After a company social gathering, I visited this place to try out a donburi dish that caught my interest. I ordered the thick-cut green onion salted pork barbecue donburi in regular size. When my number was called, I picked up my order and it looked delicious as expected. I finished it in no time because it was so tasty, and I will definitely come back for more. Maybe I'll try the beef next time?

From Matsuya, the Fuji Mountain Tofu Authentic Mapo Combo Beef Rice is back! The richness of tofu and the spiciness of chili peppers and sansho pepper's numbing sensation are irresistible. Mapo tofu just has to be like this. There is also a set meal available, but isn't Mapo tofu on rice the most delicious way to enjoy it? For more details, click here: https://www.kukking10chan.net/entry/2023/03/17/055100

I visited Matsuya Kachidoki for lunch today. It is located a little south of Kachidoki Station. This Matsuya uses a self-service system where you buy a meal ticket at the machine and then pick up your order, similar to a service area. I purchased the newly regular menu item, "Chunky Chicken Curry (regular size 630 yen)," which was previously a limited item. I thought to myself, if this becomes a regular menu item, who would still order the normal curry? It was delicious eating the Chunky Chicken Curry after a long time. However, if it becomes available all the time, I might not eat it as often. It was nice to have that special feeling, but I am happy that the deliciousness of the Chunky Chicken Curry is recognized. Thank you for the meal!

Yes, today I was once again a lunch refugee in Tsukiji! Due to work, it's unavoidable, but after 2 o'clock, the number of restaurants dramatically decreases! Walking on the sidewalk of Harumi Street, which I don't usually pass by, I found a new menu item at Matsuya! It's the Spicy Kimchi Beef Bowl! Oh, they also have a low-carb menu! I don't really need the salad since the miso soup is changed, right? It's a completely self-service system, so I place my order! Here we go! The Spicy Kimchi Beef Bowl! Low-carb option! I check my food ticket number and go to pick up my meal! ... Miso soup! Spicy Kimchi Beef Bowl! Salad! What?! So, the low-carb option means the rice is replaced with salad!? It's not carbohydrates, like rice or broccoli. Well, let's stay positive! The Spicy Kimchi Beef Bowl has a strong flavor with plenty of kimchi and beef! The sweet and salty seasoning makes you crave for rice! It definitely goes well with beer! The miso soup seems to have changed, but I think I preferred the old version. As for the low-carb salad, well, it's just a salad! So, I'll have it with rice next time! Here we go! The Spicy Kimchi Beef Bowl! The intense flavor goes well with rice! The acidity of the pickled ginger adds a nice touch! But, I must say, the presentation with the overflowing bowl is not very appealing, but overall, the taste is good! Regardless of the low-carb option, when you're short on time, it's a pretty good item to go for!

I came to Matsuya to eat the "Massaman Curry" which is making a comeback. This Thai simmered dish is based on rich coconut milk and is said to be the "most delicious dish in the world". I had it as takeout before, but it's definitely best enjoyed hot in the restaurant. The curry is sweet, rich, with a spicy aftertaste, and the chicken thigh meat and potatoes grilled on the hot plate are satisfying. If you're tired of just spicy curry, be sure to try this. The Kachidoki branch allows for casual dining with self-service.

Platto, today's morning stroll around Kachidoki Station. I took the Toei Oedo Line and exited from Kachidoki Station A3b exit, turned around on Kiyosumi Street, walked a bit and turned right onto Harumi Street. Walking towards Harumi, on the right hand side, I found the "Matsuya Kachidoki Store" that I visited today. Starting from September 28th at 2pm, a nationwide unified price for "gyudon" will be introduced. The previously limited menu item mainly available in the Kanto region, the "Premium Gyudon," will be revamped and become the new nationwide unified menu item "Gyudon." Before that, I wanted to have one last taste of the "Gyudon" at Matsuya, so I entered the store at 7:55 am on Tuesday, September 28th. Inside the store, I checked the menu at the ticket machine in front of me. The morning menu includes: - Choose between Tamagokake Gohan for 290 yen - Regular morning set for 360 yen - Grilled salmon set for 490 yen - Sausage and egg set for 420 yen - Sausage and egg double set for 480 yen - Morning mini gyudon and miso soup set for 490 yen. It had been so long since I visited Matsuya in the morning, I couldn't remember how many years it had been. Among the morning menu options, the only way to have "gyudon" was by ordering the "Morning Mini Gyudon and Miso Soup Set," so I selected "Hiyayakko" as the side dish, received my ticket, and sat at a vacant counter seat to wait for my order. After 3 minutes of waiting, the "Morning Mini Gyudon and Miso Soup Set" was served. The set included a mini gyudon, miso soup, and hiyayakko. I started with the main dish of the day, the "Mini Gyudon." The topping on the "gyudon" had a deep brown color from the soy sauce and dashi. Just like in any gyudon chain, the quality of the beef can vary from day to day. Sometimes the meat is tender with a good balance of fat, while other times it may have tough meat with unpleasant fat. I wondered which type I would get today. I added a generous amount of "beni shoga" (pickled ginger) and took a bite. The meat was of good quality, tender, and flavorful. I enjoyed the "gyudon" with the "beni shoga." I poured some soy sauce on the hiyayakko, took a bite, and then added half of it to the miso soup. The miso soup was filled with ingredients like tofu, onions, carrots, daikon radish, burdock root, lotus root, taro, and chopped green onions. With plenty of ingredients and additional tofu, it became a hearty miso soup. Each ingredient had a different size and texture, making it enjoyable to eat. I finished the "Mini Gyudon" and the miso soup ingredients, refreshed my palate with the hiyayakko, and finally drank up the miso soup. Today, I had the opportunity to savor the "Gyudon" at Matsuya after a long time, as the "Premium Gyudon" is set to be renewed. It was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the meal.

