Where is the best donburi in Tokyo?

Based on diner recommendations, the best donburi in Tokyo is at Tenya (99% recommended). We compared 25 restaurants serving donburi.

How much does donburi cost in Tokyo?

Donburi prices in Tokyo range from ¥350.00 to ¥32000.00 across 25 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Tokyo

Best Donburi in Tokyo

25 restaurants compared

Price range: ¥350.00 – ¥32000.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Donburi in Tokyo (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 25 restaurants:

Tenya — 99% recommended, ¥500.00 (Citywide)
Sukiya — 99% recommended, ¥580.00 (Citywide)
Nakau — 99% recommended, ¥590.00 (Citywide)
Tenya — 97% recommended, ¥750.00 (Citywide)
Sukiya — 97% recommended, ¥650.00 (Citywide)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 25 Restaurants Compared

#199% recommend

Tenya

Citywide·$

Tenya Tendon (Signature Bowl)

¥500.00

Signature tempura rice bowl featuring ebi (shrimp), fish, squid, and seasonal vegetables with a savory soy glaze.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The 'Regular' size is plenty for a lunch. Add a soft-boiled egg (hantama) as a topping—it creates a rich, creamy sauce when mixed with the savory soy glaze. The miso soup is included and is remarkably consistent.

#299% recommend

Sukiya

Citywide·$

Three-Cheese Beef Bowl (Gyudon)

¥580.00

Signature beef bowl topped with a rich blend of three types of melting cheese.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The cheese melts perfectly into the hot beef. Add a dash of the provided red ginger (benishoga) and some chili flakes to cut the richness. The 'Regular' size is plenty, but 'Mega' is available for serious hunger.

#399% recommend

Nakau

Citywide·$

Charcoal-Grilled Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl)

¥590.00

Signature rice bowl featuring succulent grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs in a light dashi.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The charcoal smoke transforms the simple chicken bowl into something remarkably savory. The 'Medium' size is plenty for a lunch. Add a dash of the provided sansho pepper to highlight the aromatic notes of the dashi.

#497% recommend

Tenya

Citywide·$

All-Star Tendon

¥750.00

Luxurious tempura bowl featuring extra-large prawns and a wider variety of premium seasonal seafood.

Tip: The prawns are remarkably juicy! Try the first bite without any extra sauce to taste the quality of the batter. It pairs perfectly with their cold green tea. Arrive before 12 PM to walking right into a stool.

#597% recommend

Sukiya

Citywide·$

Okra and Soft-Boiled Egg Beef Bowl

¥650.00

Japanese-style beef bowl topped with fresh chopped okra and a perfectly jammy onsen egg.

Tip: The okra is remarkably fresh! Mix the soft-boiled egg thoroughly into the hot beef and rice—it creates a rich, velvety sauce that is highly addictive. It's the best 'healthy' bite on the menu.

#696% recommend

Birdland

Ginza·$$$

Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)

¥9680.00

Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.

#796% recommend

Yakitori Imai

Jingumae·$$$

Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)

¥9500.00

Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.

#895% recommend

Ushigoro S.

Nishi-Azabu·$$$$

Wagyu and Grilled Corn Clay Pot Rice

¥32000.00

Freshly cooked rice in a traditional donabe pot with premium wagyu and sweet seasonal corn.

#995% recommend

Yoshinoya

Shinjuku·$

Gyudon - Beef Bowl

¥500.00

Thinly sliced beef simmered in dashi broth with sweet onions over hot rice.

#1094% recommend

Tonkatsu Maisen (Aoyama)

Aoyama·$$$

Kurobuta Katsudon

¥1630.00

Tender black pork cutlet simmered with eggs and onions in a light dashi broth, served over rice.

#1194% recommend

Yakitori Oshimano

Azabu-Juban·$$$

Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)

¥16000.00

Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.

#1294% recommend

Torishiki

Meguro·$$$$

Oyakodon (Rice Bowl with Chicken and Egg)

¥12000.00

Freshly cooked rice topped with succulent charcoal-grilled chicken and soft-scrambled organic eggs.

#1394% recommend

Tenya

Citywide·$

Small Tendon Set

¥850.00

Smaller portion of the signature rice bowl served with a side of cold soba or udon noodles.

#1492% recommend

Ameyoko Market

Ueno·$

Minatoya Tokumori-don

¥750.00

Seafood rice bowl piled with tuna, salmon, negitoro, squid, and salmon roe.

#1592% recommend

Kisaiya Hide

Kagurazaka·$$$

Tai-Meshi (Sea Bream Rice)

¥2800.00

Grilled sea bream shredded and served over hot rice with barley miso.

#1690% recommend

Matsuya

Shinjuku·$

Gyudon - Beef Bowl

¥350.00

Budget gyudon with simmered beef and onions over rice.

#1788% recommend

Matsuya

Shinjuku·$

Large Gyudon

¥500.00

Double portion of beef and sauce over the same rice.

#1888% recommend

Yoshinoya

Shinjuku·$

Large Gyudon - Omagaridori

¥700.00

Double portion of beef and onions on the same rice base.

#1985% recommend

Tsukiji Outer Market

Tsukiji·$$

Maguro Donburi

¥2500.00

Rice bowl topped with sliced raw tuna sashimi in various cuts.

#2082% recommend

Matsuya

Shinjuku·$

Morning Special Beef Plate Set

¥380.00

Grilled beef with rice, miso soup, and pickles - breakfast special available 5-11 AM.

#2180% recommend

Yoshinoya

Shinjuku·$

Gyudon with Raw Egg and Miso Soup Set

¥550.00

Standard gyudon topped with a raw egg yolk, served with miso soup and pickles.

#2278% recommend

Matsuya

Shinjuku·$

Matsuya Karaage Don

¥450.00

Fried chicken pieces over rice with a teriyaki glaze - Matsuya's unique draw.

#2375% recommend

Yoshinoya

Shinjuku·$

Butadon - Pork Bowl

¥480.00

Thinly sliced pork simmered in the same dashi broth as gyudon.

#2472% recommend

Yoshinoya

Shinjuku·$

Tori Teriyaki Bowl

¥600.00

Glazed grilled chicken breast with teriyaki sauce over rice.

#2572% recommend

Matsuya

Shinjuku·$

Cheese Gyudon

¥550.00

Gyudon topped with melted cheese for added richness.