When it comes to Matsuya, I love their extensive set meal menu more than the beef bowl, and I usually order the hamburger set. I start by finishing all the vegetables first, then enjoy the hamburger and rice, demi-glace sauce and rice, and miso soup and rice in rotation. The combination of demi-glace sauce and rice is exquisite, and although it may not be very proper, scooping up small bites of rice with a spoon and eating it enhances the deliciousness. It's a set meal with addictive qualities that you occasionally crave!

So, even though it's the weekend, I had to work back-to-back. I didn't have much time, so I had to settle for Matsuya in front of Kokura Station instead of going to Osho like I wanted. However, this time, settling was the right choice because the limited menu Ma Po Tofu was back. I went with the Ma Po Tofu rice bowl (500 yen) to save money. It was spicier than the normal Ma Po at Osho and had a strong flavor. The fact that you can eat this for 500 yen with miso soup is excellent.

The food is delicious and served quickly, making it perfect for when you're short on time! However, the dining area of the restaurant is often dirty. I think they don't wipe down the tables. There isn't much cleanliness, so that's a bit disappointing.

I used it at night and was looking for a place where I could eat quickly by myself at night, but surprisingly there weren't many options... I went into a ramen shop and the service was terrible, so I got irritated and left... I ended up at Matsuya, but as expected, chain restaurants have a sense of stability. I ordered this menu for the first time, and it was incredibly delicious and great value for money.

As of January 22, 2022, the restaurant closes at night between 1-5 am on weekdays. Just before stopping by Ichikoroya, I happened to find out about Matsuya's meat increase campaign on Twitter. The photo showed a 25% increase in the regular serving size, with no rice peeking through the gaps in the meat, providing a satisfying amount of food. The large serving size offers a whopping 60% increase. Curious to try it out, I decided to have it as a late-night snack after returning to Kokura. The increased beef bowl - large size (530 yen) didn't look visually different from the regular size at first glance, but the thickness of the meat layers inside was surprising. The taste wasn't as strong as I remembered Matsuya's beef bowl to be, which was a pleasant surprise. The flavor was different from what I had expected, and I regretted avoiding it before. However, the sweetness of the seasoning combined with the large portion made it a bit overwhelming towards the end. Adding toppings like egg or miso soup could help enhance the overall experience. Despite getting a bit tired of the flavor towards the end, the generous portion for 530 yen was definitely worth it. Considering the current situation with shortened business hours and the risk of losing weight, I might consider using this as a late-night snack option. Although it closes at 1 am on weekdays, it's still a great choice for a satisfying meal.

Recently, I've noticed the variety and affordability of breakfast menus at beef bowl chain restaurants, not just at Matsuya. The options are plentiful, including salads, and the meals are quite filling. On this particular day at Matsuya, I had the Sausage and Egg W Set Meal (480 yen). I chose grated yam as my side dish. When you purchase your meal ticket, the order is sent from the ticket machine to the kitchen, and you wait at your table until your number is called. I finished everything except for half of the rice and the grated yam first, and then enjoyed the grated yam rice last. At 480 yen, this meal was definitely worth it.

On this day, I had lunch at "Matsuya Kokura Ekimae Store". The first thing that felt strange when entering the store was that the familiar counter seats in the shape of a "Co" were gone, and more counter seats had been added. There were counter seats on both sides of the walls, and in the center of the store, there were counter seats facing each other with a partition in the middle. It was quite a shock. Near the entrance, there was a ticket machine. Ordering through the ticket machine was the same style as Matsuya's previous ordering system. However, before, after ordering at the ticket machine, you would hand the food ticket to the staff, but now it had changed to a system where the order was automatically placed. If you sit at an available seat, a number will be displayed on the LCD monitor above the pick-up counter, and you go pick up your order at the pick-up counter. It's a system that avoids contact as much as possible, fitting the current times. This time, I ordered... ・Gyudon Lunch (large size) + raw egg (tax included 650 yen) I ordered a lunch menu for the first time. The speed of service was amazing, with the food being served in just 2 minutes after ordering at the ticket machine! The Gyudon had the traditional flavor, with the taste of beef and onions thoroughly infused, and it was delicious. I poured sesame dressing on the salad in the set and it was quite tasty. I ate about half of the Gyudon before cracking the raw egg and adding it to the Gyudon. It was a good decision to get the large size. I was able to enjoy the taste twice in one meal. It had been about 5 years since I last ate at Matsuya, but the taste hasn't changed and I was very satisfied. Next time, I would like to try a different menu. Thank you for the meal.

