I visited for a late lunch around 3 pm on Saturday. The restaurant is located in a prime spot in front of the station, but there were no customers at this time. It is a branch of Matsuya. I bought a meal ticket and ordered the Chicken Curry for 590 yen with a medium level of spiciness. They use a number calling system, so I waited at my seat. The curry was ready quickly. Even though I'm not good with spicy food, the level of spiciness was just right for me. The taste was a classic curry rice. A few customers came in after that. Every time someone entered, they greeted them loudly, which felt nice. Thank you for the meal.

This was probably my second time visiting the Matsuya at the south exit of Kokubunji Station since it became a combination of multiple brands. I still haven't tried the steak at Matsuya. This time, I went to Matsuya/My Curry Dining. Matsuya's curry is known for being quite spicy, so I opted for the simmered hamburger curry because I like having ingredients in my curry. When my number was called, I went to the counter to pick up my order. The hamburger was quite large and satisfying. Thank you for the meal.

The store has a relatively clean appearance, perhaps because it is a Maicari branch. I ordered the Negi Shio Buta Yakiniku Don (small size, tax included for 560 yen). There is so much green onion on top that you can't see the meat. The portion size is just right. The meat is tender. The strong flavor of the green onion goes really well with the rice. The meat itself has a subtle taste.

Matsuya is a major beef bowl chain restaurant that is known for its delicious hamburg steak. The Matsuya store I visited this time, located near Kokubunji Minami-guchi station, is a self-service store. You place your order using a dedicated touch panel at the entrance, and you can pay with cash or electronic money. Your order number is displayed on a monitor, and when your meal is ready, you go to pick it up. You also have to serve yourself tea and return your dishes after eating. This time, I tried the limited-time Cheese White Sauce Hamburg Steak set meal (tax included 930 yen) with extra rice and changed the miso soup to pork soup (additional 190 yen). According to the Matsuya website, the set meal has 1039kcal. Since it has cheese, it is a bit high in calories. It's best to eat it while it's hot before the cheese hardens. It comes with vegetables and is good value for money. Changing to pork soup was the right choice as it was very delicious. The store is conveniently located near the station and open 24 hours, making it very convenient. They have many limited-time menu options, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors without getting bored. The cost performance is excellent.

The fried food at the My Curry restaurant located in Matsuya is served freshly fried, so it takes some time but it is deliciously crispy and hot. The curry does not contain any ingredients, so I would like to think about toppings for the next time I eat it. The price is cheaper than at Coco Ichibanya, which is good.

After work, I arrived at my local Kokubunji station and decided to have dinner. I was looking for something affordable and wanted to use my accumulated Rakuten points for the meal. So, I went to Matsuya/My Curry dining at the south exit. Without thinking too much, I stood in front of the ticket machine and chose the Szechuan mapo tofu with pork set meal for 840 yen as it seemed like a good deal. I usually like Matsuya's pork yakiniku set meal, but sometimes I feel like there's not enough pork, so I thought this set meal might be a good choice. After ordering, my number was displayed on the call screen and I went to pick up my meal. The self-service system has become quite common. The Szechuan mapo tofu with pork yakiniku set meal I got had a small portion of pork yakiniku. The mapo tofu was not the traditional stewed tofu, but rather tofu topped with mapo sauce. However, the taste of the mapo tofu was surprisingly good. The flavor of the Szechuan pepper and the pleasant numbing sensation were well balanced. It had a decent richness to it. It also had minced meat and seemed to be made with some thought put into the cooking method. It felt like they were creating a version of mapo tofu that was different from the traditional one, omitting ingredients like fermented black beans and making various adjustments. Perhaps they were utilizing techniques developed through curry development. However, the sauce dispenser at the counter was a concern. It was messy and difficult to control the amount of sauce. I really hope they realize this is a problem. There was a poster in the store promoting their ESG employment initiatives. Matsuya has been highlighting their compliance efforts lately. They are likely at the forefront of efficiency initiatives among similar chain stores. But I hope they don't forget to smile when serving dishes at the counter.

