I was feeling hungry, so I decided to stop by this restaurant nearby. I chose the W beef yakiniku set with extra rice for a little over 1,000 yen, and I was really satisfied. I feel like chain restaurants really come in handy. It was delicious!! Thank you for the meal!

My husband loves Matsuya, so he requested to go there this time. We saw the sign while transferring from the Nankai train to the subway on our way back from Nagasaki, so we decided to eat there before heading home. We bought our meal tickets, which took some time because we weren't used to it. We had some luggage, so we ate at the counter on the first floor. Since it was a counter seat, we could see the staff working. On this day, all the staff were from Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and there were no Japanese staff. However, simple Japanese was understood without any issues. I had the spicy vinegar beef rice bowl, and my husband had the large-sized beef rice bowl. We were full after eating, but my husband regretted not getting an egg. He found buying the meal tickets a bit troublesome.

Matsuya is perfect for solo dining! They have a campaign going on where bottled beer is 100 yen off, so I couldn't resist going in. The beef yakiniku and beer are the best combo! However, I'm a bit disappointed that Matsuya has reduced the variety of sauces, which has made it less enjoyable. Personally, I used to love the kalbi-tare sauce the most, but now it's gone, which is a shame. My current favorite is mixing barbecue sauce with a lot of shichimi pepper, and eating it with grated daikon and soy sauce. This way, one beer is not enough. I always notice that the floor in this store is often dirty, so I wish they would clean it more. But the food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

▼Location▼ Located on the west side of Namba Nishi-guchi intersection along Midosuji Avenue. ▼About the Restaurant▼ Matsuya is one of the largest chains in the beef bowl category, founded by the founder of Matsuya HP, who was impressed by the taste of Yoshinoya and developed it independently to become popular. With beef bowls, set meals, and curry as its main offerings, Matsuya differentiates itself from other chains by providing unique services such as complimentary miso soup with bowl dishes. ▼Menu▼ The menu mainly consists of beef bowls, curry, and set meals, with seasonal limited-time offerings available. For more details, please refer to the HP mentioned above. ▼Food Ordered▼ - Puppong Curry (Regular size) 690 yen (Tasted in June 2022) This curry is an adaptation of Thai crab and egg curry in Matsuya's style. It features the rich flavor of crab, with coconut milk and dried shrimp-infused chili oil. The mild yet flavorful taste with a touch of Asian influence is quite delicious. Although it contains imitation crab instead of real crab meat and the egg is not fluffy, it is still enjoyable. ▼Impressions▼ (Tasted in June 2022) Matsuya is one of the leading chains in the beef bowl category, offering a variety of set meals in addition to beef bowls. They frequently introduce limited-time set meals and provide services like miso soup with beef bowls, making them a popular chain. The Matsuya Nankai Namba branch is located in a corner on the west side of Namba Nishi-guchi intersection, the endpoint of Midosuji Avenue. I had breakfast here before heading out and tried the intriguing Puppong Curry. It had an interesting Asian curry flavor and was quite tasty. I was impressed and would like to try more unique menu items in the future.

An old man ate gyudon in Namba. It's been a while since I had gyudon at night. I had a few drinks in Umeda. I ended up drinking until the last train. Somehow I made it to Namba, but I needed to transfer to get to Tsuruhashi. But there were no more trains. So, I decided to take a taxi home. Well, it's my own fault. But it's not that far from Namba to my home in Tsuruhashi. I stopped by this gyudon place to sober up and eat something. It's the famous gyudon from Matsuya. It's delicious, isn't it? It tastes three times better when you're drunk. In the past, when I missed the last train after drinking, I often ate ramen or gyudon. Recently, due to COVID, I rarely have the opportunity to drink. It may not be good for my health, but sometimes I want to drink and finish with a high-calorie meal. How about late-night gyudon? It's a forbidden taste! Give it a try!

