I guess its a Cali thing because no one but us Cali peeps appreciate its existence. I was super excited when this location opened up. I will drive from Chandler to satisfy my Yoshinoya craving. Yes, I think it's really that good! It's my guilty pleasure that my BF (who is an AZ native) doesn't quite understand either.
Ohhhh the beef bowl... this is not suppose to be teriyaki people! It's Gyudon! Made with dashi, mirin and soy sauce and I freakin' love it. I have gone so far as google-ing the recipe and making it at home. My attempts have been pretty sucessful! But not quite the same because I'm missing one thing... the Clam Chowder! I love ordering a beef bowl and clam chowder and pouring the soup over my beef bowl! Yup, over my beef bowl! I know, sounds gross, but trust me... try it! My LA peeps and I have been eating it this way for a while and everyone we have convinced to try this concoction have converted to eating it this way as well. It's ends up kind of like a casserole. lol. Don't forget to top it with some bright red beni shoga (ginger) and red pepper!
Clearly you can see my appreciation for this one Yoshinoya in the entire state. From the beef bowl, to the clam chowder, the sesame wings, the chicken salad and even the glow in the dark veggies (as my friends and I would joke)... I really like this franchise. I just wish they had more locations in the state and closer to where I live.