When I had motsunabe at Motsunabe Oyama (もつ鍋おおやま) in Hakata, I found out that they have several branches in Tokyo as well. I thought to myself, “I’d like to visit one someday” and I finally made it happen before the weather gets too warm! This time, I went to the Ginza branch. They also have locations in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro.
The Ginza branch exudes an expected sense of luxury. You can make online reservations even for lunch (for two or more people). Since I wasn’t sure how many people would be joining, I didn’t make a reservation this time. However, with only about 50 seats, it’s not a large restaurant, and many guests had made reservations in advance. If you have set plans, I highly recommend booking ahead.
The restaurant is on the 9th floor of this building. The elevator doesn’t stop on the 9th floor until the restaurant opens at 11 AM.
The signature Motsunabe Lunch (1,680 yen) is the main attraction, and everyone at the restaurant ordered it. Another popular dish was Beef su-motsu (柔らか酢もつ / 780 yen).
In addition to motsunabe, they also offer steak bowls (ステーキ重), mentaiko bowls (博多明太重), and champon noodles (もつちゃんぽん). Unlike motsunabe, which requires you to cook it yourself, these dishes are served ready to eat, making them a convenient option.
For drinks, they also have a great selection of non-alcoholic sparkling options that looked delicious.
I ordered the Motsunabe Lunch. Each table is equipped with an IH heater. When I had it in Hakata, each person had their own pot on a portable gas stove, but at the Ginza branch, they serve one pot for the entire group. Oh, by the way, I ended up dining alone that day.
First, the meal started with two appetizers: takana (pickled mustard greens) and tofu. Both were refreshing and light. The takana, in particular, made me crave rice. But it also paired well with beer!
Before long, the hot pot arrived. The presentation was almost identical to what I had in Hakata—cabbage, garlic chives, and tofu, with motsu (offal) hidden underneath. Sesame seeds and chili peppers were sprinkled on top. As the pot heated up, the aroma of garlic filled the air, stimulating my appetite.
I was told that it would be ready to eat after about 10 minutes, so I started eating a little past that mark. The garlicky miso-based broth was simply irresistible. Since I prefer my cabbage on the softer side, I started with the tofu first. As expected, the taste was flawless. I couldn’t believe I was enjoying this in Ginza rather than Hakata—and for under 2,000 yen!
The pot was packed with plenty of motsu, each piece plump and juicy. The fat was rich and slightly sweet—absolutely delicious!
At this point, I had no choice but to order a highball…
Just as I finished the ingredients in the pot, the champon noodles arrived—or rather, the staff quickly added them into the broth for me. And there was quite a generous portion! It felt like nearly twice the amount I had in Hakata. But these champon noodles, soaked in the umami-rich broth infused with vegetables and motsu, were simply divine. In the end, I devoured everything—including the soup.
By the way, the chopsticks they provided for the champon were comically large!
Of course, Motsunabe Oyama serves motsunabe year-round, not just in winter. As I savored the refreshing palate cleanser at the end of my meal, I found myself already wondering when I should come back next.
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Name Motsunabe Ooyama Ginza Branch (もつ鍋おおやま 銀座店)
Open Day through night
Reservation Available (Table Check)
Credit card Available
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