This is my third visit ★★★★★. My wife discovered this place first and suggested we go because it's a nice restaurant. It's located about 2 minutes from Ogikubo Station West Exit, next to Gyu-Kaku. The first thing you notice is the large lantern that gives off a Kyoto vibe, with "Kyoto-style motsu-yaki" written on it. The atmosphere inside is calm, with many elegant customers. The restaurant has two floors, and we usually opt for the spacious private room on the second floor, but this time we decided to sit at the counter. There were six of us, three men and three women, surrounding the counter and it was a fun experience. You can see the flames used for grilling the motsu inside the counter area, which is entertaining. The appetizer here is unique, it's "chawanmushi" (steamed egg custard). They take pride in their broth, and it was indeed smooth and delicious. For our order that day, we got: - Kyoto-style motsu-yaki: This was delicious, with motsu and harami (skirt meat) topped with sweet Kyoto leeks ★★★★★ - Kyoto-style motsu-nabe: A specialty dish that was naturally tasty! The combination of Saikyo miso and beef bone soup was perfect ★★★★★ - Liver sashimi with plenty of Kyoto leeks: So tasty ★★★★ - Tempura of corn: Sweet and crispy ★★★★ - Duck sashimi: Juicy and no gamey taste ★★★★ - Grilled fried rice with motsu oil: Delicious ★★★★ Everything was delicious. What's even better is the service. They are good at making customers feel comfortable. The manager always provides great service, so I give it five stars for service ★★★★★! I will definitely come back when I return from my business trip!! Thank you for the meal!!!

I made a reservation for a private room and visited the restaurant. The second floor mostly consists of private rooms or semi-private rooms, creating a very nice atmosphere for a relaxing meal. They use ingredients from Kansai region for their dishes, all of which were delicious. If you come here, I recommend trying the motsu nabe (tripe hot pot) and motsu yaki (grilled tripe). They offer a wide variety of drinks including beer, sour, highball, wine, and sake. The quality of the appetizers was high, and from the service of serving tea at the end, you can feel that it is a good restaurant. I went in the evening, and it was disappointing that the potato salad was sold out. There is also a separate store called Motsuyaki Stand, so I would like to visit there next time.

This is a restaurant that specializes in motsunabe (offal hot pot), but they also serve other delicious dishes, making it a great choice when you're craving Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has a dimly lit atmosphere with private and semi-private seating, perfect for dining with family or a loved one. They offer a wide variety of lemon sour drinks, and personally, I think the honey lemon sour is the best.

I took advantage of the happy hour from 3pm to 5pm. The menu was surprisingly rich for a happy hour, and I was very pleased. The sashimi and other dishes were of high quality and definitely recommendable to friends! The motsu-yaki, not shown in the photo, was also delicious.

Motsuyoshi is a place where you can enjoy Kyoto-style motsu (offal). Their classic motsu nabe (offal hot pot) is miso-based, offering a new flavor compared to the Kyushu style. I was interested in trying their sukiyaki-style motsu nabe as well. The attentive service and spacious seating make it a great option for large groups or even for same-day reservations!

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I used it for a drink with my local friends in Ogikubo! The à la carte menu was abundant and there was a wide variety of drinks, making it very easy to choose. The quality of each dish was high, and I could feel the chef's dedication to each dish. The service was also impressive, with staff recommending dishes, explaining the motsunabe (offal hot pot), and even making zosui (rice porridge) in front of us. It's a restaurant with a high level of service that can be used for entertaining purposes. It's a rare restaurant in Ogikubo that can be used for families, couples, and business dinners. If you want to taste authentic food at a reasonable price, I think it's worth a visit. It's definitely a place I would revisit.

A proper izakaya! Everything I ate was delicious!! I prefer the tongue carpaccio over the roast beef. The potato salad was the best I've ever had!! Kyoto's cuisine is truly delicious. The obanzai dishes came out quickly, which is perfect for families with children!

I felt like eating motsunabe, so I visited this place. After taking a bath at the nearby Nagomi no Yu, I enjoyed a beer here. It was great! The motsunabe was creamy, sweet, and delicious. It was a bit more expensive than I expected, but maybe that's because of the high cost of living. Thank you for the meal. I will come again.

I visited Motokichi near Ogikubo Station. I made a reservation for 5:30 pm and even though it was early, the place was fully booked with reservations. A few customers without reservations also came in, but they couldn't be seated because it was fully booked, so it might be a good idea to make a reservation if you want to visit. While waiting for our order, we were served a complimentary dish of chawanmushi, which had a rich broth and a gentle flavor that was very delicious. The stir-fried offal included various parts like tongue, allowing us to enjoy different textures. The leeks were sweet and tasty. It was also delicious when eaten with yuzu pepper, adding a different flavor. Other dishes also used ingredients from Kyoto and were very tasty. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant is conveniently located near the station and easy to use. The menu is wide, so you can eat a variety of things. Not only the motsu dishes, but also other dishes are delicious, and overall the quality is high. In particular, there are three types of roast beef, all of which are delicious. It tends to be crowded, so it's better to make a reservation.

