Feb 26, 2026 16:26:00

Matsunoya 'Beef Sirloin and Set Meal' Tasting Review: Rare Beef Wrapped in Golden Batter

On February 25, 2026, Matsunoya introduced a new menu item, the ' Beef Sirloin Cutlet Set ,' featuring Australian beef sirloin. The sirloin is generously topped with a single piece of meat, resulting in a 'crispy outside and exquisitely rare center.' Furthermore, it can also be enjoyed with a sophisticated wasabi soy sauce, so I went to Matsunoya to try it and see for myself.

'Beef Sirloin Cutlet Set Meal' using Australian sirloin released | Matsunoya | Matsuya Foods

https://www.matsuyafoods.co.jp/matsunoya/whatsnew/menu/138440.html

Arrived at Matsunoya.

The beef sirloin cutlet set meal is highly recommended.

I ordered a beef sirloin cutlet set meal on the touch panel. The amount of rice can be customized for free, so I went for a large portion.

The beef sirloin cutlet set meal was served within minutes of ordering. It came with the main dish of beef sirloin cutlet, cabbage, rice, miso soup, and wasabi.

The beef sirloin cutlet was cut into five pieces.

The deep pink beef is wrapped in a golden batter. When you eat it, you can enjoy the crunchy texture of the batter followed by the soft elasticity of the beef. The beef doesn't 'melt in your mouth,' but rather has a firm texture that you can enjoy like meat. The sweetness of the meat seeps out with each bite, which is also great.

Adding wasabi gives it a refreshing taste.

The official website states that 'The key to the flavor is the included wasabi soy sauce,' but when it was served, the wasabi was on a small plate by itself, so I added the soy sauce on the table to make it into wasabi soy sauce.

When you try it with wasabi soy sauce, the sweet and fatty sirloin cutlet is complemented by the refreshing taste of wasabi and the flavor of soy sauce, creating a flavor that goes perfectly with rice. The cutlet has a rich flavor even without any dipping sauce, but its compatibility with wasabi soy sauce is exceptional, so be sure to use soy sauce when eating it at a restaurant.

The beef sirloin cutlet set meal is 1,390 yen (tax included) and can be eaten at Matsunoya stores nationwide (excluding some locations). It can also be ordered as a single item for 1,150 yen (tax included).

By the way, there are also frozen foods that allow you to enjoy Matsunoya's menu at home, and Amazon.co.jp offers a loin and 10-meal set for 3,580 yen including tax (358 yen per meal).

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