Butadon

Butadon (부타동) is a Japanese pork rice bowl whose name combines “buta (豚),” the Japanese word for pig, and “donburi (丼),” meaning a rice bowl or bowl. It consists of pork simmered in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce and served over rice.

The pork is usually charcoal-grilled on the outside to impart a smoky aroma, and an egg yolk is sometimes added for a softer texture. Some restaurants serve it topped with shredded scallions or peas.

The dish is primarily associated with the Obihiro area of Hokkaido and is said to have been created by the founder of Pancho (판초), a popular restaurant in Obihiro.