Gyudon
Best wine varietals
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity complements the savory and slightly sweet beef flavors in gyudon.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's light body and red fruit notes balance the umami and soy-based sauce.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity and versatility to match the layered flavors of gyudon.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes contrast the richness of the dish.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/sweet — mezcal smoke and lemon cut beef fat and echo umami
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/ginger/acid — smoky Scotch and ginger play with caramelized onion and savory beef
Wine glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, bubbles — bright lime and effervescence cut fattiness and lift soy-sweet beef
Punch bowl or large pitcher • Medium • 15 min
acid, bitter, bubbles — grapefruit tang and soda refresh and balance umami richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/bitter — grapefruit fizz brightens and refreshes between bites of rich beef
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bitter — grapefruit/cranberry acidity cleanses rice and fatty beef
Shot glass • Easy • 10 min
acid/heat/umami — savory, citrusy and spicy sangrita complements soy-sweet beef glaze
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
ginger/acid/bubbles — spicy ginger and lime lift the dish and cut fattiness
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
ginger/acid — classic mule profile refreshes palate and balances sweet-salty beef
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
herbal, acid, bubbles — cucumber and mint cool and refresh, herbal contrast to savory beef
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/bitter/sweet — light bitterness and effervescence cleanse and contrast richness
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
herbal/acid/bitter — rye and Chartreuse herbal notes add complexity against umami flavors
Highball Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — lemon soda brightness and lightness tame richness and enhance flavors