I went to a restaurant with my company's boss. We ordered the course meal, and the food was served very quickly. It felt a bit too fast, but the motsunabe (tripe hot pot) we had was delicious with a chewy texture. The soup was also tasty. Since we had the all-you-can-drink course, the variety of dishes was not very extensive, but I think it was good value for the price. The atmosphere of the restaurant seemed to be filled with local regular customers. The staff were friendly, and overall, I think it's a good restaurant. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

During my trip to Fukuoka, I requested to eat motsunabe and was taken to this restaurant! You can choose from 4-5 different types of soup for the motsunabe, and I selected the soy sauce soup. The pot with ingredients was brought to the table and heated on the stove. The enticing aroma of garlic made me hungry, and I couldn't help but stare at the pot! The tender motsu was not too greasy and had a delicious flavor that spread in my mouth. It tasted even better when eaten with cabbage and fried tofu. The staff recommended their secret sesame miso motsunabe, which I added on. It was a bit spicy and had a richer flavor compared to the soy sauce soup, but it was delicious! I preferred this one over the champon for the finishing touch! There were many cows, messengers of Tenjin, inside the restaurant as well.

My family and I visited the restaurant. We ordered motsunabe (offal hot pot). We weren't sure about the portion size, so we were thinking of ordering extra, but the staff reassured us that we could always order more one serving at a time if needed. The motsunabe was delicious with tender and chewy meat.

"Mantsukudo" in Dazaifu City. When looking through the lunch menu, I noticed the horse sashimi motsunabe course (2000 yen). I remembered having horse sashimi over three years ago at "Umaan Konomi" in Ukiha City. However, when I tried to order it, I was told that the course requires a minimum of two orders. It would have been nice if that was mentioned on the menu. But since I was already set on having horse sashimi, I ended up ordering the pasture-direct horse sashimi (980 yen) and motsu chanpon with soy sauce flavor (680 yen) for the shime. I also ordered a bottle of beer (medium/500 yen). The motsunabe seemed surprisingly cheap, but then they asked if I would like it in a bowl as chanpon. It was a bit confusing in terms of naming. Moving on to the horse sashimi, most people would say it's delicious. But how many can actually imagine the taste of horse meat? Even though it's meat without any odor, it's common to eat it with onions and ginger, so maybe people don't really taste the meat itself. Personally, I enjoy the chewy texture of raw meat. I find horse sashimi more enjoyable than delicious. Now, onto the motsu chanpon. The soup had a spicy kick from the chili pepper but was on the sweeter side. It was tasty, but I was disappointed to find only three small pieces of motsu in it. Instead, there was another type of meat, which was also unremarkable and might have been beef rather than horse meat. My taste buds may not be refined enough, but overall, I wasn't completely satisfied with the experience at the restaurant."

If you're keeping a food log, you always have to look for new restaurants. I live in a small rural town, so it's tough to find places to eat. However, this time I went near Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture to find a restaurant. Parking is expensive there, but I found a place where they don't mind if you stay for about an hour. It's rare to find a restaurant with parking near Tenmangu Shrine. They serve motsunabe (offal hot pot) in the evening, and they also have a lunch menu. I went for lunch on a weekday before going to a super sento (public bath). When I entered the restaurant, there were no other customers. I sat at the empty counter and ordered the plate udon (soft) for 680 yen. Two female staff members were preparing the food, and it felt like they were making it. The dish was filled with plenty of vegetables like cabbage, large carrots, onions, bean sprouts, and pork belly. There was a generous amount of meat as well. The soup was made from chicken bones and thickened with potato starch. It had a thick, starchy sauce that seemed to be stir-fried. Although it looked like yakisoba, it was actually plate udon because of the potato starch. The slightly sweet sauce made me want to sprinkle some pepper on it, but I felt like someone was watching me from behind, so I refrained. It wasn't a bad taste at all. The sweetness was balanced with a good amount of salt, and the noodles were smooth and slurp-worthy. I finished everything without leaving a single bite. Having parking available is convenient. They also offer set meal menus, but I'm not sure if I'll visit again next time.

I arrived in Dazaifu for sightseeing. Since it was lunchtime, there were long lines at the restaurants near the station. I decided to have motsunabe (tripe hot pot) at this place a little further away. I ordered the motsunabe and horse sashimi set for 2,000 yen, with an additional 200 yen for changing to the original spicy broth and a beer. It was a set course, and the main dish, motsunabe, was served first. The fatty tripe may not be everyone's favorite. Next, the horse sashimi was served, which added 500 yen to the regular course. Then came chilled tofu, vinegar tripe, and fried chicken. The fried chicken was okay, but the other two were pretty standard. In terms of portion size, I think it's a good deal.

