This is one of the busiest Matsuya stores in Kitakyushu, and the staff seem to be very efficient. There is a particularly cheerful older lady working there, which adds to the overall positive impression. I often visit this store, and I feel like they have finally found a great staff member. I personally love Matsuya's set meals, so I may be biased in my rating. As for the Mille-Feuille Cutlet that was trending online (priced at 500 yen), it is definitely a great deal. However, it lacks the true mille-feuille texture you would expect from a higher-priced tonkatsu restaurant. It is likely frozen, but still enjoyable and slightly cheaper than Katsuya. The unlimited condiments like white sauce are a great bonus that Matsuya offers. Overall, I am satisfied with the meal, but personally, I think the regular pork cutlet is tastier. I also enjoyed the chicken cutlet they had before. Matsunoya seems to be a high-quality chain, and I hope they open My Curry Restaurant, Sushi Mats, and Steak Mats in Kokura soon.

Introducing the "Miso Pork Cutlet Set Meal" from Matsunoya Kokura Katano Branch (attached to Matsuya). This Matsunoya branch opened on January 25, 2023, in Katano, Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Previously, there was only a Matsuya, so the renewal opening with "Matsuya + Matsunoya" is highly anticipated. Matsunoya only has branches in Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Takasu, and Yukuhashi, so it's great to see them expanding to Kokura Kita-ku. They have a large parking lot and even a drive-thru. You can also order online and pick up at the store. Currently, they are running a campaign where you can enjoy three types of Matsunoya cutlets for 500 yen. The grated radish cutlet was sold out, but the miso cutlet was delicious, reminiscent of Nagoya. They offer free extra rice and large portions, so it's worth visiting frequently while the campaign lasts. Restaurant Name: Matsunoya Kokura Katano Branch (attached to Matsuya) Address: 4-20-12 Katano, Kokura Kita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Closed: Open all year round Business Hours: 24 hours Contact: 080-5928-1139 *All information is based on the official website.

Chicken curry simmered with chunks of chicken, priced at 630 yen [Energy 893kcal Carbohydrates 114.1g]. The magical incantation for the long-awaited return of the "goro-goro" chicken. I arrived at the store a little after 10 a.m. and purchased a meal ticket at the ticket machine. After handing in the ticket, I waited for about 5 minutes. This is really delicious. It's not very spicy, but with a boost similar to CoCo Ichibanya's level 10 spiciness from the added ghost pepper. The rich flavor of the curry, with chunks of pre-cooked chicken, is absolutely delicious. It's no wonder that there are "goro-goro" chicken devotees all over the country. Especially in Miyazaki where there is no Matsuya, the appreciation for it is even greater. Luckily, there are three Matsuya locations in Kitakyushu, so to all residents, please give it a try! I wish it could be a permanent item on the menu. By the way, there is no Saizeriya in Miyazaki either! But it's a great city to live in with delicious dishes like chicken nanban and charcoal-grilled local chicken. They accept Suica cards.

Massaman Curry 730 yen The Massaman Curry, which was released as a limited-time offer in February and received great reviews, is back on the menu. I knew it was available last time, but I had ignored it thinking, "Thai curry, meh." I decided to try it this time, so I visited on the first day. I bought a meal ticket at 10:18 and handed it to the staff. In less than 5 minutes, the dish was served. I took a bite. The coconut milk flavor was strong! Because of that, it wasn't spicy at all, in fact, it had an unpleasant sweetness to it. It's a taste I really don't like. The chicken was similar to the "Goro-G Chicken," stir-fried and with a generous portion, and there were also potatoes in it, but I just couldn't handle this curry. But I guess there are people who like this kind of flavor. Thank you for the meal, Massaman... Suica can be used here.

