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Maguro Don

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Maguro don is a Japanese donburi dish consisting of steamed rice topped with sliced raw tuna. The tuna may be served plainly, seasoned with soy sauce, or combined with ingredients such as scallions, sesame, wasabi, or a soy-based marinade. It is related to sashimi but is presented as a complete rice bowl, making it a common choice for diners who want tuna with a substantial base.

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What does maguro don mean?

Maguro means tuna and don refers to a donburi rice bowl, so maguro don is tuna served over steamed rice. A typical version uses raw tuna slices with toppings such as nori, scallions, wasabi, or a soy-based sauce. [Source](https://www.marukome.co.jp/global/en/recipe/koji_001/)

Does maguro don have to use bluefin tuna?

No. Maguro is a general Japanese word for tuna, and restaurants may use bluefin, bigeye, or yellowfin depending on availability and price. Bluefin is associated with premium versions, but it is not required by the name. [Source](https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Soy-Marinated-Tuna-Maguro-no-zuke-Donburi/)

What is zuke maguro don?

Zuke maguro don is a tuna bowl in which the raw tuna is briefly marinated before being placed over rice. The marinade is usually soy-based and may be paired with mirin, sake, sesame, scallions, or wasabi. [Source](https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Soy-Marinated-Tuna-Maguro-no-zuke-Donburi/)

What should I know before ordering raw maguro don?

A sashimi-style bowl should use tuna sold for raw consumption and should be kept properly chilled until served. Cooked tuna bowls and seared versions are different preparations, even though they may use the same maguro don name. [Source](https://www.marukome.co.jp/global/en/recipe/koji_001/)

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