On December 29, 2022 (Thursday) around 8:30 PM, I was in Kokubunji, and I needed to start planning for the end of the year. I was at the south exit of Kokubunji where I noticed that Matsuya had closed down, but a new store had opened on the opposite side. It was my first time visiting this new store, which is officially named "Matsuya My Curry Shokudo Kokubunji Minamiguchi Store." The store was clean and operated on a self-service basis where you purchase a meal ticket from a machine and then wait to be called to pick up your order. I didn't know until now that they also have a curry restaurant called "My Curry Shokudo" attached to Matsuya. I had the Gyudon (beef bowl) this time, but next time I'll try their curry dishes.

Returning to my hometown on a day when I had an early morning meeting with a client, I had a chance to enjoy breakfast. I have received advice from many people on how to enjoy breakfast, and I have been trying to challenge myself. However, recently, my junior colleague told me, "You need to have the leisure to relax and enjoy it. It's good for you." There are several cafes open in front of Kokubunji Station in the morning, but I have not visited Komeda and Starbucks yet. I was planning to go to the less crowded one, but when I arrived at the station, I realized I didn't have time to enjoy breakfast. I thought, "I don't need to eat breakfast," but I had some time to spare. Since I had never been to this new store before, I decided to give it a try. It's a double name of Matsuya and Maikari, which has become a recent trend. I ordered just one thing: "Raw egg over rice" (extra rice, mini beef bowl). The website says you can choose the type of egg, but I always choose raw, so it doesn't matter to me. I thought about getting grated yam or natto because the extra rice wasn't enough for the egg, but I wanted to eat beef bowl after a long time, so I ordered it. I wanted it to be soupy, but I didn't want to bother going to ask, so I left it as it was. It's a self-service system, so when my number was called, I went to pick up my order. I took a little bit of pickled ginger from the neighboring table, added the raw egg, mixed it, enjoyed the raw egg over rice, and then finished with the beef bowl. I consumed a lot of calories in the morning. After a meeting that lasted over an hour, I felt relieved but then I started feeling sleepy... I know I shouldn't be greedy, but I just can't help it... I know I won't lose weight because I can't be strict with my diet, but it's harder for me to accumulate stress... I think I'll end up eating again.

After work, I decided to grab dinner on my way home before reaching my house. I was in the mood for a set meal and debated between going to Aozora Shokudo or just quickly getting something at Matsuya. I ultimately chose Matsuya, located near Kokubunji Station South Exit, which had recently moved to a nearby vacant space and was now paired with Maikari Shokudo. Last time, I had the vegetable curry at Maikari Shokudo, so this time I decided to try something from the Matsuya menu. I checked the menu on the ticket machine and chose the Pork Steak Set Meal with Shariapin Sauce for 730 yen. It was a self-service system now, so I waited at a table with a cold genmaicha tea until my order number was called. I received my set meal and sat down to eat. However, when I tried the Pork Steak with the thick garlic sauce, it was extremely salty. I struggled through it, but it was just too salty and not enjoyable. I regretted my choice and thought I should have just gotten the regular pork yakiniku set meal. Additionally, I was bothered by the new dressing dispenser at the counter, which dispensed too much dressing and was unclean. It was an unpleasant experience overall, especially with the noisy coughing from the person at the table in front of me. It was a tough day. It's like the small improvements that companies like Matsuya make, which end up making the experience worse. It makes you wonder why they made those changes. It was a disappointing visit. Lastly, to sum it up with a phrase software engineers hate to hear the most: Did you even test this?

The rating for the Western-style Katsu Curry (large serving for ¥650) is quite high, possibly the best among chain restaurants that serve Katsu Curry. The evaluation is as follows: Restaurant (cleanliness, water, seating quality, staff and operation) 1.4/2.0 Soup, sauce, main dish (preparation, taste, personal preference) 0.8/1.0 Ingredients, noodles, rice (compatibility with soup, personal preference) 0.8/1.0 Cost performance (value for money based on the above factors) 1.0/1.0

The Matsuya restaurant at the south exit of Kokubunji Station has been relocated to the opposite side of the street, with the addition of a My Curry dining area. I used it for breakfast after a long time commuting through Kokubunji Station. Inside the store, there were two ticket machines, both compatible with Suica. It was a full self-service style where you receive a number and pick up your order yourself. I ordered the Morning Curry for 400 yen, choosing the Western style, normal size, and medium spiciness. A boiled egg was included by default, and a salad was also served. However, it was a bit difficult to eat the salad with just a spoon. It would have been better if they provided chopsticks or a fork.