Matsuya is not a restaurant I regularly visit, but I always check for their limited-time menu items that catch my interest. This time, they were offering my favorite mackerel miso stew, so I decided to go and try it out. Day 1: Mackerel Miso Stew Gozen (with Mini Rice) for 860 yen I chose the mackerel miso stew set from the ticket machine, which included mackerel miso stew, rice, pork miso soup, and grated yam. The rice was enough in the mini size, and the mackerel miso stew was delicious. However, later I found out there was a mackerel miso stew set meal option on their website, and I felt a bit deceived by the ticket machine. Day 2: Mackerel Miso Stew Set Meal (with Mini Rice) for 660 yen I found the mackerel miso stew set meal under the limited-time menu section on the ticket machine and ordered it. It came with miso soup instead of pork miso soup. There was hardly any meat, but the miso soup with lots of tofu was tasty. I decided to change it to pork miso soup next time. Day 3: Mackerel Miso Stew Set Meal with Pork Miso Soup (with Mini Rice) for 850 yen Finally, I was able to order what I wanted. But let's think about it. The mackerel miso stew Gozen was 860 yen. For just 10 yen less, you get grated yam. Which one is more worth it? As someone who opts for mini rice, I don't need the grated yam even if it's just 10 yen difference. The biggest issue with this Matsuya "Kachidoki store" is the system where you order from the ticket machine and then just wait at your seat. For example, if you want to change to miso soup instead of pork miso soup, you can ask for it as an addition. However, there's no opportunity to communicate this request. Similarly, if you want to upgrade to a large serving for the limited-time menu, you can't communicate that either. I would like to ask Matsuya for an explanation of this contradictory system.

I wanted to try the trending "Matsuya's Shukumeri Nabe" that I saw online, so I visited Matsuya near Kachidoki Station for the first time. I bought a meal ticket from the machine, and it was a self-service system where I waited for my number to be called to pick up my order. Shukumeri is a traditional dish from Georgia where chicken is simmered in garlic cream sauce. The rich sauce with plenty of garlic and cheese, along with sweet potatoes, made it delicious! It goes well with rice, but I also thought it would be good as a set with a salad.

I felt like eating Matsuya's beef bowl in the Kachidoki area, so I visited the restaurant. Upon entering, I realized it was a self-service restaurant where you purchase a meal ticket. The ticket has a number on it, and when your order is ready, the number is displayed on a screen at the pick-up counter. This self-service system was new to me, but as I was writing this review, I found it quite reasonable. Looking back at my review from 2016, I remembered that the service was incredibly slow at that time. Perhaps there were operational issues due to the restaurant's structure. However, this time with the self-service format, I did not feel that the service was slow. Although a regular beef bowl would have been sufficient, they only offered a premium beef bowl, which is common in Tokyo. Personally, I find Matsuya's beef bowl to be average in taste. I only eat it occasionally, and when I do, I always add extra red pickled ginger, a lot of shichimi spice, and finish it off with a circle of French dressing. I know it's unhealthy, but I treat it as a junk food indulgence once or twice a year. As for the taste, it's hard to describe accurately, but it's like eating potato chips - rich in fat and calories.

My favorite dish is the Kimukaru bowl. I got the regular size with 50% more meat for an extra charge. I also used a 50 yen discount coupon, so the total came to 450 yen including tax. The juicy meat and tasty sauce make it delicious. The kimchi adds a nice touch. The 50% extra meat really fills you up. Matsuya offers a variety of bowls, set meals, and curry, all of which are delicious and great value for money. I appreciate that there are more self-service locations like the Kachidoki store. Thank you for the meal.

