I came here wanting to eat eggplant miso for dinner today, but they were already sold out. So, I had the 500 yen oyakodon instead. It was very delicious. I hope they start serving mapo tofu or eggplant miso soon. Thank you for the meal.

Today I received tickets to watch women's golf, so I decided to go! I took a temporary bus from the Bank of Japan in Tenjin to get there. I couldn't wake up early because I had a drinking party the day before, so I arrived in Tenjin at 9 o'clock. Since it was such an early hour, I thought about having breakfast before going. I was in the mood for udon, but they were closed in the morning due to COVID-19. So, I was relieved to find this place open in the morning! The restaurant had about 20 counter seats, a medium-sized space. First, I bought a meal ticket at the ticket machine near the entrance. I was in the mood for beef rice, so I chose this set: - Tokuchou small portion beef rice with miso soup set (490 yen) It came with a choice of small side dishes, and I struggled between natto and grated yam, but ended up choosing grated yam. After waiting for about 3 minutes, my order was ready, and I went to pick it up. The small portion size was just right, with a large serving of miso soup and grated yam. A luxurious lineup for breakfast, my excitement increased from the morning! I poured the grated yam over the beef rice and started eating. The beef was tenderly simmered with a slightly sweet seasoning, combined with the flavor of grated yam... it was indeed a stable deliciousness! It wasn't heavy in the morning, so it could be enjoyed at any time of the day. The miso soup was full of ingredients like radish, taro, carrot, lotus root, burdock, and other root vegetables, giving it a satisfying texture. The umami of the miso spread throughout my body... it was the best breakfast. It was a short stay of about 15 minutes, but it was delicious! As expected, it had a stable deliciousness and quality...!

I went to Matsuya after going to places I don't usually go to as part of a plan to eat at different places. I tried the beef rice bowl (regular) for 380 yen. I didn't have much of an appetite, so the regular size was enough for me. It's great to be able to eat rice cheaply in times like this. One amazing thing about Matsuya is that miso soup comes with the meal. The system of buying meal tickets hasn't changed, but the inside of the restaurant looked completely different. It used to be the style where the staff would come to your table in a U-shape, represented by Yoshinoya, but now it has changed to a style where you go pick up your order when your ticket number is called, and return the tray when you're done. Matsuya serves beef rice bowls, not beef bowls. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 stars.

After drinking until morning, I didn't really feel like eating much, but I wanted something light so I went for Matsuya's breakfast. The mini gyudon with pork miso soup and the option of mini curry for 490 yen is a good deal. The pork miso soup with fresh tofu was filling on its own, and the mini gyudon had just the right amount of rice and a lot of meat. Adding curry on top made it even more satisfying. I was pleasantly surprised by how full and satisfied I felt with Matsuya's breakfast.

Matsuya has released a new menu again (^O^) It looked delicious, so I went to the restaurant right away. You purchase tickets from a vending machine and then the food is delivered to you, as per the usual system. When the food arrived, I had to ask again for the name of the dish! Was it a prank? The actual dish looked quite different from the sample image (ﾉﾟдﾟ)ﾉ!! It was a chicken dish with lots of leeks and kimchi, just like always, and it was really delicious❗I wish they would add more cheese to make it closer to the image. I also got the sweet and sour pork set for takeout! Thank you for the meal.

I like curry, so I came to try it out. As usual, it had a lot of ingredients and big pieces of chicken. The taste was a bit sweet. It's the usual chunky chicken curry. I can't wait for it to come out early this year. Thank you for the meal.

