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Yahoo
a day ago
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Loaded Gyūdon & teriyaki chicken rice from $5.90 at Serangoon Central bubble tea stall
A little birdy told me to go check out a Gyūdon kiosk tucked away at 262 Central. It got me thinking, 'A Japanese takeaway kiosk within the heartlands?' Now, you don't see that everyday.' So, with her directions in tow, I made my way toward the post office and there it was: Gyudon Moo, decked out in light wooden tones. Blink and you might miss it — I actually walked past it twice without even noticing it was there. Here's a tip, look out for the fruit stand that sells durians — the 2 stalls are right across from each other (just look at the sliced watermelon in the picture above). If you take a closer look, you'll notice that it also sells bubble tea and other beverages. Previously, the stall operated under the brand Fala Fala for about a year. They'd only just started serving food the week before I visited. The signboard's illustrations brought to mind Yoshinoya's offerings, which has a branch conveniently located just a stone's throw away at NEX. Would I rather pay S$6 for a small Gyūdon that comes with miso soup at Yoshinoya, or will the Signature Beef Rice Set (S$5.90/S$6.90) over here be better? That was until I spotted the Signature Beef Rice Set Combo (S$7.90/S$8.90). My small S$7.90 portion comes with red ginger slices and a choice between Fresh Squeezed Lemon Tea and Classic Milk Tea. Since the regular Fresh Squeezed Lemon Tea on its own is S$4.80, I'd be able to save S$2.80. For the price, I must say that the portion of the beef slices was quite generous. It also comes with a soft-boiled egg, slivers of onion and of course, rice. Taste-wise, it was great and didn't disappoint. I also gave the Chicken Rice Set (S$7.90/S$8.90) a go, and selected the Classic Milk Tea that comes with boba. The chicken slices were fairly tender, and comes accompanied by a medley of vegetables: carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. However, the Eel Rice (S$8.60 for medium) was the star of the evening. The unagi, drizzled in teriyaki sauce, was not only delicious but also melted in the mouth. For the price, it doesn't pale in comparison to those served at more upmarket joints. If you're seeking to takeaway some comforting Japanese rice bowls, why not head down to Gyudon Moo at 262 Serangoon Central and try it for yourself? We were impressed — will you be? 17 affordable Japanese food in Singapore that will make you go Oishii! The post Loaded Gyūdon & teriyaki chicken rice from $5.90 at Serangoon Central bubble tea stall appeared first on
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Japanese fast food chain shuts nearly 2,000 locations after rat found in customer's soup
Japanese fast food chain shuts nearly 2,000 locations after rat found in customer's soup The Japanese fast-food chain Sukiya is temporarily shutting down its nearly 2,000 locations after a rat was found in a soup dish earlier this year. A rat was reportedly found in a bowl of miso soup in January but the company had not confirmed the instance until a statement Saturday referring to the situation as a "foreign object contamination" but not clarifying that it was a rodent. The company also confirmed a pest was found inside a meal sold to a customer on Friday at a different location. The store manager directly apologized directly to the customer and refunded the meal. The store proceeded to close that day for extermination of any pests in the building on Monday and commenced an investigation into what caused the contamination, Sukiya said. Sukiya said it is taking both situations as seriously as possible by closing every location to prevent internal infestation of pests and vermin. The restaurants will remain close between Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4 with the exception of some stores inside shopping malls, the company said. "We would like to offer our deepest apologies to the customer who contacted us for the great pain and inconvenience caused. We would also like to apologize again for the great inconvenience and concern caused to our customers and related parties who regularly use Sukiya," the statement reads in Japanese. What is Sukiya? Sukiya is a major fast-food chain in Japan known for its Gyudon beef-on-rice bowls and curry. A subsidiary to restaurant giant Zensho Holdings, the chain has a total of 1,970 restaurants across Japan and around 650 international locations in countries like Singapore, China and Mexico. The chain also sells Miso soups, salads, tuna bowls and seat meal combinations known as Teishoku in Japanese.
Miami Herald
01-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Forget E. coli; Pests force fast-food chain to close 2,000 stores
Back in 2015 Chipotle had an E. Coli scandal that literally threatened to put the company out of business. In a single year, the company's stock dropped by 37% of its market value and the company's profits plumetted. Related: McDonald's menu adds new value combo "The fourth quarter of 2015 was the most challenging period in Chipotle's history," Chipotle CEO Steve Ells said in a statement at the time. So, you would have to assume that the Mexican chain had a widespread outbreak that impacted hundreds, maybe even thousands of stores, and that it handled that outbreak poorly. In reality, that was not the case. The Chipotle case involved 1,100 people getting sick over a three-year period between 2015 and 2018. When the various stores (about 60) had reported incidents of people being sick, they were closed for half a day immediately for a deep cleaning. Once it was clear the issue was not isolated, the company shut down the entire chain in order to conduct more training and enact new procedures. Don't miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet's FREE Daily newsletter Chipotle clearly took the issue seriously when it could have clearly argued that if you cook fresh food, sometimes people might get sick. The company owned the issue and took responsibility but still saw the incidents drag on its business for years. Now, another restaurant chain has reported some massive health and safety issues and has taken a bold step to address them. Many restaurants in Japan specialize in a single dish. They may literally just serve that dish, or they sell it in many variants. Gyudon is a very simple beef and onion dish served over rice after being simmered in a savory/sweet sauce that's often topped with an over easy egg. It's a Japanese staple that's served in the United States but has not crossed over like ramen noodle bowls or teriyaki dishes. Sukiya is Japan's leading Gyudon restaurant chain with approximately 2,000 outlets nationwide, according to the restaurant chain's website. "At Sukiya, we offer a wide selection of delicious and affordable dishes in various sizes. Enjoy our combo menus featuring miso soup and salad, along with a diverse range of rice bowls and side dishes. We are sure to satisfy your cravings," it shared, The chain has closed nearly all of