One of the most popular yakiniku restaurants in Osaka, Tsuruhashi. The name of the restaurant is pronounced as "Manmasa". I have heard that this restaurant is the strongest in terms of cost performance, along with Stamina En in Adachi, Tokyo, and Ryu-en in Mizusawa, Iwate. The location is about a 15-minute walk southeast from Tsuruhashi, through an arcade shopping street, and further east. Look for a flour mill as a landmark. Strictly speaking, the address is Momodani, not Tsuruhashi. Next to it is also a popular okonomiyaki restaurant called Omoni. It's quite a lineup. Reservations are required for groups of 4 or more, while other customers have to wait in line before the store opens on the same day. After the store opens, check the time at the store and if there is availability, you can secure a later time slot for that day. On weekends, there can be a wait until 8:30 pm even if you arrive in the 5 pm range, and once inside, there is a 1.5-hour time limit. The omakase course starts from 2 servings. On this day, we ordered a la carte. The basic is tare sauce, but all menu items can also be ordered with salt. Most customers order yubiki (boiled meat), salted tongue, and harami (skirt meat). The urute is cartilage from organs, and especially yubiki was a first-time experience. Squeeze lemon, mix well, and enjoy the crunchy texture. It doesn't have a particularly strong flavor itself, but it's about enjoying the crispy texture. From here, we move on to grilling. Grilled salted tongue is the specialty and highlight. It's limited to one serving per person. Presumably using the tongue base, removing the lower part, and parts affecting the texture such as blood vessels. There were a few blood vessels left, but that's part of the charm. Thickly sliced tongue is lined up, with plenty of minced garlic on the bottom. After grilling, top it with garlic and roll it up to eat. There's a considerable amount of garlic, and it's raw so it's spicy and smelly, but when rolled and eaten, it's delicious. Obviously, the preparation is also excellent. You can adjust the amount of garlic you put on top. Hormone mix is also available, so this might be the quickest option. You can enjoy various cuts, but they are all delicious. Hormones are supposed to be particularly fresh, and this is wonderful. Oh, by the way, they only have a mixing sauce, no dipping sauce. I'm not sure if you can ask for it. Overall, even though the seasoning is relatively light for yakiniku, it's very satisfying. The harami is also cut thick. It looks like just meat, but it's actually diaphragm, so technically it's also hormone. It's a simple cut, not a special cut like Stamina En, for example. The rich flavor of the harami itself comes through solidly. This is also delicious. It's a very popular restaurant in Osaka, so it's tough to get in, but I think it's a place where you can get that kind of satisfaction. The cost performance is outstanding. Especially in Osaka, it's unlikely that you'll find this kind of quality for this price at other restaurants in the area. I personally prefer this type of yakiniku over high-end shops that are very particular. Since it's a smoky place, be careful with your clothing. Or rather, you'll end up smelling like smoke even if you dress up. Be aware that there is a 100 yen charge for the cabbage appetizer.

First visit. Located a little away from Tsuruhashi, "Mansei". Thursday, September 21, 2023. A delicious yakiniku gathering with my usual friends, and this time we visited "Mansei" in Tsuruhashi that we had been curious about. I made a phone reservation a month ago. 19:19 Arrived early. Given the menu and waited outside the restaurant. Ordered. 19:33 Called in. Entered the restaurant. Sat down. Omakase course with additional salted tongue and drinks. Later, added more meat. The famous salted tongue had a thick cut and was delicious when mixed with garlic. The boiled mino and urute had a good chewy texture, and both the lean meat and hormone were well seasoned and delicious. We got carried away and added more harami, liver, and more. We ended up spending 10,000 yen per person, but it was a very satisfying yakiniku gathering. Thank you for the meal. #Mansei #Tsuruhashi

Went with my usual good friends and dove in. Added salted tongue to the omakase course. Then ended up adding a mountain of extra dishes haha. The lean meat and gristle were delicious without sauce, just with salt! The liver and skirt steak with sauce were also delicious. Got carried away and ordered too much. Thank you for the feast.