A friend of mine recently posted on social media that they made a dish called "Shukumeri," which made me curious about what it is and what it tastes like. I happened to come across a review by MyRebi-sama about another limited-time menu at Matsuya, and that's when I found out that Matsuya was offering Shukumeri. So, I decided to visit the restaurant to try it out. I arrived at the Matsuya in Tenjin a little before 1 PM. The restaurant had a typical Matsuya setup with a counter in the shape of a "コ." The counter seats were quite crowded with nearby office workers. It was a bit intimidating to enter, but a few people left in succession, so I took the opportunity to go in. I purchased the Shukumeri set meal, which included Shukumeri hot pot, a small rice, and miso soup, for 700 yen. It's quite pricey compared to the regular beef bowl priced at 290 yen. I sat at an empty counter seat and handed over my ticket. They served me a hot cup of tea, instead of water, which was unexpected. There were transparent acrylic boards between the counter seats, possibly due to the nature of the restaurant. All customers were dining alone, and there was no conversation happening. Interestingly, I was the only female customer during my visit (there was another female customer for a takeout order). It took about 10 minutes for the meal to be served, and the hot pot on the tray was bubbling hot. When I removed my mask, I was hit by a strong garlic smell. According to Matsuya's website, Shukumeri is a traditional dish from Georgia where chicken is simmered in a garlic cream sauce. Georgia is located north of Russia, east of Asia, west of Europe, and south of the Middle East, known for its diverse cuisine. The key point is that it is designed to complement the "most delicious rice in the world," which is Japanese rice. I took a sip of miso soup and then dug into the Shukumeri. The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful with a strong garlic kick. It had melted cheese on top, making it delicious. The flavor was bold, and it indeed went well with rice. The sautéed chicken pieces were mixed with the sauce, creating a tasty combination, but it was really hot, so be careful not to burn your mouth. Apart from chicken, the hot pot also had sweet potatoes, which paired well with the rich cream sauce. The hot pot kept bubbling until I almost finished the meal, leaving some burnt bits at the bottom. Shukumeri alone would probably go well with beer or white wine. I thought it would be nice to take it home and pair it with pasta. Overall, my first experience with Shukumeri was delicious. The garlic smell lingered even after the meal, and my body felt warm, possibly due to the hot pot and the garlic power. It was a perfect dish for a cold day. Although the strong garlic smell may influence the choice of mealtime, I would definitely consider having it again. Matsuya's global hot pot menu is quite interesting. By the way, my friend tried the "Shukumeri Noodle Hot Pot" collaboration between Matsuya and Nissin Foods (available at convenience stores) and said it was really delicious. I would love to try that too!

Dinner for the day was at Matsuya Tenjin Store in Tenjin 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. When you have a sudden craving for Matsuya, don't you all have it? (laughs) The location is good, so I ended up going there. The counter seats have plenty of space between them. There was also hand sanitizer and they had good COVID-19 measures in place. It's a ticket system, so be sure to purchase a ticket when you enter. On this day, I ordered the popular Matsuya set meal, the Kalbi Yakiniku set meal. The price was ¥660. It's still cheap and I'm grateful for that. Here is the Kalbi Yakiniku set meal. I'm happy it comes with fresh vegetables. Plenty of Kalbi Yakiniku, rice, and miso soup. It's great to get all this for ¥660. It's delicious as always. The grated daikon radish makes it refreshing. Rice and meat just go so well together. Thanks to the efforts of the company, it's cheap and the food is delicious. I'm grateful for that. Thank you for the meal. Today's dinner cost ¥660.

On the third morning of my summer vacation trip to Hakata and Nagasaki, I wanted to eat rice because I had bread for breakfast yesterday. I was intrigued by the 290 yen beef bowl sign that I had passed by many times in front of the hotel. It was a Kyushu limited-time special price, so I decided to try it at "Matsuya Tenjin Store" located near the hotel. I purchased a beef bowl (290 yen) and a small draft beer (150 yen) from the ticket machine and sat at the counter. Even in the morning, the service was quick. I started with the draft beer, which tasted great, especially in the morning. When the beef bowl arrived, it seemed to have less fat compared to the premium beef bowl, but it had a refreshing taste that seemed more suitable for breakfast. It was a bit disappointing that there was no black sesame and shichimi pepper, but overall, it felt like a good deal. If you dine in the restaurant, you also get miso soup. Thank you for the meal.

