The other night, I stopped by for a late-night combo meal because I was hungry. I had the eel and beef combo bowl for 1,080 yen. It's a combination of eel bowl and beef bowl. The sauce of the beef bowl and the sauce of the eel bowl clash with each other, which might be good for some people. The eel was cooked tender and juicy, and it was delicious. Starting with the eel was the right choice. Thank you for the meal. Matsuya Hanazonocho Store 06-6630-5263 Osaka, Osaka City, Nishinari Ward, Tsurumibashi 1-3-5 Vue First Hanazono 1F.

I visited the classic set meal restaurant "Matsuya" that I often go to, this time at the Matsuya Hanazonocho branch in Osaka for the first time. It had been a while since I last visited Matsuya, so I decided to check out their new menu. I ordered the "Mount Fuji tofu authentic mapo tofu and grilled beef belly set meal" this time. ・Mount Fuji tofu authentic mapo tofu and grilled beef belly set meal ¥950 (tax included) ・Medium bottle of beer ¥390 (tax included) As for the taste, the authentic mapo tofu with Mount Fuji tofu went well with the white rice, and of course, it paired nicely with the beer. The grilled beef belly with sweet onions had a good balance, and also went well with the white rice. However, there was a lot of oil from the fatty meat, so it made me feel a bit heavy in the stomach... Thank you for the meal! I will visit another branch soon to try out their new menu!

Title: "Youth 18 Ticket to Osaka in March 2023, Morning Soft-boiled Egg Gyudon" It's the last day of the 3-day spring youth 18 ticket trip to Osaka. Originally, I was planning to take an early morning train to Okazaki, but due to a slight hangover and some errands, I decided to stay in Osaka until noon. I went to Matsuya, located near Hanazonocho Station, which is close to the budget hotel I always stay at. I decided to use the JAF coupon for free fresh vegetables. I arrived at the restaurant at 9:02 am on Sunday, with about 7 customers already there and 2 staff members. I ordered the Soft-boiled Egg Rice Breakfast, Rice (extra portion), and Mini Beef Plate for 290 yen. The free fresh vegetables with the JAF coupon (130 yen) were also included. After a 13-minute wait, the food arrived! It took a while, probably because it was crowded. I would rate it 10 out of 10. Here is my assessment: Rice: 6 points I appreciated the extra portion, but it was a bit hard. Maybe it was because of my slight hangover, but I didn't find it very tasty. Miso Soup: 8 points It was a red miso-based soup with a blend of two types of dashi, as mentioned in a poster inside the restaurant. I thought it was delicious before reading about it, and even more so after (laughs). Soft-boiled Egg: 7 points The soft-boiled egg was slightly hard. I poured barbecue sauce over it and enjoyed it more as I ate. Mini Beef Plate: 7 points It was nice to have beef for 290 yen, but the meat was a bit tough and dry. Since Matsuya's meat tends to be mild in flavor, I added sweet sauce later on. Coupon Fresh Vegetables (130 yen free): 9 points Includes shredded cabbage, sliced cucumber, purple cabbage, lettuce, carrot, corn, etc. There was a high ratio of shredded cabbage. I enjoyed it with two types of dressing. Overall Rating: 7 points For 420 yen in the morning, I was able to fill up properly. It was a bit difficult to finish due to my slight hangover. While the dishes may lack uniqueness and be somewhat standardized, it depends on the eater's condition and imagination to enjoy them more. - Afterward - Continuing with errands in the Minami area, I took the 13:00 train from JR Namba Station. However, there are too few trains at JR Namba! Waiting for 16 minutes was a bit frustrating! I looked around and found a McDonald's! I decided to go there. (March 12, 2023)

Recently, my work has been busy, and I often have a short lunch break, so I end up eating quickly. On this day, I went to Matsuya in Hanazono-cho, Nishinari-ku. They were having some kind of spring eel festival, so I decided to try it out. I was curious about where the eel was from and how it was cooked. The fact that it was supervised by the sushi restaurant Sushimatsu, which is part of the same group, was also appealing. You have to get your own water. I ordered the double eel bowl for 1390 yen. The thickness of the eel and the amount of sauce were just right. They also provided GABAN's Japanese pepper, which was a nice touch. It was delicious! It wasn't as tender as Maruei where you can cut it with chopsticks, but it wasn't as tough as other places where it's hard to cut. The eel was grilled locally, so it was a bit firm, but I think it's a matter of personal preference. By changing the seasons, you can get good quality eel at a relatively low price, making it possible to consume EPA throughout the year. Although eel is in season in winter, most eel available now is from aquaculture, so it can be shipped year-round. I think it has the potential to become a mainstay in business as society ages and people look for alternatives to meat. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