I went expecting motsunabe, but all the other dishes were delicious too. From the appetizers to the assorted side dishes, everything was carefully prepared and tasty. The restaurant's specialty motsuyaki and motsunabe were of course exquisite.

I visited this restaurant for lunch. It's a motsunabe (offal hot pot) place, so I chose the motsunabe set meal and the obanzai (side dish) set meal. The rich soup with garlic and chili was flavorful but didn't leave a lingering aftertaste. The offal was fatty and plentiful, but tender and delicious. There was no unpleasant smell at all. It's no wonder this place is popular for motsunabe. I was happy to be able to choose between multigrain rice and white rice. The obanzai set meal had a variety of side dishes with a flavorful broth, which I really enjoyed. We also ordered the homemade lemon soda, which was delicious with a hint of cinnamon. There are also many other dishes available, and I would love to come back at night when they serve alcohol.

Dinner on this day in January 2021 was in Ogikubo. I got off at JR Ogikubo Station, went out from the west exit, turned left, passed by "Nagomi no Yu" and entered an area with various restaurants. I found the restaurant I was looking for, called "Motsuyoshi". I had seen it on the TV show "Buraari Tochūgesha no Tabi" that aired on January 16, 2021 on Nippon TV, where Hōka Kinoshita visited the restaurant. After sanitizing my hands, I went upstairs, took off my shoes, and entered a private room. While enjoying a Tokushima-produced sudachi sour for 550 yen and a Hiroshima-produced super lemon sour for 550 yen, I had the following dishes: 1. Appetizer for 350 yen - Delicious chawanmushi. 2. Fried Kyoto vegetables and eggplant for 650 yen - Simple dish of Kyoto vegetables served as ohitashi. 3. Roast beef with freshly shaved bonito flakes and Parmigiano cheese for 1,000 yen - A dish made with A5-ranked black wagyu beef shoulder, served with Parmigiano cheese shaved at the table. 4. Grilled black wagyu beef hormone in Kyoto style for 1,280 yen - Made with the finest wagyu beef hormone, cooked on a hot plate with tongue, harami, and thick-cut negi. 5. Specialty Kyoto-style motsu nabe for 1,480 yen - A rich soup made with beef bones, local chicken, and aromatic vegetables, combined with premium Nishikyo miso from Katayama Shouten, served with black wagyu beef hormone and Nishikyo miso soup. 6. Black sugar-coated broad beans (complimentary) - A sweet treat given as a service. The total bill was 6,446 yen, and I was very satisfied with the meal.

I don't usually like miso hot pot, but the miso hot pot here was delicious with a creamy miso flavor. All the other dishes were also delicious! Especially the foie gras had no unpleasant smell, and it was one of the top 3 most delicious foie gras I have ever had! The rice in the meat chirimen onigiri was a bit loose, which was disappointing, but other than that, everything was perfect and I was very satisfied.

Located just a short walk from Ogikubo Station, this izakaya is known for its popular Kyoto-style motsunabe hot pot. The restaurant is two stories high and has a chic atmosphere. This time, we ordered the following: - Bacon-topped potato salad - Kujo green onion rolled omelette - Smoked chicken tenderloin - Chicken tsukune Japanese-style hamburger - Roast beef with demon grated daikon, Kujo green onion, plum, and bonito ponzu sauce - Kyoto-style motsunabe The motsunabe hot pot was the most memorable dish. It was packed with ingredients like burdock, cabbage, leeks, and tofu. The white miso-based soup was rich and had a subtle sweetness, offering an elegant flavor. Absolutely delicious! However, dishes like the smoked chicken tenderloin were not as impressive and felt a bit hit or miss.

I visited this restaurant based on the good reviews I found on Tabelog! The first floor has a counter where you can watch the kitchen staff cooking while you eat, and the second floor has private rooms. I made a reservation and was seated on the second floor, in a private room for two. We started with a draft beer for 580 yen! The menu is quite extensive, but the prices are a bit on the higher side. The grilled motsu (offal) is different from what I imagined, it's grilled on a hot plate. The Kyoto-style motsu-yaki costs 1280 yen and includes copchang, tongue, and harami stir-fried with Kujo negi (leeks). It's delicious, but considering the portion size and ingredients, it might be a bit expensive. The appetizer platter included: wagyu yakibitashi (grilled beef), which was okay; komatsuna and fish roe simmered dish, which had a comforting flavor; oyama tori hatsu confit, which was a bit bland leaving a hint of the offal's smell; and heshiko kombu, which was simply delicious. The tender simmered beef tongue for 1280 yen was good, but not outstanding. The wagyu hatsu (heart) with grated yam yukke for 780 yen was delicious, the yam and beef heart complemented each other well. The charcoal-grilled young chicken steak for 1200 yen was delicious, with a crispy surface. The smoked chicken breast for 580 yen was not tasty, too strong of a smoky flavor. The minced meat and shiso pepper rice ball for 500 yen was average, lacked a wow factor as a closing dish. We also had sashimi, but since it's a motsu (offal) restaurant, the fish wasn't good. It was a new experience trying motsu-yaki! We ate too much and couldn't have the motsu nabe (offal hot pot) this time. Next time, I want to try the motsu nabe! Thank you for the meal.

