The "motsunabe" at Daigo is cheap and delicious! This dish is prepared by removing the fat from the motsu (offal) before cooking it specially, making it a healthy option that is high in protein, low in fat, low in calories, and easy to digest. The old man serving is not very friendly (laughs).

This area is where I wander around twice a week. It's a shop located just off the street connecting the Sennichimae Shopping Street to Hozanji Temple. The motsunabe (tripe hot pot) is only 700 yen per person, which is quite affordable. There are two types of soup available: a light soy sauce flavor and a spicy chili flavor. The light soy sauce soup is clear and may initially seem a bit mild in flavor. The spicy chili soup, on the other hand, is richer in taste compared to the light soy sauce. Personally, I find it just right in spiciness when adding some chili peppers. This time, I chose the light soy sauce soup. I'm not a big fan of tripe, but the ones here are small and seem to be pre-processed, making them easy to eat. For those who prefer a richer taste in their tripe, this might be a bit lacking. You can eat plenty of cabbage in this soup. You can add extra cabbage, tofu, and mochi pouches. As a finishing touch, the zosui (rice porridge) is delicious, but sometimes I opt for champon noodles instead. Occasionally, I have zosui after the champon noodles. By the way, as mentioned in other reviews, the highball used to be sweet a few years ago, but now it's just a regular highball. I'm full. Thank you for the meal.

The portion size and taste have a nostalgic Showa era feel, and the calm atmosphere inside the restaurant is also relaxing.

I used it for a company drinking party. It was a disappointment after a long time. No drinks were served. Many items were sold out. The quality was also not great.

The food is pretty good! Great value for the price!

***July 2018 (1st visit)*** Continuing from the previous review, amidst the intense heat, we enjoyed delicious sushi at Jan Jan Yokocho in Osaka's Shinsekai before heading to Osaka Do-tonbori Winds to escape the scorching weather and enjoy horse racing in a cool building. After watching the races, feeling hungry, we stumbled upon "Motsunabe Daigo" in Hozenji Yokocho in Osaka Do-tonbori. We entered out of curiosity. Inside, there were many foreign travelers, which seems to be trendy. However, the air conditioning was weak due to the gas stove cooking, making it oddly hot inside. We sat at a counter table with available seats, and a male staff member, I suppose, had a somewhat indifferent attitude in contrast to the food, while taking our orders. Anyway, we ordered the "Motsunabe (light soy sauce flavor)" (700 yen) and a "Highball" (380 yen). About 5 minutes later, the Motsunabe was placed on the gas stove, and the Highball arrived. The staff member lit the gas stove, and while waiting for the Motsunabe to cook, I started with the Highball. "What is this taste?" I was expecting a strong, carbonated, punchy flavor typical of Highballs, but it tasted strangely sweet, almost like plum wine, which was unexpected. However, I was thirsty, so I drank it without paying much attention. About 10 minutes later, the bubbling Motsunabe was ready. 1. "Motsunabe (light soy sauce flavor)" ★★★☆☆ I tried the soup, Motsu, and vegetables from the pot, and the soy sauce flavor was quite strong. It seemed like the soy sauce taste was overpowering, maybe because it wasn't cooked enough, with the umami of the Motsu and the sweetness of the vegetables coming afterward. I particularly enjoyed the bite-sized cuts of beef offal, especially my favorite, techan. It was delicious. Despite the lack of substantial portion size, the fresh taste of techan was delightful. Other items like fuku and senmai also had their unique flavors, and the textures of leeks and cabbage were enjoyable. Since the cooking seemed incomplete, the soy sauce flavor was too strong, and the overall coherence between the ingredients and the soup was lacking. So, after another 5 minutes of high heat cooking to let the beef offal, vegetables, and soup blend well, I added a bit of shichimi and garlic. It made a significant difference. The strong soy sauce taste softened, and the soup became milder and more enjoyable. The tender beef offal and vegetable flavors were more pronounced with each bite, creating a harmonious and delicious taste. I finished the soup despite sweating profusely. [Overall Impression] I tried the Highball and Motsunabe out of curiosity, and while the mysterious taste of the Highball wasn't to my liking, the Motsunabe was surprisingly delicious and suitable as a drinking snack. The bill came to around 1,200 yen, which was quite affordable. It's a place where you can enjoy Motsunabe, especially if you want to savor the flavors. The ambiance and service may be hit or miss for some, but for those who simply want to enjoy Motsunabe, this place is a hidden gem. Motsunabe in the hot season is quite enjoyable. Thank you for the meal. *Rating: "Highball" & "Motsunabe" 3.2 points*

Hasshoji Yokocho... It's a popular area for tourists, isn't it? Every shop here is crowded... Let's explore some less crowded places! It seems like there are fewer customers due to the season, so we decided to have motsu nabe here. As I entered the restaurant, I greeted loudly saying "I'm alone!" and sat at the counter. The staff quickly came over and asked for my drink order, even though I hadn't opened the menu yet. I ordered a draft beer and when the owner came over and asked for my soup preference, I chose a light soy sauce broth. The staff seemed a bit shy and followed a manual-like service style. I added some extra beef tendons with ponzu sauce. The staff efficiently served the food and disappeared as quickly as they came. Now, let's eat! The beef tendons with ponzu sauce were delicious and hot, with a strong vinegar aroma. The motsu nabe with light soy sauce broth was flavorful, although the beef was cut too small. The vegetables were average, but the addition of garlic chips and chili pepper enhanced the flavor. The highball was unexpectedly sweet, but overall the meal was affordable and satisfying.

