Kyoto Pontocho - Tomoya's delicious motsunabe❣️ Fluffy motsu with plenty of bonito flakes, yuzu pepper, and ground sesame (*´▽｀*) It's absolutely amazing (*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡ The place is packed with foreign customers from all over the world ✈️ Pontocho is full of exotic atmosphere, so crowded #Tomoya's motsunabe ❀.(*´▽`*)❀.

I made a reservation at Toraya in Pontocho for dinner during my trip to Kyoto. This restaurant was recommended by my companion who used to frequent it when they were a student. We started with appetizers including smoked liver, okara salad, and stir-fried kujo negi. The okara salad was particularly delicious and became my favorite. For individual dishes, we ordered beef tataki and rolled omelette. The beef tataki was tender and tasty. The rolled omelette had a hot sauce on top, giving it a gentle flavor. The main dish was motsunabe with a white miso base. You can add condiments like yuzu pepper and shichimi to your liking. The restaurant's recommendation was ground sesame and bonito flakes. It had a mild flavor and was delicious. We finished with whole wheat noodles. Warm hojicha and matcha dessert were served after the meal, leaving us fully satisfied. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

In Kyoto, when it comes to motsunabe (tripe hot pot), Tsunenoya is the place to go! Of course, with extra tripe! The elegant miso broth goes really well with the tripe's oil. The appetizers show attention to detail, with a mayonnaise-like flavored okara (tofu pulp), liver, and Kyoto leek kinpira. Another favorite of mine is the spicy fried cartilage. It has a nice kick and the mild sauce is delicious! I tried the negi-tan for the first time and the grilled leek was tasty, and even though it has a strong flavor, the small size makes it quite tender and goes well with alcohol! The tofu in the motsunabe is fried tofu! We finished everything with tororo (grated yam) udon and two types of zosui (rice porridge). Everyone preferred the zosui, but some say that the tororo udon before the zosui makes it even more delicious. Located in Pontocho, the atmosphere is also great.

I thought about trying motsunabe in Kyoto, and it was a great choice! The white miso broth was light and I could eat as much as I wanted. It seems like you may need to make a reservation, but I was able to go by calling on the same day around 6 pm. Highly recommended! ✨

It had been a while since my last visit. I was looking forward to it since the last time I went was before the COVID outbreak. It seemed like the portions were smaller compared to before, maybe due to the rising prices. However, the beef tripe was still big, tender, and delicious without any strong smell. The soup was especially delicious. But, the staff brought items we didn't order multiple times and when we asked them something they were really rude, wouldn't even make eye contact, and when they placed the dishes on the table, they made a loud noise. It was surprising. The taste is good, but it's really a shame.

On a cold day with light rain, two lovers of motsunabe visited this restaurant for the first time. We didn't make a reservation, but we were able to get in without much of a wait by arriving early. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very calming, and the three-tiered appetizer was both stylish and delicious. Now, onto the main dish - we tried the white miso-based motsunabe for the first time and added extra motsu. The staff checked on the pot and when it was ready, we took our first bite - the motsu was chewy, without any unpleasant smell, and had a sweet taste. It was incredibly delicious! It was a motsunabe that truly impressed us after a long time. I think I'm going to be hooked on white miso-based motsunabe from now on. We finished our meal with okayu, but next time I want to try the udon. We left Kyoto feeling happy that we had such a delicious meal. I want to eat this motsunabe again. Thank you for the meal!

I made a reservation to eat white miso motsunabe. It was fully booked for Sunday night at 7:30 pm. It seems like reservations are essential as all the earlier slots were already taken. Three kinds of appetizers were served and they were all delicious. The liver, okara, and leek were all tasty. The motsunabe was prepared by the cute waitress, so it was convenient. The meal ended with delicious ochazuke, and I was very satisfied. Not only was the food delicious, but the staff seemed friendly and the atmosphere was great. It was a wonderful restaurant.

A must-visit restaurant in Kyoto since my student days. Their miso-based motsunabe with a rich and elegant flavor is truly unique. The chewy texture of the motsu is outstanding. I recommend finishing with the "shichimi udon" topped with sansho pepper, shichimi spice, and grated yam. The restaurant also offers 50 types of plum wine and 100 types of shochu, making it a great choice for those who love alcohol.