There are two ticket machines in the store, but one of them does not accept electronic money or QR codes, so be careful. Also, there are two tea machines, one that automatically pours the right amount into a cup and another where you have to press the button multiple times, so be aware of the difference. Why are they so different? Thank you for the meal.

This is a Matsuya located in front of the Kachidoki Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line. The appearance looks like a regular Matsuya, but the interior has been renovated for labor-saving purposes. You can buy your meal ticket at the touch panel ticket machine near the entrance, which notifies the kitchen, and then you just have to wait until your number is called. The interior is designed mainly for solo customers, with large tables for sharing in the center. As a measure against the new coronavirus, dividers are installed for solo diners. I had the Spicy Negi-Tama Gyumeshi - Regular (490 yen). It is a dish based on premium gyumeshi mixed with condiments like gochujang and green onions, topped with a half-cooked egg. The taste is more spicy than the base premium gyumeshi, with a Bibimbap-like flavor. You don't have to mix it as it's not Korean cuisine, so you can enjoy it by breaking the yolk at your own pace. The white and yolk were completely separated in the plating process, which made it delicious to eat the yolk with the meat. The amount of gyumeshi may be slightly insufficient, leading to a shortage of side dishes towards the end, but if you eat in the store, there is barbecue sauce available, so it's not a problem. Matsuya is reliable as always. There are not many dining options around Kachidoki Station, and in the Chuo Ward area, even if there are, the prices are usually high, making this restaurant a valuable find for a lunch under 500 yen.

Since most restaurants are closed, I went to Matsuya for the first time in a while! Their beef bowl is delicious, quick, and cheap - a perfect combination! I got the beef bowl set with pickles and miso soup. Personally, I felt like there was too much miso soup, but everything else was tasty! I'll definitely come back again when the timing is right.

I couldn't resist ordering the Goro Goro simmered chicken curry (590 yen) after seeing the sign for its limited one-week revival after 12 o'clock. At Matsuya, you order at the ticket machine and lately it's been self-serve. I got my number called in about 5 minutes. The curry (Goro Goro simmered chicken) had a generous amount of chicken and a nice level of spiciness. It was filled with chunks of chicken and onions. Matsuya never disappoints with their chicken curry. I always wonder, though, how would miso soup taste with curry? I give it 3.2 stars.

After 12 o'clock, Matsuya's Butter Chicken, which was previously only available in certain stores, is now being offered in all stores. I had it before at the Shibuya store and it was delicious, so I came back for more. It may not have the authentic taste of Butter Chicken from an Indian restaurant, but the convenience is unbeatable! With stores everywhere and consistent quality, it's amazing to be able to enjoy this taste. I ordered the Butter Chicken Curry (650 yen) from the ticket machine and it was ready in about 5 minutes at the Kachidoki store. The curry had a lot of chicken, wasn't very spicy, and had chunks of chicken, tomatoes, and onions. The chicken was plentiful, there was a slight sourness, and the sweetness of the butter. The strong garlic smell was intense (even though I have work in the afternoon). Overall, it was satisfying. I would rate it 3.5 stars.

I stopped by on my way home from work again. Tonight, I had the Negi Shio Buta Katadori Don. The refreshing taste of green onions, the richness of salt, the somewhat healthy pork shoulder loin, all on top of white rice. It's perfect for a light meal. No beer this time, but the cost performance is great. I'll definitely come back again. (laughs)

I stopped by again tonight. This time, I ordered the large kalbi grilled meat. I resisted getting the extra-large portion and beer, and just had regular rice. There were a few people wandering around who seemed unfamiliar with the system at this Kachidoki restaurant. The foreign staff guided them to their seats, providing excellent service. When my number was called, I picked up my order and returned to my seat. The portion was huge, and the meat glistened with oil. I mixed the meat oil with the rice and took a bite. It was incredibly delicious. With its cost-performance ratio and convenient location, this restaurant is always busy and I left completely satisfied.

I visited Matsuya again tonight, but at a slightly earlier time. I ordered my favorite dish, the Negi Shio Buta Katadori Don. Personally, I feel it's healthy, refreshing, and guilt-free with the pork shoulder loin. (laughs) Of course, I finished it all and was very satisfied. Next time, I might try a different menu item.

A new coupon was released, so I visited Matsuya. This time, I tried the pork shoulder loin yakiniku set meal. Matsuya has become a regular visit for me. The foreign staff's service is excellent and leaves a good impression. The cost performance is the best, and I am always satisfied with this restaurant. The set meal I had was seasoned and textured in a health-conscious way. I wonder what I should try next time. (laughs)

I went to the barber shop in the evening today and walked back home slowly. By chance, I ran into an acquaintance at the station. They had mistakenly got the time for a drinking party wrong by about an hour. So we ended up having beers at Matsuya. After the beer, we had the Negi Shio Buta Katadori Don. Eating before drinking! We ended up using a coupon for the meal.