This is an izakaya specializing in motsunabe located in Ginza 8-chome. It seems to be a popular spot frequented by many celebrities, as the walls are covered with their signatures. It's less than a 10-minute walk from Shinbashi Station, closer to Tsukiji Market, tucked away from the bustling dining district of Shinbashi and Ginza, giving it a hidden gem vibe. It has a seasoned and cool-looking storefront, giving off a sense of tradition. The motsunabe was delicious, with plenty of chewy round intestines. The Marucho Motsunabe Course (tax included 4,500 yen) includes 9 dishes such as small dishes, vegetable salad, chicken skin ponzu vinegar, diced chicken thigh sashimi, chicken karaage, Hakata-style bite-sized dumplings, and more before the motsunabe. The salt motsunabe, recommended by a senior patron who visits occasionally, was a classic taste with a light yet flavorful garlic-infused salt soup, plenty of round intestines, cabbage, and leeks. The taste was irresistible. The portion was generous, which was pleasing. For the finale, I chose the Chinese noodles from the champon noodles, Chinese noodles, and zosui options, but the portion was too much to finish. The surrounding customers varied from a group of 6 men, 2 women, to couples. The cramped table space was a drawback. However, the taste was very satisfying! Although I heard it was a 2-hour limit, we ended up drinking for 4 hours without any mention of the next reservation, resulting in a bill exceeding 9,000 yen per person due to drinking too many White Horse highballs priced at around 1,000 yen each.

I had a lunch of salted tripe hot pot. The simple ingredients allow the good taste to come through clearly. It seems like more people are starting to come back. It might get too crowded soon. The current level of busyness is wonderful. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant after a long time because I had some errands nearby. I ordered the salt-flavored motsunabe. I paid at the entrance and was guided to the second floor seating. Soon, the motsunabe was ready. I enjoyed it with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and yuzu pepper. It was delicious! I added some yuzu pepper halfway through for a different taste, and it was also delicious. It's just really tasty. Thank you for the meal! On my way out, I usually hit my head on the door, but today I managed to pass through without hitting it.

Located in Ginza 8-chome, but in a place that could be considered either Higashi Ginza or Tsukiji, is a lunch spot specializing in motsunabe (offal hot pot). I paid in advance and chose the fried chicken for 900 yen from the menu board outside. After making a cashless payment, leaving my shoes at the entrance, and heading upstairs, I was surprised by the interior and the narrow dining area with only one group of diners. While waiting, I looked at the colored paper left by unknown guests and overheard my colleague from the continuing company badmouthing others. I couldn't help but question their infection prevention measures and information management. After waiting for 9 minutes, a tray was brought up from the first floor. It contained rice (with free refills), fist-sized fried chicken, miso soup, pickles, and a cloth towel. Although the condiments for motsunabe on the table were tempting, I opted for the bottle of shichimi togarashi (seven-spice chili pepper) and enjoyed the piping hot fried chicken with a satisfying crunch. With only 4 pieces, it was a moderate portion when combined with the vegetables, so I didn't need a rice refill and finished my meal in 18 minutes. The conversation of the previous guests was still ongoing.

This is a lunch time fried chicken set at a izakaya in the Ginza 8-chome area. Payment is made in advance. The entrance is small and you have to take off your shoes before going upstairs. As someone with claustrophobia, I find these windowless buildings very uncomfortable. It's a three-story building, quite old I suppose. I sat at a table on the third floor and waited. Well, the ceiling isn't too low so I can bear it. After a while, the fried chicken set arrived. The fried chicken was juicy and I enjoyed it with mayonnaise. It would be nice if they had lemon wedges for this kind of fried chicken. The rice portion was good and I ended up quite full. The fried chicken set cost 900 yen. It seems they also have a tripe hot pot lunch option. I quite like tripe hot pot, so I might come back to try it someday.

