Tonight's late-night snack! Matsuya's curry is well-regarded among gyudon chain restaurants, but it lacks spiciness. When it comes to cost performance, Matsuya's curry wins, but if you want spiciness, it's a tough choice between Matsuya and CoCo Ichibanya. #Curry #JapaneseCurry #FavoriteCurryChainRestaurant #One good thing about Matsuya is that their miso soup comes with a lid, keeping it hot until the very end.

In August of the 5th year of Reiwa, Matsuya offers a 24-hour service for their Gyudon (beef bowl) at 400 yen. According to Matsupedia displayed in the store, the sauce for the Gyudon is currently in its 32nd generation, carefully preserving the traditional flavor while making slight improvements to suit the times. With a history of 57 years since its founding, Matsuya proudly presents its 32nd generation sauce. The miso soup is made with a rich and flavorful Shinshu red rice miso. It combines bonito and kelp dashi, using two types of bonito flakes for a special deliciousness. And of course, as you may already know, only at Matsuya do you get miso soup with curry as well.

Matsuya is offering a revival menu called "Heisei Retro Revival Menu," and one of the items is the Chicken Set Meal, which many people may not be familiar with. It turns out that this menu dates back to when Matsuya had only about 80 stores. Not many people may know about this nostalgic menu, right? It might be a good idea to try it now, as it may not appear again for another 30 years. I visited Matsuya in Oguni Town. Matsuya is a restaurant where you can have unlimited rice, which is very convenient. However, there are some Matsuya locations where rice refills are not free, so it's important to check beforehand. In Oguni Town, rice refills are free. The Chicken Set Meal comes in options of 3 pieces or 4 pieces. Being mindful of my wallet, I naturally chose the Chicken Set Meal with 3 pieces for 680 yen. I opted for the extra-large rice portion. I waited at the counter seats until my order number was called. When my number was called, I went to pick up my meal. The set meal includes 3 pieces of chicken and a salad. First, let's finish off the salad Pochi style. Sprinkle shichimi and pickled ginger on the salad, then drizzle ponzu sauce and enjoy. Now, let's dig into the chicken. The chicken pieces are thin and round in shape, which is unusual. I've never seen chicken like this before. It's similar to the round and thin beef tongue served at yakiniku restaurants, but I wonder if they use the same technique to make it? Now, is this chicken made from thigh meat or breast meat? It's the eternal thigh vs. breast meat dilemma. I took a bite of the thin chicken as it is. Phew, it's thigh meat. It's very garlicky. The chicken is seasoned with garlic soy sauce. This is dangerous. It makes you want to eat more rice. I nibbled on the chicken, ate as much rice as I wanted, and seasoned it in my mouth as I ate. I finished the extra-large rice portion with 2 pieces of chicken. At this rate, the regular portion would be light. So, I decided to get a refill of regular rice. I ate the rice thoroughly. The Heisei Retro Revival Menu's 3rd installment, the "Chicken Set Meal," will be released on June 13, 2023. The "Chicken Set Meal," which is the last in the 3-week series of "nostalgic menu items," features chicken that is thinly sliced for easy eating and paired with a garlic soy sauce that complements the dish. The taste that becomes addictive in one bite. Matsuya will release the "Chicken Set Meal" starting from 10 a.m. on June 13, 2023. The "Chicken Set Meal," which was sold in less than 80 stores at the time and was considered a rumored product even among long-time Matsuya fans, is making a comeback after more than 40 years. You can choose between 3 pieces or 4 pieces of meat, and there are also combo set meals with authentic mapo tofu with Mt. Fuji tofu or demi-glace sauce hamburger. The taste that was loved by many is now available to even more people. Whether you are nostalgic or trying it for the first time, please take this opportunity to enjoy it.【Product Name】Chicken Set Meal 3 pieces 680 yenChicken Set Meal 4 pieces 780 yenChicken Assorted Set Meal with Mt. Fuji Tofu Mapo Tofu 890 yenChicken Assorted Set Meal with Demi-Glace Sauce Hamburger 1,130 yen※Available for takeout. Miso soup is not included in takeout orders. If you want miso soup for takeout orders, you can purchase it separately for 60 yen.※Prices include tax.【Release Date】June 13, 2023 (Tuesday) 10 a.m. ~★I have a blog "Living to Eat"https://pochi12345.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-13842.html

I was curious about the continuation of BORUTO, so I signed up for the U-NEXT 30-day trial plan and stayed up all night watching it (lol). I got hungry and went to Matsuya for breakfast. Instead of choosing what I wanted to eat, I ordered something cost-effective. Normally, I would have ordered a Large Beef Bowl (560 yen) + Pickled Vegetables (90 yen) + Seaweed (90 yen) for a total of 740 yen. But this time, I opted for the Beef Small Plate Morning Set (Mini Beef Bowl) for 380 yen and it felt satisfying! (^_^;) #BORUTO #Netflix *Episodes 204 and beyond are on U-NEXT #Matsuya #breakfast

