humorously imitate the renowned chain, Yoshinoya, known both domestically and internationally. Yet, the author's unwavering passion for gyudon and detective-like curiosity drives them towards potentially gaining a new title as a member of an eatery detective squad. The phrase "Oh, seems like someone has come" perfectly fits the detective theme, leaving a fascinating mystery for next time's culinary and nomenclature journeys. The author is perhaps dreaming that being so moved by this gyudon might one day lead to being scouted by the original Yoshinoya, while continuing to dash around in search of the next meal today.
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