I visited Matsuya Kokura Ekimae store for dinner in Kokura. I ordered the Beef Curry (large serving) for 590 yen, which is slightly spicy. The curry sauce had a delicious flavor with various vegetables cooked in it. It was tastier than curry from a regular cafe. Thank you for the meal.

I used it when I went to Kokura the other day! I couldn't eat lunch slowly, so I visited a beef bowl chain store two days in a row. I'm looking forward to Matsuya after a long time. - Access It is about a 2-minute walk from Kokura Station. - Inside the store The surprisingly spacious interior has a ticket machine as soon as you enter, so you buy a meal ticket. There is a self-counter at the back, so you go pick up your order when your number is called. - Customer base There were a lot of businessmen. - What I ordered Cheese Gyudon Salad Set I like the Cheese Gyudon at any chain store because it has a consistent quality. I slightly regret not trying the limited-time offer, but it was delicious and satisfying lunch.

Gyudon (regular size) for 320 yen [Energy 692kcal Carbohydrates 96.8g], but there are only three stores that offer it. I decided to try it once and went to the store. I selected the standard Gyudon. In terms of similar items... ・Sukiya 350 yen ・Yoshinoya 387 yen Matsuya is the cheapest. And it comes with miso soup. The Gyudon has tender meat and tastes good. Hmm, but it feels a little lacking in something. Maybe because there are few ingredients. I think Matsuya's Gyudon with Gyudon is the best choice. Thank you for the meal.

Until November 24th, Matsuya is holding a campaign with increased portions of kalbi (marinated beef ribs) (＾ω＾) I originally planned to have a beef bowl or curry for my meal after drinking, but once I found out that the kalbi yakiniku set meal I always eat has increased portions, I couldn't resist having it, right? This Matsuya is a self-service restaurant where you buy a meal ticket, your order is automatically sent to the kitchen, your order number is displayed, you pick up your food, and then return your dishes to the return counter after finishing your meal. It's similar to restaurants at highway service areas. Despite the extra steps, the self-service Matsuya is about 10 yen cheaper than other Matsuya locations. Thank you for the meal ===========

I wonder what the curry at Matsuya tastes like. I've been wanting to try it, and surprisingly, the day I wanted to eat curry came sooner than expected. The store in front of Kokura Station is self-service with only counter seats. You order from a ticket machine, and your order is automatically sent to the kitchen. When your order is ready, they call your number and you pick it up, similar to a food court system. There is hand sanitizer and movable acrylic panels at the entrance. They serve miso soup with the curry, which is quite assertive. The curry sauce is thicker than I expected, with chunks of beef scattered throughout. The texture is not minced meat, but rather chunks of meat. The curry has a balance of sweetness, spiciness, and acidity, with each flavor vying for dominance. The spiciness is not as strong as I feared, so it should be easy to eat for most people. The rice is slightly yellow and dry, which makes me wonder if it's the same at all times and stores. I went there in the morning around 9 am. It's not too spicy for me, but I would have preferred a bit more acidity. Overall, it's a pretty authentic curry for a beef bowl chain! It's not my favorite type, but it's also not my least favorite. I also unexpectedly fell in love with Matsuya's raw vegetable salad. Due to the disruption in my eating habits during the COVID-19 lockdown, my weight, which had dropped significantly, has returned to normal. So, from now on, I won't be too concerned about calories and will eat what I want at that moment! The salad at this store is thin and crunchy, with large corn kernels. I had it with French dressing this time. The cleanliness of the store, including the condiments on the table, is excellent. The containers are designed to prevent spills, which is great.

