Today, I visited a well-known nationwide chain restaurant that serves beef bowl. I decided to try it out since I was nearby. The interior of the restaurant was typical of a Matsuya chain, so I'll skip the details. The seating was adequate, and there were customers dining alone or in groups. It seemed like mostly locals were dining there. I purchased a meal ticket first, as they use a system where you wait at your table with the ticket until your number is called. I ordered the "Grilled Beef Belly Set," which seemed to be a new menu item at Matsuya. I'm not sure if it was actually new, as it had been a while since I last visited Matsuya. The taste was good. The beef bowl ingredients were served separately on a plate, like a beef plate set. The flavor was consistent with what you would expect from a chain restaurant. I enjoyed my meal. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the Kimchi Cheese Gyudon from the menu out of curiosity. It's not uncommon to see kimchi and cheese as toppings, but to have it as a menu item is quite surprising! At 590 yen, it's a pretty good price. As you can see, it's loaded with Gouda cheese, so it's quite satisfying to eat. The combination of kimchi, Gouda cheese, and gyudon sauce creates a surprisingly delicious taste. I feel like I want to eat it again!

During lunchtime, as I was walking in front of JR Yoshizuka Station, I noticed a sign that said, "Welcome back!! Matsuya's Goro Goro Chicken Curry." Yes, Matsuya's infamous dish, the Lethal Weapon, Boss, etc. Goro Goro Simmered Chicken Curry, has finally made a long-awaited comeback after about a year. Here is a quote from their website: "Known internally as the 'Monster Menu'... using Matsuya's original special curry sauce... juicy chicken cooked on a hot plate, it's a supreme masterpiece." The advertising is really enthusiastic, isn't it? (laughs) So, I placed my order right away (regular size, tax included 630 yen). After a long time, I tasted it. The chicken is really plentiful in there. The original curry sauce is also good. It's not quite a supreme masterpiece (I'll get scolded by Yukiyama Unzan sensei), but it's just delicious. And yes, I finished it all in one go. I wish they would make Goro Goro Simmered Chicken Curry a regular menu item, but maybe it's nice that it comes out as a limited edition occasionally, adding to its appreciation? Delicious curry, Matsuya, I'll come back again.

As I was walking in front of JR Yoshizuka Station, I noticed Matsuya's red flag. Oh, Massaman Curry is back, isn't it? I missed it last time, so I'll go for lunch. Massaman Curry... It's a Thai curry that was ranked first in CNN International's "World's 50 Most Delicious Foods" in 2011, making it famous. I ordered Massaman Curry at the ticket machine. (Tax included 730 yen) When my number was called, I went to pick it up. The Massaman Curry had plenty of chicken chunks and potatoes. Both the chicken and potatoes were very tender. The flavor was rich with the aroma of coconut milk. It's not spicy, and the meat is tender, so anyone can enjoy it. Yes, I finished it all. It may be questionable whether it's the most delicious in the world, but it's definitely delicious. Matsuya's curry is consistently good. Delicious curry, Matsuya, I'll come back again.

Today, I had a training session near Yoshizuka Station in the morning. I arrived early and was feeling hungry because I hadn't eaten breakfast. I looked around and found Matsuya Yoshizuka store. I decided to go in. Inside the store, there was a ticket vending machine, and I ordered a set of pork miso soup with raw egg. This Matsuya has numbers written on the tickets, and when your number is called, you go to pick up your order. It was just before 9 am, so there was only one staff member working hard to prepare the orders. After a while, the beef bowl arrived! Beef bowl with raw egg is a great combination. I recommend it for those who want to have beef bowl in the morning.

I forgot to write in May. My work schedule changed drastically, so today I am at the Fukuoka Prefectural Office. It's lunchtime and I want to enjoy lunch, but due to the current situation, I can't. I got takeout from Matsuya and had a lonely meal outdoors under the blue sky. It's sad, but I have to do my best. Healthcare workers are working hard without time to eat.

