After work, I couldn't find any open restaurants, so I rushed into this one! I think I ordered the kalbi bowl with an additional side salad. The restaurant has been recently renovated and has a clean atmosphere inside. It had been a while since I last ate here, but it was delicious for the price. This is the perfect place when you want a quick meal.

When you want to reduce carbohydrates but can only eat out, Matsuya is valuable because they offer the option to change rice to tofu.

■Visit Date: May 2, 2017■Items Received: Gyudon (beef bowl), Tonjiru (pork miso soup), raw egg■MEMO~Convenient store located at the intersection of Shijo and Nishioji~I visited on May 2, 2017. I had planned to have ramen for lunch that day, but the restaurant I was aiming for was unexpectedly closed. After considering my options, I decided to go to Matsuya instead. The interior of the store consists of a counter seating in a U-shape. The ticket machine accepts electronic transportation cards.▼Gyudon (large), Tonjiru, raw eggThese are my usual go-to items, so I ordered the large gyudon set with tonjiru and a raw egg. It was a hot day, so I took off my jacket and wore short sleeves. Drinking the tonjiru made me sweat. I enjoyed my lunch heartily and then leisurely walked back home.

I was feeling hungry, so I was looking for a quick place to eat. I saw a Matsuya and Yoshinoya right in front of me, and decided to go to Matsuya. I mistakenly thought it was Yoshinoya so I didn't buy a meal ticket before sitting down. They handed me a menu with few options, and I ordered the Oroshi Ponzu Gyudon (beef rice bowl) for 490 yen. The taste was average. Next time, I think I'll try Yoshinoya next door.

I revisited this place, how many times have I come here (laughs). While watching the car navigation system's TV, I saw a show featuring Sakagami Shinno making a beef bowl. Ah, I also want to eat beef bowl after a long time. This day, I was too busy to have dinner and ended up coming here late at night. I bought a beef bowl special at the ticket machine and waited at my seat. The beef bowl was ready in no time, as expected! I added pickled ginger, a little shichimi spice, and soy sauce, and enjoyed it! It had been a while since I had eaten a beef bowl. It's something irresistible, just like Sakagami Shinno (laughs). While I was immersed in my meal, an old man sat next to me. He didn't use the ticket machine and just said, "Give me rice," and the staff said, "It's 160 yen." Rice was quickly served to the seat next to me, followed by miso soup. Wow, they even serve rice alone with miso soup at Matsuya, amazing! I was impressed and finished my meal satisfied. It was so cheap! I left the restaurant and went home on my beloved bicycle. Thank you for the meal. =========== I felt hungry late at night, so I quietly decided to have a beef bowl with miso soup at Matsuya. The restaurant was very busy, and the staff seemed rushed. I ordered a regular beef bowl and a raw egg. Soon, the plate was delivered to me. It had been a while since I had eaten there, so I was looking forward to it. I decided to skip the red pickled ginger this time and just enjoy the standard taste. However, when I took a bite, it was spicy! Was it always like this? It felt like the soy sauce flavor was overpowering the sweetness, and it was just too spicy. I also ordered the egg, hoping it would help, but it didn't make it any tastier. I used the miso soup to dilute the flavor and turned it into a beef soup, but that was a mistake. I managed to finish the meal with a sense of disappointment. I left the restaurant feeling a bit let down. It might have been just that day. I'll try going back next time. Thank you for the meal.

Now, it's Nishiin's turn. After a long time, I decided to have the morning set meal at Matsuya. Among the choices for side dishes, I went with gyudon. I think this is the choice of most people, right? Adding a little bit of flavor to the meal, the red pickled ginger meant for gyudon surprisingly goes well with the tamagokake gohan (rice with raw egg). It definitely makes the meal more delicious. Thank you for the meal! August 2015. Nankaihawks1's gourmet guide. Nankaihawks1's blog. http://hawks-1.exblog.jp/

Located on the right side of the exit of Hankyu Nishi-Oin Station in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, is the familiar Matsuya restaurant next to the station on Nishioji Street. Right next to it is the rival gyudon chain Yoshinoya. If you're up for it, you can compare the two (though unfortunately Sukiya is a bit further away). The choice between the two is a matter of personal preference, but I prefer Matsuya. They offer free miso soup, a variety of menu options including vegetable sets, and more. The interior seems to only have counter seating, but there may be tables on the second floor. The taste, service, and ticket vending system are all similar to other restaurants. There are no parking or bicycle parking facilities, so you'll need to use the bus, train, or walk. It looks like there may be a wait during lunchtime.