During this trip, the only place I visited that was crowded with tourists during peak hours was Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. I decided to eat at this restaurant that looked delicious and was off the main route. There were other customers already there, but I was able to get in without waiting. Since it's a restaurant that serves motsunabe (tripe hot pot), it's a bit messy with menus that are a bit sticky, but that's not a problem. I thought I would have a set meal, but since the motsunabe was discounted during lunchtime, I decided to have hot pot for lunch. Before visiting the shrine! The lunch menu didn't have any descriptions, but I imagined that it was missing a few items from the evening course that costs 3500 yen. However, it included horse sashimi, fried horse meat, vinegar motsu (tripe), cold tofu, motsunabe (upgraded to the secret flavor for an additional 200 yen), and champon noodles. It seemed like they just removed the gyoza from the evening course? The discount was surprising, even compared to some coupons! The horse sashimi was tender and delicious, just like the name suggests! The fried horse meat, while not from Nakatsu, was delicious, as expected from Kyushu fried food. The portion was bigger than I expected, but I finished it all. The vinegar motsu was my first time trying it, and it was similar to the skin of blowfish hot pot, which was really good. Is it also available in Osaka? The motsunabe, originally soy sauce flavored, was changed to the spicy miso secret flavor. It had a lot of cabbage, tofu, and other ingredients piled high. The tripe was soft and fatty. The secret spicy miso flavor was not too spicy but had a rich taste that was delicious. The champon noodles were a huge portion for two people. Overall, it was really delicious. Lunch - Horse sashimi motsunabe course 2000 yen, upgraded to secret flavor for 200 yen, Highball - ？

At the end of my trip, I visited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine for sightseeing and then headed to Mantoudo for the famous motsunabe (tripe hot pot) since it was lunchtime. The restaurant was almost full, but we were seated right away. We ordered two servings of motsunabe and noodles for dessert! The tripe was chewy, the cabbage crunchy, and the slightly sweet and spicy broth made it really delicious! It was great to be able to enjoy the local cuisine!

On the second day of a one-night, two-day trip to Kyushu (Fukuoka-Saga), we finally reached our final destination of this trip, the famous Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine where many students from all over the country come to pray for success in exams. One of the specialties here is a grilled rice cake called "Ume gaeshi mochi", but since we hadn't had lunch yet, we decided to look for a place to eat without paying much attention to it. As we pondered what to eat, we decided that since we were in Fukuoka, we wanted to try a local specialty, so we settled on trying "motsunabe" (offal hot pot). We found a place that served motsunabe, which was quite rare in the area around Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere, with tables equipped with hot pots for cooking. We ordered motsunabe and rice, and decided to use the rice for the final part of the meal. The motsunabe was delicious, with plenty of fatty offal, crisp cabbage, and a slightly sweet broth that enhanced the flavors. The rice served as a perfect complement to the hot pot. Overall, it was a satisfying experience to enjoy a local gourmet dish like motsunabe in Fukuoka, and we look forward to trying other local specialties on our next visit.

Curry bread with a cutlet inside. The location of the store is hard to find and the ticket machine is difficult to use.

Sukiyaki set with horse sashimi

All the dishes were delicious, and the staff at the restaurant were very kind and polite. I would definitely like to visit again!

The service at the restaurant was fantastic. The food was delicious and I was very satisfied. I'm glad I could eat motsunabe in Fukuoka!

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

In Dazaifu, there is a restaurant called "Mangetsudo" that serves motsunabe. It used to be called Menchanko-tei a few years ago. It's located on a busy corner, making it a bit difficult to enter. The interior of the restaurant is also challenging due to its triangular layout. For lunch, they serve champon as the finishing touch. In addition to motsu dishes, they also serve champon, which is usually eaten as a finishing touch for motsunabe. I chose soy sauce flavor, and it had deliciously chewy motsu in it. The soup was surprisingly light and tasty, making you want to turn it into a porridge. It was a delightful meal. Bon appétit! Restaurant Information: Mangetsudo 050-5570-2738 3-4-18 Saifu, Dazaifu City Opening Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00 Closed on Mondays