Sometimes I crave the curry from this restaurant! I was feeling hungry since the morning, so today I decided to have curry for breakfast! Apparently, the curry has been updated, which caught my interest. I chose a simple curry and waited for it to be served. When the curry arrived, it looked the same as before (laughs). I added a raw egg as a topping and tried the new curry sauce. It's not bad, but I feel like the spiciness has decreased compared to before. Of course, the curry is still delicious, but I miss the stronger spice flavor from before. Maybe I've gotten used to eating spicier curries recently. Well, this is a beef bowl restaurant after all (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

When I go to work on the first train, it starts to get bright around Shibuya... at the same time, my stomach starts to growl... I wake up early, so I get hungry. I wasn't sure if I would have time for lunch at work, so let's have a good breakfast. I came to this place after a long time! It's a beef bowl chain restaurant located in Center-gai, where young people hang out after pulling an all-nighter. I like the curry here! And since it's been a while, I also want to eat a beef bowl... so I chose the curry beef bowl! I purchased a ticket from the ticket machine, and in no time, the curry appeared in front of me! On top of the rice is the beef bowl! I will mix it with the curry and enjoy it. Compared to other curry restaurants, this one has a good amount of spices and spiciness, which I like! It's not anything special, but I crave it occasionally. I had a good meal after a long time in the morning, so let's do our best today! Thank you for the meal.

There is a Matsuya located about a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station. I ordered something called Taiwan-style mixed beef rice. Hmm. It's just regular mixed beef rice. It's not bad, but it's not particularly delicious either. The temperature is also lukewarm, and regular beef bowls taste better.

I don't have much time, but I'm hungry. At times like this, a beef bowl restaurant comes in handy. For only 620 yen, you can get a salad, miso soup, a large beef bowl with raw egg on top. The salad comes with sesame dressing. Mix the raw egg with sweet sauce and pour it over the beef bowl. It's a bit fatty, but it's well stewed so it's not too heavy. It really hit the spot.

Today, I had a meal before work. It's hard to find a place to eat before 11 am, so I decided to go to a beef bowl restaurant instead of the usual soba shops. The curry here is a bit spicy, which is nice. I ordered curry beef with beef topping and added a raw egg on top. However, the price of 960 yen for curry at this type of restaurant feels quite high. It seems like they heated the curry in the microwave instead of using a hot water bath like they used to. Anyway, I sprinkled some pickled ginger and shichimi pepper on top before digging in. The shichimi pepper here isn't very spicy, so I added a lot. I wish they had chili pepper instead. The curry beef, mixed with the egg yolk, was satisfying, but I wish it was around 700 yen. I filled up my stomach before work, at least. Thank you for the meal.

On this day of a business trip to Kobe, the departure time was a bit tricky, so I decided to have an early brunch before heading to work. I came back to this restaurant after a long time. It's a chain restaurant known for its beef bowls, and although I wanted to try the beef curry bowl, I couldn't find it on the ticket machine... So I chose a beef bowl with plenty of green onions instead! I also added a raw egg on top. After a while, the beef bowl arrived, with a generous amount of green onions (laughs). I will sprinkle some red pickled ginger and seven spice on top. First, let's break the soft-boiled egg and enjoy it. Mmm, it's been a while, and it's delicious when you eat it occasionally (laughs). I then pour the beaten raw egg over it and enjoy it with egg topping! Eggs are indeed the ultimate flavor enhancer! It's been a while since I had a beef bowl, but the taste is still consistent and good (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

While strolling around Shibuya Center Street, I came across Matsuya's new curry dish and decided to try it. I had high expectations since their Massaman Curry last year was delicious. This time, I tried their Matsuya-style Poopong Curry with rice (medium portion, ¥690), which is a curry with crab and egg, topped with green beans. The crab had a slightly fishy taste, and the overall flavor was a bit salty due to the lack of umami. Overall, it didn't live up to Matsuya's usual curry standards.

I had work in Narita on this day. I woke up early in the morning to get ready, so by the time I arrived in Shibuya, I was hungry. I decided to visit this restaurant that I hadn't been to in a long time. It's been so long since I last came here, should I go for the beef bowl or curry? After some hesitation, I chose the beef curry thinking that I could eat it with my current appetite. It seems they serve it on a separate plate now, and the price has gone up, hasn't it? It's a bit expensive for breakfast, but it's good to have once in a while. It arrived in no time, here it is! This curry is spicy and not bad at all. Of course, it's not spicy enough for me, so I add some shichimi pepper, but I'm glad it's not just a curry with a mild flavor. I can enjoy the beef bowl feeling while also savoring the curry, which is nice. The portion size is not a problem, but the rice is so good that it's hard to balance and eat it properly (laughs). I'm full from the morning after a long time! It's nice to have days like this once in a while! Thank you for the meal.

