Matsuya - Kyoto Sanjo — Restaurant in Kyoto

Cheap no-frills 24-hour eatery perfect for rice bowls with some meat on top, pickles, miso soup and egg. Great for lovers of Japanese breakfast, as breakfast opportunities before 10am or before 9am in case of Seattle-based coffee chains are very scarce in Kyoto. Select whant you want to eat from the vending machine, pay, receive a coupon, hand it to a staff member and the food will be prepared for you. Condiments include Shichimi-no-togarashi (Japanese chili mix), sesame sauce...

I’ve been coming to Matsuya for over 30 years, and it’s as good as ever! It’s simple & traditional Japanese fast food. I think it’s better than Yoshnoya. I always find one of these whenever I come to Japan. Not many foreigners/tourist know about this place, which is too bad…. You order & pay from the Kiosk & pickup the food when your ticket # is called. Drinks is from a self-service machine. Self cleanup by dropping off the trays at the...

It’s a Matsuya, looks and tastes as expected for the price.

Service is very quick and the restaurant is clean - can’t really ask for much more given the location.

Gyudon tastes flavourful, and beef is plenty tender from being sliced so thin and stewed so long.

Only odd thing is that when the menu is switched to English - all the food terms are Korean, last I checked Matsuya is Japanese? Weird language...