Last winter, I had been wanting to visit Wafu Motsu Ryori Arata for a long time. It’s been six months since my first visit, and finally, I made it back for my second visit! Last time, I arrived an hour and a half early on a rainy Saturday and was in the second group, so this time I arrived two hours early on a sunny weekday after Golden Week and was the first in line. ❤️ I got in for the first seating right at 5 PM when the restaurant opened. The interior is quite small, and the tables are very close together, but it has a charming Showa-era downtown atmosphere. The lively conversation from the chef and the owner made the experience very enjoyable. ☺️❤️ Here, the omakase course is the only option, but you can add your favorite dishes. ❤️ The drink selection is limited, but most people who drink alcohol seem to enjoy the highball. ✨ Since I don’t drink, I opted for soft drinks—ginger ale and oolong tea. The highball here is blended and frozen, served in a slushy state. My friend who came with me enjoyed it so much that they ordered several refills. ✨ ~ Omakase Course ♥ ~✩ Motsu Nikomi (Braised Offal)✩ Tongue Stew✩ Blanched Mino (Tripe)✩ Smoked Neck Meat✩ Grilled Tongue✩ Omasum from Black Wagyu✩ Boiled Call-Tan✩ Tail Stew✩ Heart Sashimi x2✩ Teriyaki Fuku (Lung)✩ Tail Soup✩ Tail Zosui (Rice Porridge)✩ Oolong Tea✩ Ginger AleWe started with the Motsu Nikomi. ❤️ You can add toppings like green onions and shichimi (seven spice). The aroma from the hot steam is irresistible. As soon as I took a bite, the texture was soft and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. ☺️ It had just the right amount of bounce and chewiness, making it the ultimate offal dish. ❤️ The seasoning enhances the natural flavor of the offal without overpowering it—gentle yet robust. ♥ Next was the Tongue Stew. ✨ With just a light touch of my chopsticks, it fell apart, it was so tender. The seasoning had a nice depth of flavor, making it delicious. ❤️ It was so rich that I found myself wanting rice to go with it! Next up was my favorite, Blanched Mino. ❤️ Wait, is this really Mino? It had a nice crunch and a chewy texture, yet it was tender. ☺️ The mild flavor of the meat paired perfectly with the sauce, making it incredibly delicious! What was I eating before? This Mino is something special. ✩ It’s simply exquisite! Next was the Smoked Neck Meat. ♥ The meat from the neck and cheek was smoked with cherry wood chips, giving it an amazing aroma. It was very appetizing. ☺️ The meat had a firm texture and a nice bounce, with a strong umami flavor that complemented the smokiness. ✨ Then came the Grilled Tongue on skewers! Seasoned with salt and pepper, it had a nice char that added to the enjoyment. ✨ The texture of the tongue was great, and it was even better than last time—more bounce and flavor! ❤️ Finally, the Omasum from Black Wagyu. ✨ I absolutely love the sashimi here! Most places serve Omasum with oil and salt or chojang (spicy sauce), but here it’s served with a light sesame sauce. ☺️ This sesame sauce has a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the Omasum, creating a refreshing taste. The crunchy texture was incredibly soft and delicious! ❤️ Next was the Boiled Call-Tan. ♡ It’s served cold with just a little salt. ☺️✩ It’s also delicious with a bit of mustard. The texture is fantastic! The Tail Stew was quite substantial! It comes out towards the end, so it fills you up quickly—juicy and rich! ♡ Finally, the Heart Sashimi! ❤️ It’s served with ginger soy sauce. The texture is crunchy, and there’s no unpleasant smell! The vibrant red color is beautiful. ♡ It has a nice bounce and is incredibly delicious! It’s mild and easy to eat, and it pairs perfectly with ginger. ☺️ Of course, I loved it so much that I ordered more! Last was the Teriyaki Fuku (Lung). ♥ It’s the lung of the cow, and I had it grilled until fluffy. ☺️ It had a nice texture and was enjoyable to eat! ✨ It’s so addictive! I also added the Tail Soup, which I didn’t order last time. ❤️ You can choose with or without meat, and of course, I went for the one with meat. ☺️ The gentle seasoning makes it easy to enjoy even at the end of the meal. ✨ To finish, we had Tail Zosui. ❤️ It had an incredibly gentle flavor, with the umami from the tail broth shining through. ✩ The pickled shiba-zuke was also incredibly delicious! Everything was perfect until the end—what a satisfying course! ☺️ Once again, I was extremely satisfied. I want to visit again soon! However, the restaurant has many days off, so it’s a bit difficult for me with my shift schedule. But I plan to go back as soon as possible. ☺️ The atmosphere is always cheerful and fun, and the food is top-notch delicious, of course! The cost performance is unbeatable. ✨ The hospitality is exceptional—the chef keeps an eye on all 12 seats, which is truly impressive. He pays attention to everything, from empty glasses to adjusting the air conditioning and the speed of food service. ☺️ Everything is calculated, and on top of that, it’s entertaining! It’s such a delicious and fun experience! Is there any other place that offers such great food at such a good price? It’s definitely worth going all the way to Nishinakajima. ✨ I would wait two and a half hours just to eat here! This restaurant makes you feel that way. ❤️ I understand why it has a Tabelog bronze rating! Personally, I would definitely give it a gold star. ☺️ I highly recommend this restaurant! It’s absolutely worth waiting two hours to eat here, so please check it out! ✨
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