☑️ Motsunabe restaurant located a 4-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station ☑️ The motsunabe with white miso is delicious ☑️ Fast service for small dishes is also delicious ------------------------------------- 【Today's Highlight】 ▶️ Motsunabe made without any chemical seasonings, using only natural ingredients and a special soup that is simmered for a long time, with chewy motsu that is delicious! A rich taste with a gentle flavor ------------------------------------- 【Today's Tip】 ◆ It wasn't crowded, so the small dishes came out in 5 minutes after ordering. It might be good to order in order! ------------------------------------- 【Today's Dining Experience】 I was told about a popular motsunabe restaurant in Pontocho and decided to visit. A 4-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, with a distinctive red lantern marking the spot in the middle of Pontocho. The first floor of the restaurant has a calm counter with a wood motif, and the second floor seems to have tatami seating as well. The motsunabe is prepared by the staff until the end, which is great because you want to eat it in the best condition possible! There are also plenty of condiments to enjoy changing the flavor. Thank you for the meal. ------------------------------------- 【Today's Menu】 ⚫︎ Motsunabe ⚫︎ Simmered tendon with egg ⚫︎ Yagen cartilage crispy fried with spice ⚫︎ Deep-fried tofu ⚫︎ ? ⚫︎ ? ------------------------------------- 【Today's Restaurant】 ■ Motsunabe Tora-ya ■ 4-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station / Irregular holidays / ¥5,400 ■ Food Blog ★★★★☆ 3.54 ■ Hotaru Log ★★★☆☆ 3.7 ------------------------------------- ◉ Introducing delicious restaurants recommended for people in their 20s and 30s mainly in Tokyo ◉ I am extremely happy with follows, likes, comments, and saves ◉ Requests for restaurants or areas are also very welcome

This was my first solo trip to Kyoto for one night and two days! I tried to make reservations at this restaurant several times, but never succeeded until this time! There were no foreign tourists around, and the town of Kyoto was very quiet, perhaps due to it being the cherry blossom season and after Golden Week. The weather was just right, not too hot or too cold. I had a reservation at 7:00 pm. I ordered a lemon sour and motsunabe. For starters, I had smoked liver, potato salad, and pickled herring roe, all with rich flavors that went well with alcohol. The motsunabe had a sweet taste without using chemical seasonings, which was gentle on the body. I topped it with the recommended ground sesame and bonito flakes from the store. The sweet broth was delicious, especially with the bonito flakes on top. I wanted to try the porridge as a finishing touch, but I was too full from snacking earlier, so I had to give up on it. It would have been great if I had someone to share a portion with in times like these. Next time, I would like to try other menu items and the porridge as well! Thank you for the meal.

My younger brother really liked the motsunabe we had in Hakata for his birthday celebration, so I found and took him to Tora-ya in Sotomachi! The motsu here is very chewy and delicious, and the staff even prepared the finishing zosui for us. As a dessert, we were served matcha sherbet.

I was drawn to the photo of the large motsu (offal) and decided to visit. Even though I made a reservation for 5:00 PM on a Friday, the restaurant was already full when it opened, which surprised me! The motsu nabe (offal hot pot) was delicious, and the variety of plum wines was satisfying. I want to go again.

The slightly sweet white miso-based broth with chewy motsu (offal) goes well together! You can also enjoy different flavors by adding condiments like sansho pepper or yuzu pepper. The three types of Kyoto-style appetizers are also delicious and highly recommended! The creamy foam on the beer was also incredibly tasty! I had a great time enjoying the night in Pontocho♪

I visited a highly rated motsunabe (tripe hot pot) restaurant in Kyoto. I had tried to visit a few times before, but failed each time. So, this time I made a reservation and planned my visit. They were open for dinner at 5 pm, 7:15 pm, and 9 pm with a rotation system. Due to the current self-restraint measures, they were only open at 5 pm and 7:15 pm. The restaurant is located in Pontocho and just the exterior gives off a Kyoto vibe. Upon entering, the first floor had counter seats and the second floor had table seats. To go upstairs, you had to take off your shoes and climb a wooden staircase, adding a nice touch of antiquity. The motsunabe was priced at 1500 yen per person. Considering the location and the ambiance of the restaurant, I thought it was reasonably priced. The motsunabe was made with white miso, not the soy sauce I had expected. The condiments included ground sesame, bonito flakes, shichimi pepper, Korean chili, and yuzu pepper. The ingredients included tripe, onions, garlic chives, watercress, burdock root, thick fried tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage, and more. The tripe was large, chewy, and had little odor, making it delicious! The broth was initially sweet and had a very light taste. I enjoyed it with the various condiments provided. I also tried the oboro tofu, which was sweet and rich, and the vinegar motsu, which was a spicy ponzu flavor that I personally didn't enjoy due to its odor. The restaurant also had a wide variety of shochu and sake. The staff were attentive and made the motsunabe from start to finish, which was reassuring. The service was excellent, and overall, I think it's a great restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