its roughly 2,00 locations after customers complained of rat and bug parts in their meals. Sukiay's closures will last from March 31 through April 4. More Retail News: Iconic U.S. grocery chain debuts first UK store after a decadeTarget makes bold move to answer Walmart, AmazonForget McDonald's, Walmart adds a new restaurant partner It has never had to close so many locations at once. "The move comes after a customer complained on Friday of finding part of a cockroach in a take-out item bought in Tokyo. That followed another incident in January when a bowl of miso soup served at an outlet in Tottori Prefecture had a rat in it," NHK reported. Sukiya plans to use the closure period to implement new cleaning protocols. It also plans to add new pest control measures. Food contamination stories seem to impact companies in different ways. Chipotle was greatly harmed by its E. coli scandal because its marketing had been built around its fresh found and higher quality. It remains to be seen how Sukiya is impacted, as it's in the early days of its scandal. McDonald's (MCD) , however, recently went through its own E. Coli issues related to slivered onions in what CEO Chris Kempczinski called "a handful of U.S. states." He addressed the issue during the chain's third-quarter earnings call. "While the situation appears to be contained and though it didn't affect Q3 numbers, it's certainly an important development which I know is on many of your minds. For over 70 years, McDonald's commitment to food safety has been uncompromising. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our customers, and we've been proud of our industry leadership in this area," he shared. Consumers have traditionally been more forgiving of traditional fast-food chains when these incidents occur. He explained how this one was handled. Related: Chipotle responds to bankruptcy, store closure reports After the CDC first informed us of the investigation, we were able to quickly link the cases identified to slivered onions from one facility at our Taylor Farm supplier. It was a swift response and Kempczinski made an effort to show that these incidents are very rare. "The last serious public health issue in the U.S. associated with McDonald's occurred more than 40 years ago. The recent spate of E. coli cases is deeply concerning, and hearing the reports of how this has impacted our customers has been wrenching for us," he added. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Japanese restaurant chain apologises after rat found floating in miso soup
A Japanese restaurant chain has apologised after a rat was found in a bowl of miso soup. Sukiya, known for its bowls of beef and rice, said the rodent was discovered by a customer at its branch in Tottori. An investigation found an employee failed to check the bowl of soup before serving it and missed the rat during the incident in January. Sukiya said other bowls of soup with the same contamination risk had not been served to any other customers. The eatery was closed for hygiene inspections but later reopened. The company apologised for taking two months to acknowledge the incident and said it has improved food safety across its hundreds of branches. Customers had accused the chain of only addressing the issue when images of the rat were posted to social media. 'Measures were taken to address cracks in the building that could lead to contamination, and employees were given rigorous training on hygiene management, including visual inspection of products before serving,' the restaurant chain said in a translated statement. 'The health centre was also consulted on the day of the outbreak. The store resumed business two days after the outbreak after a health centre official inspected the site. 'We would like to once again apologise to our customers and all concerned parties for the inconvenience and concern caused,' Sukiya continued. 'We will strive to further strengthen our management systems in all stores nationwide to prevent a similar incident from occurring again in the future.' Sukiya said it has decided to strengthen its processes following the contamination and will check holes and cracks every three months, and store food waste in a refrigerated rubbish storeroom. 'We have also instructed stores nationwide to thoroughly visually inspect products before serving them in order to prevent contamination,' the restaurant chain said. 'Going forward, we will continue to conduct more thorough research and take measures against the intrusion of pests and vermin. There are approximately 2,000 Sukiya stores across Japan, and the chain says it is Japan's 'leading Gyudon restaurant chain'. Gyudon is a dish of thinly sliced beef and onions cooked in a sweet and savoury sauce, served on rice.
The Independent
24-03-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Japanese restaurant chain apologises after rat found floating in miso soup
A Japanese restaurant chain has apologised after a rat was found in a bowl of miso soup. Sukiya, known for its bowls of beef and rice, said the rodent was discovered by a customer at its branch in Tottori. An investigation found an employee failed to check the bowl of soup before serving it and missed the rat during the incident in January. Sukiya said other bowls of soup with the same contamination risk had not been served to any other customers. The eatery was closed for hygiene inspections but later reopened. The company apologised for taking two months to acknowledge the incident and said it has improved food safety across its hundreds of branches. Customers had accused the chain of only addressing the issue when images of the rat were posted to social media. 'Measures were taken to address cracks in the building that could lead to contamination, and employees were given rigorous training on hygiene management, including visual inspection of products before serving,' the restaurant chain said in a translated statement. 'The health centre was also consulted on the day of the outbreak. The store resumed business two days after the outbreak after a health centre official inspected the site. 'We would like to once again apologise to our customers and all concerned parties for the inconvenience and concern caused,' Sukiya continued. 'We will strive to further strengthen our management systems in all stores nationwide to prevent a similar incident from occurring again in the future.' Sukiya said it has decided to strengthen its processes following the contamination and will check holes and cracks every three months, and store food waste in a refrigerated rubbish storeroom. 'We have also instructed stores nationwide to thoroughly visually inspect products before serving them in order to prevent contamination,' the restaurant chain said. 'Going forward, we will continue to conduct more thorough research and take measures against the intrusion of pests and vermin. There are approximately 2,000 Sukiya stores across Japan, and the chain says it is Japan's 'leading Gyudon restaurant chain'. Gyudon is a dish of thinly sliced beef and onions cooked in a sweet and savoury sauce, served on rice.
