I visited the restaurant because there was a coupon for up to 50% off on PayPay. I had the Onioroshi Ponzu Gyudon (beef rice bowl with spicy ponzu sauce), miso soup, and soft-boiled egg set. It was my first time trying the miso soup, and it was delicious with lots of ingredients. The beef rice bowl could have had more meat, but it had a reliable and tasty flavor.

I don't go to Matsuya often, but I was drawn in by the limited-time delicious hamburger. I ordered the cheese-topped one. It was quite filling, and the cheese added a nice touch, along with the tomato sauce. It was really tasty. I hope they make it a regular menu item.

Late-night curry rice. It's a guilty pleasure meal. And for some reason, I ended up in Ueno... I overshot my stop. Thank goodness for Matsuya. I really love this menu where you can have both gyudon and curry. I'm always grateful for their service.

After drinking, I ended up going in on a whim. I had been curious about the Chapchae advertised in front of Matsuya recently. Hmm, the taste is not like Chapchae, not delicious, tears. Whenever I pass by Matsuya lately, I always find the limited menu promotions quite attractive and tempting, but when I actually try them, I often regret it because the taste is not that great. Of course, this evaluation is based on considering the price. Maybe the taste direction doesn't suit my palate. In the end, I think the normal Gyudon at Matsuya is the most delicious. Also, I love Matsuya's salad, it's cheap, delicious, and I've loved it since a long time ago.

I used it after work. Instead of going to an izakaya and drinking heavily, I decided to have a light drink and eat gyudon at Matsuya. I was surprised to find out that the beer had turned into a draft can without me knowing. It was delicious... It was nicely chilled, so I enjoyed it thoroughly. However, the gyudon had more tough meat than usual, making it slightly tough. It was not the Matsuya gyudon that I know, so I was a bit confused, but I finished it properly. This gyudon was not bad either... but I still prefer the usual one. Thank you for the meal.

On November 21, 2022, at 22:50, first visit ■ Ordered Items - Mapo tofu with Mt. Fuji tofu - Mapo tofu served in a bowl format, with rice already on top, which is a downside - Comes with miso soup ■ Taste The sauce and ground meat in the mapo tofu tasted like a retort food. It seems like they warm it up in the microwave after taking it out of the retort pack. It left a weird aftertaste in the mouth and stomach, giving a subtle impression. Although it's a limited-time menu, I felt that making it a regular item would be difficult. This experience strongly reinforced the idea that one should eat curry at Matsuya. ■ Background After watching a play at Theater Ueno until the end, I decided to visit this place on a whim. ■ Location Located on the east side of Chuo Street, as a street-level store Rating: Average 3.04, based on 41 reviews (as of May 27, 2023) No reviews from MyReviewer, with a rating of 3.05

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the railway opening, I used the "Autumn Unlimited Pass" to go hiking on Mount Akagi. On the way there and back, I explored gourmet food. This morning, I had an early departure from Ueno, so I relied on Matsuya, one of the three major gyudon (beef bowl) chains. Matsuya doesn't call it gyudon, but rather "gyumeshi." It's popular for its tender simmered beef and flavorful onions. While there are still some dishes in Japan that can fill you up for a low price, it's quite rare to find something under 400 yen. So, it was surprising to see Matsuya offering gyumeshi and miso soup for 380 yen. It seems like they are making a great effort as a company. Personally, I felt that the soup was a bit lacking, but according to online articles, if you tell the staff "tsuyudaku" when handing them the ticket from the vending machine, they can give you more soup.

Entered the restaurant around 1:00 AM on Saturday. Had the Cheese Gyudon Set with Onsen Tamago and Tonjiru. The cheese and beef didn't seem to blend well together, the cheese was overpowering. It felt like the cheese itself was different. I prefer the Cheese Gyudon from Sukiya.

