■Negi Gyudon (Green Onion Beef Bowl) ¥530 ■Beer ¥490 ---------------------------------------------- I usually avoid eating carbs at night, but I had a strong urge to eat rice. Matsuya's gyudon is consistently delicious with plenty of green onions. However, the hygiene environment inside the restaurant is extremely poor. The kitchen is fully visible and very unclean. The tables are also dirty. Even the glasses provided were not clean. Since it is a food establishment, I hope they pay more attention to cleanliness. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I heard from an acquaintance that they really liked it, so I couldn't help but stop by "Matsuya Honjo Azumabashi Store" located in Honjo Azumabashi. This is my second time entering Matsuya, but this time I tried the recommended Bolognese Egg Hamburg Steak set. It was a generous portion, but I found it a bit heavy for me. I was surprised that everything from tea to food is self-service. I learned a lot of new things. Thank you for the meal. I'll do some exercise to digest before heading home. lol

I couldn't resist the craving for curry, so I dashed in on my way home. Despite the tempting menu with dishes like Butter Chicken Curry, I chose the regular curry. The dark-colored sauce was rich and authentic, with a strong and spicy flavor. Next time, I might try the Butter Chicken Curry for takeout. Thank you for the meal.

Casual dining. I call it that when it's a meal I eat just because. It's not something I particularly want to eat, but it's not something I dislike either. I don't find it delicious, but I don't find it bad either. It's a place close to the station, cheap, and easy to go to alone. After finishing the meal, my stomach is full, but my heart is not. I need to break free from this kind of lifestyle soon.

I go to Matsuya only for the Butajiru set meal. There are many foreign customers, and sometimes we have trouble communicating with the staff. When they have the limited-time menu of steak bowl, I always make sure to go at least once. Watching them cook right in front of you gives a sense of reassurance.

I had an early dinner on Sunday. I bought a food ticket for "Pork Kimchi Hot Pot Rice Mini 520 yen". This menu is only available for dinner, so I didn't realize I couldn't order it for lunch. Monday is coming again. Thank you for the meal.

I discovered a new menu item! "Pork Kimchi Hot Pot Set Mini Rice 520 yen". I watched the kitchen and almost everything was heated in the microwave! Topped with pickled ginger, let's dig in! Surprisingly spicy, the rich flavor goes well with rice. Delicious. The tofu is delicious with hot silky tofu. But the kimchi is cold. With this cost performance, I am very satisfied. I enjoyed it today as well. Thank you for the meal.

The "Brown Sauce Hamburger" that had been missing from the menu for a while is back! However, unfortunately, it has gone up by 90 yen. It's probably due to the rising cost of ingredients and transportation. When served, the plate has been changed to an iron plate. The sauce has clearly decreased, but it's just right as it used to be too much. The taste remains the same, delicious sauce. I enjoyed it today as well. Thank you for the meal.

Tonight's dinner routine. Today's choice was the "Thick Cut Pork Yakiniku Set Meal with 25% extra rice mini for 620 yen". The name is long, but it seemed like a good deal so I decided to try it. When it was served, there was more meat than I had imagined. Probably the largest amount of meat in Matsuya's history. The meat was tender and delicious, so I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it very much today. Thank you for the meal.

I received a coupon the other day that expires today. So, for dinner tonight, I decided to come here and have the "Thick-cut pork yakiniku set meal with mini rice for 550 yen." The regular price is 620 yen. It's pork loin yakiniku, but it doesn't curl up at all and stays flat, which is quite intriguing. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I used the coupon I received last time for the first time. When I scanned it at the ticket machine, it switched to the coupon menu, and then I made my purchase as usual. I got a discount of 70 yen on the set menu, which was a great deal. The meal was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal.

Today, the shop announced that they will be open from now until 4 o'clock. Congratulations! It's nice to see daily life slowly returning to normal. I tried the "Mascarpone Hamburger Rice Mini for 660 yen" for the first time today! It's 90 yen more expensive than the Brown Sauce Hamburger, but honestly, I didn't think there was that much of a difference, so I was a little disappointed. Nevertheless, it was delicious again today. Thank you for the meal.

Today's Angus beef bowl was delicious as always. It's fast, cheap, and tasty, making it great for everyday meals. I was happy to see that they have returned to providing red pickled ginger with tongs, which allows me to take as much as I want. I enjoyed my meal today. Thank you!

Tonight is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there are many people on the bridge wanting to take pictures of the Skytree and the full moon. For dinner, I chose this place out of convenience. It felt more like cramming food down rather than enjoying a meal. I hastily finished my meal alone. This is not good. I need to reflect on this.

There is a new menu item called Angus beef set meal, but the 600 yen grilled meat set meal is no longer available. The beef bowl set meal has also increased by 10 yen quietly. However, with the Angus beef being 50 yen more expensive, it might have become a little more delicious.

Today, I purchased a food ticket for the new menu item, "Mixed Vegetable Tomato Hamburger Set Meal with Mini Rice for 660 yen." The menu name is too long. I don't think there are enough vegetables to be called "mixed." It only has zucchini and bell peppers. The tomato sauce surprisingly has a strong garlic flavor. It makes me feel energized. I enjoyed it today as well. Thank you for the meal.

On my way home from work, I've developed a habit of stopping at a nearby place, which isn't great, but I'm just too tired. Today, I bought a ticket for the new menu item, "Meat-filled Sweet and Spicy Pork Stir-Fry Set Meal (with half-cooked egg) Mini Rice for 660 yen." The sweet yet slightly spicy miso sauce goes perfectly with the rice! It's really delicious. The vegetables like cabbage contain half of the daily required amount. There's definitely a lot of meat too. This cost performance is typical of chain restaurants. I enjoyed it today as well. Thank you for the meal.

Eating alone for dinner is a race against time. Due to the closing time at 8:00 PM because of COVID, the last order is at 7:30 PM. If work runs late, it's easy to miss this time. In that case, it's off to the supermarket or convenience store for a bento, but I prefer something freshly made and warm. Today, I tried a new menu item: Pork Steak Donburi (with flavored soy sauce) and a side of fresh vegetables for 690 yen. It's quite a generous portion, but I wish they offered a smaller size option as well.

Yesterday, the rainy season started three days later than last year and six days later than usual. It's time to stop using the air conditioner. Today, I had curry rice, which is unusual for me because I'm not a fan of it. I don't hate it, but it's not my favorite. I only eat it about once or twice a year, and today was one of those days. Maybe my dislike for curry rice comes from my mother, who also didn't like it. Thank you for the meal.

Eating without enjoyment, just replenishing nutrients to survive. Lately, I've noticed a change in the contents of the salad. There are more cucumbers, bell peppers, corn, etc., clearly increasing the proportion of ingredients other than cabbage. A small pleasure.