Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan｜Ikeda

Mishima is known for its unagi, so we had to have it. Ikeda is a small restaurant with two attentive staff managing it. To be honest it was a little too quiet while we ate but we came right at opening. The unagi was steamed and perfectly grilled to order, and it isn't completely lathered in sauce like in typical restaurants found in America. The meal comes with some pickles that have been soaked in sake, and they also provide what I believe is finely ground Szechuan peppercorn that elevates the dish. It's a little expensive for a meal (4000 yen) but that's probably due to what I assume is wild caught eel. I think it's cheaper than the other nearby unagi restaurants.

Pretty quiet atmosphere with excellent quality of Unagi. The textures are crispy around the skin and really soft inside. Fabulous taste and highly recommended!

The best unagi that I’ve ever tried 👍🏻