Last time I couldn't make it for "motsu-nabe," but this time it's a must-try! However, many places say "motsu-nabe is for two people or more," so the options for solo diners are limited. After checking out a certain place that was closed, I ended up back at Acros again (lol). Right next to the tempura restaurant I had breakfast at, there was Rakutenchi. It seems like fate with the "raku" connection, right? I arrived at 4:30 pm, still in time for lunch, which was a relief. I ordered the motsu-nabe set which came with vinegar motsu, noodles or rice for the last course, an egg, and a drink for 1480 yen. The restaurant only had one other customer, so it was nice and relaxing. I started with the vinegar motsu while waiting for the pot to boil on the induction cooker. Even though I couldn't have beer, I felt like I was drinking with a large glass of oolong tea. They also provided 10 different types of spices for flavoring the motsu-nabe, which was a nice touch. When I went to get the spices, the staff kindly told me to take my time and they would watch the pot for me. The dish had plenty of vegetables and tender motsu, it was delicious. It warmed me up nicely after walking in the cold. When the ingredients started to run low, I added champon noodles and an egg. The noodles were quite filling, and my stomach was satisfied. We had some good conversations, and on the way out, they even gave me a complimentary gum. These unexpected delights are what make traveling so enjoyable. Thank you for the meal, I'll definitely come back again.

I had made a reservation but had to wait for over 20 minutes until the motsu nabe (tripe hot pot) arrived. It didn't happen last time I visited, so maybe they were busy this time. The motsu nabe was consistently delicious! I couldn't finish it all, so I would be happy if they had a smaller size. There was a lot of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) which was funny.

The restaurant has moved and the interior is clean, which is good. However, despite being introduced as "number one on Tabelog" in travel magazines and souvenir shops, the taste is surprisingly low. It seems to be soy sauce-based, but it has a lot of garlic and chili peppers, so that's all you can taste. They will apparently leave them out if you ask in advance, but since you don't know how much to ask to leave out, it's impossible. The motsu (offal) in the satisfying course I ordered wasn't very fresh. The service is terrible and slow. It takes a long time to serve only motsunabe, and their attitude is not good. Definitely not the best restaurant in Fukuoka, so don't go thinking it is.

I chose the motsu nabe set for lunch! Motsu is quite tasty when cooked well. The motsu I had later was more delicious, so I wish there was more motsu and cabbage in the nabe, instead of just leeks. For the final course, I could choose between kishimen or white rice, and I chose white rice! It was delicious too. I'm sure the broth is what makes it tasty. It was my first time having motsu nabe! I recommend it to people from the Kanto region.

In the late afternoon, I left Hakata and couldn't find a place to eat the famous and favorite Goma Saba, so I decided to have motsunabe at this restaurant. I ordered a single serving of motsunabe and a draft beer, enjoying the vinegared motsu appetizer while waiting for the ingredients in the pot to cook. Typically, motsunabe consists of motsu, cabbage, and leeks, and it is common to finish it by adding rice to make porridge or noodles. Although I haven't eaten it much, I found the hot pot to be delicious and satisfying for lunch. I had another draft beer and enjoyed the champon noodles as a finishing touch. I wonder when I will visit Kyushu again... There are so many places I want to go to, but the list keeps growing.

I had an hour to spare for a bus transfer, so I decided to have a dinner in Tenjin. I visited this restaurant, where I could walk in without a reservation around 7pm on a Friday night. I ordered their most popular dish, the "Motsunabe Satisfaction Course". I debated whether to go for the all-you-can-drink option, but decided against it as I didn't want to feel obligated to keep ordering more. I opted for a single beer instead. For the side dish, I chose mentaiko. I had a memorable experience with motsunabe at a restaurant in Fukuoka about 10 years ago, so my expectations were high. While this restaurant's motsunabe didn't quite blow me away like before, it was still delicious and satisfying. I had an extra serving of champon noodles and another beer, bringing the total bill to 3,890 yen. It's not easy to find a restaurant where you can enjoy motsunabe alone, so this place is definitely a gem. Thank you for the meal.

I ordered the "Motsunabe Sanmai Course" and the restaurant was quite crowded and busy. I asked for extra noodles but they took a while to come. I had to stop the fire and wait for them. When they finally arrived, they asked if I wanted more soup added in when putting the noodles in, so I didn't have to worry about the soup evaporating. But the flavor does get stronger as it simmers, right?

