Loved the tone and history in this — especially the Nihonbashi fish market origin and post-earthquake expansion.
I recently explored gyudon from a more structural perspective — how meals like these, while comforting, can also represent quiet forms of societal sedation.
👉 “Cheap and Tasty” Became a Prison for the Modern Soulhttps://noahyohane.substack.com/p/cheap-and-tasty-became-a-prison-for
Really interesting to see both ends of the spectrum — historical evolution and emotional/spiritual implications. Thanks for this great piece.
Oddly enough, I have never eaten at a yoshinoya shop here in the LA area. When we eat out it’s usually Asian food and we have such a wide variety to choose from. Will have to try -at least once.
This was very interesting.
Loved the tone and history in this — especially the Nihonbashi fish market origin and post-earthquake expansion.
I recently explored gyudon from a more structural perspective — how meals like these, while comforting, can also represent quiet forms of societal sedation.
👉 “Cheap and Tasty” Became a Prison for the Modern Soulhttps://noahyohane.substack.com/p/cheap-and-tasty-became-a-prison-for
Really interesting to see both ends of the spectrum — historical evolution and emotional/spiritual implications. Thanks for this great piece.
Fascinating deep dive into the modest roots of what became a global brand. Powerful storytelling
Is… that a riff on “Do’s and Don’t’s”?
Haha, was meant to be a riff on Guys and Dolls the musical
Oddly enough, I have never eaten at a yoshinoya shop here in the LA area. When we eat out it’s usually Asian food and we have such a wide variety to choose from. Will have to try -at least once.
Interesting history!