Seafood Galore Seafood Curry 850 yen Matsuya no longer gives the impression of being just a curry restaurant. Well, they keep releasing new items one after another, and their turnover rate is high. Today, I visited the store with excitement to try the newly released Seafood Curry. Since I have already completed Matsuya in Kitakyushu, I went to the nearby store. Seafood Curry. When the dish was served, I noticed that the visual appearance was quite different from the menu. The curry is not of a Western style but rather a watery spice-based one. It is slightly spicy. The seafood ingredients include shrimp, squid, and clams mixed in an appropriate amount, giving off a seafood aroma. However, the squid among these seafood ingredients is disappointing. It has a dry texture, as if it had been stored frozen for a long time. I can't help but compare it to the Gorochiki curry, and this seafood curry is a complete defeat. I understand that seafood dishes tend to be more expensive, but I honestly feel that this seafood curry, which is 220 yen more expensive than Gorochiki, is questionable. While I was eating, most of the customers who came in ordered the same seafood curry. It made me happy. I decided to skip the Seafood Cream Keema Curry. When I visited the store before, Suica was not working, but now it is usable.

I visited Matsuya in Kitakyushu City for a lunch meeting during a business trip within the prefecture. It was around 1:30 PM and I was quite busy, so I hadn't had lunch yet. I bought a ticket for the "Omar Shrimp Curry" for 780 yen including tax after glancing at the ticket machine. It had been years since I last visited Matsuya. I didn't pay close attention and ended up with the "Omar Shrimp Sauce Cream Curry" instead. The curry had a shrimp flavor, but it wasn't spicy. It used 100% natural Canadian omar shrimp, with 8 shrimp included in the dish. It was a new menu item that started selling at 10 AM on March 30th.

There is a dish called "Goro Chicken" that has some devoted fans, and it is a simmered chicken curry. It is only available for a limited time or at specific locations, so some people stock up on it by buying a lot and freezing it. I've always wanted to try it, but there is no Matsuya restaurant in Miyazaki where I live. Recently, a friend told me that the Goro Chicken is being sold at a Matsuya location in Uruma Ishikawa, Okinawa. Although I was disappointed, I decided to try the regular Beef Curry first. The ordering process was a bit complicated, and I had to add extra spiciness to the curry. The texture of the beef in the curry was not to my liking. I still prefer this curry over Sukiya's. Next time I visit Matsuya, it will be to try the Goro Chicken. Thank you for the meal.

Late-night detour. I could have taken it out since I was just going to head home, but I wanted to have miso soup, so I decided to eat in. It's been about 10 years since I last visited Matsuya. When I first lived alone, there was a Matsuya next door, so for a few months until I had all the cooking utensils, I ate at Matsuya almost every day. I got tired of it eventually and started cooking on my own, but when I was thinking about the old house I used to live in, I suddenly felt like having the kalbi grilled meat set meal that I used to eat all the time back then. That particular store has already closed down, so I stumbled upon this one on my way home one day. It was a weekday late at night when the date had already changed, yet there were two customers before me and one after me, with a few more people trickling in. They had hand sanitizer at the entrance and movable acrylic panels between the seats for COVID-19 measures. I waited for a while, listening to the sizzling sound of the meat being grilled, and then the food was served. Huh? Was the meat always this thinly sliced? It was so thin that it could almost pass as toppings for a beef bowl... There was quite a bit of fat, and the chewy texture was nice, but as someone who used to order kalbi, it felt a bit lacking. However, they seemed to have increased the quantity by slicing it thinly, and the portion was sufficient. I was happy to see grated daikon still included ⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝ I drizzled the sweet barbecue sauce over the meat, wrapped it in daikon, and had it with rice. The rice was slightly yellowish and a bit dry, which bothered me... Maybe the late-night hour wasn't the best choice. The meat was a bit sinewy (＞＜) It's thin, so it's still edible, but... even after chewing a lot, there was a bit of difficulty in swallowing. I mentally counted down to when I should swallow as I continued eating. The salad that came with it was quite substantial, giving off a healthy vibe (*^^*) It's much more balanced than my own cooking (laughs). I had it with French dressing, and it was delicious. I love the finely chopped cabbage that has a crisp texture. I'm only avoiding it for health reasons, but it's not that I dislike all vegetables (I actually like leafy greens). However, if I had followed the veggie-first rule and eaten this first, the meat would have definitely gotten cold~ I seriously think that considering the amount of salad, it was a lot. So, I finished the meat and rice, then half of the miso soup, followed by the salad, and then the other half of the miso soup ☆ The miso soup had the same familiar taste, which was comforting. Among the miso soup ingredients, I really love the aburaage the most ( ◜ᴗ◝) Compared to back then (I think the kalbi grilled meat set meal was around 580 yen back in the ancient times lol), the prices have naturally increased due to inflation and tax hikes, but the taste has slightly decreased (tears). The meat is like a completely different thing. However, the cost-effectiveness, or rather, the presence and value of the side salad and miso soup, is appealing. The rice, if I had gone at a busier time, there's a high chance of getting a tastier one. I'd like to try the original beef curry, which, based on the sample photo, seems to be the type I like, thin and without any toppings (っ ‘ ᵕ ‘ ｃ) Maybe it was because it was late at night, but all the sauce dispensers on the table were sparkling clean, giving off a sense of cleanliness and comfort. This is all thanks to the thoughtfulness of the staff (gratitude).

