Nagoya, Aichi, Japan｜Atsuta Horaiken Jingu

I am totally not a fan of EEL fish, so I ordered a chicken dishes, and my husband ordered an EEL fish set. My husband asked me if I wantto try a little bit, so I did, and guess what! This is the only one I don't dislike! In fact, I like the taste! Awesome food, this is the only word I can say. Must visit! But remember to make a reservation first before visiting Atsuta Shrine. Staff are friendly as well!

5 stars review for sure! Hitsumabushi being a signature dish in Nagoya has made it's mark and coming to this restaurant was the highlight of our trip. Opens at 1130 to 2pm for its first seating and we were lined up T 10AM being 3rd in line. Once we got ushered in, everything was very organized from the waiting area where we take a look at them menu to being seated and served. They were all very attentive and kept refilling our tea. The Grilled Eel arrived fresh and warm, a wooden bowl with charred unagi strips covered on top a bed of steamed Japanese rice is heavenly! 3 ways to enjoy- basically on its own it's already tasty, add in green onions with strips of nori and you get refreshing taste and lastly with everything in then pour the soup on top for a filling meal you'd surprisingly enjoy too. Me and my partner are not big spenders normally but for this specialty dish, it was worth it. Definitely an experience you wouldn't want to miss, make sure it's your list! :)

Why did I taste Hatsumabushi so late? Having tasted Nagoya's famous eel-on-rice for the first time at the most famous place, is it a blessing or a curse? Divide the hatsumabushi into 4 portions, 1) eat it as it is, 2) mix it with wasabi and green onions, 3) roll it in tea, and 4) eat it as you like, and enjoy the 4 different ways of eating. feel it! They don't have a lot of variety, but they also have nihonsu that goes well with them. It's expensive, but it's worth it because both the quantity and quality are good. A must visit place. If I were to give it a Michelin, it would be two or more! And be reservation minimum 2 weeks ago!