When Japan faces an economic downturn, a strange phenomenon occurs where motsunabe (offal hot pot) becomes a trend. Motsunabe originated in Kyushu, but when the economy is down, a trend starts in Tokyo and spreads nationwide. After the burst of the bubble economy, the first motsunabe boom centered around Torikoya in Nakameguro, featuring various offal parts in a soy sauce-based soup. Then, after the Lehman Shock, the second motsunabe boom centered around Antsuki in Ebisu, with motsu made only from shima-cho (small intestine) and a white miso-based soup. Motsunabe, once just a pub dish, has now become a high-end Japanese cuisine. With the continuous rise in prices in the Reiwa era, a severe deflation may occur, leading to the predicted arrival of the third motsunabe boom. In this scenario, what kind of motsunabe will become popular? At Shinsekai Motsunabe-ya in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, they offer soy sauce, white miso, and gochujang-based soups, allowing customers to create their favorite motsunabe from the past with various toppings. Plus, a serving costs only 810 yen with a generous portion. And the toppings are exceptionally delicious! I, Zundradamus, predict that the third motsunabe boom will start in Kansai, with motsunabe featuring oil cake as a topping! (Note: My predictions have never come true.)

I found a motsunabe restaurant while looking for a place to eat late at night. It was hard to find a place open late, but I stumbled upon this restaurant. Even though it was late, there were a few customers inside. They had table seating as well as tatami seating. I ordered motsunabe, side dishes, and drinks. The food and drinks were served quickly. I was so hungry after work that I forgot to take pictures. I enjoyed a variety of dishes from salad to grilled items, and everything was delicious. The motsunabe was perfect for warming up on a cold night, with plenty of meat and vegetables. Some dishes were not available due to the late hour, but I was grateful that the restaurant was open. Thank you for the meal!

Family shopping in Namba~♪ Had plenty of fun playing Pokémon GO~♪ Walked a lot and now I'm starving. While wandering near America-mura, we stumbled upon a motsunabe (tripe hot pot) restaurant and immediately went in❢❢❢ We went down the stairs and the restaurant was located underground. The place was quite spacious, with tatami seating as well, but we opted for a table seat upfront♡ Here's what we had. ◆ White hot pot (1 serving) ¥810 (×4 servings) ◆ Heart sashimi ¥380 ◆ Beef tendon stew ¥520 ◆ Octopus tempura ¥480 ◆ Toppings: octopus ¥480, tsukune (chicken meatballs) ¥380, gyoza (dumplings) ¥290 ◆ Garlic bomb ¥580 ◆ Additional: cabbage ¥290, champon noodles ¥290, garlic chives ¥290 ◆ Missile beer ¥840, draft beer ¥1,720, highball ¥330, white wine ¥430 The hot pot served for 4 people was overflowing with cabbage and garlic chives, almost spilling over with vegetables(ﾟдﾟ)! The motsunabe soup had a rich yet gentle flavor, with the essence of the vegetables seeping through, truly delicious♡ Finished off with champon noodles, so satisfyingly smooth. It was a huge meal, I'm stuffed. However, the tripe was small and tough m(__)m Hot pot season is here, let's warm up with motsunabe~♪ Thank you for the meal~٩(๑´0`๑)۶Ⓟ

New World Motsunabe Restaurant Nishi Shinsaibashi Store (America-mura) [Tantanmen] ¥780 ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ "Asa○○●○○○○kote" Soup: Seafood / Noodles: Medium Straight This restaurant, located in Shinsekai as the name suggests, is primarily a motsunabe (tripe hot pot) establishment. They started offering tantanmen from July 1st, so I decided to visit right away! Got the Paul! The menu only offers noodles, and as a lover of boiled eggs, I was tempted to add a boiled egg (¥290), but it would have looked messy with two eggs, so I refrained this time! [Soup] The soup is based on seafood with plenty of oil, seasoned with soy sauce. It has a rich and creamy mouthfeel with low viscosity, making it easy to drink. The oil film keeps the temperature hot, and the gentle body from the bonito and kelp dashi, combined with the rich aroma of Sichuan pepper, creates an authentic and spicy taste with a crisp saltiness that is delicious! [Noodles] The noodles are medium straight with rounded corners, providing a good throat feel and a chewy texture with a firm core. They mix well with the soup and have a subtle wheat flavor that is delicious! [Toppings] The toppings include pork mince, leeks, and bean sprouts. You can also adjust the flavor with salt, shichimi (Japanese seven spice), and pepper on the table. [Interior] The restaurant has 6 tables for 6 people, 2 tables for 5 people, and a tatami area with 26 seats for a total of 60 seats. From 5 pm to 8 pm, rice is served for free with the menu. You can order just the tantanmen like I did, but they also have a variety of other dishes, so I would like to visit again for a drinking session! Thank you for the meal! Address: B1F, Tsunoya Hachiman Building, 2-10-14 Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka TEL: 06-6212-7212 Business hours: 17:00-5:00 Closed: None Nearest station: Shinsaibashi / Yotsubashi Visit date: July 1, 2017, night

After coming back from the club around 4 o'clock, we happened to pass by and decided to stop by for a light meal. There were three of us and we ordered Akamotsu hot pot for two, Champon noodles for one, Zosui rice porridge for one, one glass of Oolong Highball, and two glasses of Oolong tea. We were a bit tipsy so the photos are a bit lacking, forgive us! The taste was not bad, but we felt like the soup could use more flavor and the motsu (offal) was a bit lacking. However, with a 10% off coupon from Eatigo, the total bill came to only 3600 yen! What a bargain! Considering the cost performance, maybe the taste is reasonable? We probably won't come back though.