I entered the restaurant around 3:15 pm today. I ordered a regular beef bowl, salad, and Mt. Fuji kimchi, totaling 630 yen. I was called to pick up my order in about 3 minutes. The beef bowl seemed a bit smaller compared to other beef bowl chain restaurants. I started with the salad, which was average. I ate the beef bowl with kimchi on top. The beef itself tasted a bit sweet compared to other places. The kimchi wasn't very spicy either. I think I should have ordered the large size for the beef bowl.

I felt like eating curry from Matsuya, so I ordered the Curry Gyudon with beef on top. The curry was spicy and the sweet and salty flavor of the beef matched well with it. It's a taste that can only be found at Matsuya. At first, I didn't feel like having the miso soup, but in the end, it was refreshing and the right choice.

I visited the familiar chain restaurant "Matsuya Iriya Store" around 3:00 PM on a Saturday afternoon in January 2023. Located just a 1-minute walk from Iriya Station, the not-so-spacious restaurant had about 5 customers already inside. I selected the "Bolognese Sauce Hamburg Steak Set Meal" for ¥880 using the ticket machine and paid with PayPay. I waited for about 5 minutes at the counter before receiving my meal and bringing it to my seat. The Hamburg steak, topped with a sunny-side-up egg and generously covered in Bolognese sauce, was served with an unexpected side of potato salad. It also came with fresh vegetables, rice, and miso soup. I started by preparing the fresh vegetables with French dressing. The Hamburg steak, with its flavorful Bolognese sauce, paired well with the rice. Breaking the yolk of the sunny-side-up egg and mixing it with the Hamburg steak added another layer of flavor. Eating the fresh vegetables in between bites of the Hamburg steak and rice created a nice balance. The subtle fried and seaweed-infused miso soup from Matsuya complemented the meal. I enjoyed altering the taste by adding a small amount of pickled ginger to the rice. While the Hamburg steak set meal at Matsuya never disappoints, it didn't quite reach the level of wanting to eat it again. The generous portion of the Hamburg steak made the meal satisfying, but the slightly higher price compared to other Matsuya set meals was a bit of a concern.

Personally, I think Matsuya's curry menu is of high quality. Especially, I can't forget the authentic beef curry that was available for a limited time just before the beef scandal. It was made with plenty of red wine in the curry sauce. The Matsuya-style bitterness from strongly sautéed spices, the beef belly meat cooked until it becomes fibrous, and the well-balanced flavor profile of umami, sweetness, and saltiness. I didn't really feel the red wine, but it was still very delicious. However, I think using red wine more prominently would add acidity and astringency, enhancing the depth of flavor.

I found a sign for beef curry. Matsuya's beef curry must be delicious. I have to try it. If I'm going to eat, I'll go for the beef curry with beef on top of rice. I'll get the large size with raw vegetables for 1040 yen, paying with d POINT. As usual, I start with the raw vegetables. The French dressing is the best. Next is the curry. First, the beef on rice. The beef is cut thick at 1.1mm. Adding pickled ginger enhances the flavor. Matsuya is not just about curry, I realized. Now, let's see how the beef curry tastes. Indeed, Matsuya's beef curry is delicious. It's mildly spicy, fruity, and has the richness of beef. The tender beef pieces are plentiful in this exquisite beef curry. Matsuya has always had delicious curries, but this new beef curry surpasses them all. It shows Matsuya's dedication to their curry once again. I'll definitely come back to eat it again.

I entered the restaurant for the second time today at 11:30. I ordered the limited-time special pork sauté set meal with Charaipin sauce for ¥730 and waited at my table. After about 7-8 minutes, my order was ready and I went to pick it up. The sauce is quite generous. Now, let's try it. The meat itself is very tender and well-cooked. As expected, the Charaipin sauce is delicious. Even with the extra large portion of rice, I can finish it all. I had the salad with French dressing.

I was drawn in by the poster offering extra rice service once again and ended up stopping by (^_^;) I have a soft spot for Matsuya's simmered dishes, so it's also something to look forward to (^^) The cream curry with lobster sauce (with extra rice at the same price) costs 780 yen. You can definitely taste the flavor of the lobster in the sauce (^o^)v However, the shrimp in the dish is not lobster (^_^;) Well, the chewy texture is impressive (*^^*) It's more like a stew than a curry. The generous amount of rice complements the dish well, so the extra rice service is very much appreciated ( ´∀｀)bｸﾞｯ! You can't underestimate Matsuya's simmered dishes (^^ゞ

I occasionally visit the chain restaurant Matsuya Iriya store. In the past, I used to go to various beef bowl chain restaurants to discuss which one was the most delicious. In the end, they were all pretty good, so I thought any of them would do! (laughs) The process of buying a meal ticket from the machine hasn't changed since the old days! But now, they call your number and you have to go to the counter to pick up your order. You also have to return your dishes to the return counter after finishing your meal? Well, it helps reduce labor costs, so it can't be helped. On this day, I ordered the Bibimbap bowl and a salad! Let's eat! I had the salad with French dressing! ... It was delicious as always. The Bibimbap bowl seemed to have a stronger flavor now. The meat also seemed different. It wasn't bad, but I felt like I preferred the taste from when I used to eat it in the past. Maybe it's just me getting older and finding it saltier? It's always quiet whenever I go, and there's a sense of security in the ingredients, making it easy for me to casually dine alone. Thank you for the meal~.

