Ojiya, Niigata, Japan｜Kawakami

The best unagi! The eel is freshly prepared (live until ordered) depending on the size and style you want. The freshness comes thru as the chef expertly grills the juicy eel over bincho coals, dipping into the tare (sauce) to achieve the perfect flavor and texture. The rice is locally grown (Niigata is famous throughout Japan for its rice and sake) and seasoned to perfection to compliment the eel. A must stop when in Niigata.

Reposting because I accidentally deleted it! I was embarrassed to go to eat eel from an eel restaurant for the first time! I ordered hitsumabushi and proceeded to eat according to how to eat. Crispy skin, plump meat, and just the right amount of rice and sauce. While being impressed by each one, the eel of the eel restaurant is so delicious! have become. The hitsumabushi soup stock and eel oil were combined and I was able to eat it to the end. Also, personally, the green pepper is very delicious, and I tasted a lot while putting it on each time! I was very satisfied when I found the Michelin Guide mark on my way home. I would love to visit again.

A famous eel restaurant in the Chuetsu area of ​​Niigata Prefecture! There is always a line, but the staff are polite and take orders in advance. It's delicious and worth the wait.