Update-date: May 09 2023
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Fukuoka
"Motsunabe" is popular for its sweet, fatty and plump texture. One of the most popular motsunabe restaurants in Fukuoka is Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka. The main restaurant is located in Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, and there are two other restaurants in Akasaka and Hakata. Although ordering online is also popular, for those who want to eat at a restaurant, we have compiled a list of Yamanaka's specialties and information about each store. We hope you will visit there.
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka was established in 1984 in Fukuoka Prefecture, the sacred place of Motsunabe, and was a pioneer in the spread of miso Motsunabe. Until then, soy sauce-flavored Motsunabe was the most common type of Motsunabe, but Yamanaka overturned this concept and brought miso Motsunabe to the status of standard. The restaurant has been overflowing with customers since its establishment, and reservations are still required.
The secret to the deliciousness of the soup is that it is cooked in individual pots. The aroma of the steam from the freshly prepared pot is sure to whet your appetite. The soup, made with an unchanged recipe since the establishment of the restaurant, is elegant, not too rich, and a perfect match for the entrails and vegetables.
The secret to the deliciousness of the soup is that it is cooked in individual pots. The aroma of the steam from the freshly prepared pot is sure to whet your appetite. The soup, made with an unchanged recipe since the establishment of the restaurant, is elegant, not too rich, and a perfect match for the entrails and vegetables.
"Motsunabe" filled with passion
They are committed to using only the small intestines of domestic beef. This ensures that the Motsunabe is free of any unpleasant taste or odor. The miso used as the base for seasoning is a blend of several different varieties from Kyushu. The soup, which has not changed since the establishment of the restaurant, has a sweet, rich, and thick flavor.
"Vinegared beef offal" using rare and tender parts
The slightly fragrant flavor of yuzu and the spiciness of "Karashi Mentai" are exquisite.
"Vinegared beef offal" is made from beef offal, which can only be obtained in a small amount from each cow. It is tender and easy to eat, and it goes well with our homemade ponzu (Japanese sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce). The "Karashi Mentai" is slowly marinated in Yamanaka's original seasoning solution at a low temperature. It is not only a perfect accompaniment to rice but also a perfect break between drinks and hot pot.
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Main Branch
The main restaurant, located in Ohashi, where the company was founded, is a relaxed Japanese-style space.
The Ohashi area, where 【Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka】 was founded, is a town that is distinctly different from the bustling areas of Tenjin and Hakata. The main restaurant there is marked by its authentic storehouse exterior. The interior of the store has a calm atmosphere with a tranquil time flowing through it like a tea ceremony room or a kappo ryokan (Japanese-style restaurant). The restaurant offers not only delicious food, but also a space that is full of charm and allows you to spend a quality time.
Main Restaurant Limited MenuMotsunabe comparison set to try both "Miso Flavor" and "Soy Sauce Flavor" (for 2 to 3 persons)
The "Motsunabe" of Yamanaka is characterized by the impactful garlic flavor and the deep flavor of the broth. The soy sauce flavor has taken root in Fukuoka, while the popular miso flavor has spread after Yamanaka's own trial-and-error efforts. At the main restaurant, both can be enjoyed as a "comparison set".
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Main Branch
Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 10 minutes walk from Ohashi Station on the Nishitetsu Omuta Line, and 15 minutes walk from Takeshita Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
Address: 2-2-12, Mukaino, Minami-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 10 minutes walk from Ohashi Station on the Nishitetsu Omuta Line, and 15 minutes walk from Takeshita Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line
Address: 2-2-12, Mukaino, Minami-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch
Elegant time to taste long-established "Motsunabe" in a stylish space like a Western-style house.
Located in an area lined with offices and restaurants, the Akasaka restaurant is designed to provide an extraordinary space for business occasions, such as business entertainment. 991 m2 of luxurious floor space is arranged in a "L" shape with the kitchen at the center. The luxurious lobby includes a reception area, giving the restaurant an upscale, hotel-like feel.
Akasaka Branch Limited Menu"Akasaka Premium Course" featuring both a la carte dishes and Motsunabe
The Akasaka restaurant's premium course is designed to cover all the delicacies of Yamanaka. You start with an assortment of a la carte dishes. This is a prix fixe style plan that allows you to choose the type of Motsunabe, the final dish, and dessert.
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka Branch
Open: Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the Subway Kuko Line, and 2 minutes walk from Akasaka-mon on the Nishitetsu Bus
Address: 2F, Sunny Akasaka-ten, 1-9-1, Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the Subway Kuko Line, and 2 minutes walk from Akasaka-mon on the Nishitetsu Bus
Address: 2F, Sunny Akasaka-ten, 1-9-1, Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
Enjoy the famous Motsunabe, a specialty of this long-established restaurant, in a space with an oriental atmosphere.
The third store, opened in December 2020, is located in Hakata, at the gateway to Kyushu. The concept of the store is "A fusion of Europe and Asia". An exotic colonial-style space. The one-of-a-kind space is so unique that many people from outside of the prefecture and even from overseas come all the way here to visit. The decorations and furnishings are also carefully selected, making it a popular photo spot.
Hakata Branch Limited Menu"The Yamanaka course," a course that allows you to fully enjoy the charms of Yamanaka.
This is a special course at the Hakata Branch where you can enjoy our signature Motsunabe as well as an elaborate a la carte dish. You can choose not only the type of hot pot, but also the finishing dishes such as champon noodles, udon noodles, zosui (rice porridge), and desserts. Another attraction of this course is that you can order from a minimum of one person's portion.
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Hakata Branch
Open: Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from the Chikushiguchi exit of JR Hakata Station
Address: 2F, Hakatabe Bldg., 2-4-6, Hakataeki-higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from the Chikushiguchi exit of JR Hakata Station
Address: 2F, Hakatabe Bldg., 2-4-6, Hakataeki-higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
