01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Standing along Kasuga-dori, this branch of Matsuya operates on a straightforward self-service model: purchase a ticket at the vending machine and collect your tray when your number is called. With table seating alongside counter stools, diners can settle in comfortably rather than having to rush through a quick bite.
The extensive range of set meals is a central draw. Balanced plates such as the grilled beef short-rib set and the grilled pork shoulder loin set arrive with fresh salad greens and miso soup, while the hamburger steak in brown sauce delivers hearty comfort. Diners with a larger appetite can upgrade to a Large set for an expanded main portion or a Double set for twice the meat, and swapping the standard miso soup for vegetable-packed tonjiru pork soup makes the tray feel even more substantial.
In the early hours, the morning menu offers an affordable, reliable start to the day. Choices span the double-egg sausage set, grilled salmon, and raw-egg-over-rice combinations that let you pick a small side dish such as mini beef simmered in sauce, natto, or chilled tofu. Diners often top their rice with the beef or dress it with condiments from the counter to match their mood.
Just a short walk from Mukohara Station on the Toden Arakawa tram line, this branch provides the steady reassurance of warm rice and customisable sides at almost any point of the day.
