Umadashi Chicken Soboro Bowl (Sukiya)

"You're missing out on half your life if you're not watching Netflix!"
That's what a younger colleague at work told me a while back, but it didn't resonate with me at all.

"Everyone has their own way of enjoying things, right?"
That's my philosophy, so I still don't watch Netflix, and I haven't joined Amazon Prime either.

When it comes to fashion and food, I've never chased so-called "trends," and I still don't know what tapioca tastes or feels like.

I'm not easily influenced by others, but even if I wouldn't go so far as to say "you're missing out on half your life!," there is something I regret not eating sooner.

That would be the "Umadashi Chicken Soboro Bowl" from Sukiya, which is in the title and photo.

When I looked it up, I found out it's been on sale since August 2023.
It took me about two years and nine months to wake up to the deliciousness of the "Umadashi Chicken Soboro Bowl"...

I eat lunch at Sukiya three or four times a month, but I almost exclusively order the "Beef Bowl" or "Curry."
I've had the limited-time "Roast Beef Bowl" before, but those two have been my unwavering staples.

It all started when I went to Sukiya with my eldest son.
My eldest son loves the Soboro Bowl.
I ordered two Soboro Bowls for the kids, and when I was about to choose a "Large Beef Bowl" for myself...
I thought, why not, and decided to order the same Soboro Bowl on a whim.

When I ate the Umadashi Chicken Soboro Bowl that was placed in front of me...
I felt intense regret.
Why had I lived my life assuming that "Sukiya means beef bowl or curry"?

That's how delicious this bowl was to me.
The soboro (minced chicken) is slightly mild, but it's sweet and packed with savory flavor.
It's mixed with finely chopped ginger, which adds a nice crunchy texture.
The balance of green onions, shredded nori, and sesame seeds is also excellent.
Plus, you add a raw egg on top.
*You can change the raw egg to a soft-boiled egg for an extra charge.
*I like the taste of the egg white too, so I don't use an egg separator and just crack it right in.
*I don't like pickles, so I order it "without shibazuke."

The combination of deliciousness, sweetness, and texture is irresistible.
To use a professional baseball analogy, it's like achieving a triple-three in a season—a .300 batting average, 30 home runs, and 30 stolen bases.
It's not just about the home runs or just the batting average; the balance of all three is wonderful🎉
Best of all, the regular size is 500 yen.
It's a great deal at 550 yen even if you get a large serving of rice.

I've heard some people add shichimi (seven-spice blend) to add a bit of spicy kick to the sweetness and savory flavor.
I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely want to sprinkle some shichimi on it when I go at the end of the month😊

You should definitely try it when you go to Sukiya too🖐️

Thank you for reading until the end.

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