On August 25, 2020, a new menu item was released called "Pork Kimchi Donburi" and "Pork Kimchi Teishoku". I visited the restaurant without knowing about it and fell in love at first sight. I was torn between the set meal and the 80 yen cheaper "donburi". The Pork Kimchi Donburi costs 650 yen, while the Pork Kimchi Teishoku costs 730 yen. The Pork Kimchi Donburi comes with miso soup and a choice of raw or half-cooked egg. To commemorate the release, until September 8 at 10 a.m., you could get a free upgrade to a large serving of rice. I decided to go for the large serving. Each piece of thick pork shoulder loin, garlic sprouts, and white cabbage kimchi was delicious. The rich and spicy sauce with a gochujang flavor really stimulated my appetite. The portion size was quite generous, and even the regular size seemed satisfying. But adding the egg halfway through changed the flavor to a more mellow taste, allowing me to enjoy it in a different way. Overall, it goes well with beer and I hope it becomes a regular menu item. I later found out that the calorie content was quite high. Regular size: 989kcal, Large size: 1182kcal. It's a bit high, but it was worth it.

I used the morning menu at Matsuya for the second time in my life. I was in the mood for udon, but they didn't serve it in the morning. However, the morning menu had a variety of delicious and healthy options, along with various side dishes. I had a salmon set meal with grated yam as a side dish. The rice portion was quite generous, and at first, I thought it was a large serving, but with the grated yam, I was able to finish it easily. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

When it comes to Matsuya for me, it's always the Kalbi Yakiniku set meal with W and miso soup substitution. When the set meal arrives, I always ask for ponzu sauce for the tare and sesame dressing. I won't comment on the taste (as it is a nationwide chain), but for those who want to eat a lot of meat, how about ordering the XXW set meal, where the meat is doubled? Thank you for the meal!

Today I came to my favorite Matsuya. I usually don't eat beef bowls, but when I find a delicious looking limited-time set meal, I come here every now and then. My favorite is the chunky simmered chicken curry, it's a bit spicy and so delicious! I like that Matsuya's set meals come with plenty of salad and a choice of dressing. Also, when a limited menu starts, you get a free extra serving of rice (^-^)/ The Bulgogi set meal was a bit on the salty side but delicious! It had plenty of meat and the kimchi was also tasty. Thank you for the meal.

When you eat at a restaurant and it's both bad and expensive, you end up regretting the money spent. In those moments, you think to yourself, "I should have just eaten at Matsuya!" Their hamburger set meal is my favorite. The rice is delicious and the flavors are rich. It's around 650 yen, I think. It's a great value and the white rice is tasty. You can't underestimate chain restaurants like this one!笑

Continuing from the previous review, the second place is Satoki. This time, we casually headed to "Matsuya Kokura Katano Store" around 3 o'clock. We were beyond tired, but our appetite was starting to come back. It's not easy to find a place open at this hour, but this place was perfect. Conveniently located near the monorail station, with its own parking lot. The exterior and interior are typical Matsuya style, providing a sense of comfort. We ordered Kitsune Udon, which was surprisingly rich and delicious. Overall, it felt like a typical Matsuya experience. I always appreciate finding late-night places like this. Next time, I'll try their rice bowls!

It's been a while since I visited Matsuya, and I ordered the extra large beef bowl. Maybe the flavor was weak because it was the extra large size? Next time, I'll ask for it to be extra saucy!

I ordered a gourmet set with lots of meat, but there wasn't actually that much meat.

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