Oyakodon

Oyakodon is a poetically named dish meaning father and child, referring to the fact that both the chicken and the egg are used in the dish. It consists of a bowl of white rice that is topped with chicken, eggs, and chopped scallions. The eggs are poured over the rice before they have completely cooked, and the cooked rice finishes the job and helps the eggs to solidify.

This simple dish is served in numerous Japanese eateries, such as soba restaurants. Oyakodon is especially popular at lunchtime, since it is easy and quick to prepare, which is a crucial fact for many Japanese businessmen. In addition to Japanese fast-food restaurants, oyakodon can also be bought from numerous street vendors.

It is recommended to eat it as the Japanese do, from the bottom up, so that there is always some of the topping covering the white rice.