I was finally able to go to Mansei, and I ordered the omakase course! The tongue was especially delicious, and when I ate it with garlic, it was incredibly tasty! The seafood was fresh, and the harami, lean meat, and hormone were all fresh and full of flavor the more you chewed. I was super satisfied!!【Order Details】◽️Omakase Course 4,620 yen (tax included)・Bean Sprout Namul・Ulte Yukke・Mino Yukke・Salted Tongue・Akami・Boneless Kalbi・Harami・Hormone Platter◽️Rice (medium) 330 yen (tax included)◽️Salted Tongue 1,430 yen (tax included)

I lined up from 16:30, but I was the 6th group, so it was the 2nd round (≧▽≦). I waited until 18:45♪ At 18:45, the staff explained everything to us. We waited for 5 minutes in front of the restaurant♪ Finally, we were relieved from the scorching sun (*´∀`). We ordered the chef's special course with rice and oolong tea (*´・ω-)b. The cabbage, bean sprouts, kimchi, and rice (large) were delicious. The kimchi was spicy and the cabbage had a tasty sauce on it♡♡ The cold jaw bath and ulti were very soothing♡♡♡ The beef tongue was thick and delicious ( *´艸｀). When you eat it with finely chopped garlic, it's irresistibly delicious♡♡ I forgot to ask which part of the rare meat I was eating, but it was delicious♡♡ The boneless kalbi was delicious♡♡♡ The harami and horumon were amazing♡♡ The harami was juicy and delicious♡♡ The horumon might be tastier in the neighborhood... (≧▽≦) It was horumon close to mino♡♡ Everything was delicious, but the care and service from the staff and master who do this every day for 3 rounds were wonderful (*’ω’ﾉﾉﾞ☆ﾊﾟﾁﾊﾟﾁ When my husband accidentally spilled the sauce on his clothes while changing the net, they brought a towel with detergent to clean it♡(*’ω’ﾉﾉﾞ☆ﾊﾟﾁﾊﾟﾁ The service exceeded my expectations＼(^-^)／ Full of hospitality♡ I highly recommend lining up from 16:00 and going there( *´艸｀)※You can make a reservation for 4 or more people, but I think there is about a six-month wait♪ Thank you for the delicious meal~(*- -)(*_ _) ===========

We made a reservation for 4 people two weeks ago and finally visited the restaurant we had been wanting to go to for a long time. It was just amazing. The quality of the meat at this price is unbeatable, I won't be going to any other yakiniku restaurants anymore. Here is what we ordered: - 4 servings of salted tongue - 1 serving of akami - 1 serving of pork belly - 1 serving of harami - 1 serving of tetchan - 1 serving of suji - Kimchi - Extra large portion of white rice (yes, it was really that much rice, haha) We were especially impressed by the salted tongue and pork belly!! They were so tender and delicious that we all looked at each other in amazement. It was a very satisfying meal for ¥3,650 per person! I want to come here once a month. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

The bill came to 4620 yen per person, and we went with a group of 4 people, all ordering the chef's choice course. The course included 2 servings of salted beef tongue, but we were able to add on 2 more servings for the remaining members. The thick-cut beef tongue wrapped in plenty of garlic was amazing! Every dish that came out, including harami and upper stomach, was delicious. I definitely want to go back!

