It's Matsuya located very close to JR Kameari Station! I ordered a simple Gyudon (beef bowl) regular size for 400 yen after some thought at the touch panel ticket machine. Even the regular size has a lot of rice. The taste is consistently delicious, and the rice with the sauce alone is tasty. It also comes with miso soup, all for 400 yen, which is cheap! It's a convenient place where you can quickly enjoy a meal when you're busy. Thank you for the meal.

Visiting late at night, I tried the "Authentic Mapo Tofu Rice with Mount Fuji Tofu" for 500 yen, which comes with a large piece of tofu topped with mapo sauce. I also took on the challenge of the "Authentic Mapo Combo Beef Rice with Mount Fuji Tofu" for 630 yen, which has beef on top. The warm tofu was smooth and had no strong taste, the mapo sauce was flavorful with a mild spiciness, and the beef was familiar and tasty. It was delicious as a regular mapo rice dish, and I was satisfied with the 500 yen option. With the beef on top, I got to enjoy the beef bowl flavor as well, making it twice as delicious. Eating the mapo sauce and beef together didn't clash and tasted good. Whether the mapo is truly authentic may vary depending on individual tastes, but I found it to be a convenient and tasty option for a quick meal.

I visited Matsuya under the north exit overpass early in the morning, around 5 o'clock. There were already 5 customers ahead of me. I quickly purchased a Sausage and Egg set meal with mini Gyudon for 420 yen from the ticket vending machine. The order data was sent to the kitchen, and they called out the order number from the ticket vending machine. The vending machine is really convenient now, with a wide variety of menu options and the ability to customize toppings and side dishes. It helps prevent order mistakes and minimizes contact between staff and customers. I sat down at a table where each seat was separated by a plastic shield with alcohol placed on each table. After about 3 minutes, my order number was called, and I picked up my meal from the kitchen counter. I sat back down and enjoyed my meal, which included rice, miso soup, grilled seaweed, pickled vegetables, a sausage, a fried egg, shredded cabbage, and a mini Gyudon. The classic combination of sausage and fried egg was delicious, and the mini Gyudon was tasty when eaten with rice and pickled ginger. Overall, the meal was satisfying and only cost 420 yen, which was a great deal. It had been a while since I last visited Matsuya, but with their diverse menu options, I look forward to coming back again.

Title "Original Curry & Chicken?" I had some remaining 18 tickets, so I decided to wander around Tokyo. I first headed to Kameari, famous for "Kochikame." For lunch in Kameari, I initially planned to go to "Nakau," but they were only offering takeout. I was worried about not being able to eat in, but then I found Matsuya. I remembered my friend K telling me that the "Gorogoro Chicken Curry" was delicious, so I decided to give it a try. I arrived at around 12:30 on a weekday, and there were about 5 customers in the store. The interior was clean and predominantly white. There was only one ticket machine, so I waited in line for a bit. I handed my ticket to the waitress who brought me tea, and in just 4 minutes, my order arrived! The curry was served separately from the rice in a stew-like dish. The taste was similar to the nostalgic "Original Curry" but with a spicier and more flavorful twist that was unique to Matsuya. The curry had a perfect balance of spiciness and richness, making it very delicious. The rice was served on a flat plate. My friend K, who saw the photo, commented that the presentation was a bit off, but I didn't mind while eating. The rice was slightly dry, which seems to be the default for Matsuya, so I didn't pay much attention to it. The rice plate also had a small serving of brown Fukujinzuke. In the chicken curry dish, there were large pieces of chicken and roughly chopped onions. The onions were large but cooked just right, sweet and tender. The chicken was substantial, juicy, and tender, making it a high-quality ingredient. The miso soup contained diced aburaage and wakame, with a mild miso flavor and strong saltiness. Matsuya offers various condiments, so I added shichimi for extra flavor. Overall, the curry was delicious enough to justify an 880 yen price tag at a curry restaurant in Jimbocho. I look forward to trying it again with a salad and extra large serving next time. The curry itself felt like a fusion of "Original Curry" and "Chicken." (2020.4.10)

I often use this restaurant. Today, I ordered the breakfast menu first thing in the morning. I ordered the Sausage and Egg menu. It comes with a soft-boiled egg, sausage, and salad. It also includes miso soup, pickles, and seasoned seaweed, providing a satisfying amount of food. I love the French dressing for the salad, and this time I chose grated yam as a topping. When I put a little soy sauce on the rice and topped it with the grated yam, I couldn't stop eating. In addition to the seasoned seaweed and pickles, I finished all the rice.

Beef yakiniku and eggplant with garlic miso set meal for 690 yen.

