FOOD ALMANACEST. 2025
Calorie & nutrition reference for Japanese restaurant chains, cafés and konbini
Vol. 152026.06.08DietaryCategoriesEnglish
Matsuya · Japanese curry

創業ビーフカレー 単品

創業ビーフカレー 単品

About this item

創業ビーフカレー 単品 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 386 kilocalories from 10.9 grams of protein, 26.9 grams of fat, and 22.2 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.

Halal-friendlyGluten-friendly
  • No pork or alcohol detected, but meat is not certified halal. Confirm slaughter and supply chain at the chain.
  • 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.

創業ビーフカレー 単品 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. Japanese curry orders often expand through rice size, spice level, or extra toppings, so the calorie jump can be larger than the base bowl suggests. 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 386 kcal, so it works best when you compare the default portion against larger set or topping options. Curry is an all-day item, but lunch sets and limited toppings are often promoted most heavily from late morning through early evening. 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
Price780円
Calories386 kcal
Protein10.9 g
Fat26.9 g
Carbohydrates22.2 g
Salt equivalent2.70 g

Similar items at Matsuya

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

#ItemChainPriceValue
1コカ・コーラ<選べるサイド>MatsuyaCheck official source158 kcal
2半熟玉子<選べるサイド>
hanjuku-tamago / tamago · soft-boiled egg · egg
MatsuyaCheck official source71 kcal
3生野菜<選べるサイド>
nama-yasai · raw vegetable salad
Matsuya+50円24 kcal
4創業ビーフカレー
karē · Japanese curry
Matsuya780円769 kcal

Comparable items at other Japanese chains

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

#ItemChainPriceValue
1カレー ミニ
karē / mini · Japanese curry · mini size
Sukiya税込450円401 kcal