Tonight's yakiniku restaurant is here → Tsuruhashi Mansei Must-eat dishes → Tan salt, Mino, Although not on the menu, the onions were good Points: The charcoal fire and punchy seasoning of the meat stimulate the appetite. It awakens the yakiniku craving in your mind. Improvement points: 2 people reservation

I went shopping in Tsuruhashi and decided to have some yakiniku on the way back. My daughter wanted to try the salted tongue at Mansei, so we looked it up and went there. It was a bit of a walk from the station, but good exercise. We arrived around 5:30 pm and most of the seats were already taken. We managed to get seats at the counter until 7 pm. They recommended a course menu, which I assume is what most people order. We were two girls and ended up really full. The service was great and they timed the dishes well. The meat was delicious and the sauce too. Of course, the salted tongue was amazing. Even though it was a weekday, there was a line forming outside when we left. Considering the portion size and quality of the meat, it's quite affordable. It seems like you can reserve a table for four people. I would love to visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ＼(^o^)／

This popular restaurant known for its tantanmen did not disappoint! The tantanmen was delicious and amazing! Also, the akami (lean meat) was tasty too! It's inevitable that your clothes will smell like the food, but I wish they had cranked up the air conditioning more. ♫

One of the most well-known yakiniku restaurants in Osaka is "Mansei." They offer a traditional style of yakiniku without any dipping sauce, known for their strong flavors. The meat is grilled over high heat, almost to the point of burning the chopsticks. Their offal dishes are incredibly fresh, and their original salted tongue dish is generously covered in garlic. The restaurant is always popular and consistently delicious. Reservations are required for groups of four or more, and it's best to gather a group and make a reservation in advance. When you arrive at the restaurant, you'll see a sign indicating that reservations for the day have ended, showing just how popular it is. They will likely recommend their omakase course, where you can fully experience the world of Mansei. They may also suggest adding more tongue to your order, as it is a must-try at this restaurant. Don't hesitate to order more tongue, as it is a highlight of dining at Mansei. The meal starts with dishes made from tail, oxtail, and other cuts, which may vary depending on the day. It's easy to fill up on the delicious grilled meats, and the experience at Mansei is always enjoyable. The restaurant has a unique atmosphere, including interesting restroom facilities and the thrill of watching your chopsticks char over the grill. If you have the chance, be sure to visit and enjoy the experience for yourself. Check out the blog "Yakiniku Zukan" for more reviews and information on yakiniku restaurants across Japan.

When I visited the neighboring okonomiyaki restaurant, there was always a line, so I decided to give it a try. Luckily, I was able to be at the front of the line. I ordered the garlic salted tongue, harami, and lean meat as they were said to be famous online. However, we didn't find the garlic salted tongue as delicious as the reviews mentioned. As for the lean meat, we thought it was just okay. Maybe we had too high expectations because of the long line, but we felt it was just an average yakiniku restaurant.

I had always wanted to try this yakiniku restaurant, specifically for the garlic-wrapped tongue salt and the oxtail hot pot. I arrived at 7:00 pm and was worried about having to wait in line, but luckily there was no one there! However, I was informed that they were fully booked for reservations (for groups of 4 or more) and the next available seating would be at 8:30 pm with a 1.5-hour time limit. So, I decided to wait it out at another shop and returned later. Finally, when I got seated, I had already pre-ordered my meat, and the food was served promptly. They have a system where if you add more orders later, it takes a long time. I started with the oxtail hot pot and the jaw hot pot, and they were delicious! The oxtail was especially amazing! I will definitely come back for this. Next, I tried the garlic-wrapped tongue salt, and it was also incredibly tasty with its thick and tender slices. This place is dangerous - I am completely satisfied. I will definitely be coming back!

I couldn't make a reservation over the phone because we were a party of three or fewer, so I visited the restaurant to make a reservation. The next available reservation was at 8:30 p.m. I wandered around for an hour and then arrived at the restaurant. They only had enough salted beef tongue for the number of people in our group. We ordered salted beef tongue, harami, lean meat, liver, crispy tripe, and oxtail soup. Honestly, everything was delicious. It had been a while since I had such tasty yakiniku. The condiments for the salted beef tongue were transferred to a small plate for later use. I ended up ordering too much rice, so I couldn't eat much meat. There seemed to be quite a few regular customers at the restaurant. The owner was friendly and greeted us warmly. The atmosphere was great, and I was happy to have found such a nice restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

On this day, I went out to eat with my family. We decided to try out this place, Mansei, because we were craving yakiniku. The tongue dish with garlic was absolutely delicious. I couldn't stop eating it, even though I knew I might get bad breath afterwards. Thank you for the meal!

