FOOD ALMANACEST. 2025
Calorie & nutrition reference for Japanese restaurant chains, cafés and konbini
Vol. 152026.06.08DietaryCategoriesEnglish
Matsuya · Gyudon (beef bowls)

牛めし弁当2個セット 並盛

牛めし弁当2個セット 並盛

About this item

牛めし弁当2個セット 並盛 is a menu item at Matsuya, gyumeshi (beef bowl) and teishoku chain in Japan. Matsuya is the third major gyudon chain, distinguished by free miso soup with every bowl and a strong teishoku (set meal) line. Per serving, this item delivers 1,303 kilocalories from 30.7 grams of protein, 55.2 grams of fat, and 163.6 grams of carbohydrates. For travelers comparing this against a typical Western fast-food item, Japanese chain portions tend to be smaller — a regular serving here is similar in calories to the corresponding US small or medium size. Use the table below for the full nutritional breakdown, the dietary tags for compatibility with vegetarian, vegan, halal-friendly or gluten-friendly diets, and the cross-chain comparison to find similar items at other Japanese chains in the same category.

Gluten-friendly
  • No wheat-based items detected in the menu name. Soy sauce and many sauces still contain wheat — confirm with the store.

Cultural notes

How and when this item is typically eaten in Japan, plus practical ordering tips for travelers.

牛めし弁当2個セット 並盛 sits in a category Japanese customers use in a very practical way. At Matsuya, customers use this for a fast but filling meal, especially on weekday mornings and lunch breaks when teishoku and beef bowls move quickly. Order at the entrance kiosk, pay first, then wait for your number; many stores have an English toggle and picture buttons for the main categories. Size names usually run from mini or regular to large and extra-large, and travelers should look for labels like nami, oomori, or tokumori on the kiosk. Free with the meal or at the table: water, tea, condiments, and often miso soup with bowl dishes. This serving is calorie-aware at about 1303 kcal, so it works best when you compare the default portion against larger set or topping options. Gyudon chains are strongest at breakfast and lunch, and many station-area branches keep the same bowl available late into the night. If you need ingredient confirmation, check the official nutrition page first and then verify sauces, stock, or shared fryer details with the staff before ordering.

Nutrition information

Per-serving nutrition values published by the chain. Salt is reported as Japanese 食塩相当量 (salt equivalent) when sodium is not published directly.

NutrientPer serving
Price860円
Calories1,303 kcal
Protein30.7 g
Fat55.2 g
Carbohydrates163.6 g
Salt equivalent2.90 g

Similar items at Matsuya

Items in the same category from the same chain, sorted by calorie similarity.

#ItemChainPriceValue
1キムチ牛めし 特盛
gyū-meshi / kimchi / toku-mori · beef bowl (Matsuya brand) · kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) · XL size
MatsuyaCheck official source1,286 kcal
2キムチ牛めしランチセット 特盛
gyū-meshi / kimchi / setto / toku-mori · beef bowl (Matsuya brand) · kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) · set · XL size
MatsuyaCheck official source1,286 kcal
3鬼おろしポン酢牛めし 特盛
oni-oroshi / gyū-meshi / toku-mori · coarse-grated daikon radish · beef bowl (Matsuya brand) · XL size
MatsuyaCheck official source1,264 kcal
4鬼おろしポン酢牛めしランチセット 特盛
oni-oroshi / gyū-meshi / setto / toku-mori · coarse-grated daikon radish · beef bowl (Matsuya brand) · set · XL size
MatsuyaCheck official source1,264 kcal

Comparable items at other Japanese chains

How this item compares to its closest equivalents at other chains in the English index.

#ItemChainPriceValue
1キムチ牛丼 特盛
kimchi / gyūdon / toku-mori · kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) · beef bowl · XL size
Sukiya税込1060円1,301 kcal
2牛プルコギ丼 超特盛
purukogi / chō-toku-mori / toku-mori · Korean-style marinated beef · XL-XL size · XL size
YoshinoyaCheck official source1,318 kcal
3わさび山かけ牛丼 特盛
gyūdon / toku-mori · beef bowl · XL size
Sukiya税込1060円1,276 kcal
4牛カルビ丼 超特盛
chō-toku-mori / karubi / toku-mori · XL-XL size · beef short rib · XL size
Yoshinoya税込1246円1,275 kcal
5ねぎ塩牛カルビ丼 超特盛
chō-toku-mori / negi-shio / karubi / toku-mori / negi · XL-XL size · salt & green onion · beef short rib · XL size · green onion
Yoshinoya税込1246円1,261 kcal
6ねぎ玉牛丼 メガ
negi-tama / gyūdon / negi · green onion + raw egg · beef bowl · green onion
Sukiya税込1240円1,365 kcal