If you want to experience a delicious and cheap Japanese curry, then look no further than Matsuya.
Matsuya is a vending machine gyudon and curry house. Simply select your menu item from the pictures on the vending machine, insert your money, take the printed ticket and hand it to the chef, then take a seat. In almost an instant, your steaming hot and tasty meal will be delivered to your table.
A full meal — which might be gyudon or curry with rice, a drink, salad and miso soup — will usually set you back somewhere between 600 and 1200 yen; an absolute bargain.
These restaurants are often busy all through the day. Lunchtimes can be especially packed, when the usually all-male clientele will often queue for a spot at the counter.
Matsuya restaurants can be found all across Japan, especially near train stations and business areas. While their signage is generally written in kanji, you can easily spot them by looking for their distinctive red circle logo containing two smaller circles, all set against a yellow background. Once you know what to look for, they’re easy to find — and well worth it for a fast, filling meal.
Official Website:
http://www.matsuyafoods.co.jp/english/
