Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Japanese

A classic Japanese beef bowl with tender beef slices, caramelized onions, and a rich, savory sauce. Perfectly topped with a soft Onsen Tamago.

Last updated: February 10, 2026
PREP
10
COOK
10
TOTAL
20m
40
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Preparation
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Slice the white onion into thin strips.

1 pc Onion
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Prepare the sauce: Whisk together mirin, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until well combined.

60 ml Mirin60 ml Soy Sauce30 ml Dark soy sauce15 ml Oyster Sauce10 g Cornstarch100 ml Water
MAIN RECIPE
Cooking
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion strips and beef rolls, and stir-fry briefly.

15 ml Cooking Oil1 pc Onion500 g Beef Rolls
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Pour in the sauce, cover the pan, and simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes.

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In the meantime, you can prepare the Onsen Tamago.

4 ✓

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, then turn off the heat and serve over rice.

1/4 tsp Salt1/8 tsp Black Pepper
PERFECT ONSEN TAMAGO
Cooking
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Bring the water to a boil in a pot with a lid.

720 ml Water
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Once boiling, turn off the heat immediately and remove from the burner.

3 ✓

Pour in the cold water — this drops the temperature to the perfect range (about 68-70°C).

240 ml Water
4 ✓

Gently place the eggs into the pot and cover with the lid.

2 pcs Egg
5 ✓

Remove the eggs and soak them in cold water (or an ice bath) until completely cooled to stop the cooking process.

Serving
6 ✓

Crack the shell and release the egg directly into a bowl.

Chef's
  • Perfect Onsen Tamago This method uses simple thermal equilibrium (3:1 ratio). It naturally hits the 65-68°C sweet spot needed for Onsen Tamago without a thermometer.
  • Perfect Onsen Tamago If cooking more than 4 eggs at once, consider extending the resting time by 1-2 minutes.