Saitama, Japan｜Musashino

oh how tasty this Unagi is.. this is a place of a master in Unagi making.. and yes it is the best one I have ate and yes I ate a lot. you have to wait in line and it is open just until late noon and only if you are lucky..

I went to Eel Musashino, a 3rd-generation eel novice owner who set up a shop in Urawa and does not cut corners or compromise, and is very particular about his food. Reservations are not accepted. We do not reserve eel. Sit on the chairs in front of the store and wait your turn (you won't be able to enter unless there are enough people, so it's better to sit on the chairs and wait when all the people are there) There is a limited number of eels available on the day, and the last one will have a yellow tag. I parked at a nearby parking lot, but the parking lot nearby was often full and the road in front of the store was narrow, so I used the municipal parking lot in front of the station (it's a little expensive, but you can definitely park there) because it's spacious. I get lost where I parked. There are chairs in front of the store and I sit down and wait. Today's eel was written as a new eel.It's my first time eating a new eel, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it tastes. As your turn gradually approaches, the waiter brings you the menu and takes your order. The clerk told me to wait a little while as preparations were made, and handed me a number plate number 1. Even though the owner was busy, he came outside and explained the situation, and told me that he was currently grilling the eel, so please wait a little longer. (What the owner meant was that the seats were for two people. There is not one seat available, so I would like you to wait outside, and I am sorry to inform you that I will start grilling the eel so that I can serve you the eel immediately, but I would like you to wait outside a little longer.) As I was waiting, I could smell the delicious aroma of grilled eel, and since I was waiting outside, I savored the moment when I thought the smoke from grilling the eel was a nice aroma, and then I was guided to my seat, sat down, enjoyed my tea, and reconfirmed my order. I came to visit and ordered three eel dishes. The inside of the store is filled with the aroma of grilled eel, and it appears that Kishu Bincho charcoal is being used.The staff grilled it for me while I was waiting outside, so I was greeted with kindness and politeness from the staff as I waited for a little while. Eel jus are served at When you open the lid of the eel jug, the indescribable fragrant and sweet aroma and the scent of soy sauce will whet your appetite.It's a great scent!If you eat it as the staff told you, the first thing you'll notice is the aroma of soy sauce, and when you put it in your mouth, it's not too sweet. It has the right amount of sweetness, and the eel has some fat, so it's not muddy, which is natural, and it has a unique eel scent (like a river fish scent).The skin is easy to cut with chopsticks, but the meat is soft even if it's a little firm. They start preparing the eel from 4 a.m., and thanks to uncompromising preparation, even the elderly can eat it with confidence❣️ (There are no small bones, so it's safe) The eel is produced using young eel from Sadowara, Miyazaki Prefecture. A young eel that grew to a shipping size in less than a year. I don't know of any other brand of eel, but the fat is just right, and the meat is firm enough that when you eat it, it's fluffy but has a chewy texture. The aroma of the melting soy sauce and just the right amount of sweetness spread in your mouth, and the fluffy and melty meat falls apart.The rice is not too hard, and you can swallow it right away with just a few bites.Thanks to the uncompromising dedication, you can swallow it without chewing. Mr. Musashino Unagi is a third-generation owner where you can enjoy the perfect version of eel jus. Pickled pickles include pickled small eggplants, pickled daikon radish, and pickled cucumbers.These pickles are exquisite.They are pickles that are perfect for resting your chopsticks and refreshing your mouth, and are delicious without being too salty. My 81 year old mother couldn't finish eating. When I asked the staff about it, they asked me to wait a little while, but they came to my seat, lowered the weight, put it in a take-out container, and even gave me a handbag. Thank you. Thank you for your kind and polite farewell until the very end. (My mother is from Urawa and I stopped by after visiting her grave) I thought I might not be able to eat it because it was getting late, but I was able to eat it and was very impressed. My mother has dementia, I forgot my bag when I left the store, and when I went back to get it, the store clerk was kind and helpful, and I was grateful. This is a restaurant I would like to eat at again. I really like the third generation's commitment to eel. Also, be careful not to damage your body. I didn't order the liver soup, but next time I will order it properly.

First of all, I have never had better eel than this restaurant. Although the price is high, I can recommend it with confidence that there is more satisfaction than that. Compared to the neighboring eel shop in the same price range (a shop on the other side of Urawa Station that promotes the splendid Taro Bando), this is by far the best. Not only the eel itself, but also the way it is grilled, the way it is grilled, and the taste of the sauce, it is perfectly balanced. Liver soup was also delicious. The first three people can also order grilled liver. This time it was out of stock, so I couldn't order it, but the grilled liver I ate when I visited before was excellent. Since the number of seats in the store is small, if you do not line up 30 minutes before opening, you will have to wait. This time it was Saturday, but when I went 25 minutes before opening, I had to wait for about an hour. Everyone in the shop was polite and pleasant customer service. I would like to visit again to challenge grilled liver. Thank you for the meal.