Hyugadon (ひゅうが丼)

A bowl of hot rice arrives topped with slices of raw tuna, glossy with a sweet sesame-soy sauce. That bowl is Hyugadon (ひゅうが丼), a Japanese marinated tuna rice bowl from Tsukumi in Oita Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu. People also write it as Hyuga don or Hyūga-don. This guide explains what goes into the bowl, how it tastes and where its name may come from. It also compares the dish with similar tuna bowls, and it lists places in Tsukumi that serve it. Because the dish uses raw fish and raw egg, a short safety section appears near the end. TOCWhat Is Hyugadon? Hyugadon is thinly sliced raw tuna mixed with a sweet sauce of ground sesame, soy sauce, sugar and egg yolk, then served over hot rice. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) lists it as a local dish of Tsukumi City. In addition, the ministry associates the dish particularly with Hoto Island, a small fishing island off the coast. Quick Facts Japanese nameひゅうが丼 (Hyugadon) TypeMarinated tuna rice bowl (donburi) Home areaTsukumi City and Hoto Island, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu Main ingredientsTuna, rice, sesame, egg, soy sauce FlavorSweet soy, toasted sesame, rich egg yolk ServedRaw fish over hot rice, of...