"As a cheese lover, I must make good use of this. On this day, I used the lid of a Cup Noodle to enjoy 'Matsuya's' popular menu, the 'Shukumeri Nabe,' with extra cheese. The 'Shukumeri Nabe' was introduced last season by 'Matsuya' as a dish to enjoy garlic, and it gained popularity when officials from the Georgian Embassy, the dish's country of origin, visited. I had tried this menu about a year ago and really liked it, so I was excited to see it back as a limited-time offer recently. However, I didn't find out about it from 'Matsuya's' posters or website, but rather from a cup noodle I found at a nearby convenience store. This cup noodle was a new product created through a collaboration between 'Nissin Foods' and 'Matsuya,' called 'Matsuya-Supervised Shukumeri Nabe-Style Noodle,' which is an adaptation of 'Matsuya's' Shukumeri Nabe into cup ramen form. The back of this cup noodle's lid had a code that could be used as a coupon for extra cheese in the 'Shukumeri Nabe' at 'Matsuya' stores. On this day, I left home with the cup noodle lid in my wallet, and used it at the ticket machine inside this 'Matsuya' store to enjoy the cheese-enhanced 'Shukumeri Nabe.' When I had it last year, I didn't add anything extra, but this time, I felt that adding plenty of cheese to this dish, which already had a strong garlic flavor, made it even more delicious. While I found the Shukumeri cup noodle quite good, I realized that the 'Matsuya' Shukumeri Nabe had more depth and richness, and I personally preferred it. You can also add cheese to the Shukumeri Nabe by paying an additional ¥50 at the ticket machine, but comparing the cup noodle and the restaurant dish can also be interesting. I recommend considering it. "

I watched the movie "Sicilian Clan" without any prior preparation and felt like I missed out on a lot of facts that I couldn't quite grasp. It seemed to be a story of the power struggle between the Palermo and Corleone factions of the huge Sicilian crime syndicate, Cosa Nostra. Unfortunately, the restaurant I was aiming to visit in the back area was closed, so I ended up going to "Matsuya Nankai Namba Store" as an alternative. I accidentally ordered the "Pork Kimchi Donburi" with a soft-boiled egg instead of the set meal I intended to get. The kimchi, made in-house, had a strong spicy flavor, complemented by a generous portion of pork shoulder loin and crispy garlic sprouts. The soft-boiled egg, served separately, added a creamy touch to the dish. Overall, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal. The journey was filled with diligence and ended without regrets.

Beef bowl is good too, but lately when I come to Matsuya, I always go for the curry! This time, I came to try the limited-time "Chunky Chicken Butter Chicken Curry". It costs 680 yen for just the curry, or 780 yen with a side of fresh vegetables. I ordered the curry with the vegetable set, and since there was a promotion for free extra rice, I asked for that too. The butter chicken curry that arrived had the rice and curry served separately, along with the standard pickles. The curry had a hint of orange color, indicating a strong butter flavor. Although the rice was good, I felt like having it with some naan. The delicious curry made the rice disappear quickly, so getting the large portion was a good choice. I had the miso soup after finishing all the curry. Thank you for the meal.

"Hmm? Didn't this just come out recently... Oh, it's actually different when you look closely." On this day, I had a satisfying Butter Chicken Curry at Matsuya. Personally, back in April this year, I also tried their limited-time menu "Juicy Chicken Curry" which featured juicy grilled chicken on Matsuya's special curry. This time, I tried the Butter Chicken version at this store. The chicken in both dishes had a satisfying texture, but the main difference lies in the curry itself. Matsuya's special curry has a particularly spicy flavor compared to other major chain restaurants, but the Butter Chicken curry I had this time had a creamy richness as its main feature. While you can find Butter Chicken at Indian restaurants and some cafes, it's rare to find one with such a satisfying amount of chicken like Matsuya's. This is especially recommended for those who like chicken but are not fans of spicy food."

When it gets cold, Matsuya releases the Tofu Kimchi Chige Kalbi. It's been about 10 years since I first tried it and wrote about it on my blog in December 2009. This year, Matsuya's Chige is available again. It's a limited-time offer, so you have to hurry to try it. I had it at the Matsuya in Namba. I ordered the Chige Kalbi BBQ Set with extra rice, raw egg, and a Pochi version of the salad with pickled ginger, shichimi, and a little ponzu instead of dressing. The Chige Kalbi BBQ Set is ready. The Chige includes tofu, kimchi, and beef. There was surprisingly a lot of kimchi in it. I added the raw egg. The soup tastes strong of clams at first, but the fishy taste fades as you eat. The Kalbi is already lightly seasoned. I debated whether to add barbecue sauce from the counter, but I decided to eat it as it is without adding any condiments. The Chige and Kalbi have a strong "side dish power," making the rice disappear quickly. Matsuya has released the long-awaited "Tofu Kimchi Chige"! Starting from November 5, 2019, at 10 a.m., the "Chige Kalbi BBQ Set" and "Tofu Kimchi Chige Set" are newly available! Matsuya's Chige has been said to "improve quality of life." The ultimate combination of Chige and beef kalbi will blow away the cold! The season for Chige has come again this year! The "Chige Kalbi BBQ Set" is newly available! The best combination of tofu kimchi chige, concentrated with the umami of seafood and the spiciness of gochujang, paired with the king of BBQ, beef kalbi, is now available at Matsuya. Warm up from the core of your body in this chilly season with Matsuya's "Chige Kalbi BBQ Set" and "Tofu Kimchi Chige Set." Please try it! [Product Names] Chige Kalbi BBQ Set 730 yen (comes with rice, raw egg or half-cooked egg) Chige Kalbi BBQ Set with raw vegetables 770 yen (comes with rice, raw vegetables, raw egg or half-cooked egg) Tofu Kimchi Chige Set 590 yen (comes with rice, raw egg or half-cooked egg) Tofu Kimchi Chige Set with raw vegetables 630 yen (comes with rice, raw vegetables, raw egg or half-cooked egg) Tofu Kimchi Chige Egg Set 430 yen (comes with raw egg or half-cooked egg) Tofu Kimchi Chige as a single item 370 yen *All items are available for takeout. *Miso soup is not included. *All prices include tax. Prices for dine-in and takeout are the same. [Release Date] November 5, 2019 (Tuesday) 10:00 a.m. ~