This is a pretty popular restaurant we visited a while ago. I went with a friend who knows a lot about yakiniku. The offal dishes were well prepared and you could tell they were fresh. The urutte was delicious. We tried the tongue, harami, and loin, among others. The seasoning was well done, so the light dipping sauce went well with it. The prices weren't too high, so I can see why it's so popular. Thank you for the meal.

It had been about 6 years since I last visited this restaurant! The reason is that it is a really popular place, and they only accept reservations for groups of 4 or more, so when there are only 2 of us, we have to wait in line! That's why both last time and this time, we made a reservation for 4 people to visit (laughs). I didn't know there was a second floor in the restaurant! The smoke inside was not as bad as I had expected. The popular menu items are still limited to one order per person. Of course, we had to order the garlic-filled tongue, which is the signature dish! We also ordered the lean meat and harami for the number of people in our group! The garlic-filled tongue was delicious as always! This restaurant is really good for making you want to eat more rice! It's the best! They tell you not to overcook the lean meat, but it really is tastier when it's not overcooked, so I recommend eating it without overcooking it, despite any worries!

When you go to Osaka, you have to go to Mansei, my friend said. Finally, I made it to Mansei, as it seemed impossible to make a reservation for two people, I arrived 1.5 hours early. It seems to be a very popular place, so I aimed for the first round and took early action. We were second in line with one group waiting! We ordered the omakase course and a single salted tongue. At the counter, a shichirin grill was set up and the meat was brought over. Everything was delicious! From the jaw meat, salted tongue, lean meat, harami, and hormone, the salted tongue was by far the best! Under the tongue, there were plenty of minced garlic spread out, and you eat the garlic as a condiment on the salted tongue. The thick tongue was incredibly bouncy with plenty of meat juice! Loads of garlic with lemon juice! I want to eat it over and over again, it was the best beef tongue ever.

Although we knew it would be difficult, we decided to go to Tsuruhashi without a reservation with three people. We lined up around 4:30 pm and managed to secure the last seats for today at around 8:30 pm. (If you want to enter without a reservation when they open, it's recommended to line up around 3 pm). To kill the 3 and a half hours, we went to another favorite spot for the first round. Even though we were quite full, we ordered the following at the restaurant: Salted tongue x3, Harami x3, Akami x3, Upper mino x2, Yubikiago x1, Draft beer x2, Calpis. The harami and akami were full of meaty flavor and delicious. The harami was thick-cut but surprisingly sweet and tender, maybe the best I've ever had. The salted tongue was also delicious, but the garlic sauce was the winner. I could eat just this garlic sauce for the rest of my life. The next day, my breath, or rather my whole body, had an unusual smell. But we were so full that we just kept eating at the end. Next time, I'll go on an empty stomach.

You can only make a reservation for 4 or more people, so I called a month in advance and booked the first seating at 5:30 pm on a Sunday. You can only enter the restaurant after placing your drink and food order before the opening at 5:30 pm. It is recommended to order for the number of people in your group during the first order. The taste of all the meats was delicious, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was like a typical yakiniku restaurant in Tsuruhashi, making it a great two hours! Personally, I loved the tongue, as well as the harami and akami (salt) meats!

On a holiday night, I visited Yakiniku Mansei located about a 10-minute walk from Tsuruhashi Station. The extraordinary appearance of the restaurant raised my expectations. The omakase course is set at around 4500 yen, which is a great deal. The course starts with beef tongue. Although there is some variation in the marbling, the thickly cut beef tongue at this price is a delight. The course also includes lean cuts, offal, harami, etc., with ample volume and high satisfaction. Overall, it's more about enjoying high-quality meat coated in sauce rather than elegant yakiniku. I recommend the beef tongue and lean cuts. Thank you for the feast!