Irregularly held Minami patrol with old friends. Spending time with him, who has no impact on my life at all, is very relaxing. We always look for cheap and good-looking restaurants because we split the bill evenly as casual breadwinners. Tonight, my sixth sense led me to this place near Hozenji Yokocho. The ¥700 motsu nabe can be chosen from two types: lightly soy sauce flavored or spicy spicy. I, being afraid of capsaicin, selected the lightly soy sauce flavor. Surprisingly, it was quite delicious. While waiting for the nabe to be ready, we staved off hunger with potato salad and octopus with wasabi. Cheers to our common situation of being terribly lonely at home. We understand each other without saying a word. Here's to a peaceful future for both of us. The nabe seems to be ready! Adding a suitable amount of chili peppers and garlic chips for flavor, and bringing it to a boil. The main vegetables, cabbage and leeks, are delicious. The soy sauce flavored soup is very easy to drink and mild, thanks to the broth from the vegetables and offal. It's okay to eat and drink to your heart's content. So delicious. More drinks, please! Highball, please! Shochu on the rocks, please! By the way, all drinks at this restaurant are ¥380, which is a delightful surprise. We quickly finished the food, so we ordered more: - Additional motsu ¥500 - Cabbage - Champon noodles ¥300 Eating and drinking all this, the bill came to ¥3300 per person, which is excellent value for money. The place also has a cozy atmosphere, making it suitable for dates. Those with a partner should definitely come visit. Thank you for the meal.

In Osaka Minami, from Takashimaya head north towards the Ebisubashi Shotengai shopping street and turn right (east) two streets before. There you will find a place called "Matete ya Koisan" which is a popular spot for making wishes to the Fudo deity at Hozenji Temple. Nowadays, what do young men and women wish for? There is a stone-paved alley next to it. If you continue a little further, you will see Daigo, a restaurant known for its motsunabe (offal hot pot) with a light soy sauce and spicy flavor for 750 yen. The motsu (offal) is white, and the vegetables include cabbage, onions, and chives. The soup is delicious! You can also add a side dish of gyoza for 380 yen. I started with a draft beer, followed by a Nikka highball (Suntory Kakubin is also available), and the total bill came to 1987 yen including tax. The restroom is located on the first and second floors, with the women's restroom being on the second floor.

I visited the restaurant with a friend and we ordered the motsunabe for 700 yen per serving, which was very cheap and had a generous portion. We also added extra motsu, cabbage, tofu, and enoki mushrooms. The broth was light and had a perfect flavor. At first, it seemed a bit weak, but as we ate, it became more delicious. We finished with a porridge containing noodles and rice. The food was very tasty, but the service was a bit disappointing. It's a shame, but I still want to visit this restaurant again.

I went to "Motsu Nabe Daigo" in Namba. I wanted something warm to eat, so I decided to have some hot pot. Motsu Nabe is delicious, reasonably priced, and healthy, so it's a great choice. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy, with traditional sliding doors leading inside. The menu had a variety of options, but I chose the "Light Soy Sauce Flavor" Motsu Nabe. The portion was huge, enough for 4 people! The dish was topped with plenty of leeks, which looked lovely. We also ordered octopus salad, potato salad, and simmered tendon as side dishes, which were all tasty. The additional hormone dish had various textures to enjoy. For dessert, we had the "Zosui Chan" with egg, which was a perfect way to end the meal. It's a mix of soba and rice porridge, and I highly recommend it. We ate and drank to our heart's content with five adults, and the bill came to around 12,000 yen. Affordable, delicious, and satisfying! The restaurant is not very spacious, so it's better to make a reservation before going.