There has been a Matsuya restaurant at the south exit of Kokubunji Station in my hometown of Kokubunji for over 30 years, but it has now been replaced by a Matsuya-affiliated steakhouse, and a Matsuya/My Curry dining hall has opened in the vacant tenant space across from it. Even though the two stores are connected, the seating and ticket machines are shared, which can be a bit confusing. This was my first time trying My Curry dining hall, so I decided to give it a shot. When I stood in front of the restaurant, I immediately felt torn. I had been thinking "curry for dinner tonight," but Matsuya is also offering a limited-time Massaman curry, which I heard is really delicious. However, I couldn't resist trying My Curry dining hall for the first time. After all, if I chose the Massaman curry and got hit by a car on the way home, not knowing about My Curry dining hall and died without trying it, I would regret it at the very end. So, I reluctantly gave up on the Massaman curry and opted for the "Colorful Vegetable Curry 650 yen ⇒ 600 yen" with a service ticket I had on the Matsuya app. This store is the latest model, where you buy a ticket at the machine, sit at the counter, and your number is called for a self-service system. The interior of the restaurant has many seats, and it was almost full. I found a seat that was available, but the air conditioning was so strong that it was uncomfortable. Well, it was convenient for eating curry. When I chose the Colorful Vegetable Curry, I could also choose the level of spiciness, so I chose extra spicy. After a while, my Colorful Vegetable Curry was ready, and my number was displayed. The curry served was in a deep dish and had a substantial amount. It didn't seem like a regular portion. And there were really a lot of vegetables in it. I took a bite of the curry. Wow, it's delicious!! The roux has a flavor of bouillon. This is really delicious! Matsuya's curry has been changing constantly, and now it's a curry that resembles beef tendon stew, called the founding curry, but this curry brings out the deliciousness of the vegetables. The spiciness, even though it's extra spicy, would be considered medium spicy for those who like spicy food. Just right. It's a 10 on the LEE scale. Well, Matsuya's sense of taste for curry is truly surprising. The taste and cost performance of this curry outshines the curry at a nearby restaurant called Co**ichi. By the way, there is Fukujinzuke and brown pickles, but you have to be careful as they can easily be taken away in one go. I felt the determination not to lose to rival stores in that aspect as well. It's getting complicated now. I was a little confused too, but another customer was also struggling in front of the ticket machine. Having many choices can bring happiness, but it can also bring unhappiness. I still don't know if this joint store is a good idea. All I know is that the curry was definitely delicious.

Matsuya Kokubunji Minamiguchi store. It has moved to the opposite side of the road from its previous location and reopened. They also offer menu items from a curry shop called "My Curry Dining," which is operated by Matsuya. Previously, there were only counter seats, but now they have added table seats and changed to a self-service style commonly found in Matsuya restaurants. You purchase a meal ticket from a machine, then pick up your order when your number is called. Today, I ordered the Massan Curry. It had chunks of chicken throughout and was delicious! The interior of the restaurant has also been improved and is now more user-friendly.

I ate the Bolognese hamburger set meal.

Pork belly set meal with low carbs.

I ate the sweet and sour pork set meal with kimchi rice in a regular size.

I ate an eel rice bowl.

Eating the chunky chicken chili tomato curry is delicious.

When I thought the Matsuya at the south exit had closed, a mysterious new store opened right across the street. I was surprised to see it right in front of me! It seems that they have expanded and now have a curry specialty store called "My Curry Dining" under the Matsuya brand. I went to buy takeout. According to my junior who loves Matsuya's curry, the taste is different from the original. Anyway, they have a wide variety of options! I chose the Colorful Vegetable Curry for 650 yen. I was surprised by the huge portion! I couldn't finish it in the end and ended up feeling sick haha. The curry was delicious, but maybe it was a bit oily... Eating so much was tough for me (^^; But with this price and volume, I feel like a certain curry chain might be in trouble in terms of cost performance. It was a satisfying meal!