Motsunabe for lunch. 1100 yen. I hesitated a bit, but it's a hot pot with lots of vegetables that can also be eaten with rice. Of course, it includes garlic, but it's not too spicy and doesn't leave a lingering heat. There's a mountain of rice and noodles hidden at the bottom of the pot. I'm full. You can also order it without rice for an extra 100 yen.

Location: On the 1st floor of the alley across from Showa Street Order: Motsu Nabe Set Meal (Soy Sauce Flavor) ¥1100 (tax included) Upon entering, place your order and pay first. Take off your shoes and put them in the shoebox, then go up the stairs to the 2nd floor. The interior is small but cozy, with a feel of a private home. The meal arrived in less than 10 minutes. The motsu nabe contained plenty of motsu, leeks, fried tofu, cabbage, tofu, and thin udon noodles. The motsu was slightly small but had a good amount, allowing us to fully enjoy the flavor of the fat. The motsu is made from fresh domestic beef, washed by hand with flowing water daily in the restaurant. What I found overwhelmingly delicious was the soup! The soy sauce flavor was addictive, and I ended up finishing by turning it into a rice porridge. Since there are not many seats, it's best to go right after opening for lunch.

[Tokyo, Chuo-ku] [Number of visits: 3 times] On February 26, 2020 (Wednesday), I visited a motsunabe izakaya located on the east side of Ginza Hacchome and Showa Street. I visited during lunchtime. The location is near the intersection where Showa Street meets the southern end of Kaigan Street (above Tokyo Expressway). It is located on a side street of Showa Shell, northwest of the Shinbashi Capsule Tower. It is very hidden, so unless you are walking in the neighborhood, you may not notice its existence. It is a 5-minute walk from Shiodome Station on the subway and an 8-minute walk south from Higashi-Ginza Station. Closed on Sundays. Since it is a prepaid system, be sure to "decide on the menu before entering" the restaurant. The entrance is low, so be careful not to hit your head (also when leaving). There are four lunch menu options: fried chicken set, motsunabe set (salt, soy sauce), spicy motsunabe set. You need to inform the staff of your order and pay at the first-floor kitchen. Take off your shoes and store them in the shoebox before climbing the narrow stairs to the second floor. There are many shochu bottles next to the stairs. Since there are no slippers, your feet might feel a bit cold in winter. The second-floor seating consists of one table for one person, one table for two people, and three tables for four people. There also seems to be seating on the third floor. All seats are non-smoking. The BGM is jazz piano. There are many shochu bottles lined up next to the stairs. Despite being built on a small plot of land, the interior is quite modern. Many autographs of celebrities are displayed. For some reason, there are many female customers, so a lone male may feel slightly out of place. The water is self-service (there is a tea server at the top of the stairs). Rice refills are free. You can also choose "without rice" (¥100 discount). Condiments such as yuzu pepper, crushed red pepper, shichimi, and ground sesame are provided on the table. -------------------------------------------------- ■ Motsunabe set - Salt (¥1100) *Including 10% tax Served in a small aluminum pot for one person. Comes with rice and pickles. The aroma of motsu rises from the pot. I imagined a cloudy soup, but it turned out to be a clear, light salt soup. The saltiness is just right, not too strong or weak, quite pleasant. The beef offal is cut into small pieces and has a rather firm texture. It's like the meat of a mature bird, or rather... a rubbery texture. If you want to enjoy the "jiggly" texture of offal, I honestly can't recommend it (at least for lunch). It's better to think of it as an ingredient for the broth rather than tasting the offal itself. What you should pay attention to is that it is "full of vegetables." Large cabbage, chives, garlic (a few slices), tofu, and aburaage. The sweetness of the cabbage is impressive. The reason why there are many female customers may be because you can enjoy eating vegetables. And when you scoop at the bottom, there is hidden "ramen" for finishing the pot! The texture is soft like udon. I was pleasantly surprised that you could eat the noodles as well. With the combination of noodles and rice, the portion is just right. You can have rice refills, and you can also enjoy it like a porridge by adding rice to the pot. -------------------------------------------------- ■ Spicy motsunabe set (¥1200) Although it doesn't boil vigorously, when you try it, it was actually hot, so I was relieved. There is plenty of chili oil floating on the surface, so it doesn't seem to boil over. The fragrant aroma of sesame, probably from the chili oil, stimulates the appetite. The taste is more spicy than I expected. The soup is soy sauce-based with a strong kick of chili peppers. It's not super spicy, but it's enough to make you break a sweat. The noodles hidden at the bottom are soaked in the spicy soup and are more delicious than the salt motsunabe mentioned earlier. These noodles can even be a side dish for rice. -------------------------------------------------- ■ Fried chicken set (¥900) Four fist-sized pieces of fried chicken are served with raw vegetables. The fried chicken is crispy and hot! The seasoning is good, and the crispy skin is delicious. You can change the flavor with mayonnaise and yuzu pepper. Especially, the yuzu pepper...