I had the limited-time Cheese Egg Beef Hamburg Steak set meal.

Fluffy pork and warm vegetable combo set.

I am a middle-aged person on a low-carb diet. For lunch today, I went to Matsuya. Matsuya offers the option to change the rice in set meals to light and refreshing grated radish hot tofu, reducing carbohydrates by about 94% and calories by 72%. I ordered the Cheese Taccarbi set meal for 730 yen and changed the rice to hot tofu for an additional 50 yen. I also added a side of raw vegetables for 110 yen. Since the set meal already comes with raw vegetables, this was like getting double the veggies. The price of the raw vegetables went up from 100 yen to 110 yen, and even though they were supposed to be Japanese vegetables, it seems like they are not anymore. I enjoyed the raw vegetables with French dressing and sesame dressing, both of which were delicious. The Cheese Taccarbi was quite spicy and flavorful with plenty of cheese. It was my first time trying Cheese Taccarbi, and I can see why it's popular. I would love to have it again. Despite changing the rice to hot tofu, my weight didn't change. It's tough to make physical changes, as I've come to realize. Matsuya serves delicious curry. I wish they would offer options to change the curry rice to brown rice or barley, that would be great. Thank you for the meal.

JR Kameari Station North Exit, about a 1-minute walk away, is Matsuya Kameari Store, a chain store that sells gyudon, curry, set meals, and more. Located under the Joban Line viaduct, its lights never go out, operating 24 hours a day. If you visit around 6 p.m. on a weekday, you'll see a few customers purchasing their meals from the ticket machine and sitting at the counter. Soon after, the ordered dishes are served right in front of you. *Premium Spicy Negi-Tama Gyumeshi Mini Portion 440 yen A Matsuya classic! Gyumeshi topped with crunchy negi and a hot spring egg, drizzled with a spicy Korean-style sauce. For just an additional 60 yen from the regular gyumeshi at 380 yen, you get vegetables and an egg, keeping the carbs in check. Plus, the spicy sauce helps boost metabolism, making it perfect for middle-aged men with a bit of a belly. Inside the store, you also get miso soup and flavorful black sesame roasted shichimi to accompany your meal, which is a nice touch. Let's dig in. The first impression is that it's packed with toppings compared to the usual gyudon. The balance of gyudon, negi, and egg is not bad, but the disappointing part is the sauce that tastes like a basic kimchi seasoning. It lacks depth and is rather bland, making it not very tasty. I think it would be much better with soy sauce or with extra broth poured over it. There's also French dressing on the table, which might be a good alternative to try. Next time, I'll ask for it without the sauce, Negi-Tama-chan.

Open 24 hours. Early morning use at 5 am. The interior is clean with a white color scheme and bright lighting. The counter table in the center is designed so that you cannot see the faces of other customers, ensuring privacy. The upbeat background music helps lift your spirits on a rainy morning. The new original curry is priced at 380 yen, a 50 yen increase from before. The difference between the old and new curry is subtle, with slightly more oil in the new version. The curry has a rich flavor with various ingredients mixed in. It is moderately spicy and delicious for the price. The standard curry is well emulsified, unlike the previous tomato curry which had a lot of oil around the edges of the plate. The calorie count is 655kcal, making it a sufficient option for a morning calorie boost.

I visited for dinner. There is another Matsuya near Kameari Station, so having two Matsuya restaurants nearby is quite strange. I complained about it and went inside. I tried to order a pork bowl at the ticket machine, but couldn't find it. Oh, when did it disappear? Oh well, that's disappointing. Matsuya is known for its cheap and quick pork bowl, but I ended up ordering the Premium Beef Rice Bowl for 390 yen. It comes with special seven-spice seasoning, but it's just a regular beef bowl. I wish they would bring back the pork bowl.

Having the option to use SUICA is very convenient. This particular Matsuya location is spacious, allowing for a relatively relaxed dining experience. The taste of the rice here is average compared to other Matsuya locations. One downside is that the miso soup often has miso residue left at the bottom. The service is usually good, with mostly middle-aged women working during the day. A new Matsuya location has opened in Kameari, but I recommend this one due to its spaciousness and SUICA compatibility.

I often go to Matsuya when I'm tired after work. It's located in a corner where there are eateries under the train tracks. I always order the regular Gyudon for 250 yen (only during the campaign period). Matsuya has become more delicious, right? The service is good and pleasant, so I keep coming back. The meat is tasty, and the slight addition of shiitake mushrooms and onions is also nice. In a way, I think it's a taste that I can't replicate at home, so I will continue to visit! Lately, I prefer Matsuya over Yoshinoya.