My favorite beef bowl chain restaurant is Matsuya. I love their beef rice bowl! I especially like the slightly sweet flavor of the sauce, which is just to my liking. I enjoy topping the rice with the provided black vinegar and eating it that way. Some people say my way of eating it is a bit unusual, but I got hooked on it, so what can I do! Beef bowls can be enjoyed in various ways, such as with pickled ginger or chili pepper, which makes it fun! And the fact that miso soup comes with it is a great thing about Matsuya!

I always make sure to visit Matsuya at least 1.2 times a week! Just recently, after finishing my part-time job in the morning, I went to the Matsuya in Nishioji for breakfast! Of course, I ordered the classic Matsuya beef bowl in large size! Whenever I go there to eat, the atmosphere of Matsuya always gives me a sense of calmness and makes it a comforting place for me. It's a cold day, so it's really nice that every item comes with miso soup! Matsuya's beef bowl is so delicious, it's like a taste of home! Everyone, please visit your nearest Matsuya!

I stopped by Matsuya at Hankyu Nishi-Iin Station during lunchtime. I was initially torn between Matsuya and Yoshinoya, but I decided to try Matsuya for the first time because they had a campaign where the beef bowl (regular size) was only 250 yen. Unlike Yoshinoya, you have to purchase a meal ticket at a vending machine at Matsuya. I liked that it came with miso soup. The taste was similar to other places. Matsuya's beef bowl had almost no onions and more meat. Overall, it's a good place to fill your stomach. Cost performance gets four stars.

Even late at night, the Nishiin branch is quite popular with customers. The favorite dish here is the "tonjiru" (pork miso soup). While there are many beef bowl chains like Matsuya, Yoshinoya, Sukiya, and Nakau, when it comes to tonjiru, Matsuya is definitely the best. The large bowl is filled with plenty of ingredients. The taste is not cheap at all, but simple, homey, and comforting. It's delicious, affordable, and a good way to get your veggies in. And it really warms you up! It's a must-have for the upcoming winter.

Since the Tokyo era up to today, I have always been going to "Matsuya" for this type of restaurant. The reason is because they serve miso soup! This is a big plus point! A very big one!! Miso that can melt away cigarette smoke! I used to only go to Yoshinoya, but a friend who is an opera singer (a smoker) told me, "I always go to Matsuya because they serve miso soup for free. The miso really helps melt away the cigarette smoke." I was like, "Seriously?! They serve miso soup at Matsuya!?" and since then, I also became a Matsuya fanatic. Now that there isn't one nearby, I reluctantly go to places like "Nakau," but if there's a Matsuya, I will always choose Matsuya. And what I always eat is the "Beef Yakiniku Set" for 680 yen, with miso soup included!!! Oh, Matsuya is the best, with the miso soup included!!!

I needed to have a late-night snack, and since I was on a business trip and didn't know the area well, I decided to have a meal at Matsuya that caught my eye. I ordered the Demi Tamahamburg set for 580 yen. I was happy to see that I could use my Suica card to pay at the ticket vending machine, which was convenient for travelers from East Japan. The seating was at the counter. The Demi Tamahamburg set came with a spoon, which allowed me to scoop up all the demi-glace sauce until the last bite, which was nice. As it is a chain restaurant, the taste was almost the same as in East Japan. The staff were friendly and didn't hesitate to refill my water.

For three years after joining my previous company, my nearest station was Nishin. I was extremely busy with work at the time, and often didn't leave the office until after 11 p.m. It was common for me to take the last train or a taxi every day. In the midst of this, my only joy was dinner after a long day. However, after 11 p.m., the only places open in Nishin were Matsuya or Yoshinoya besides izakayas. I preferred Matsuya, so I would go there almost every day. I always ordered the pork bowl and miso soup set. The miso soup had lots of vegetables, so I felt like I was getting a balanced meal. Eating this set always brings back memories of that time. It was tough, but maybe it was because of that time that I am where I am now. Matsuya Nishin store is a restaurant that holds irreplaceable memories for me.

I remember there was a Yoshinoya right nearby. I went to this restaurant twice with a group of about ten coworkers. They have a wide variety of menu items like set meals, gyudon, and curry, which is great. The gyudon comes with a full bowl of sauce and is quite delicious. It also comes with miso soup. However, the udon that came with the set back then was a bit... like school cafeteria udon. The noodles were hard. I let my coworker try the udon, and they also said it was a bit... The gyudon was tasty though. I also tried the pork ginger set meal, which was delicious.

I entered the store and there was a ticket vending machine. I touched the screen to make my selection. I waited at the counter seats for about 3-4 minutes. The food portion was larger than I expected. I was surprised that this was considered a small portion. I took the hot food home.

I had a delicious breakfast set meal.