At Yoshizuka Station, I bought a meal ticket at Matsuya using a touch panel ticket machine and paid with a nationwide common transportation IC card. The order is transmitted from the ticket machine to the kitchen. I held onto the purchased meal ticket without submitting it anywhere and waited in the customer seat. When called by the meal ticket number, I went to the pick-up counter, handed over the meal ticket, and received the ordered item. The meal ticket I purchased was for "Founding Beef Curry (large size)" (590 yen). While waiting to be called, I noticed a notice on the wall asking customers to inform in advance if they want specific requests like extra broth. I remembered that I needed to ask them to remove the pickled vegetables. Matsuya's curry is quite salty. In a hurry, I went to the pick-up counter, showed the meal ticket number, and asked for the pickled vegetables to be removed, but the staff didn't understand Japanese at that moment. Moreover, the meal ticket, which I intended to present only, was torn up, and the stub was collected (laughs). While the conversation was stalling, I saw the curry with pickled vegetables being prepared in the back. Oh, I didn't make it in time. I thought about giving up and just taking it as it is since it would be too presumptuous to ask for a remake at this point. At that moment, another staff member who understood Japanese took over and kindly agreed to remake it without the pickled vegetables. Grateful, but very sorry. Now, about this "Founding Beef Curry" situation. Actually, this time, I planned to eat Matsuya's popular "Original Curry," so I stopped by here. However, I couldn't find that menu on the ticket machine. I didn't know, but the sale of that "Original Curry" ended in December last year, and the curry menu has been switched to this "Founding Beef Curry." So, reluctantly, I accepted the "Founding Beef Curry" as an alternative menu without really understanding it. It is said to be a curry that reproduces the taste of the founding period. (It seems like they have also raised the price under the guise of this change.) Matsuya was founded in the 1960s. I started using Matsuya regularly around 1993, at a store in Machida City, Tokyo. By that time, the taste had probably already changed from the founding period. When I tried it, it was completely different from the "Original Curry" until last year. However, I cannot recall the taste from around 1993, so I have no idea if it resembles that taste. Therefore, there is no special nostalgia. Is there freshness? Not really. It just felt like a taste that has been common for a long time, and I have probably had similar curry somewhere before. A thick roux with a lot of flour. A common opaque brown color. It boldly displays a taste that has been familiar for a long time. The strong saltiness is still present, maintaining Matsuya's uniqueness (laughs). The main feature may be the plenty of beef belly meat that is well stewed, with the striated muscle part shredded into worm-like fibers. Overall, it seemed like a deliberate decision to offer a regular menu with not too much originality. It is natural for people to have different preferences for any food, but it is expected that there were quite a few people who supported this decision based on the survey results showing a high level of support during the trial sales. Personally, I preferred the "Original Curry" until last year, but I have to accept that and move on.

On this day, I was active near JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line Yoshizuka Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Before I knew it, it was already past 2 pm and I had missed lunch. ( ꒪Д꒪) Uh-oh... So, I decided to revisit "Matsuya Yoshizuka Store" located in front of Yoshizuka Station. Since it was well past lunchtime, there were a few customers already there, but there were still seats available. I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine (orders are automatically sent to the kitchen) and sat at a table where seasonings were already set up. I sipped on cold green tea while quietly waiting. About 2 minutes after buying the meal ticket, the monitor displayed "203" and "204," so I headed to the counter. My ordered dish was ready, so I brought it back to my seat. It was a set of thinly sliced beef on top of rice, with extra raw egg on the side. I confirmed that it was "Beef Rice Regular Size 290 yen" and an additional "Raw Egg 70 yen." I sprinkled seven spice chili powder, poured soy sauce, and drizzled the beaten raw egg over the beef rice before eating. It was delicious as always, and I finished it in no time.