I visited "Matsuya Ueno Store" around 12:00 on a certain day in February 2022. Located a 2-3 minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station, the store was of a decent size, but the interior was a bit narrow for a Matsuya, with about 50% of the seats filled. I chose the "Angus Beef Yakiniku Set Meal (Regular Size)" for ¥650 at the food ticket machine. I waited about 5 minutes at the counter seat until my food ticket number was displayed on the store panel and received my meal. The set meal came with Angus beef yakiniku with grated radish and chopped green onions, accompanied by fresh vegetables, rice, and miso soup. I started by pouring French dressing over the fresh vegetables and taking a bite. The taste of the fresh vegetables and dressing was consistent with other Matsuya stores. The Angus beef yakiniku was enjoyed by changing the sauce for each slice of meat - ponzu, barbecue, and sweet yakiniku sauce. Putting ponzu on grated radish and eating it with green onions and beef yakiniku made a perfect side dish for rice. The barbecue sauce had a good richness and umami flavor. The yakiniku sauce was a bit too sweet. I savored the Matsuya-style set meal with thin-sliced beef yakiniku and rice. The perfectly seasoned miso soup was also delightful. Due to its convenient location, the store seemed to have a steady flow of customers coming in and out. While seasonal limited-time menus are nice, sometimes you just crave the classics.

It was my first time at Matsuya, and it was a self-service style. The quality was consistent with Matsuya's standard, and the gyudon was satisfying. The only thing that bothered me was that the restaurant had a strange smell. However, since it is conveniently located near the station, I think I will continue to use it in the future.

Beef Yakiniku Set Meal for 600 yen It had been a while since I visited Matsuya, so I ordered my favorite beef yakiniku set meal. After a few minutes of waiting at my table, my number was called and I received my order. The meat was slightly overcooked, but the portion size was satisfying.

I tried the new curry at Matsuya for lunch yesterday. I went to the Ueno branch, which I always frequent. I arrived around 3 pm and there were only a few customers inside. It was comfortable to dine in the empty restaurant. I ordered the new "Chunky Chicken Tomato Curry with Miso Soup (¥690)" at the ticket machine and paid with PayPay to get a 10% point back (currently, Matsuya is running a PayPay campaign). After ordering, I just had to wait. It only took about 3 minutes before my order was ready for pick up. I opted not to add the salad (+¥100) since the miso soup was included and it was enough for me. The curry had chunks of chicken which made it very satisfying to eat. The taste of the curry was great, living up to Matsuya's reputation for delicious curry. I highly recommend this dish, especially for those who have PayPay.

I had breakfast at a place where you can choose tamagokake gohan or mini rice for 260 yen, located along Chuo Street, a 4-minute walk from JR Ueno Station. I arrived at 7:19 am with 5 customers already inside and 4 customers coming in after me. I chose a mini gyudon as a side dish and had a half-cooked egg. The mini rice was just the right size for my small appetite. Lastly, I topped the rice with the gyudon and half-cooked egg to make a mini gyudon and finished it all. It was delicious! I visited on December 21, 2020.

I had lunch at Matsuya yesterday. The reason is that they have a new menu item called "Black Truffle Sauce Beef Hamburg Steak set" and they are currently offering a free extra rice campaign (photo 1). The price is ¥890. Matsuya is a self-service restaurant, so I purchased my meal from the ticket machine and my order was automatically placed. I also poured myself some tea, and after waiting for about a minute, my order was ready (photo 2). The white sauce was rich with plenty of cheese in it. I could taste the truffle, but it was not the main focus. The hamburger steak was delicious with a good balance of flavor. It was made with 100% beef, which I realized later when I saw a promotional poster. The miso soup was also tasty, not too watery. Overall, I was very satisfied with the meal. I highly recommend it.

Located very close to Keisei Ueno Station, Matsuya is a great place to enjoy a delicious gyudon as a final meal after visiting three restaurants in a row! You can buy a meal ticket and enjoy the speedy service and consistent taste of the food. The restaurant has measures in place to ensure social distancing, so you can eat there with peace of mind. I will definitely visit again!

Hello, this is Cammy. Recently, Matsuya offers a wide variety of menu options, making it difficult to choose just one for lunch (^-^;) Many restaurants have introduced a self-service system, which can be confusing for customers from selecting their meal at the ticket machine to receiving it. On this particular day, there were over 5 foreign tourists waiting without being seated. I wonder if the staff doesn't approach them. The food at Matsuya remains consistently good, but with the new system in place, I hope they maintain their service standards. The satisfying volume for 700 yen is commendable though...just that part. (^-^;)