Around 8 o'clock at night, I visited and was lucky to find a seat available, so I entered immediately. The freshness of the motsunabe was impressive, even though it was a mix of various parts of beef and pork. There was no unpleasant smell. The champon noodles are all-you-can-eat, so even with the cheapest set, you can eat until you're full. It's a place where even solo diners can feel at ease, making it a good choice for tourists or business travelers.

I went for lunch. The restaurant is clean. The tables for two are a bit small. I ordered a lunch set with a draft beer. The first additional draft beer during lunch was only 250 yen. What a deal! The set comes with vinegar and motsu nabe, with the choice of noodles or rice and a raw egg. The main nabe dish had chewy motsu and plenty of vegetables. It was delicious. We each had two draft beers and a couple of highballs. The total came to 7,700 yen. Thank you for the meal. I think I will come back again.

Having vinegar motsu and beer during the day is the best! The motsu nabe is rich in flavor. Boost your stamina with collagen and conquer the coronavirus! For dessert, try the champon noodles! The portion size is generous. You can also add extra toppings. It was very delicious. They also offer lunch sets with good value for money.

I visited this restaurant in Fukuoka with the intention of trying motsunabe, a must-eat dish in the area. Honestly, I don't eat motsunabe often so it's hard to compare with others, but the motsu broth was flavorful and delicious, and it was nice to have plenty of vegetables with it. If I had to nitpick, the portion size was a bit small for three men. Next time, I'll definitely order an extra serving for myself.

On the third day of my business trip in Fukuoka, I finished my errands in the Tenjin area and went to enjoy a solo lunch at the original motsunabe restaurant Rakutenchi Tenjin Acros branch. The restaurant is located about a 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station, directly connected to the Acros Fukuoka B2F underground shopping area. Rakutenchi is a well-established motsunabe restaurant with multiple branches in Fukuoka city. I arrived around 11:45 am to find a casual and open entrance with a seating capacity of 120 seats. There were only 3 groups of customers when I arrived. I chose a table for two and was provided with various condiments on the table, including motsunabe seasoning, chili peppers, chopsticks, toothpicks, and a call button. After being seated, I was served water. For lunch, they offered motsunabe on its own, the "Best Memories of Hakata" set, and motsunabe curry. I ordered the "Best Memories of Hakata" set for 1,620 yen, which included motsunabe for one person, tofu, sumotsu (beef intestine), a tamago from the JR Kyushu Seven Stars train, a choice of noodles or rice to finish the meal, and a choice of strong carbonated water or oolong tea to drink. For an additional 275 yen, you could upgrade to a glass of draft beer or highball. The best part was the 10 free toppings provided, including yuzu pepper, cheese, cilantro, black pepper, mentaiko (spicy cod roe), gochujang (Korean chili paste), black vinegar, motsunabe seasoning, wasabi, and mentaiko mayonnaise, all self-service and unlimited! (Although cilantro and cheese were not available during my visit.) The food and drinks arrived one after another in about 6 minutes. The generous amount of leeks piled on top was impressive! In addition to leeks, there was plenty of cabbage, making it easy to get your daily dose of vegetables. The quality of the motsu (offal) was decent, and when combined with tofu, it provided a good source of protein. The rice and egg were served not as ochazuke (rice in tea) but alongside the motsunabe for a delicious tamago kake gohan (egg over rice). The oil-marinated mentaiko, available for free refills, paired exceptionally well with the rice! Since I eat out almost 100% of the time during this trip, having a well-balanced hot pot lunch like this was truly a lifesaver! I highly recommend visiting this restaurant!

I visited for lunch because I heard they have a menu for solo diners to enjoy motsunabe. It's great to be able to enjoy motsunabe casually even when dining alone. It had been a while since I had motsunabe in Fukuoka, but the motsu was deliciously chewy and I couldn't stop eating the garlicky soup. The restaurant was also conveniently located.

When it comes to Fukuoka, you think of motsunabe. Since Yamasou was closed, we visited this place instead and it was very popular and bustling. You can choose from about three different appetizers. Of course, we selected the mentaiko from Fukuya. It was coated in oil and had a satisfying texture. The portion size starts from 1.5 servings, so it's quite large!

