Matsuya was established in Japan in 1966, founded by Toshio Kawarabuki.

[1] As of 2018[update], Matsuya has 1,080 restaurants throughout 33 Japanese prefectures.

[2] Overseas stores can be found in China and Taiwan, Mongolia.

[3] In addition to Matsuya, the company operates a chain of restaurants including curry, tonkatsu, sushi, and Chinese restaurants.

[4] Matsuya has been a long-time sponsor of the Yakuza videogame franchise, and the game's staple location of Kamurocho has always featured two Matsuya-based restaurants.