In early March of the 28th year of Heisei, a middle-aged couple embarked on a 1 night, 2 day gourmet trip to Hakata for the fourth time! Last year, when we made a day trip to Hakata to eat Mizutaki, my drinking wife said, "Next time, let's have motsunabe!" Three months later, the old couple returned to Hakata once again. We checked into a business hotel near Hakata Station and searched for "motsunabe" on Tabelog, but many of the top-ranked restaurants were closed on Sundays. Among them, we chose "Motsunabe Waraku" on the 10th floor of the Hakata Station City Building. We arrived around 7 pm and found about 10 waiting customers on the chairs placed next to the store. The old couple sat at the end of the line thinking, "Well, we should be able to eat in about an hour," but surprisingly, the turnover of customers was quick, and we were seated in about 30 minutes. The first items we ordered were "Motsunabe soy sauce flavor for 2 people (@1180 yen each including tax)", "Minced fried chicken (850 yen)", "Half-size green salad (400 yen)", "Medium draft beer (@580 yen each)", Additional orders were 2 more draft beers and 2 shochu highballs, and finally, the "Chanpon noodles (300 yen)" as the finishing touch. The ingredients were of the orthodox type, including motsu, cabbage, leeks, garlic slices, and red pepper. When it was confirmed that it was our first visit, the staff, despite being busy, gave a polite explanation, and the serving and language were well-educated. Now, as for the taste of motsunabe, the soup was not too thin or too thick, slightly sweet, but just the right mellow flavor! The cabbage blended well with the soup, allowing us to savor the essence of motsunabe. The motsu had a nice chewy texture and a satisfying taste. The minced fried chicken was also delicious in a normal way. Overall, we felt that the taste, customer service, and cost performance were all satisfactory. As expected, I like the "soy sauce flavor" motsunabe!

Lunchtime use also available. Motsu nabe set meal for one person for ¥1530. You can choose from soy sauce, miso, or salt. I didn't want to make a mistake, so I ordered with "soy sauce." It includes Hakata specialty beef tripe, bean sprout namul, vinegar tripe, Hakata mentaiko champon noodles, a total of 5 dishes. The tripe nabe is simmered to perfection. You can request the champon noodles at the right timing, and the staff will take the pot off the heat, add the noodles, and bring it back. It was delicious after further simmering. This restaurant, which does not have branches in Kanto, offers a different type and taste of tripe compared to "Motsu Nabe Ooyama."

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I am the wife. I used it for lunch. I ordered the motsunabe set meal (soy sauce flavor). The pot in the photo is for two people. It is served in one pot, so they asked me to choose the same flavor, so I chose the classic soy sauce flavor. It comes with champon noodles as a finishing touch, but I really wanted to eat rice, so I ordered rice (medium) for an additional 200 yen. The soup with garlic and the chewy hormone! The cabbage was sweet and very delicious. After eating the hormone, I feel like my skin is getting shiny. Maybe it's just me (laughs) Is it just a greasy oily skin? Thank you for the meal.

- Grilled Mentaiko When asked, they offer the choice of having the Mentaiko grilled or as it is. - Motsunabe The miso flavor is not overpowering and it is very delicious. Located in a building directly connected to Hakata Station, making it convenient to visit. The evening session starts at 4:30 PM, but it's recommended to go early as it was mostly full by around 5:00 PM.

I made a reservation because I wanted to eat motsunabe and finally went. I chose soy sauce as the broth and the motsu was big and plentiful, very delicious! It was sweet and chewy without any unpleasant smell. I went with the classic soy sauce flavor, but maybe miso would have been better?? The flavor was a bit strong. I really liked the gobou tempura salad, with simmered burdock tempura on top, it went well with the fresh vegetables and was delicious. I thought all the dishes were good value for the price and I would like to go again.

I went with a friend. We wanted to eat motsunabe and horse sashimi, so we decided to go there. This time we had soy sauce-based motsunabe, but the motsu fat was a bit heavy, so we couldn't eat as much as we thought. The horse sashimi was delicious. It was difficult to order drinks because it was crowded.

