Today is a holiday. I spent half the day sleeping to get rid of the stress from last night. Good job! So, shall we eat and drink again tonight? 😆 The Negi Shio Chicken Grill Beer Set for 890 yen (tax included) includes: - Bottle of beer: Super Dry medium bottle for 390 yen - Negi Shio Chicken Grill (individual item) for 530 yen - Fresh vegetables for 130 yen I initially thought 890 yen was expensive at Matsuya, but when I realized it's a 160 yen discount from the total of 1,050 yen for individual items, I thought it was a good deal! I couldn't decide between the Negi Shio Chicken Grill and the Thick-cut Pork Ginger, both priced the same. But since the Negi Shio Chicken Grill has fewer calories at 555kcal compared to the Thick-cut Pork Ginger at 792kcal, I went for the chicken! 😂 I handed the food ticket to the staff, and my order was ready right away, so I went to pick it up. It's mostly self-service here, including getting water and cleaning up after finishing your meal. Now, onto the food! The fresh vegetables with French and sesame dressing were delicious. The Negi Shio Chicken Grill had a generous amount of chicken and green onions in a refreshing Negi Shio sauce that went well with the beer. I had to order an additional bottle of beer because one wasn't enough! They even provided a chilled glass for the beer. There were about 3 customers when I visited on this holiday evening, but there were more than 10 customers, including take-out and Uber Eats orders. The staff, including some international members, were attentive and provided excellent service. Overall, it was a great experience at this restaurant! Now, onto the next stop for the Tama Curry Fest 2022 menu for take-out. Thank you for the meal! 😊

Recently, Matsuya underwent renovation work and I decided to visit their newly reopened store to try their "Puppong Curry" (Pumpkin Curry). To my surprise, the atmosphere was different - it was more stylish and modern. The new "Stylish Matsuya" seemed welcoming even for people like me. The counter seats were the main focus and there were partitions for privacy. I ordered my curry through a ticket machine and waited for my number to be called at a seat of my choice. I could help myself to tea and water. Finally, my "Puppong Curry" was ready. It had a Thai twist with coconut milk and spicy flavors. Though it was a bit sweet, the coconut milk and spices made it delicious. I couldn't find much seafood in it, but I did spot some crab meat. The asparagus added a refreshing touch. Overall, I enjoyed the curry until the last bite. Thank you for the meal!

A follower recommended the "Pork Saute with Shariapin Sauce" at Matsuya Meister. Even without the recommendation, I was eager to try it! It comes with salad and rice (small size) for 700 yen. The pork saute is tender, topped with caramelized onions and garlic in a slightly strong soy sauce-based sauce. It's my kind of flavor! It goes perfectly with rice! I even entertained the idea of getting a large rice portion. Matsuya is also releasing a "Chunky Chicken Curry" soon, which I'm looking forward to. Lastly, a noteworthy point about Matsuya is that they serve warm barley tea, which is comforting. Thank you for the meal.

The other day, I tried the "Carbonara Hamburg" at Matsuya, which is definitely delicious. To resist the onslaught of calories, I opted for a small portion of rice. The dish arrived with a big hamburger topped with melty cheese, a runny soft-boiled egg on the side, and a generous serving of carbonara sauce. I took a bite of the hamburger with the sauce and it was so delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect. I even ended up pouring the carbonara sauce over the rice because it was just too good. Matsuya never fails to impress with their innovative menu items. I wonder what I should try next...

I always wanted to try Matsuya's set meal because my followers always post delicious-looking photos of it. I finally had the chance to try it today and they have a limited-time menu item called "Ratatouille Curry" which allows you to get half of your daily vegetable intake! I ordered the "Soft-Boiled Egg and Cheese Ratatouille Curry" for 650 yen. The curry was delicious with a tomato sauce-like flavor and lots of vegetables, garlic, and olive oil. Mixing in the cheese and soft-boiled egg made it even better. The miso soup with black pickles and seaweed was a nice touch as well. Overall, it was a tasty meal, but I realized it was quite high in calories. I might come back occasionally for a treat! Oh, but then I saw the tempting "Carbonara Hamburger" which is also high in calories...