"I tried the 'Sogyo Beef Curry (extra large)' for the first time and it was delicious! The chunky chicken curry was already very tasty, so my expectations were high. I decided to play it safe and ordered the extra large size. The curry roux was amazing, with just the right thickness and the ingredients blending perfectly. The meaty flavor was prominent, and the large onions added a nice sweetness. At first, the sweetness stood out, but after a while, the spiciness kicked in. I thought maybe the beef part wasn't necessary, but when I tried it with the curry roux, it created a whole new flavor. Eating the beef alone with pickled ginger was refreshing. The miso soup was just okay, but served as a nice palate cleanser. Overall, I enjoyed the meal until the end without getting tired of it. Well done, Matsuya! I might have to revisit this dish again. Is this a regular menu item? Can't wait to try it again. See you later!"

"I had the 'Chunky Chicken Curry with Extra Rice and Fresh Vegetables Set' for an early lunch on a weekday when I had a lot of office work piled up. I went to Matsuya near the office and had this curry for the second time this season. It was spicy and delicious, and the chicken was tender and easy to eat. The set came with fresh vegetables, which made it a balanced and filling meal. The value for money was great, even though it came with a mysterious miso soup. I wonder if they will continue serving this dish. I would love to have it again. See you later!"

I had chicken curry with chunks of chicken a while ago, and it was really delicious. The chunky chicken was very tasty, but I found the curry to be a bit spicy for my liking. However, when I see a photo of it, I can't help but want to eat it. It's delicious but a little spicy. It's not extremely spicy, just about the same level as regular curry. But upon closer inspection, the menu at the restaurant did have "spicy" written on it.

It's been a while since I had beef bowl lunch at Matsuya. This Matsuya is located near Hanazono Station. The store is spacious with counter seats and table seats. There are two ticket machines on both sides of the entrance. It is clean and has a sense of cleanliness. I ordered beef bowl with raw vegetable set. It was ready in less than a minute. Beef bowl, salad, raw egg. It's a regular size, but the portion is decent. Matsuya tends to serve a relatively large portion. Well, the taste is average. The salad dressing options are French, sesame, and original. The original one is onion dressing and it's delicious. If you want something cheap and easy, it's beef bowl.

A Matsuya fan talks about how cheap and cost-effective Matsuya is, and how they ended up going to the restaurant even though they didn't intend to buy anything. They mention that Matsuya's curry and hamburgers are delicious and that they like being able to choose their own dressing. They visited the restaurant while on their way to a friend's house, and ended up buying food to take home for dinner. Overall, they didn't see the appeal of Matsuya as much as other people do.

It might be my favorite food and beverage chain restaurant (lol). For just beef bowl, I like Yoshinoya, but I appreciate the strategy of not getting bored with various set meals and new menu items! I am a member of Matsuya's email newsletter, so I receive information about new menu items and discounts on my phone. This Hanazonocho branch is located near the Tsurumi Bridge shopping street. There are many table seats in this unusual store, perhaps because there are many elderly customers. I ordered the following: - Pork Kalbi Bowl Set Large 660 yen - Vegetable Salad 100 yen The pork kalbi bowl set comes with a pork kalbi bowl topped with salt sauce and green onions, a hearty pork soup, and pickles. The regular size is 560 yen and the large size is 660 yen. I also added a vegetable salad. Yum yum, delicious! The right amount of fat enhances the flavor, making it not too soft or too tough, just right. You can enjoy the pork kalbi with salt sauce and green onions for a healthy option. The pork soup is packed with plenty of ingredients. The total price of 760 yen for this much satisfaction is a great deal. They also provide speedy service even when it's busy, which is very helpful. I have to buy a bento box for the kids at the store too, otherwise they'll get mad (lol). Take home some extra items like barbecue sauce, salad dressing, and chopsticks, they come in handy at the store! Now, let's work hard towards the opening of the new store! - Overall rating: ☆☆☆☆ (3.5 points) - Food & Taste: ☆☆☆☆ (3.5 points) - Service: ☆☆☆ (3.0 points) - Atmosphere: ☆☆☆ (3.0 points) - Value for money: ☆☆☆☆ (4.0 points) - Standard point: ☆☆☆ (3.0 points) Restaurant Name: Matsuya Hanazonocho Branch Genre: Beef Bowl, Set Meal/Diner Phone: 06-6630-5263 Address: 1-3-5 Tsurumi Bridge, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Access: 167m from Hanazonocho Station Business Hours: 24 hours Regular Holiday: ==========