Umakara Negi-tama Gyudon Mini 440 yen Around 13:15 on Saturday. Shibuya is crowded with people as expected. I walk a little to my client's place, but it's not difficult to find a lunch spot at a time like this. Then, a reassuring sign appears. As a country bumpkin, I ultimately feel more at ease in a familiar chain restaurant (^^) The interior is just a long counter seat. The aisle is narrow enough that you might brush against others walking in the back. But considering the high rent, it's understandable (^^) Umakara Negi-tama Gyudon Mini Both in appearance and taste, the egg plays a significant role. It perfectly combines the spicy flavor with the mellow taste of beef. With miso soup included in this package, it was a reasonably satisfying bowl in terms of both taste and cost. Bon appétit.

In the middle of Shibuya Center Street is Matsuya. This time, I decided to try the limited-time Green Pepper Pork Stir-Fry set meal, and since I was already here, I thought I'd explore a new store. - Green Pepper Pork Stir-Fry Double Set Meal with Extra Rice (1090 yen) There is a considerable amount of green peppers, red and yellow bell peppers, and onions, so it's not overly meaty. There is also a regular salad with fresh vegetables, so the vegetable intake is high. The seasoning is the Matsuya-style sauce, and I didn't feel like I was eating green pepper pork stir-fry, but I think it was well done in its own way.

When you suddenly crave a rice bowl meal, head to this chain restaurant. Today's energy boost, morning bowl! "Beef bowl + miso soup + soft-boiled egg @ Matsuya, Shibuya" Sweetly simmered beef with a soft-boiled egg in the middle. A miso soup packed with vegetables. It was delicious!

I visited the popular Matsuya restaurant, known for its set meals, to try their limited-time menu item "Chicken and Potato Butter Stir-Fry Set Meal". This was my first visit to the Matsuya Shibuya Center Street branch. Despite the ongoing state of emergency, I managed to enter the restaurant just before the 8:00 PM dining cut-off time at around 7:40 PM. The new menu item was an upgraded version of their popular "Garlic Chicken", now with added potatoes. The restaurant, located right in the heart of Center Street, was quite crowded as it follows the traditional counter service style rather than the self-service trend. Unfortunately, shortly after I entered, the dine-in service was stopped and they only offered takeout service. As for the taste, the chicken was as generous as always, and the addition of potatoes complemented the garlic sauce perfectly, resulting in an excellent flavor. I will definitely visit again soon!

Visited around 6:50 am on January 18, 2021 (Monday). The restaurant is located about a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station on various train lines, right in the middle of Shibuya Center Street. I was looking for dinner after a night shift, but alcohol drinks are only available from 11 am, so I couldn't drink at any of the restaurants. It's frustrating that many people don't consider the lives of night shift workers who support Japan's economy. The spread of infection is caused by group drinking of alcohol, but if you drink at a restaurant that implements infection prevention measures such as dividers for single use, the risk of infection is greatly reduced. The new coronavirus is not nocturnal, so refraining from going out at night should have no impact. There was an automatic ticket vending machine on the left and right at the entrance, and the system was to purchase a ticket in advance. The kitchen was on the left at the entrance, and there were about 20 counter seats in a long and narrow space behind it. Just before I posted this review, the restaurant had 44 reviews and an average rating of 3.08. There were about ten customers already there and four customers came in after me. The restaurant was run by two male staff members. Matsuya's breakfast menu includes the cheapest option of Tamagokake Gohan for 290 yen (tax included), and various other menu options such as "W-selectable Tamagokake Gohan 290 yen (tax included)", "Standard Morning Set 360 yen (tax included)", "Fluffy Egg Ankake Morning Rice 390 yen (tax included)", "Sausage Egg Set Meal 420 yen (tax included)", "Grilled Fish Set Meal 490 yen (tax included)", "Value Morning Mini Premium Beef Rice and Pork Miso Soup Set 490 yen (tax included)". All menus come with a choice of side dish. The choices for side dishes are Natto (with green onions), Tororo (grated yam), Hiya-yakko (chilled tofu), Mini Beef Plate, Mini Curry, from which you can choose. I selected Hiya-yakko as the side dish for the Value Morning Mini Premium Beef Rice and Pork Miso Soup Set. Previously, it was 420 yen without a choice of side dish, so it's a 70 yen price increase. The Sausage Egg Set Meal also has a 10 yen price increase. Is the Grilled Fish Set Meal really 490 yen? The food was served in 3 minutes. It was a set of Premium Beef Rice in mini size, Pork Miso Soup, and Hiya-yakko. If you choose Mini Beef Plate instead of Hiya-yakko, you can have a large serving of beef rice. Although the Hiya-yakko is small, it comes with chopped green onions, shaved bonito flakes, and grated ginger. Matsuya's Hiya-yakko has a surprisingly large portion, so you can enjoy it as a snack with alcohol. The Pork Miso Soup was generous with chopped green onions. When I started eating the miso soup, I realized that it was supposed to have tofu in it. The Hiya-yakko and tofu ended up being redundant. The miso soup was packed with ingredients such as pork, onions, taro, burdock, lotus root, carrots, and more. It's past 7 am on a weekday. I'm glad to be able to sit on the train and go home in the opposite direction of the rush hour commute. But night shifts are tough. I'm starting to lose track of when I should sleep (laughs). The total bill for this day was 490 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Blog ⇒ [Riding on the Flowing Clouds♪] On this day, I came to Shibuya for a specific reason. It might be my last visit to Shibuya, so I took a little stroll around the city. Shibuya was the first place I set foot in when I first came to Tokyo. I didn't even leave the station building at Tokyo Station, just transferred from the Shinkansen to the Yamanote Line... So meeting a friend in Shibuya marked the beginning of my Tokyo life. Over thirty years have passed since then, and now the final day of my Tokyo life is approaching. When I first moved to Tokyo, I used to come to Shibuya every day, even without any plans. I was aiming to be a musician, so I would go to record stores like "Hunting" and "Disk Union" to buy lots of used LPs. But in my late twenties, my interest in Shibuya suddenly faded. The town started to be filled with teenagers dressed as punks or gyaru, and that's when I lost interest. But looking back, I can't believe I used to come here every day without getting tired of it. ↑ Ah, those were the days of youth! (←I was truly in the prime of my youth) lol One place in Shibuya that left a lasting impression on me is... "Matsuya" in Shibuya Center-gai. In my early twenties, I was really broke, so "Matsuya" in Shibuya Center-gai was a lifesaver for me. Most of my income went to my band at the time. To be honest, as long as I could eat, I didn't care what I ate... When I first moved to Tokyo, I would eat at "Yoshinoya" every day lol But once I discovered "Matsuya," I started going there every day. The shock of getting miso soup with the meal was unforgettable. I don't think there was a "Matsuya" in Kobe at the time. I first learned about it here and instantly became hooked. Back then, it was located a little off the main street in Shibuya Center-gai, right? Well, my memory from over thirty years ago is quite vague... There's no trace of that time left, but I decided to have one last meal there! However, the "gyudon" beef bowl itself is different from back then, so I went for the "Tokumasa Mini Premium Gyudon Pork Soup Set"! The pork soup with pickles costs 440 yen and is a great deal for the morning. Thanks to that, I was able to reminisce about old memories. This might be my last time walking around Shibuya. But I have no regrets about the days I spent in Shibuya! When it comes to my Tokyo life, it's a different story... (← Oh well) lol No, I really wanted to see the Tokyo Olympics... It's not often that your own country hosts the Olympics. And to think that I was living in Tokyo at the time... I thought it would be a story to tell for the rest of my life. But I hate the new coronavirus that took away so many things. And countries that spread it without remorse are even worse. ☆━━━...‥・ Twistman's Room ・‥...━━━☆ Service: ♪♪♪♪♪ Food: ♪♪♪♪♪ Value for Money: ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪※ A perfect score if there are 10 ♪ symbols in a row! (v^ー°)