At the station building of Hakata Station, I had motsunabe at "Shouraku". Motsunabe is a must-try in Hakata. Thinking ahead, I ordered the light "Dontaku Course ¥3,500". I started with mentaiko and vinegar motsu with a highball to quench my thirst. Finally, the motsunabe arrived. The shallow iron pot was filled with cabbage, leeks, and a mountain of motsu. It was a great sight. The waitress mixed it for us saying "I'll make it". This is the "Nagamama" style. Let's leave it to the pros here. When small bubbles start to form from the bottom of the pot about 15 minutes later, it's a good time to eat. The cabbage has softened and absorbed the soup. The motsu, with its strong sweetness, is the highlight. There are miso and salt flavors, but soy sauce is the classic choice. This light spicy hot pot is perfect for cold weather. The aroma of leeks and garlic makes the highball disappear quickly. For the finishing touch, we added champon. Once the soup boils lightly with champon, it's ready. It goes well with this rich soup. The soup is really delicious. Although I'm quite full, I still want to go to Nakasu. No additional orders, though. The night in Hakata is just beginning.

I was inside Hakata Station Building. For those planning to visit Hakata, I recommend this restaurant for those dining alone. The price is around 1,500 yen for one person. I added champon noodles for 300 yen. I ordered soy sauce flavor, but next time I want to try miso flavor.

I used it for the first time. I went during the New Year's holiday, so it was crowded with customers. The authentic motsunabe was very delicious. I also added shabu-shabu mochi to the motsunabe, and for the finish, I ordered champon. I love mochi, so I ordered it twice (laughs). In addition to motsunabe, I also ordered karaage, yukke, basashi, salad, and more. Everything was delicious, and if I have the opportunity to visit Hakata again, I would like to use it. I had a great time enjoying authentic food that I wouldn't normally eat, making my trip to Hakata enjoyable.

The first time having motsunabe in my life became a wonderful memory. We waited for about an hour and a half at a popular restaurant inside Hakata Station, which was crowded due to the New Year. However, the delicious motsunabe we had there made us forget all about the wait. The appetizer, kaisen, was a refreshing and easy-to-eat dish with a mild taste, similar to somen noodles. The hot and crispy gobou tempura salad served as a starter was also excellent! We chose the soy sauce broth for the motsunabe, which had a gentle and slightly sweet flavor that made it enjoyable to eat until the end, even the champon noodles. The name "Shouraku" apparently means "to welcome customers with a smile and provide them with a pleasant dining experience," and it truly lived up to that. I was completely satisfied with both the taste and the service. If you're unsure which motsunabe restaurant to choose, I highly recommend this one.

As the end of the year approached, I visited this restaurant. My daughter was bringing her boyfriend (who lives in Osaka) home, so we decided to go for a classic Fukuoka specialty, "motsunabe." Since my son's family also joined us, we needed a place that could accommodate a larger group. We were able to make a reservation and skip the long line outside. The restaurant prepared two adjacent tables for four people each for us. We decided to order a la carte, with three servings of motsunabe broth (one for each person) with soy sauce and miso base. We also ordered various small dishes, such as horse sashimi, fried horse meat, horse tartare, mentaiko, and more. The soy sauce broth used for the motsunabe was a blend of slightly sweet and deep-flavored dark soy sauce from a traditional soy sauce brewery in Munakata City, Fukuoka. The miso broth was a blend of two types of sweet and mellow miso, with the addition of Kyoto's "saikyo" miso for richness and softness. The seating arrangement was spacious, allowing us to enjoy our meal and conversation comfortably.

As soon as the store opened, I made a reservation for 16:30, but there were several customers lined up in anticipation of the opening. It's a weekday, but it's clear that this is a popular place. The atmosphere inside the store is great, the staff are friendly, and the food is excellent. I was impressed by the authentic taste of motsunabe (tripe hot pot). I definitely want to come back again.

Since I had some time before my train, I decided to look for a restaurant in the dining area of Hakata Station building as soon as it opened. There was only one place with a line, so I decided to wait and ended up at this restaurant. Honestly, I didn't expect to have motsunabe (tripe hot pot) for lunch, but seeing how popular it was made me want to try it. I ordered the motsunabe lunch set, which was surprisingly satisfying with its generous portion and fresh ingredients.

I traveled to Fukuoka and decided to visit a motsunabe restaurant that I had heard about. I made a reservation this time, learning from my past mistake of not being able to get a table due to it being full. I chose the soy sauce flavor and ordered a draft beer, vinegar motsu, and horse sashimi while waiting for the motsunabe. The horse meat I had while waiting was delicious, especially when paired with the mane and set, it was mouth-watering. I left it to the staff to prepare the motsunabe and waited for their instructions to start eating. When they gave the go-ahead, I dug in and realized the authentic motsunabe tasted different and delicious. Lastly, I ordered champon noodles for the finishing touch, and it was satisfying. I enjoyed every bite and left the restaurant feeling satisfied. As I left, I noticed the place was still packed with people waiting.