I arrived at JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line Yoshizuka Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, by the first Nishitetsu bus before sunrise. Before starting my activities, I decided to have breakfast and revisited "Matsuya Yoshizuka Store" located in front of Yoshizuka Station. I entered the store and purchased a meal ticket from the vending machine. In this shop, the order is automatically placed when you purchase the meal ticket, so I sat at a table where seasonings were already set and quietly waited while drinking self-service cold green tea. About 3 minutes after purchasing the meal ticket, the monitor displayed numbers "286" and "287", so I went to the counter where my ordered dishes were ready. I confirmed the contents of "Gyudon Regular Size 290 yen" which came with miso soup, and the additional "Raw Egg 70 yen". I then sprinkled shichimi pepper and raw egg over the Gyudon and tried it. The thinly sliced beef used in the Gyudon was undeniably delicious, and I finished it in no time, gaining the energy needed for the activities ahead.

I was conducting activities around JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line Yoshizuka Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture from 6:00 in the morning. Before getting into full swing, I thought about having breakfast and found a 24-hour open "Matsuya Yoshizuka store" nearby. There was a customer already there, but it seemed easy to secure a seat, so I entered the store, purchased a meal ticket at the automatic ticket machine where the order goes directly to the kitchen, and then sat at a table where the sauce was already set, sipping on self-service cold tea. About 2 minutes after purchasing the meal ticket, the monitor in the kitchen displayed "Order number 260 ready," and I hurried to the kitchen to find that my order of the "Sausage and Egg W set meal for 460 yen" from the morning menu available from 5:00 to 11:00 was ready! Excited, I brought the set meal to my table which included regular rice, two sunny-side-up eggs, sausages already seasoned, a side salad, a mini beef dish chosen from the "selectable side dishes," miso soup, pickles, and seasoned seaweed. I confirmed the contents and tried each dish, all of which were delicious and satisfying for breakfast. However, with two sunny-side-up eggs, I decided to put one on the rice, mix the semi-soft yolk with soy sauce, and make a Tamago Kake Gohan (egg over rice), which turned out to be incredibly tasty. I felt that the Sausage and Egg W set meal offered various ways to enjoy its deliciousness.

I indulged in luxury in the middle of the night... Usually, I cook for myself or buy discounted bento boxes or bread at the nearby supermarket. But I couldn't resist the flag outside the store that said "new rice"! So, I decided to visit the store after 1 am. They were offering free extra rice for set meals, so I ordered my favorite "Kalbi BBQ set with extra rice". There were no other customers in the store, and my meal was ready in just over 5 minutes! I enjoyed the Kalbi BBQ with the rice and it was even more delicious with the new rice. They seem to have a campaign until October 2nd, so I will definitely come back again before then. Thank you for the meal!

Thank you for the meal. I don't remember eating it. Be careful not to drink too much.

Location: Right in front of Yoshizuka Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City Main Menu: Beef bowl, Pork bowl, Set meals Food Consumed: Beef bowl with extra meat, complimentary miso soup Table condiments available Customization: Red pickled ginger available Meat was thinly sliced Compared to other similar restaurants, I personally found the flavor to be on the lighter side Rice portion was normal for this type of restaurant Impression: I stopped by because Yoshizuka Station was the nearest station and I was feeling a bit hungry. The location right in front of the station is definitely an advantage.

I stopped by a station and wanted to eat udon, but the udon shop was closed. I was drawn in by the udon sign and ended up at Matsuya Yoshizuka Station. I ordered at the ticket machine. I ordered a set menu with bukkake udon and a rice bowl. The portion was decent, the yam on the udon was slightly crunchy, but considering it's a chain store and the price, it was acceptable. The udon wasn't particularly delicious, but it had a refreshing taste. The meat rice bowl was as expected. Overall, it's decent for a quick meal.

This is a review of the Matsuya chain of gyudon restaurants located in front of Yoshizuka Station in Fukuoka City. It has been a while since I last visited Matsuya. I stopped by for breakfast and found the place to be clean and tidy. The menu at Matsuya is quite extensive, and it can be a bit difficult to find the ticket machine. They offer regular, large, and extra-large sizes for all their rice bowl dishes, but it's a bit confusing to navigate. I ordered the "Umakara Negitama Gyumeshi" for 390 yen. One good thing about Matsuya is that they serve miso soup with their gyumeshi, making it a better value compared to other gyudon chains. The original gyumeshi with spicy sauce, plenty of green onions, and a soft-boiled egg on top was a great combination. It wasn't too spicy, maybe thanks to the egg, and I think it would appeal to a wide range of people. Thank you for the energetic morning meal.

