Hot Pot
Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasaka
Rating90SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Since opening in 1984, Yamanaka has been credited as the originator of miso motsunabe as a distinct style, and the restaurant that ignited the nationwide Fukuoka motsunabe boom that followed.
Four decades on, nothing has changed: the signature white miso blend is still a closely guarded secret, and only domestic beef small intestine is ever used.
On Tabelog and Retty, Yamanaka is the first name that comes up when anyone talks about motsunabe in Fukuoka.
Starting at 1,650 yen per person for these standards of quality, weekend waits of an hour are simply part of the ritual.
Popular Dishes
Miso Motsunabe (1,650 yen/person)
みそもつ鍋（1人前1,650円）
Vinegar Motsu (715 yen)
酢もつ（715円）
Finishing Champon Noodles
締めのちゃんぽん麺
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedFounded in 1984, the originator of miso-based motsunabe. Uses only domestic beef small intestines simmered in a special white miso broth. A pioneering institution of Fukuoka's motsunabe culture. 3-min walk from Akasaka Station. Reservations recommended.
Locals consistently say 'this is the only choice for miso motsunabe' and 'a flavor refined over 40 years is the real deal.' Tabelog 3.68, Google 4.2 (2,800+ reviews). The balance of miso sweetness and offal richness is praised universally.
Business Hours
Mon – Thu17:00-23:00
Fri17:00-24:00
Sat12:00-24:00
Sun12:00-23:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
Primarily table seating. English menu available. Credit cards accepted. Private rooms available (reservation required). Right at Akasaka Station Exit 3.
1-9-1 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
English Menu：AvailableCredit Card：Available
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