Yesterday, I had steak for breakfast. I used the Matsuya steak bowl promotion (photo 1). The restaurant I visited was the Iriya store on my way to the library (photo 2). It was around 9 am, but it was a weekday so it wasn't too crowded. I purchased my meal from the ticket machine and waited at my seat to be called. Matsuya is convenient and efficient with its automated system. I was called in about 3 minutes to pick up my order (photo 3). The taste was average. If I had to develop a chain restaurant steak bowl, it would probably be something like this. However, I was grateful for the convenience of using iD payment and getting a 25% point back with My Number points. Thank you for the meal.

There is a place called "Iriya Station". I noticed that chain stores are prominent, but I also found Matsuya. They offer a takeout-only item called "Delicious Tomato Cheese Hamburger Bento" for 640 yen including tax. The hamburger is thick and the aroma of the tomato sauce mixed with demi-glace is noticeable. The sauce is not as rich as I imagined from the aroma, and you can actually taste the natural flavor of the meat. Surprisingly, it was quite delicious.

A friend who loves curry rice recommended Matsuya's curry rice, so I decided to visit Matsuya after a long time. I forgot that I needed to buy a meal ticket and walked inside. I was prompted to buy a meal ticket and selected curry rice on the touch panel. I was a bit confused about the payment method. I was called up quickly to pick up my order. It was self-service. Finally, the long-awaited curry rice. After taking a bite, I thought it was just okay. It was a bit plain, lacking a certain flavor. It's a shame. There is still room for improvement, but since it's a franchise, it might taste better next time I visit. Thank you for the meal.

I went into the restaurant hoping to find something like a tomato hamburger, but ended up getting a beef bowl (referred to as beef rice on the menu). Adding grated daikon with ponzu sauce is not a must-have item, but it can be a nice change for regular customers. However, it can also add to the salt intake, which can be tough for middle-aged and elderly people. Oh, you're suggesting I should try something different altogether? Haha... By the way, I recently experienced Matsuya's self-service style for the first time. It's like a prescription pharmacy, where you wait for your ticket number to be called, then pick up your order at the counter, and return the tray when you're done, similar to TGS. It's a different experience from the traditional setup.

Ma Po tofu pilgrimage [118] In 2015, Sichuan Ma Po tofu was released, and after numerous improvements, it strayed from the Ma Po tofu framework, even crossing the risky bridge to Ma Po curry. Four years have passed since its release by Matsuya Foods, and now it has made a comeback as Ma Po hot pot meal, utilizing the heat retention function. By fully utilizing solid fuel, it maintains a piping hot temperature from start to finish, even evaporating the moisture from the tofu that emerges along the way to prevent it from becoming soggy. How far can Matsuya Foods' planning and development department satisfy Ma Po enthusiasts? I decided to verify by visiting Matsuya for the second time in my life. I struggled for about 5 minutes at the electronic ticket vending machine at the store front, trying to figure out where the Ma Po option was located, before finally sitting down. I handed over my meal ticket and was asked, "Would you like the regular size Ma Po meal?" To which I replied, "I think that should be fine." Looking back, it was a strange response. The meal was served after a short wait, and although the tofu's position seemed a bit unbalanced visually, there was a decent Ma Po tofu aroma. Without high expectations for Sichuan-style flavor, I took a bite and found that the sweetness was stronger than the spiciness, resembling Marumiya's spicy Ma Po tofu with additional flavors like fermented black beans. The deep-fried eggplant and excessively long garlic sprouts were struggling to stand out, giving it a more Sichuan-style finish. However, the chain's desire to provide a satisfying, low-priced option was clearly evident, and above all, the shiny white rice was delicious. This is crucial. While the miso soup, rich in artificial seasonings, was unnecessary, it would have been appreciated to have some chili oil on the table, given that they serve Chinese cuisine. Keep it up, Matsuya Foods! Since the curry is delicious, I have high hopes for your use of Chinese spices!

A few minutes walk from Iriya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line is the familiar gyudon chain "Matsuya." It is known as a great ally for business people, especially for breakfast on weekdays. This was my first time visiting Matsuya and I was a bit nervous. It is a self-service restaurant where you order at the ticket machine by the entrance and bring your food to your table yourself. It was a bit past 9 am, so there were only about four customers ahead of me. I ordered the "W-choice Tamago Kake Gohan" from the morning menu. I chose a warm egg and a mini gyudon for the side dish, along with rice and miso soup for a total of 290 yen. I sipped the warm miso soup, enjoyed the savory gyudon, and mixed the warm egg with the rice, which made me feel really happy. Matsuya is a great ally for business travelers. It's cheaper and tastier than convenience store food. Thank you very much.

In the past, both Matsuya and Yoshinoya used to have cheap beef bowl. It is good if it is appropriate. It is a self-service store where you purchase at a ticket machine and then wait to be called by the number on the ticket. I had the Tomato Cheese Hamburg Steak set for 750 yen, which includes a hamburger steak with tomato and cheese, a salad with lettuce and corn, rice, and miso soup. If there are no other options late at night, I might stop by.

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Visited at 2:00 pm on a weekday. Surprisingly, there are few lunch options in this area, so I decided to revisit. There were only a couple of customers before me. I ordered the Cajun chicken set meal with extra large portion (650 yen) at Matsuya. Usually, I try the limited-time specials here, but this time it seems like I made a wrong choice. The dish arrived in just 1 minute! Besides the chicken, it came with cabbage, carrots, onions, and other vegetables. The seasoning was supposed to be spicy, but it turned out to be more salty than spicy. I might come back again.