Just before winter! The season when the skin gets dry is approaching (>_<) Dryness is the enemy! Two women in their thirties decided to go to a motsunabe restaurant for collagen. After some deliberation, they chose this popular restaurant known for being cheap and delicious for their first visit (^-^) It was a Friday when they visited. Their friend had made a reservation in advance, so they were seated quickly, but there were already people lining up outside the restaurant, indicating its popularity. The restaurant was a retro-style establishment renovated from an old house. The interior was small but clean, with both counter and table seating fully occupied. There was also a second floor for parties (^-^) Motsunabe was priced at 700 yen per serving!! Located conveniently in Minami: Hozoji Yokocho, the low price was delightful (^0^) There were two flavors to choose from, "Light soy sauce flavor" and "Spicy flavor". Since it was their first time, they opted for the "Light soy sauce flavor" (^-^) The hot pot came with plenty of cabbage and leeks! After a few minutes of simmering, the vegetables went from plentiful to soft and ready to eat (^_-) The broth was tasted first and it was delicious with a light and flavorful taste (^0^) Personally, not a fan of motsunabe with too much garlic, so the soy sauce-based broth with just the right amount of garlic was to their liking. Additionally, you could add chili pepper or shichimi to your liking, but be careful not to add too much chili pepper like they did, as it made them teary-eyed (laughs). They were in a good mood as they continued eating, so they decided to add another serving! You could choose between four types of offal: te-chan, akasen, fuku, and hachinosu, or just te-chan and akasen. Since preferences for offal vary by cut, it was a convenient choice. They ordered all four types because they loved offal. Finally, they finished with zosui for 300 yen and had two drinks each. The total cost for two people was just over 3000 yen, which was cheap!!! (^_-) By the way, the zosui here also has a version called "Zosui-chan" made with Chinese noodles. They were too full this time to order it, but they wanted to try it next time (^-^) As the season changes, warming up with a hot pot and enjoying the beauty benefits of motsunabe is a great way to stay warm, beautiful, and satisfied (^_-) Highly recommended for women! Reservations are a must~!!

We enjoyed the food at this restaurant so much that we decided to visit again with two of my colleagues. We had to wait for about 30 minutes because the place was quite busy. The seating is mostly for two people, so if you are a group of three or more, it might be a bit challenging to find a table. The service could have been better during the wait time. The highlight of this place is the affordable prices, especially the motsu nabe which is only 700 yen per person. We added extra motsu and vegetables to our meal and everything was delicious. The garlic soy broth was tasty and easy to eat. We also tried the fried camembert and crispy ponzu which were good as well. Overall, we had a great dining experience and the bill was surprisingly cheap. We left the restaurant satisfied and happy.

We visited the restaurant with our family of three! The place was bustling and we just managed to get a seat. Finally, the awaited motsunabe - so delicious! The soup and motsu were both excellent. We added an extra serving of motsu and vegetables each, and then it was time for the finale. When we read the recommendations, we saw something called "Chanhan" which was a mix of champon noodles and rice!? It was incredibly delicious! We promised to come back as a family. However, my husband didn't enjoy the highball he ordered. I'm fine with beer and shochu, so it's all good for me. We'll definitely be back!

As soon as you enter Housenji Temple, there is a sign for motsunabe (tripe hot pot) that apparently appeared in a book called "Meets." The price for one serving of motsunabe was 780 yen, I believe. The taste was very refreshing, with a small iron pot overflowing with vegetables and broth. Garlic and red pepper were provided for you to add according to your preference. Adding a little bit gave it a richer flavor. However, for me, it was too light and left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. The inside of the restaurant was clean and the staff were efficient, but they were quick to clear plates which made me feel rushed. Also, my companion was upset when they saw a staff member spraying cleaner on the entrance door while we were eating. It would have been better if they had done the cleaning before opening. If you like a light taste, I recommend it. It was delicious. (^_^)／▼☆▼＼(^_^)

A generous portion of garlic chives and cabbage hot pot. The soup comes in two options: light soy sauce or spicy. After confirming that the pot next to me was a beautiful kimchi color, I chose the safe option of light soy sauce. The staff left us to do the rest after lighting the gas, creating a relaxed atmosphere despite sitting at the counter. The hot pot was light and refreshing, with a soy sauce base that was delicious. However, it felt a bit lacking as a companion to beer. It was more like a dish you'd want to finish with a bowl of ramen. The table had chili peppers and sliced garlic, but the flavor was solid and didn't need any adjustments. The Chinese noodles I added at the end were exactly as expected and satisfying. Leaving the restaurant, I felt not just satisfied, but content. The difficulty of this place lies in its refined taste, even for a hot pot.

Anyway, it was really cheap. Three of us men ate until we were full, and it was about 7000 yen. The motsu nabe (offal hot pot) was around 700 yen per serving! The soy sauce-based soup was delicious. You can eat a lot of vegetables like cabbage along with the motsu. There were also a variety of side dishes, including nostalgic red sausages. The crispy bite-sized gyoza was also delicious. We thought we would finish with noodles, but ended up having some porridge as well. Really cheap and tasty!

Whenever I visit Osaka, I always make sure to eat at this restaurant. The motsunabe here is my favorite, especially because it is so affordable! The portion size is amazing, and the taste is just perfect. I crave it all year round, whether it's hot in the summer or cold in the winter. It's a bit far from where I live, so I don't get to go often, but I always recommend it to friends heading towards Osaka. Plus, they have Hoppy available, so you can enjoy your nabe with a nostalgic Showa era vibe.

Recently, many motsunabe restaurants have become high-end establishments, with a focus on the miso-based Hakata style. However, this restaurant maintains the traditional Osaka flavor with a soy sauce-based soup. The prices are quite reasonable, sometimes not even reaching 3000 yen even when you're full. The only downside is that they don't accept credit cards. It might bring back nostalgic memories of the Showa era when motsunabe was popular, making it a great place to enjoy with old friends.