Yoshinoya Tsuruhashi-ekimae — Restaurant in Osaka

I like these gyūdon restaurants because you can order something small and quick and you will be treated nicely by the staff. I took away 1 star because this place has a weird smell when we came in. The smell didn't last though so no big deal.

We each got a small rice bowl set. Mine was beef gyūdon and salmon, my gf's was pork and salmon. The set came with a bowl of miso soup, which is quite common in Japan but I like it nonetheless. The food was yummy for the price (580 Yen, ~$5.80) and it was cooked very fast. We got our meals within 3 minutes of placing our orders. The salmon was a tad bit saltier than what I normally get but no big deal. The pork was seasoned with sesame seeds and some sauce. The beef was seasoned with a similar sweet sauce.

Overall, you get what you pay for and I'm satisfied with this location. We were in a rush so it was great being able to eat a small stable meal.

You can find this place by getting off at Tsuruhashi East Gates. Immediately turn left and head out towards the main street. Once you get to the main road, on your left should be a mochi shop. Turn left at the main road and head straight for about 2 small blocks. Once you see a Family Mart then you will see Yoshinoya...

Best chain restaurant to eat in Japan if you're really hungry and don't have much money and if you like "donburi" (rice bowls - usually meat). I often order a small or medium beef plate set (gyu sara teishoku), which comes with miso soup and a raw egg (depends on the set), and then if you have a set menu you can have unlimited bowl refills of rice! Save the egg for the last bowl of rice and beef - finish...

Good price and fast and friendly service. Can use pictures on menu to order. Sauce was a bit too strong, maybe to compensate for the cheaper ingredients but that's to be...