I love motsunabe. From the beginning to the end, I love it all the way to champon. I was planning to study motsunabe, and just then I had the opportunity to visit a motsunabe restaurant, so I went there to learn. I arrived! A mountain of vegetables! At this point, I can't see anything yet. I'm getting tired, waiting earnestly for the motsu to appear. During this waiting time, I also drank some alcohol, and with the tension at its max, the salted motsunabe was ready! Eating motsunabe in Ginza! The rich taste was beyond words. The fatty part of the motsu is so delicious! It goes really well with shochu. I have completely fallen in love with it. Next time, I will study how to recreate this taste at home. Satisfaction.

Visited for lunch. Located near the Tokyo Expressway Shiodome tollgate, behind the controversial Ginza Building known for its artistic value. Arrived a little after 1 pm and had to wait for a table for one, so it seems to be quite a popular spot. The interior is a bit narrow, but with two floors, it can accommodate more people than expected. I had the motsunabe set meal (salt flavor) for 1,100 yen. The motsunabe served was a simple dish of motsunabe and rice. The taste was light but delicious. It's different from the rich flavors of Hakata's motsunabe, but this lightness has its own unique deliciousness. It has a certain richness to it. The broth is really tasty, making you appreciate the flavors of motsunabe. The richness of the motsu fat might be creating this depth of flavor. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is a bit crowded, and the service is a bit rough, but the taste is quite refined and delicious. Recommended for those who enjoy light motsunabe.

I visited during lunchtime on a regular day. Even though it was almost 1 pm, the restaurant was full of customers, but I was able to get in without having to wait. I decided to be adventurous and chose the spicy motsunabe (1200 yen) instead of the usual salt or soy sauce flavor. I paid before entering. I stored my shoes in the shoe box and headed to the tatami seating on the 3rd floor. I envied the customers on the 2nd floor with regular tables. It only took about 10 minutes before the dish arrived. The taste was...yes, definitely spicy! And delicious too! I initially thought the portion was small, but it was actually quite satisfying. Oh, and they accept PayPay.