I went there on Monday at 1:30 PM. I ordered the lunch set (extra large beef bowl, fresh vegetable salad, hot spring egg, miso soup). It was delicious. It was even more delicious when I put French dressing on the salad and beef bowl. It was my first time eating a hot spring egg, but it was good.

I went to the restaurant on Thursday at 10:00 PM. I ordered miso soup, which cost 60 yen. I felt a bit conflicted about ordering because if you order a beef bowl, the miso soup is free. It tasted like the usual Matsuya miso soup - not too strong, not too weak.

Located right in the heart of Shibuya, this restaurant is bustling with male customers even on a holiday morning around 10 am. The interior consists of only a counter with narrow spacing between seats, making it a no-go for those concerned about respiratory illnesses like the recent pandemic. You purchase your meal ticket from a vending machine and receive your order within 2 minutes. The breakfast menu I tried was the beef bowl set with a small side dish. The meat was fatty and lacked texture and flavor. The miso soup was slightly on the salty side. The rice was cooked to a slightly softer consistency.

For some reason, there are times when I suddenly crave a bowl of rice topped with various ingredients! When that happens, I usually go for the classic combination of beef bowl with pork miso soup and a half-boiled egg at Matsuya in Shibuya. I like to top my beef bowl with plenty of half-boiled egg and pickled ginger, and sprinkle seven-spice chili powder on my miso soup. It was delicious! 🌟(￣∇￣*)ゞ

This shop is located just a short walk into Shibuya Center Street. Today, I had the beef bowl with green onions and a soft-boiled egg on top. The slightly sweet sauce combined with the richness of the egg was very delicious. I hadn't been here in a while, but I really liked it this time. I would like to stop by again from time to time. It's convenient that Matsuya is located in various places.

Yes. On this day, I had a muscle strain in my right thigh and it was hurting, so I decided to stop by for a meal after work. I had vowed to take a break from alcohol this day, so no beer. I ordered a large green onion and egg beef bowl and a salad at the ticket machine. I ate eagerly like a hungry old man. When it comes to beef bowl chains, Matsuya is the best. I actually wanted to eat curry, but I had curry for lunch, so I opted for the beef bowl. With the salad and green onions, it's practically zero calories. Thanks for the meal.