I learned about a motsunabe restaurant in Pontocho from my senior at work, and the prices were good. What was amazing was that they had 100 types of shochu. The broth was based on white miso and was very good. The service was also very good, and I was able to enjoy a delicious meal.

I went there because someone recommended it as being good before. We were looking for dinner in Pontocho and initially thought it might be too crowded to get in, but when we asked, we were able to get a table as it was not busy due to the impact of COVID-19. The staff's service was decent. We tried the white miso motsunabe and warabimochi, which were really delicious! However, the vinegar motsu and simmered beef tendon were a bit bland, maybe it was just me? The garnish of green onions seemed quite dry, lacking freshness. The beef tendon and motsu were a bit dry and not very tasty. The first appetizer dish was messy and unappealing, although the taste was good. The beef tongue and grilled beef tongue with green onions were a mixed bag - the beef tongue was tough and hard to chew, while the green onions were sweet and tasty. The warabimochi, which I had high expectations for, was delicious in taste but the presentation with kinako was not very appealing. Overall, I was a bit disappointed and unlikely to return. Sorry.

Simply delicious☆ Kyoto's "Motsu Nabe Toraya" I used to think I didn't like motsu (offal) at all! But I decided to try it for the first time, and wow!! The motsu was so delicious that I couldn't stop praising this restaurant!! The white miso base with a perfect balance of sweetness and richness paired amazingly well with the tender motsu. I definitely want to come back here again. I rarely feel like I want to revisit a restaurant, so this place is highly recommended. By the way, I happened to stumble upon this place after I had already eaten a lot, but the food was so delicious that I ended up eating a lot again. I think you can enjoy hot pot at any time, so please give it a try. Winter is cold and this dish warms you up, plus it's so delicious that you must go!

We were lucky to get into Tanya without a reservation. The simmered tripe balls were just okay, but the fried tofu was delicious. The white miso tripe hot pot was tasty, but the portion for two was a bit small - three servings would have been just right. It wasn't the best tripe hot pot I've ever had, but it was really delicious. I wish the soup had a bit more depth of flavor.

[2018.10.14] Investigation report. I suddenly decided to have a drink with an acquaintance, so we chose to drink in the flower district of Pontochō. We chose a place called "Motsu Nabe Toriya," which is famous for its motsu nabe. We arrived at 17:20 and found the place to be full. We had to wait outside. Interior: The interior has a calm atmosphere. The wooden counter has a spacious depth. Seating: 1st floor: 7 counter seats 2nd floor: 5 tables for 4 people each, total of 20 seats Operation: There were 2 men in white uniforms behind the counter. There were also a few staff members in the kitchen. Order and reviews: - We were served a starter called "Tsukidashi" in a three-tiered box for two people. - We ordered "Yagen Nankotsu" for 580 yen, which had a crunchy texture and was spicy. - "Tororo and Daikon Salad" for 680 yen had a fresh and crunchy texture with sesame soy dressing. - "Toriya's Dashimaki" for 780 yen was a fluffy rolled omelette with a savory sauce. - The "Motsu Nabe" for 1500 yen per person was cooked on an IH heater by the staff. The white miso soup was made without artificial seasoning and had a rich flavor. The motsu was well-prepared and had a collagen-rich texture. The ingredients included cabbage, leeks, bean sprouts, etc., and the condiments were black pepper, shichimi, yuzu pepper. - We ended the meal with "Shichimi Udon" for 700 yen, cooked in the motsu nabe soup. - Lastly, we had "Toriya's Homemade Warabi Mochi" for 480 yen, which had a chewy texture and was served with black honey and kinako powder. Overall, we enjoyed the delicious motsu nabe at a relatively reasonable price. The other dishes were also tasty and versatile. However, be prepared for long waiting times on weekends due to the popularity of the restaurant.