I made a reservation but the restaurant was fully booked when I arrived. The mozuku vinegar appetizer was gentle and flavorful with a strong dashi taste. Even people who don't like vinegar can enjoy it. The smell of vinegar was unique but not overpowering. I mixed everything together and added yuzu pepper. The raw heart meat was beautifully colored, tender, and delicious without any unpleasant smell. The motsu nabe with soy sauce was popular, so I chose that. It came with plenty of cabbage, large burdock roots, leeks, and sliced garlic. I always feel like there's not enough motsu in these dishes at any restaurant. Of course, I ordered extra. They generously provided plenty of grated garlic as a condiment. I gave up on having a light finish and just enjoyed the motsu. It was tender and delicious. The yuzu pepper had a slightly salty taste, so I dipped a little at a time. It's very convenient that you can order just one serving. Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant near Hakata Station for lunch. The place is a stylish izakaya located on the upper floors of a commercial building directly connected to Hakata Station. I ordered the motsunabe set lunch, choosing miso for the broth. Since I had been to other places before, I mentioned that I didn't need the champon noodles as a finisher, and they kindly offered me mozuku vinegar instead. The motsunabe portion was generous with plenty of vegetables and offal, including intestines, and the rich miso broth paired well with them. Even though I was already full, I finished it in no time. Highly recommended when you want to eat motsunabe near Hakata Station.

Lunch set. Even one person can easily enjoy motsunabe. You can choose the flavor. You can add toppings to the basic motsunabe if you want. But the portion is large, so I just had it as it is. It was said that the soy sauce flavor is the best. It was delicious. The location is the best as it is right by the station!

I stopped by to eat the motsunabe that I couldn't finish before my afternoon flight on a one-night, two-day food tour in Fukuoka. My stomach was already protesting from eating non-stop since the day before. I thought I would go light, but when I looked at the menu, I found a lunch set that included horse sashimi and mentaiko, and I couldn't resist pointing to it. The motsu nabe of the Raku Goshun set was chosen with a salt flavor. When I asked the female staff, "Which flavor is popular, soy sauce, miso, or salt?" she kindly replied, "Soy sauce is popular, but I also like salt." Horse sashimi, mentaiko, and vinegar motsu nabe - I successfully cleared the items I had left behind on this trip. First, a colorful assortment of ingredients arrived in a bowl, and after a short while, the nabe appeared. I started with the horse sashimi, which was fresher and more delicious than I had imagined, and I wanted more. The mentaiko and vinegar motsu were also good, but as appetizers to the main motsu nabe, they were probably the right amount. As the nabe boiled, I was looking forward to the motsu nabe. It had plenty of chewy motsu and the salt flavor was just as delicious as I had imagined from previous motsu nabe experiences. Of course, motsu nabe eaten at a specialized evening shop is the best, but if you want to enjoy motsu nabe as a meal, I think this is of sufficient quality. My only regret was that I couldn't have a beer as I had to drive back to Tokyo. Despite being over 90% full before eating the champon noodles as the finishing touch, I polished them off as well and left the restaurant. For my last meal in Fukuoka, I was able to encounter a lunch with a high level of satisfaction after a long time. ◕‿◕

When I come to Fukuoka, I always visit this place. This time, I visited alone. It was my first time dining alone and I was a bit nervous, but they have motsunabe that you can order even if you're dining solo, making it a wonderful place to stop by. Located near Hakata Station, it's easy to access even for solo diners. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. I felt comfortable dining next to another woman who was also eating alone, and I had a great time. This time, I chose the soy sauce flavor for the motsunabe, but maybe miso would have been better...? The horse sashimi, unique to Kyushu, was delicious. On my way out, I bought motsunabe sets as souvenirs - two servings each of soy sauce and miso. A few days later, I tried the miso motsunabe that arrived, and it was truly delicious. The person I shared it with was also pleased, so I'm glad I bought it. Thank you for the meal!!!

I went for lunch. The interior of the restaurant has a Hakata feel. I ordered a set meal. I was recommended the soy sauce broth, but I felt like the broth was a bit light. The motsu-yaki had a strong miso flavor and was delicious.