Saying goodbye to my senior colleague at the Tama Center mini-off party. Then, I moved to Nagayama and couldn't decide between Hidakaya, Sukiyakiya, Matsuya, or Hanamaru for dinner. Oh! There was a LINE coupon - the beef yakiniku set for 600 yen was only 520 yen with the coupon, tax included, and it arrived in just 3 minutes! The salad came with the usual ponzu and French dressing. The beef yakiniku was so delicious with its fatty goodness, although my senior colleague doesn't like fatty meat. But I finished it in no time. Lately, I've been dealing with a lot of unpleasant things at work and in my personal life, so I was really glad to see my senior colleague tonight. Thank you for the meal! (´^ω^)

The day after the self-restraint request due to Corona on a weekday. Just before crossing the date line, I saw a sign saying takeout only for 500 yen! Wow, that's a great deal, 160 yen off! So, I decided to order the pork shoulder ginger pork set bento for 660 yen, which was on special for 500 yen for takeout (tax included). There was another customer ahead of me in line for takeout, but my order was ready in about 5 minutes. I quickly headed home to enjoy my meal. The bento box came with a side salad, dressing, and mayonnaise for the ginger pork separately. The main dish was neatly arranged in two layers, with the ginger pork and rice. The portions were generous and satisfying, with a rich and flavorful ginger pork sauce. I couldn't help but finish every last drop. Thank you for the delicious meal at such a great value. Bon appétit!

On a Sunday night just past 8 o'clock, I visited this place for the first time in a while. I ordered the Super Coarse Ground Beef Hamburg Steak set meal for 790 yen from the ticket machine, with a limited time offer of extra rice. I paid with my Pasmo card and handed the food ticket to the waitress. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The round-shaped 200g hamburg steak didn't seem that big, but let's give it a try! I started with the salad, which was delicious with both sudachi dressing and French dressing. The main event, the hamburg steak, was really tasty. The beef was coarsely ground and had a nice texture, and the sauce complemented it perfectly. There was also a layer of egg potato salad underneath, adding to the overall satisfaction of the meal. The waitress, a somewhat average-looking young lady, provided decent service without much interaction. Overall, the slightly pricey beef hamburg steak set meal was enjoyable, with a perfectly cooked 200g beef patty and delicious sauce. Thank you for the meal.

On Sunday before 8:00 PM, I visited a restaurant after a long time. First, I loaded the LINE coupon into the ticket machine. I used the coupon to order the Pork Ginger Stir Fry set meal for 660 yen, which was discounted to 590 yen. I sat at the counter and handed the food ticket to the waitress. The meal arrived in less than 5 minutes! It looked like a regular pork stir-fry set, but it had a substantial amount of food. The flavor of the ginger was strong and delicious! The portion size was good, and the rice was just enough. As I was enjoying my meal, I noticed something unusual - the restaurant was completely empty! I also enjoyed the salad with a triple combination of non-oil sudachi dressing, French dressing, and ponzu, along with some mayo. I finished my meal and headed home to sleep. Thank you for the delicious meal!

The original curry at Matsuya has been discontinued and replaced with the founding curry. The original curry had a strong garlic flavor, while the founding curry has a more subtle European-style curry flavor. The combination with beef bowl beef is not as good as the original curry, but it would go well with hamburg steak. Despite missing the strong garlic flavor of the original curry, the reviewer has successfully switched to enjoying the founding curry during lunch at Matsuya.

From a precarious situation of almost being dragged to a sacred place after some casual drinking with my senior, I managed to resist and ended up at Nagayama. I ordered the delicious tomato hamburger steak set for 630 yen with free extra rice. It arrived in just 5 minutes, looking quite appetizing! The salad with double dressing was tasty, and the thick and juicy hamburger steak paired perfectly with the tomato sauce. The half-cooked egg added a nice touch, making the dish unbeatable! The generous portion of rice also added to the satisfaction. Although it's a limited-time offer, I left completely satisfied. Thank you for the meal! (σ´∀`)σ *As of September 22, 2019, this item is no longer available for sale.