After a regular check-up at the hospital, I went for a brunch and drinks! They offer a set of beef yakiniku and draft beer in a can for 690 yen, with a service voucher for free fresh vegetables. Asahi Super Dry bottled beer is 390 yen, and a set of grilled mackerel and draft beer is 500 yen, also with a service voucher for free fresh vegetables. The total amount is 1970 yen, payable through Matsuya Mobile using either D payment or PayPay. Matsuya points are given back at a rate of 1-5% (6-12% for Matsubeni Net members), but I am considering aiming to become a Matsuya Black member for a 10% points back (20% for Matsubeni). I am debating whether to give up on becoming a premium member at Ichiran next year and focus on becoming a Matsuya Black member instead (lol). #Matsuya #MatsuyaFan #MatsuyaRegular #MatsuyaProCustomer #JourneytoMatsuyaBlackMember #GrilledMackerelIsBadWhenMicrowaved

Oh, it was so rich and delicious! However, despite the significantly higher price, the curry sauce portion was small and not spicy enough. As someone who loves spicy curry with lots of sauce, I think CoCo Ichibanya wins in that aspect! In the end, I found it lacking so I ended up ordering a beer set as well. Here's what I ordered: Hamburger Beef Curry with Fresh Vegetables (extra large) for 1040 yen, Fujiyama Kimchi for free with a coupon, Kalbi Yakiniku Beer Set for 890 yen, and Pork Miso Soup for 190 yen. The total came to 2120 yen including tax. #Matsuya #MatsuyaBeefCurry #MatsuyaIsNotJustABeefBowlRestaurantButAlsoCurryAndSetMeals #IDontEatBeefBowlsAtMatsuya

After a long time, I greeted my favorite middle-aged female store clerk and got some takeout! At home, I devoured the food while finishing watching "First Love" on Netflix, then collapsed into bed. The way people view the coronavirus has changed, and at the end of the year, everywhere is bustling with many customers. It seems like this year will end on a good note. If the end is good, then everything is good, and it has been a good year. Thank you for your support, and let's have a great year next year. #2022 #All's well that ends well #Year-end events #Happy New Year

Today I was busy, so I decided to quickly grab something to eat at "Matsuya." I had the Seafood Goro Goro Seafood Curry for 880 yen, which is a limited menu item. According to the official information, it is a dish where you can enjoy the flavor of seafood and seasonal summer vegetables. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I will strive on my way back, with no regrets.

People focusing on each other's interests can lead to an increase in overall societal happiness, but it is not necessarily considered the most important thing in society. Making money and buying necessary things to live is set as the indicator of happiness. Watch the movie "Happy Hour" directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. It is a film that makes you want to keep watching even after its 5-hour and 17-minute runtime. The initial workshop was memorable and made me feel that communication is about exploring something. Today, I visited the "Matsuya Daikokucho store" for the first time after its renovation. It is now self-service, where you purchase a food ticket at the machine, place your order, and then pick up your food when your ticket number is called. I tried the beef bowl lunch set [regular size + half-cooked egg + colorful fresh vegetables] for 500 yen. Although I was tempted by the limited menu, I opted for the classic one-coin lunch. It was delicious and easy to eat, with a generous amount of salad. Thank you for the meal. However, I still find myself drawn to the limited menu. I will continue to strive on my journey, with no regrets in the end.

For breakfast today! In addition to the beef bowl, I added an extra dish from Matsuya LOVE, as a thank you for always being there during this crisis (lol) - Beef bowl + brown sauce hamburger with fresh vegetable set, total 790 yen - Changed miso soup to pork miso soup for an additional 100 yen Wow, for 890 yen, the taste and portion were amazing! Instead of repaying, I feel like I owe them even more now (lol) It was definitely worth the 890 yen! #NaniwaAleMeal #Matsuya beef bowl chain #Matsuya also offers dine-in until 8pm for shortened hours #More people may become night snack refugees #During the state of emergency #Self-restraint #Breakfast

Matsuya, a beef bowl chain restaurant reviewer Nishinaru Eiji (laughs) - Beef hot pot meal with lots of meat (1.5 times the meat, choice of side dish curry, egg, miso soup included) Price: 830 yen including tax - Free extra rice - Additional side dish (cheese) for 100 yen including tax - Free gift of discount voucher for next visit - Total amount including tax: 930 yen - 10% cashback for using mobile order - Actual cost after cashback: 837 yen # There is a lot of meat # Beef, onions, tofu, and green onions in the hot pot # Good variety of side dishes for flavor variation # There are 6 types of side dishes, so I want to try different ones # Matsuya beef bowl chain restaurant # Hot pot comparison # Ranking after eating at all chain restaurants

Today was a rainy day, so I decided to visit the nearby restaurant "Matsuya Daikokucho" around lunchtime. I wanted to try the latest edition of the world travel series, the "Cacciatore" dish. Cacciatore is an Italian traditional dish which means "hunter-style" in Italian. It consists of chicken thigh with melted cheese on top, cooked in a tomato sauce with zucchini and bell peppers. The flavor of garlic is prominent. I enjoyed savoring the hot cheese at first, then mixing the soup with rice and eating it all together. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. The journey was fulfilling, and I have no regrets.

I visited the "Matsuya Daikokucho store" today. It was already late, so I decided to go to a nearby Matsuya store instead. I tried the "Establishment Beef Curry" (660 yen), which was released in place of the popular "Original Curry". The curry came with rice and beef served separately. I chose to eat by dipping the rice into the curry. The beef in the curry was tender and delicious. The meal also came with miso soup, which I enjoyed slowly. It was a tasty meal. Thank you.

There were many foreign staff members, so communication was a bit difficult. Overall, it was a good experience.