Restaurant in Kashiwa, Japan

Motsuni Taro

Name: Motsuni Taro
Address: 706-5 Oaota, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0805, Japan, Kashiwa, JP
Telephone: +81 4-7131-1443

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About Motsuni Taro

Cash-only diner serving Tabelog-recognized offal stew under JPY 2,000, open for lunch and takeout with table-sharing during peak hours. The 25-seat house restaurant operates with parking and no-frills efficiency along Route 16, drawing repeat local traffic for comfort food cooked with consistent skill.

Motsuni Taro is a Kashiwa venue with a verified low-price listing: spending bands include under JPY 999 and JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Its verified hours are daytime service from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026, making it a notable option to consider when planning a Kashiwa meal.

The Format and What to Expect

The verified public details are limited, so the safest way to plan is around the confirmed basics: Motsuni Taro is in Kashiwa, operates 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on every listed open day, closes on Wednesday. Specifics such as seating layout, payment methods, reservation rules, takeout, parking, phone booking, sell-out timing are not verified here and should be checked directly before making a dedicated trip.

The confirmed spending information places Motsuni Taro in an accessible price range, with listed bands of under JPY 999 and JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Beyond that, this guide does not verify specific dishes, set formats, service style, dietary accommodations, or menu structure. Treat it as a concise planning entry rather than a full menu preview.

How It Fits the Kashiwa Dining Scene

Within Kashiwa, Motsuni Taro stands out mainly for its verified affordability, daytime hours, Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026 listing. Diners comparing options may also consider allowed venue references such as Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten or Anbai, while keeping in mind that this page verifies only Motsuni Taro’s own basic listing details.

The Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026 recognition is the only confirmed accolade used here. This page does not verify earlier award years, exact ratings, rankings, seat counts, or media scores. For travelers, the practical takeaway is simple: Motsuni Taro is a Kashiwa venue with low listed spending bands and daytime opening hours, best confirmed directly if timing or availability matters.

Because no specific street address, station access, landmark, parking arrangement, or route detail is verified in the available data, this guide identifies the location only as Kashiwa. For a broader look at the city's dining options, see our full Kashiwa restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Motsuni Taro?

The verified hours are 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesday closed. This guide does not verify a separate dinner service, menu period, or lunch-specific pricing beyond the listed spending bands of under JPY 999 and JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999.

Can Motsuni Taro accommodate groups?

Group seating details are not verified here. The provided data does not confirm seat count, table layout, reservations, private seating, or whether groups can be accommodated together. check the venue's official channels before visiting with a larger party.

Does Motsuni Taro handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary and allergy information is not verified in the available data. This guide cannot confirm vegetarian options, allergen handling, ingredient substitutions, or menu modifications, so diners with restrictions should check directly with the venue before visiting.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Motsuni Taro?

A tasting menu is not verified for Motsuni Taro. The confirmed details are its Kashiwa location, listed spending bands, verified hours, Wednesday closure, Tabelog 100 - Diner - 2026 listing.

How far ahead should I book Motsuni Taro?

Reservation or booking details are not verified here. The safest confirmed planning information is that Motsuni Taro is open 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, closed Wednesday. Check directly with the venue for current availability.

Location

706-5 Oaota, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0805, Japan

Kashiwa, Japan

Also Consider

The Noodles & Saloon Kiriya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Nagareyama Suzuki, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
LES TEMPS PLUS Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Anbai, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999

Motsuni Taro operates at the low end of Kashiwa's dining price spectrum, matching Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Oudouya Kashiwa ten (under JPY 999) for budget but diverging on format, ramen versus offal stew. Both accept walk-ins and move quickly through lunch service, but Motsuni Taro's Tabelog 100 status and parking make it the stronger choice for diners who want recognition-backed quality without committing to a full sit-down meal. The Noodles & Saloon Kiriya, also under JPY 999, competes in the same casual-lunch category but lacks the repeat Tabelog honors.

Anbai sits at JPY 2,000 to JPY 2,999 for dinner, offering seasonal Japanese plates with table service and a quieter room, the better pick if you want a composed meal with sake pairings rather than fast cafeteria efficiency. LES TEMPS PLUS Honten and Nagareyama Suzuki both land in the JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 lunch range, closer to Motsuni Taro's midday pricing but without the same takeout infrastructure or parking access. If you're planning multiple meals in Kashiwa, Motsuni Taro works as a repeatable lunch stop that won't eat your dinner budget, while Anbai handles the night you want to slow down and order omakase-style.

Booking difficulty tilts in Motsuni Taro's favor: no reservations needed for dine-in, takeout orders can be called ahead to skip the queue. Anbai and Nagareyama Suzuki require advance planning during weekends, making them less flexible for spontaneous itineraries. For sheer value and ease of access, Motsuni Taro delivers disproportionate quality relative to its price tier, especially if you're already driving Route 16 and can use the on-site parking.