Visited four different restaurants for a meetup and now heading home. It's already past midnight but suddenly felt hungry on the way back. Ended up at a restaurant where I used a coupon to order a pork barbecue set for 590 yen, but the coupon reduced it to 510 yen. Surprisingly, the machine gave me two tickets, one before using the coupon and one after. I informed the staff about it and got a refund for the extra ticket. The food arrived in just 5 minutes - a generous portion with 9 pieces of pork, grated radish, salad with ponzu and French dressing, and barbecue sauce for the pork. Enjoyed the delicious meal, especially when adding ponzu to the radish. It was a blissful moment for a tipsy person like me.

Last night, I started with drinking at Zumahito in Nakagawara, then went to karaoke, and ended up at my sister's place. E-chan got drunk on tequila and despite telling N-chan "I'm going home," she wouldn't let me leave. With a sad look in her eyes, I ended up staying for 240 minutes before finally leaving in the early morning. I slept like a log until noon and then went out for dinner at 7 pm on a weekday. I ordered the limited-time offering of Goro Goro Chicken in chili sauce set meal for 650 yen, with free extra rice. I also ordered two small draft beers for 180 yen each and a small highball for 150 yen, paid with my Pasmo card. The counter was almost full, so we sat at a table that seemed like an afterthought. The beer arrived quickly after I handed over my meal ticket. The food came in about 5 minutes. The chicken was advertised as being full of thigh meat in chili sauce, but it was hard to tell as it was covered in sauce. I quickly dressed the salad with ponzu sauce and French dressing, creating a double dressing original style. The salad was delicious, and the rice was great too. The chicken in chili sauce was spicy and flavorful, with chunks of thigh meat that were uneven in size but easy to eat. It had a nice kick from the chili sauce with the added flavors of garlic and ginger. The meal was satisfying, but being a light eater, I was quite full halfway through. Overall, the new Goro Goro Chicken in chili sauce set meal is a good choice for those who want a hearty and spicy meal. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant after 11 pm to use a coupon. I ordered the pork shoulder loin ginger stir-fry set for 570 yen with a discount of 80 yen. The dish arrived quickly and it was a generous portion with 7 slices of pork shoulder loin, plenty of cabbage, and a lot of mayo. The pork was well seasoned with ginger and tasted great when mixed with the cabbage and dressing. The combination of ginger and mayo was surprisingly delicious. The dish was filling and I had to order extra rice to finish it all. The restaurant was crowded with mostly male customers, but there were also a few women. Overall, the pork shoulder loin ginger stir-fry set was a satisfying and indulgent meal. Just be aware that it is 1,124 calories.

I received a LINE coupon from Matsuya yesterday. It said that the new item, Chicken Tar Tar Chicken Steak, which is normally 650 yen, is now 590 yen! I had to go check it out, so I went around 8 PM on a weekday. I ordered the Chicken Tar Tar Chicken Steak with free extra rice at the ticket machine, and also ordered a draft beer for 180 yen and a highball for 150 yen. I sat at the counter seat in the corner and handed my food ticket to the staff. The draft beer and chicken steak arrived quickly. The small glass for the beer felt a bit strange since I'm used to the medium-sized glass. And for some reason, there was a spoon with the chicken steak. I wondered what it was for. The chicken steak came with 3 pieces of chicken and a generous amount of Matsuya's special tartar sauce in the middle. I tried it. First, I dipped the cabbage in both French dressing and ponzu sauce. Then I took a bite of the chicken with oyster sauce on it. The garlic-flavored oyster sauce with black pepper was decent. The rice was also good. Next, I tried the chicken with the heavy tartar sauce. Wow, this is irresistible! The tartar sauce wasn't too strong, but it had a nice flavor. And with the oyster sauce, it was even better. I couldn't stop eating the rice. Thanks to that, I ended up ordering two more highballs. Overall, the limited-time Chicken Tar Tar Chicken Steak, which is normally 650 yen, was good. The chicken itself was okay, but the combination of oyster sauce and tartar sauce was delicious. I would definitely want to try it again during the coupon period!

