Seiyoken
レストラン西洋軒
Established in 1932, this long-standing Matsue Yoshoku restaurant is famous for its katsudon topped with a demi-glace sauce simmered for about three weeks—a local soul food.
Established in 1932, Seiyoken is said to be the oldest Western-style restaurant in Matsue and is believed to be the first to serve Matsue's famous katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl). The demi-glace sauce is slow-cooked in a large pot for about three weeks and poured over a thin, crispy fried pork cutlet, allowing the rich sauce to soak into the meat—a true soul food for locals. The katsudon at lunch is around 1,100 yen, while the omurice (omelet rice) and stewed beef tongue are also highly popular among residents. Located along the Kyobashi River, it is about a 15-minute walk from JR Matsue Station, or a 3-minute walk from the Kyobashi bus stop after taking the municipal bus.
Opening hours
11:30-14:00 (L.O.), 17:30-19:30 (L.O.); Closed on Sundays, with occasional temporary closures
Nearby sights
- Matsue Castle
- Shiomi Nawate & Lafcadio Hearn Residence
- Horikawa Pleasure Boat
- Gessho-ji Temple
- Lake Shinji Sunset
- Yaegaki Shrine
- Kamosu Shrine
- Tamatsukuri Onsen