Yesterday, I missed out on eating curry, and today I was already in the mood for curry for lunch. I headed to Acros aiming for the "Motsunabe King Curry" that I happened to come across the other day. I visited the "Ganso Motsunabe Rakutenchi Tenjin Acros Store" at 11:35. It is located on the same floor as the famous tempura restaurant "Hirao" in Fukuoka, where there was already a line forming. However, I was able to enter this place easily. The seating options included counter seats, tables, and sunken kotatsu-style seating. But perhaps due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the counter seats were being used for storing belongings and were currently not in use. Since I was dining alone, I was seated at a table for two. I ordered the "Motsunabe King Curry (880 yen, tax included)" without hesitation. Soon after, a set of sparkling water was brought to me in a glass. The service time was less than 5 minutes. But somehow, I didn't feel any aura from the appearance of the curry... (^▽^;) When I tried it, the curry was on the sweeter side. The motsu was firm, but the compatibility with the curry was not as great as expected. Is this really a "new specialty of Hakata"? I couldn't leave it uneaten as it goes against my policy. I sprinkled some red pepper that was on the table halfway through to change the taste and managed to finish it somehow. I don't think I'll be ordering it again next time (laughs). What caught my attention more was the fact that they were handling everything alone. As noon approached, the number of customers gradually increased. I wonder if it's okay for them to handle it alone? Thank you for the meal.

I was happy that they kindly accommodated a sudden change in the number of people, and the unique name tags of the staff were also nice. Everyone was cheerful and I was able to enjoy a delicious meal until the end! It was a 2-hour limited gathering, so it ended in a rush, but I thought I would like to take it easy next time if it's here.

First time trying motsunabe!! There were so many restaurants to choose from, but I was intrigued by the generous amount of chives piled up at this place, so I decided to go here! It turned out to be a beginner-friendly restaurant and we had a great time!! The eating instructions were easy to understand and provided at each table! I don't like garlic and my husband doesn't like offal, but we both were fine with the combination we chose! The soup was easy to drink and the chewy motsu was easy to eat! We made some fun memories. I definitely want to go again.

Visited with a friend from Fukuoka who I've known for over 10 years. We took the underground route from Tenjin Station to Acros, so we didn't have to worry about the rain. We arrived around 18:30 on Saturday and the restaurant was about 80% full. We ordered the motsunabe and mentaiko as usual and made a toast. We enjoyed adding chili peppers to the tired vegetables in the pot. It was delicious. The unique spices in the motsunabe from Rakuten Tei allowed us to change up the flavor halfway through, so we didn't get bored. Unlike the heavier and richer motsunabe at places like Yamachan, this heartwarming motsunabe keeps us coming back for more.

Visited for the first time on a holiday lunch. Ordered the lunch set. It was served in about 5 minutes. The motsunabe, with plenty of leeks, was impressive. The taste was strong- not in terms of the broth, but rather a slightly intense flavor. Therefore, I added the cheese topping to mellow it out. I also used the egg that came with the set to make egg over rice, which helped balance out the rich flavor of the motsunabe. Finished off with champon noodles. Completely stuffed. Thank you for the meal. The lunch set is a good deal compared to having it at night, so if you want to try it out, I recommend trying it before 5 PM when it is available. If you have the chance, please do visit.

On a Saturday evening, when I tried to go to the main store without a reservation, I was told it was fully booked and was introduced to this branch instead. Unlike the main store, this branch is located in an office building, so the interior is clean and you can enjoy your meal in a raised seating area. The atmosphere is different from the main store, more suitable for families with small children or elderly people looking for a relaxed dining experience. I haven't been to other motsunabe restaurants, so I can't compare, but I felt the flavor here was a bit strong.

I visited during lunchtime on a regular day, and there were a few customers already seated while only one staff member was present. The staff seemed overwhelmed with handling the existing customers and attending to larger groups that arrived later. I felt uneasy in this chaotic environment. I ordered the curry (880 yen) which was served with dry rice and a small amount of sauce, without any side dishes. The rice was hard and I couldn't eat it. Honestly, the taste did not suit my palate at all. I believe the fault lies with the management of the restaurant, not the staff. I do not recommend this place at all.