I can't keep up with all the limited-time menu items coming out one after another! The pork kimchi set meal is delicious! I hope they keep it on the menu for a while. The twice-cooked pork was also tasty! The miso-marinated pork belly for takeout was a great deal and delicious! I was looking forward to trying the steak bowl, but although the taste was not bad, it was tough! I don't mind toughness, but there were too many tendons and it was hard to eat. Another disappointing point was that the dish looked quite different from the sample photo. I wish they would pay more attention to the presentation! Maybe it depends on the branch? Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I went to Matsuya. They have been introducing a lot of limited-time menu items recently. I really wanted to try the Kanto-style Mapo Eggplant Don. I wonder if it will be available here soon too? I'm looking forward to it. The big chicken dish was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

This afternoon, I went shopping around Kokura Station for the first time in a while. The rain had been continuing for a long time, but it finally stopped in the early afternoon. There were so many people, more than I have seen recently. It must be a normal Saturday afternoon. I need to be careful myself. I had the mapo tofu set meal, which said that you can get half of your daily vegetables in just this one meal. It was true that there was a lot of meat! I like cabbage, so I was happy that there was a lot of cabbage, but there were also a lot of carrots, which I don't like. However, I finished the whole meal. It was slightly spicy and quite delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I had the parent and child rice bowl at Matsuya! At first, this set wasn't available in Fukuoka, so I was disappointed. But now they have it here too, so I finally made it today. The bowl had a lot of big pieces of chicken, and the flavor was mild. The miso soup was a bit stronger in taste, so the balance was good. The miso soup had lots of ingredients and was delicious. I hope they continue to offer different sets in the future. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Matsuya for the first time in a while to have their Goro Goro Chicken Curry. Matsuya's set meals come with plenty of salad, and it's nice that you can choose from various dressings (*^-^) The curry was slightly spicy and had lots of chicken in it, as always delicious! I'm tempted by the Meaty Gourmet Set with lots of meat, but it's only available until the 28th, so I'll come back if I can. Thank you for the meal.

Local but first visit to this Matsuya. I don't usually go to beef bowl chain restaurants, but there are few places in Kokura where you can have a Japanese set meal in the morning (^◇^;) As I was about to sit down when I entered the store, I unintentionally passed by the food ticket machine haha It was right on the left as soon as I entered. Today, I had decided on fried eggs and miso soup, but I found the perfect menu! ● Egg W set meal Gyudon 460 yen (tax included) → Literally, 2 fried eggs, and I chose "gyudon" from the small dishes where you can choose a sausage. When at Matsuya, I always feel like eating beef (^◇^;) The latest touch panel food ticket machine seems to be able to handle QR codes and electronic money payments as well ★☆ Take the food ticket to the kitchen, but please wait at your seat. It seems that the order is automatically sent to the kitchen as soon as you purchase the food ticket. Your ticket number is displayed on the screen in the store, and when it's ready, you go and pick it up. And at the end of the meal, return the plate. Also, the cold water and tea are self-service. When your number is called, go and pick up the plate. Boom! Rice, vegetables, miso soup, 2 fried eggs, large sausage, tasty gyudon, nori at Matsuya, plenty of pickles. The portion was bigger than I imagined (ﾟoﾟ;; The meat in the gyudon was thick, so I ended up having a beef bowl. With some pickled ginger on top, it was perfectヽ(´▽｀)/☆☆☆ With a very full stomach, I left the store - thank you for the meal m(._.)m By the way... I don't plan on drinking here, but *Beer 190 yen *Highball 150 yen It's self-service, but I think it's a good deal (*^o^*)b

I came to eat the limited-time beef and eggplant miso set meal, but this time it was a disappointment. The dish was lukewarm and the onions were cut too big and almost raw. I couldn't really taste the miso either. About half of the people in the restaurant were eating curry, so maybe the curry is good. I'll try the curry next time. Thank you for the meal.

I went before it ended because the Chicken Curry simmered with a lot of ingredients was back. The curry at Matsuya is spicy and delicious, a taste that I love. It had eight big pieces of chicken in it. The next limited-time menu also looks delicious, so I want to come back soon to try it. Thank you for the meal.