01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Amid the fragrant smoke drifting from the skewer grill, the white liver is often the first item guests want to order. Located in Takasago, Katsushika Ward, Motsu Ryori Nakagawa is an izakaya centered on carefully grilled offal skewers and yakitori, complemented by a variety of small dishes designed to pair with drinks. The skewer menu extends beyond white liver to include cuts like hatsu-ochi (heart trim), seseri (neck meat), sunazuri (gizzard), tsukune (chicken meatballs), and pork belly wrapped around tomato or cheese, making selecting each skewer part of the fun. When deciding where to start proves difficult, an assorted platter offers a reliable way to sample the grill's offerings.
Offal Specialties and Hot Pots
Alongside grilled skewers, the venue's wide range of offal dishes is just as worthwhile to explore. The drinking fare includes thoroughly simmered beef stew (gyu nikomi), pleasantly textured gatsu sashi (pork stomach sashimi), spicy-savory seasoned mature chicken skin, and toriwasa. For nights when a heartier, warming meal is welcome, motsunabe (offal hot pot) is also available and can comfortably be ordered in single-person servings. Once the hot pot ingredients are finished, adding udon or rice for zosui lets diners enjoy the savory broth right down to the last drop.
An Evening in a Relaxed Setting
The dining space feels clean, neat, and calm, offering counter and table seats where guests can focus comfortably on their meal. Pairing the skewers with a cold beer or selecting from the varied lineup of sake is one of the distinct ways to enjoy an evening here. While dropping by solo for a drink is easy enough, reserving a table in advance is a sensible precaution for evening visits, as the restaurant draws steady crowds.
