Watarai, Mie, Japan｜Zen

Mie-chan, I'm going to be the main character today, and no, the main character of Mie Prefecture's food is eel. He goes on a rampage based on his grades. The road to this eel restaurant is extremely narrow and there is a gravel road. And although the road is paved, there are hairpins that are so narrow and steep that Jimny drivers hesitate, and the parking lot is gravel. While waiting in line for the store to open, a shiny CB400 fell over in the parking lot. This is a shop that doesn't like on-road cars. I arrived around 10 o'clock on Sunday and there was no one there, so I left after checking the opening time. When I got back at 10:30, there were 8 people in line. I entered the store safely when it opened at 11am. I was alone but there was a table of 4 people. Apparently, 9 tables is the number of groups that can initially enter the store, so please use this as a guide. Well, the hot tea came out, and it was delicious. There was a tea plantation on the way there, so they may have used good local tea. Without hesitation, I ordered the Unaju Tokujo, and I also received a special bento box as a souvenir for Respect for the Aged Day. After waiting for a while, the special eel came, four slices of eel, crispy on the outside, soft and delicious. Delicious eel is fragrant. The rice is not white rice, but sauce rice that is evenly covered with sauce. It is a good seasoning that is neither too sweet nor too dry. The inside of the store is also spacious and relaxing. It was so delicious that I finished it right away, and then he brought me some eel as a souvenir. Thank you very much for the meal. That's right, I can't use PayPay. Be prepared with plenty of cash.

Anyway, at first I was surprised by the road. I was wondering if there really was a store ahead of me, and as I walked down a very narrow road I couldn't turn back, and there I was. If you are not able to drive, it is better to park in front. I ate a rice bowl instead of a heavy rice bowl, but the amount was plenty! It was really delicious, crispy around the edges and fluffy inside. The sauce was covered all over the rice, but it wasn't too thick and was delicious. My son spilled his soup, but they were kind to me. It was a great satisfaction.

Mr. Zen, an eel restaurant located at the foot of a river in Nodaka, Mie Prefecture. Even though it is in such a remote place, it is inevitable to line up. There are places where it is easy to park in the parking lot a little far away, but if you do your best and go down the narrow road, you can stop in front of the shop. There is no line and you can write your name down and wait outside, so it's best to drop your car in front of the store! ! ! I got a special, but the eel is thick and thick. The rice was completely covered with sauce, and I was already very satisfied. The soup is the best, and it's pretty tight if you don't have it with this. There is a response to eating. The shop is by the Miyagawa River, and the open old folk house has a great atmosphere. Worth the line, worth the money. If you are in Mie Prefecture and plan to come all the way here, please give it a try.