Located next to the famous "Ginsasa" across from Caretta Shiodome. I actually went there aiming for "Ginsasa", but to my surprise, they were sold out of soup and closed at night. Looking around, I spotted this mysterious restaurant with lights on. The atmosphere seemed delicious, so I opened the black door that required me to bend down to enter. I informed them I was dining alone, and they welcomed me in. Unexpectedly, the first floor only had a kitchen. I took off my shoes on the earthen floor and was guided to the second floor. The interior was unexpectedly lined with tables and chairs with white backrests. I ordered a draft beer (680 yen), cold tofu appetizer (540 yen), and vinegar seasoned tripe (500 yen). The vinegar seasoned tripe was delicious. The thinly sliced tripe, carefully prepared, had a crunchy texture and was mixed with a refreshing vinegar soy sauce. The generous amount of white and green onions was a nice touch. There was a gas stove on the table, so when I asked if the hot pot was for two people, I received another unexpected answer: "It's okay for one person." So, I ordered the tripe hot pot with special miso flavor (1750 yen) for one person. A small iron pot filled with a mountain of cabbage and chives arrived. Despite being a single portion, it was quite voluminous. After the vegetables softened, I enjoyed eating them with a satisfied expression. The sweet white miso-based soup was delicious. It had a strong garlic flavor, and the aroma of ground sesame was also nice. The hot pot included chewy round intestines. This miso-flavored tripe hot pot was quite delicious. I added some chili pepper from the table and enjoyed it. I paired it with the dry and sharp Kagatobi (900 yen) sake, which complemented the rich white miso hot pot perfectly. After finishing the hot pot and even drinking the soup, I ended up quite full. Unfortunately, I passed on the champon noodles for the finale. It was delicious. There are still many menu items I want to try. A great place for Hakata cuisine.

I recently moved to Ginza, a working woman. I am eager to explore new gourmet options in Shinbashi, Ginza, Higashi-Ginza, and Tsukiji. Today, I visited a place that has caught my eye for a while, Honjin. It is right next to the Thai dashi ramen restaurant called Ginsasa. The entrance is so narrow that you have to bend your head to enter, making you wonder if it's safe to go inside! Once inside, you take off your shoes and go upstairs. I thought it would be a cramped space, but surprisingly, it is clean and quite spacious inside, with three floors. The location and interior give a hidden gem vibe, and I would be totally okay coming here on a date! We sat down and ordered drinks first. The drinks here are quite pricey. I wonder if they have all-you-can-drink options because it could get expensive for those who drink a lot. My partner had a small bottle while I had oolong tea for a toast. The appetizer was a small dish of boiled okra with bonito flakes and ponzu sauce, which was refreshing! Before the main dish of motsu nabe, we ordered a side dish of grilled xiaolongbao and a grilled chicken thigh. The grilled xiaolongbao was more like a dumpling with thick skin rather than the xiaolongbao I imagined. I was a bit disappointed. The grilled chicken thigh, on the other hand, was a hit! It was juicy and flavorful, with a nice texture and a great charcoal aroma! Finally, the main dish, motsu nabe, arrived. You can choose from miso, soy sauce, spicy miso, or salt-based soup. We decided to go with salt based on reviews and got a free serving of maruchou with a coupon. Make sure to show the coupon when you order first! The hot pot was filled with cabbage, and the inside was a mystery under the dome-like presentation. We lit the fire, poured the soup over the vegetables until they softened, and found the expected motsu inside. The soup was surprisingly light and full of flavor, with the vegetables and motsu releasing their umami and golden fat gently melting. The motsu was quite small in size. The soup was deliciously light, unlike the heavy ones you often find in motsu nabe. The motsu was juicy and tender, and the vegetables were flavorful from soaking up the broth. I've been to a few motsu nabe restaurants, but this serving here was quite small. I finished it all up in no time! The clear soup after eating, look at how transparent it is. The motsu must have been prepared well, as there were no impurities at all. The fat was just right, making it a refreshing motsu nabe! It was my first time trying motsu nabe like this. I didn't have the shime dish and instead finished the soup while changing the flavor with sesame, chili pepper, and yuzu pepper on the table. It was delicious! I would like to try the spicy miso version when it gets cold. Thank you for the meal!