○Namba, Osaka: Evening Unagi Donburi at Matsuya○It's the midsummer day of the ox, so I went to Matsuya Nankai Namba store to have some unagi donburi. It seems that Matsuya started serving unagi donburi from July 9th. The dish is supervised by the legendary unagi restaurant in Tokyo, "Komatsu" in Kyobashi (now located in Higashi-Koenji). The unagi was fluffy, thick, tender, and had no fishy taste. The sauce was just right, not too sweet or too spicy. For 830 yen, you can enjoy Matsuya's unagi donburi with free extra rice and side dishes, making it a satisfying and delicious meal. #Namba Station #Matsuya's unagi donburi #Thick and fluffy unagi without fishy taste #Delicious sauce #Supervised by Komatsu #830 yen of happiness

Today I had to eat out for lunch because of a business trip. I usually tend to overeat during business trips, so I need to be careful. I remember that Matsuya has a menu suitable for people on a low-carb diet. When I entered the restaurant, I noticed many foreign customers, fitting for Namba. I saw that you can change the rice to yudofu on the ticket machine! I immediately made the change. Today I had the pork loin yakiniku set. They also had French dressing for the salad. The yudofu had grated daikon, giving it a gentle flavor. Matsuya is a convenient option for dining out when you're on a diet and unsure what to eat. Thank you for the meal!

Located in Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, is "Matsuya Nankai Namba Store". It is right in front of Nankai Namba Station. I ordered the Gyudon (beef bowl), the regular size, not the premium one. It cost 390 yen. It's a convenient and tasty option. I would rate it 3.4 out of 5. Thank you for the meal.

I received a souvenir from my friend after going to karaoke. The hamburger set at the beef bowl restaurant is priced at 790 yen, which may seem a bit expensive. However, since it is made of 100% beef, if you think of it as a beef steak with 200 grams, it comes with rice and miso soup, making it quite a good deal compared to major hamburger chains or local Western-style restaurants. Hamburger sets usually have 150 grams, so even with a 50-gram difference, having 200 grams is really a good deal. It was very delicious with demi-glace sauce, but personally, I would have preferred it without sauce, just with salt and pepper.

One morning, I was in the mood for a hearty meal of white rice♡ When it comes to white rice early in the morning, it has to be Matsuya! So I ordered just the curry sauce and the beef barbecue set meal, which has always been a classic at Matsuya for me. I went for the large size with extra rice. Here's what I ordered and the prices: - Curry sauce (regular size) 260 yen - Beef barbecue set meal (large) 800 yen, extra rice +60 yen. Spending over 1000 yen at Matsuya in the morning is pretty cool! The beef barbecue, of course, comes with grated ponzu sauce. It tastes even better when you mix it with white rice. The curry sauce seemed a bit too rich that day. Maybe I microwaved it for too long? But it still goes well with white rice. Lastly, I put the curry sauce on a plate, added white rice, and topped it with the beef barbecue for a delicious combination. Yeah, it's a bit too rich in flavor. I feel like I gained about 2kg after this meal♡

During the summer, I've been indulging in tomato curry a lot! The combination of garlic and the acidity of the tomatoes has become addictive, I even ate it for 5 days in a row! Also, for some reason, they serve miso soup with the curry, and when I ate it with a spoon, it reminded me of Matsuya!! The staff sometimes seem unsure when they bring the food without mentioning the name, which is a shame. The restaurant always seems to have customers coming in. I heard there's a second floor, but I've never eaten there... The interior is clean and has a sense of cleanliness. I will definitely visit again.

It's been a while since I've been here! I took the train early due to the earthquake. I arrived at work too early (lol), so I had breakfast here! It's been a while. There was an aftershock, so I had a nervous breakfast. Thank you for the meal.