Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan｜登喜和

Lightly flavored to draw the natural taste of Unagi - this is one of the kind place. I've tried several unagi restaurants in the region over the years, and this is one of the best 鰻 (Unagi) you can have if you know what to look for. As many of the other places typically use some pasty kabayaki ‘tare’(sources), which are often too thick, strong or too sugary and easily getting over-charred. Unagi kabayaki recipes shouldn’t be the same as ordinary teriyaki. One should know the best Unagi cooking is based on a delicate balance and combination of seasoning, prep steam, marinate, and finally the broil without losing the original flavor and texture. Tokiwa in Fujiyoshida has a peculiar mild and lightly seasoned technique, and it tastes almost sweet with its eel's own natural flavor. It's a mastery work. The place also won’t insist where the fish is harvested, as the chef tries to find the best available domestic ones for the each evening. (When I visited there they said the unagi was from Kagoshima.) Highly recommended for connoisseur or those who love great (and rather expensive) Unagi for a special occasion. If you prefer thickly burnt teriyaki style, then better off find some other joint.

Let's eat eel to recover stamina. I went to Tokiwa, where you can eat eel bento in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a light and fluffy eel that is not too sweet. it's the best. People who like strong flavors may not be satisfied with it, but this is what I like. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. It costs about 3,000 yen per person. If you want to eat a refreshing eel bento, why not order one at least once?

The eel here has a light sauce. It may be a little unsatisfactory for those who like strong eel, but it has an elegant finish that is just right for enjoying the eel itself. 4,000 yen for eel, which comes with a small plate, isn't it great? There is space to park several cars.