I had the Beef Hamburg Steak Set Meal, which consists of a 200-gram 100% beef hamburger steak, priced at 790 yen including tax. I usually don't order expensive items at beef bowl restaurants, but I wanted to try this one. The quality was definitely on par with what you would expect at a hamburger steak specialty shop. However, this menu item costs around 800 yen. If you add toppings like cheese or a fried egg, or opt for a larger portion of rice, the price can easily reach 1000 yen. I couldn't help but wonder if this is the kind of menu item that is in demand at beef bowl restaurants in today's world.

After finishing work on this Saturday, feeling a bit tired and empty, I decided to visit this restaurant around 8 pm. I used a winter coupon to order a Beef Hamburger Steak set for 790 yen with free extra rice, and also got a Highball for 150 yen. The restaurant was moderately busy, so I sat at a table by the window. I handed my food ticket to the staff and received my meal and drink in about 5 minutes. The hamburger steak was smaller than I expected, but it had a cute round shape. I started with the salad, which was delicious with a ponzu dressing. The special brown sauce on the hamburger steak was not what I had imagined, it had a rich and elegant taste that didn't impress me much. There were potatoes under the hamburger steak, which at first I mistook for cheese. The staff was average, and I had to remind them to give me the winter coupon I was supposed to receive. Overall, the meal was a bit pricey, but with the winter coupon, the value was decent. I didn't feel the urge to come back for another round. Thank you for the meal.

Tonight's late-night meal comparison for a satisfying end with coupons. Sukiya offers a 50 yen discount on only Soboro Don and Maguro Don series, while Matsuya offers a 50 yen discount on most regular menu items. So, Matsuya it is! I visited around 11 pm on Sunday. First, I scanned the coupon QR code at the ticket machine, and the Original Curry Rice, normally 380 yen, was 330 yen. I also ordered a Highball small glass for 150 yen. Even though I had just had one for 190 yen a little while ago! I sat at the counter seat and handed my food ticket to the staff. The Highball arrived quickly. The curry arrived in less than 5 minutes. The small glass was just okay. The curry was decent for the price. Upon tasting, the Highball was surprisingly strong. If you drink about 3 glasses quickly, you might finish it off easily. The curry was a spicy beef curry without much ingredients. The Fukujinzuke had a unique taste. The spiciness was quite noticeable, so it might be tough for those who don't like spicy food. The staff were two average male employees. Well, it's understandable for a Sunday at this hour. Oh, I want to inform everyone that starting from November 2nd, there has been a change in the operating hours. It seems that they have changed from being open 24 hours to closing at 1 am! Hmm.

Today, I had lunch in Nagayama, Tama City, not related to soccer. I was aiming for the newly released "Japanese-style Tartar Chicken W Set Meal for 930 yen". It looked delicious and substantial, so I couldn't resist trying it. I always get scolded by my wife, but I have been weak to words like "newly released", "limited edition", "just for you", "special", "chosen one", "hit", etc. since I was a kid, and I always jump at them, but my success rate is about 20%... What kind of illness is this? (laughs) So, this Tartar Chicken is chicken stir-fried with teriyaki sauce and topped with tartar sauce. However, the teriyaki sauce is lacking in flavor, and it feels like eating just the tartar sauce with the meal. I should have just ordered a regular set meal, but I ended up with the W set meal, so I honestly got bored halfway through (laughs). Why is that? Oh, right, this would have been delicious if it was Chicken Nanban, if it was fried. But I guess it's impossible to fry at Matsuya, so it turned out like this... It was a disappointing new release... I lost (cries and laughs). When I left the restaurant, my smartphone froze, what's going on... (>_<)