"I had a great time at a popular motsunabe (tripe hot pot) restaurant in Ogikubo. The beef tripe was delicious and the atmosphere was very stylish. The liver pate with baguette was also amazing. I ended up drinking wine and enjoying motsunabe, feeling very cool. I highly recommend this place for a nice meal and a great time."

In Ogikubo, among the many standing bars, ramen shops, and yakitori places loved by the common people, Motsuyoshi-san is a restaurant where adults can enjoy a leisurely meal and conversation, unlike the typical atmosphere of Ogikubo (in a good way ^^). The counter on the first floor is highly recommended! Starting with the Hiroshima lemon sour for ¥550 (Hiroshima lemons are delicious, right?), followed by the homemade honey lemon sour for ¥580 or the homemade honey lemon highball for ¥580, or the house wine, Tanba Assam Plage, for ¥580. The drink menu is quite extensive with a variety of alcohol options. For food, there's a sashimi platter (including medium fatty tuna and scallops) for ¥1,700, jakko green onion tofu for ¥580, and roast beef (half portion) for ¥1,000 (half portion is enough for two people and it's delicious). Motsuyoshi's simmered beef tongue for ¥1,280, and Kyoto-style grilled beef tendon with wagyu fatty tuna for ¥1,280 are all delicious (^O^). Considering the taste and portion size of the dishes, they are quite affordable! I will definitely go back again!

Visited a restaurant in Ogikubo known for its difficulty in making reservations. The specialty here is Kyoto-style motsunabe. After looking at the menu, which was full of delicious options, I ordered a sashimi platter, dashimaki tamago, and grilled motsu. Everything was incredibly tasty! For the finale, I had the motsunabe. The quality of the individual dishes here is outstanding! Definitely coming back!

In 2010, the izakaya "Motsuyoshi" opened in Ogikubo. The management is by "Redefine Dining Inc." Known for its hard-to-get reservations for motsunabe, it has become popular and now operates 7 stores in Tokyo. We made a reservation for 7 people and visited at night. [Access] Located on the left side of Shirayama Street, heading towards Shirayama Shrine from the north exit of Ogikubo Station, with a black exterior. [Interior] The first floor has an open kitchen counter, while the second floor has semi-private rooms with a total of 64 seats. The atmosphere is calm with dim lighting in a traditional house style. While the a la carte menu is extensive, we ordered the "Motsuyoshi Course (3500 yen)" this time. [Motsuyoshi Course] Chawanmushi, simmered Kyoto yuba, Motsuyoshi salad, assorted sashimi, 2 types of Kyoto vegetable tempura, charcoal-grilled chicken steak, Kyoto-style motsunabe, zosui or udon, yuzu ice cream. The creative dishes by the French-trained head chef have a gentle Kyoto-style seasoning. They source carefully selected ingredients like Kyoto vegetables through their own channels. Here are some highlights: [Chawanmushi] Lightly flavored with yuzu, the chawanmushi had no ingredients. [Motsuyoshi Salad] A salad with lettuce topped with large cuts of pumpkin, carrots, lotus root, and kujo negi. A salad that brings out the sweetness of the vegetables. [Assorted Sashimi] Three types of sashimi: Spanish mackerel, octopus, and gurnard. Fresh, but the slices were a bit small. [Assorted Kyoto Vegetable Tempura] Large eggplant and shishito peppers. Enjoying the rich flavor of the vegetables with salt. [Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Steak] A hearty bone-in chicken thigh marinated, steamed, fried, and charcoal-grilled. The skin is crispy, the meat is tender, and the spiciness of sansho pepper is addictive. [Kyoto-Style Motsunabe] In addition to motsu, it includes konjac, burdock, cabbage, tofu, leeks, and more. They use a special Kyoto miso from "Katayama Shouten" instead of soy sauce. It has a sweet and mellow flavor, with the fatty motsu melting in your mouth. Personally, I prefer a richer, thicker broth. [Service] The service from the manager-like person was kind and polite, but the receptionist was unfriendly. The service seemed inconsistent depending on the staff. Coupons can be used through Tabelog. [Cost Performance] Good. [Overall] A motsunabe restaurant that blends Kyoto-style and French cuisine. They carefully preserve the flavors of the ingredients while also paying attention to presentation. It's worth making a reservation for this izakaya in Ogikubo.