Located about a 3-minute walk from Komagome Station, there is Matsuya. I arrived right at 11 o'clock and ordered the lunch set. I chose the Gyudon (beef bowl) with a hot spring egg set. It's only 550 yen, which is cheap. I think Matsuya's simple Gyudon is my favorite. I've come to like Beni Shoga (pickled ginger) more than before.

I had the first installment of the Heisei retro, nostalgic menu, the Ton-tekki, double meat set meal for 790 yen. The meat itself is tender, and the garlic-flavored sauce has a bit of a unique taste, but it goes well with the rice. The meat slices are not too thick, so maybe three slices would have been enough. Thank you for the meal.

For the long day ahead, I got my energy boost with a delicious breakfast bowl at Matsuya Komagome branch: "Gyudon with Onsen Tamago and Tonjiru". It's my top choice for breakfast bowls! The bowl consists of beef on rice topped with a soft-boiled egg, sprinkled with pickled ginger and shichimi pepper. The tonjiru soup is filled with pork and plenty of root vegetables. It was a delightful meal!

Located just a minute's walk from Komagome Station South Exit on the JR Yamanote Line, is the Matsuya Komagome branch, a beef bowl restaurant. Matsuya is a nationwide chain known for its beef bowls. They regularly introduce new limited-time menu items, and this time I tried the Garlic Chicken and Potato Butter Stir-Fry Set. The dish consists of chicken thigh meat, large chunks of potatoes (almost like potatoes), stir-fried with Matsuya's original garlic soy sauce and butter. I upgraded to potato salad for an extra 50 yen, but realized afterwards that there were already plenty of potatoes in the main dish. The taste was a bit salty but delicious. It was so good that I couldn't stop eating. I might go back to try their next limited-time menu item.

Chicken fricassee set meal (extra large rice at the same price) for 790 yen. I went to the restaurant hoping to have my favorite beef stew again, but a poster outside caught my eye. Chicken fricassee?? What's that?? Intrigued, I decided to give it a try. It had the title "Lobster Sauce," giving it a luxurious feel. When it arrived, it was a stew-like dish. I had some visual expectations from the poster, but the fact that it wasn't called stew seemed to be a point of emphasis. I looked it up and found out that fricassee is a dish where ingredients like meat are sautéed and then simmered. So, what I thought was stew at home was actually a French dish called "fricassee" (laughs). The chicken was sautéed well, as expected from Matsuya's chunky chicken. The chunkiness is excellent for the price. However, the lobster sauce in this case was too complex for me. The slight sweetness didn't quite work for me, especially with the rice. It's probably just a matter of personal taste. Learning about what "fricassee" is was a nice takeaway from this experience.

After finishing my part-time job in Komagome, I was feeling more hungry than the toothache I had since yesterday, so I decided to have the Matsuya's original beef curry for 490 yen to avoid putting too much strain on my teeth. The beef was cooked until tender, with just the right amount of spices creating a well-balanced and delicious flavor that didn't aggravate my toothache while eating. Although there are many curry specialty shops, the original curry at Matsuya surpasses the taste of many of them. The fried tofu and seaweed miso soup that come with the curry also taste delicious for this price.

I visited "Matsuya Komagome" around 11 pm on a holiday in January 2019. The small restaurant near Komagome Station was about 70% full. I chose the "Original Curry (regular size)" for ¥380 at the ticket machine. I sat alone at the counter and presented my ticket. After waiting for about 3 minutes, the curry was served. The curry at Matsuya after drinking a lot of alcohol was just right in spiciness and had a pleasant taste. The flavor gradually changed, showing the company's efforts. The Original Curry I had that day felt smoother compared to before. The just right portion of the Original Curry and the usual miso soup from Matsuya helped replenish the salt in my intoxicated body. It may not be the healthiest last meal, but sometimes you crave it. I personally like Matsuya's dark brown Fukujinzuke. I would be extremely happy if they offered it as an all-you-can-eat option, but I guess it's not something they provide as an optional menu item. Being located in front of Komagome Station, the restaurant has a constant flow of customers. Matsuya is a convenient place for me personally.

Sometimes I crave Matsuya's beef curry. When I went there after a long time, I noticed that the presentation had changed. Before, the curry and beef were served together on one plate, but now they are served separately on different plates. This is actually a good change!

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Today, I couldn't have lunch so I had a late lunch in the evening. I had a large beef bowl with raw egg at Matsuya. I definitely overate >_<