- Matsuya, which I don't get along with very well, had a falling out because of Gyudon in the local area. We made up at "My Curry Shop," but then I saw a sign saying "Revival of the Original Beef Curry." Huh? It started raining, the forecast said it would start at night. Salarymen were coming in one after another. Is the revival of the original curry a trend? Suddenly, a ticket machine. This is confusing, or rather, you need to know how to use it, it's unfamiliar and awkward... First, choose "Inside the Store." There are options like "Premium Gyudon," "Curry," "Donburi," "Set Meals," etc. Remembered why I had a falling out with Matsuya... Chose something a bit nice, "Premium Gyudon" immediately registered with MZK. The curry has a good reputation - "Original Beef Curry" for 490 yen, "Original Ajitama Beef Curry" for 570 yen, "Original Beef Gyudon Curry" for 720 yen, "Original Hamburger Beef Curry" for 720 yen. Since "Original Beef Curry" seemed to have no ingredients, I reflexively chose "Original Hamburger Beef Curry." Mistake. I like hamburgers, but it's a menu I avoid in recent dining experiences. Pressed it by accident. Lately, I've had some decent burgers and let my guard down. All counter seats. A style where you sit and wait to be called by number. Have to return the plate type. Like standing soba level. Called, so went to pick it up and brought it back to the seat. "Original Hamburger Beef Curry" comes with miso soup. Not bad. Not as bad as the food court's popular "Delhi." A team failure. Maybe because of the hint of spice, or because I like European curry. Ultimately, the judgment is uncertain. The hamburger isn't the mushy texture I hate. It's not very meaty, but the texture is firm and not bad. Ah, maybe I just hate mushy burgers. Hmm, not delicious, but the texture is good. A demiglace-like curry sauce, finished without feeling annoyed. What was I afraid of, I don't know, it ended before I realized it. There's also hot tea - I don't understand the popularity, but it's trending. Business may be about the number of customers. This was Gosan.

Stable. It feels stable!! After the live show, to replenish energy in my tired body, I had a large serving of egg rice bowl with green onions and beef. It's like a spicy miso flavor, which is the best. Japanese fast food is the strongest.

Yesterday's lunch was at Matsuya, where I had the "Meat-packed Gourmet Set (¥930)". I wanted to eat a lot of meat. Also, since the PayPay lunch 20% cashback campaign ends this month in August. I went to the Matsuya store located between Ueno and Okachimachi. When I arrived a little before 12 o'clock, it was not crowded at all. This area is a fierce lunch battle zone, and Matsuya, which is just a regular beef bowl chain, seems to be struggling. But it's convenient for us consumers. It's empty and relaxing. I bought my meal ticket at the machine as planned and waited at my seat for about 4-5 minutes. And there it was. Just as the poster advertised, there was plenty of meat. It may not be exceptionally delicious, but it's tasty. It doesn't disappoint. And most importantly, it was satisfyingly filling! I was satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Eating out - Breakfast until 11am, thank you for the Sausage and Egg set meal @ Matsuya/Ueno This is a story from a little while ago, but for lunch on August 18th (Sunday), I went to this restaurant. It's Matsuya Ueno. I happened to stumble upon this place while walking before. I decided to go there this day aiming for the breakfast menu. First, I checked the menu. I ordered the Sausage and Egg set meal (400 yen), which is one of the best value breakfast menus. It's really great that they serve breakfast until 11am. 11am is lunchtime for me, after all. After a while, the Sausage and Egg set meal arrived. It came with rice, a mini beef dish, sausage and egg, miso soup, pickles, and seaweed. I put soy sauce on the fried egg, topped the rice with pickled ginger, sprinkled shichimi on the mini beef dish and miso soup. Of course, Matsuya is all about pickled ginger and shichimi. Let's eat. Munch munch munch♪ Oh, delicious! The beef bowl always tastes good no matter when you eat it. The sausage. Of course, it's a real sausage, not some fake imitation. The fried egg. The half-cooked yolk is a big plus. Raw vegetables. I had them with French dressing. Miso soup. It's hot, so I finished all the soup, thinking the salt content should be fine. Seaweed. The true form of Japanese breakfast (or for me, lunch). Pickles. Mixed chopped vegetables. I had half of the rice, then made a mini beef bowl with the leftover. You must never leave any of the beef bowl sauce. I quickly finished the mini beef bowl in one go. Phew, I'm full. With this taste and portion size at this price, the cost performance is definitely good. I left the restaurant completely satisfied. The end. As of this day, the number of meals eaten out for breakfast and lunch since January 2011 is 1,145, with an average price of 466 yen per meal including tax.