Oh, it's so cold! This calls for a hot pot! But since we're eating out, let's try something different like motsu nabe. I found a place called Motsu Nabe Honjin near Shimbashi Station, a bit of a local spot in Ginza 8-chome. The restaurant is a three-story building with the kitchen on the first floor and dining rooms on the second and third floors. We ordered motsu nabe with soy sauce, miso, salt, and spicy motsu. The motsu came with regular and round intestines. We used a coupon for a free serving of round intestines from the Tabelog app. The motsu had a delicious salty flavor and the intestines added a nice fatty richness to the soup. We also enjoyed side dishes like grilled cod roe, bonjiri skewers, and chanko nabe. We were so full that we couldn't even eat the final course of noodles. The ambiance inside the restaurant was cozy, resembling a mountain hut. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

<Recommended Points> - Traditional but irresistible motsunabe (offal hot pot) Made a same-day reservation for a Friday holiday. Reserved for 20:30-21:00, but could enter around 20:20. The narrow interior, steep stairs, and requirement to remove shoes are some negative points, but the autographed photos of celebrities on the walls speak to the restaurant's reputation. Spicy Motsunabe: ¥1,750 (per person) - A spicy version with soy sauce-based broth and chili peppers. Ingredients include offal, cabbage, leeks, tofu, etc. Compared to other places, this one has a generous amount of offal. The small serving size keeps you interested, and the combination of the sweetness of vegetables and the spiciness of the broth makes it disappear quickly. For the finale, you can choose from rice porridge, champon, or Chinese noodles. Grilled Mentaiko: - Half raw, half grilled mentaiko. Perfect for snacking with its spicy kick. Thank you for reading. I am also active on Instagram, Ameblo, and a site dedicated to station bento, so I would be grateful if you could check them out. - Instagram: manon4649 - Ameblo: Manon's Reviews on Gourmet and Station Bento - Station Bento Site: Manon's Thoughts on Station Bento, Sometimes Instagram - I also create compilation articles on station bento on Tabelog.

I visited a motsunabe restaurant called Honjin in Ginza for the first time in a while. I was intrigued by the addition of a fried chicken set meal for 850 yen, so I decided to try it. The fried chicken set meal came with four large pieces of fried chicken, a salad with watercress, sunny lettuce, and daikon radish with mayonnaise on the side, rice, miso soup with fried tofu and seaweed, and pickles. The fried chicken seemed to be marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce and was fried until crispy on the outside while juicy on the inside. The meat was tender and flavorful, and it was very delicious. I enjoyed dipping it in mayonnaise from time to time to enhance the flavor. The miso soup was made with rich white miso and had a strong dashi flavor, which was also delicious. However, the rice was a bit dry and not very impressive. It looked like a small portion in the photos, but the deep bowl provided a sufficient amount. The price was reasonable, the food was tasty, and the portion was satisfying, making it a fulfilling lunch. Thank you for the meal.

Honjin in Ginza. The shop in front of Ginza Junior High School has closed and now operates in the back alley where it first opened. I wanted to go back after a long time, so I had lunch for the first time in years. I chose the 1100 yen motsunabe set meal with soy sauce flavor. The nabe contained motsu, leeks, cabbage, fried tofu, champon noodles, and tofu. The soy sauce flavored soup was as rich and flavorful as before, and very delicious. I thought the cabbage could have been cooked a little more, but it was still very tasty. The rice was also delicious. The portion size was generous. 1100 yen for lunch is expensive, but for an occasional indulgence, it was top quality. Thank you for the meal.

I went for lunch. Since there are many offices around, it takes some time for the lunch to be served. The salt flavor is recommended. The amount of entrails is small, but the soup is delicious so the rice goes well with it. You can also pay with PayPay.

I want to give a perfect score to the taste, atmosphere, and everything. I tried all the varieties of salt, soy sauce, and miso flavors, and I particularly liked the salt flavor. I want to make this place my hidden gem.

I hesitated a bit to enter the building that had a somewhat old-fashioned feel, but I decided to go in after a couple came out through the open door. I took off my shoes in the narrow first floor entrance area and put them in the shoe cupboard. Going up the stairs to the second floor, I found it to be spacious and cool with the air conditioning working well. I chose the fried chicken set meal. The fried chicken came in five pieces and the delicious chicken was juicy without being too soft. It was really tasty.