This is a Matsuya restaurant located in a commercial facility in front of JR Yoshizuka Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. The interior of the restaurant is spacious for a station-front Matsuya, and it looks very clean and new. There are counter seats in the middle with partitions, and table seats on both sides. Matsuya restaurants usually have a counter-style layout in the shape of the letter "コ", so this type of layout was a first for me. It can get crowded during lunchtime, but the beef bowl was served in less than 5 minutes. Matsuya is truly efficient. It has been a while since I visited the Yoshizuka Station area, and it seems to have been developed a lot compared to before. It looks like it will continue to grow, especially with more food and beverage facilities.

Just to the right after leaving Yoshizuka Station is Matsuya. The menu is the same as other Matsuya locations, but when I usually go around 11:30 am before the lunch rush, I hardly have to wait for the limited-time menu items other than the classic Gyudon to arrive quickly, and the portions are neatly done, which I appreciate. The staff's customer service is also among the better ones at Matsuya. One unique feature of this restaurant, as mentioned in other reviews, is the counter seats right at the entrance. Unlike regular Matsuya locations where the counter tables are in a U-shape and facing the customers across from you, the counter tables here are set up facing each other with a screen in between. This setup eliminates the worry of making eye contact with the person in front of you, and the staff serve the dishes from directly in front of you rather than from an angle behind you. There are also some two-person and four-person tables on both sides of the restaurant, creating a very spacious atmosphere overall. I've been enjoying this ambiance and have been visiting this place a few times a month recently. I'm looking forward to trying the premium Gyudon they are planning to introduce in the Tokyo area soon, hopefully, it will be available in Fukuoka as well.

This is Matsuya, located in front of JR4 Yoshizuka Station, which is open 24 hours. This time, I used it for takeout. I went in thinking of getting a beef bowl bento, but I was drawn to the limited-time Lu Rou Fan, so I ended up getting the Lu Rou Combo Beef Rice for 680 yen to go. It's a bento where you can enjoy both the sweet and savory simmered pork and beef rice with a mix of beef bowl.

Today's lunch was delivered to my home. I ordered from "Matsuya Yoshizuka store" through DiDiFood, which recently launched in Fukuoka. I used a coupon during the free shipping campaign, so I was able to get delivery at a discounted price. If you want to try it out, download the app and enter the code FOOD-UGZDYC to get a coupon. Hurry! On this day, I ordered the "Negi-tappuri Umakara Negitama Gyudon" which had plenty of green onions, along with fresh vegetables and miso soup. The total came to ¥1,007... or so I thought. With the coupon, I got ¥500 off! Yippee! The delivery cost was only ¥507, which was astonishing. The coupon is for credit card payments only, but it's really a great deal. Here are the items I ordered for delivery. They were delivered neatly. With the coupon, all of this only cost ¥507. Thank you, DiDiFood! The Negi-tappuri Umakara Negitama Gyudon was indeed delicious with plenty of green onions. This was my first time trying Matsuya's gyudon, as I usually only go to Yoshinoya, but I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. It's amazing how even at my age, there are still new discoveries to be made. Miso soup is the king of winter soups. It had plenty of tofu, which was impressive. I would have been even happier if they had included shichimi spice. It was delicious with lots of ingredients. With DiDiFood launching in Fukuoka, the gourmet delivery war is getting more intense. Personally, I highly recommend it. You can make payments with cash or credit card, and they even offer doorstep delivery. You can also communicate with the delivery staff through the app, which is convenient! I know I've mentioned it a lot, but if you want to try it out, download the app and enter the code FOOD-UGZDYC to get a coupon. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal. Today's lunch cost: ¥507.