What? This is delicious! A few years ago, I had a beef bowl where the onions were half raw and honestly, I couldn't eat it. Yesterday, I went to a different beef bowl restaurant and the flavor was rich... So, I tried the beef bowl at Matsuya again... Since it was early morning, I bought a mini-sized meal ticket! It arrived shortly and the portion was decent and satisfying. When I tried it, it was juicy and the flavor was mild, which I liked. I feel like I missed out by not going there before. I will definitely use it moderately from now on. Thank you for the meal.

I got the hamburger curry, gyudon, and half-boiled egg to go from "Matsuya"! I used a discount coupon on the app. The original curry is my favorite among the beef bowl chains because it's spicy. The curry has a variety of spices, so tastes may differ. There are fewer places open late at night, but in Fukuoka, there are still many places open late at night.

Location: Matsuya Tenjin Store in Fukuoka City, Chuo Ward, Tenjin It's a food ticket system and non-smoking. There are always a lot of customers no matter when you come. The customers are diverse, but businessmen stand out quite a bit. If I were to make a comparison, it feels like they are mistaken to be in a higher-class place... (bitter smile) Now, about the food. I had the Nikudama Ankake Don (rice bowl with meatballs and egg sauce) with extra rice for 350 yen during the lunch service time. Personally, I found the simmered finely chopped meat with egg sauce to be nicely blended and easy to eat. It paired well with the rice.

Location: Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka (Matsuya Tenjin branch) This restaurant operates on a food ticket system and has non-smoking seating available at the counter with about 15 seats in total. Nearby, there are convenience stores and other eateries. I have been visiting this place more frequently lately. What I ate: Gyudon (beef rice bowl) size large for 430 yen, served with miso soup. There were about five different condiments on the table. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. Personally, I found the meat to be thinly sliced and simmered in a soy-based sauce. The rice was what I would consider typical for this type of restaurant. Generally, this place tends to have a decent amount of customers due to its location.

Location: Matsuya Tenjin Store in Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Tenjin Smoking: Not allowed, food ticket system Nearby, there are various shops such as Starbucks, Tully's, FamilyMart, etc. This store seems to have a consistent flow of customers. What I ate: Negi-tama Gyudon (beef bowl with plenty of green onions) regular size for 430 yen Basic toppings included green onions and a soft-boiled egg. Personally, I felt that the meat was well simmered. The soft-boiled egg was just right in terms of doneness. As for the rice, it was average. Interestingly, beef bowls are cheaper than pork bowls.

Location: Matsuya Tenjin store in Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Tenjin, is a non-smoking restaurant with a ticket system. Nearby, there are Starbucks, Tully's, Lawson, FamilyMart, and other stores. This store always has a steady stream of customers. What I ate: Negi-shio Butadon (pork bowl with plenty of green onions) regular size for 450 yen. I was really craving pork due to feeling unwell, so I didn't mind how it was prepared. My condition has improved quite a bit now (bitter smile). The Negi-shio Butadon had a lemon-like flavor rather than just salt on the meat. The meat was cooked thoroughly and had a good amount of heat. As for the rice, it was just average in my opinion. Personally, I think the regular size of this menu item is better than the large size. There may be differences in taste between stores, though.

After a long time, I got home late and had dinner. I stopped by a nearby Matsuya and ordered the Brown Sauce Hamburg Steak set meal for 590 yen. It's impressive to get rice, salad, miso soup, and a hamburger for this price. It's a great value for a set meal restaurant with a wide variety of menu options.

There was an unexpected expense, so my plan to eat delicious food in Nakasu turned into a budget dinner. I went to Matsuya near the hotel and saw a pop-up for the limited-time "Gorogoro Simmered Chicken Curry," so I bought a meal ticket. It was tastier than I expected. Personally, I would have liked more onions simmered in it, but the curry was quite spicy and the flavor was quite delicious, so I was satisfied.

I went to Matsuya for the first time in 3 years! It's great that they serve lunch until 5 pm ☺︎

The meat was huge!! It had a taste that was easy to eat without any strong flavors, like a pork belly bowl. It even came with miso soup!

I visited for the first time after the renewal. The beef bowl had a strong broth flavor. On this day, the pork bowl was sold out.