Nagoya, Aichi, Japan｜Kappo Ichibiki

Our first meal in Nagoya had to be hitsumabushi and this didn’t disappoint. The restaurant opens at 9.30am for customers to take a queue number for lunch - we got the last slot for 1.50pm when we walked by at 12.40pm. The eel is freshly grilled in the restaurant and it smells spectacular!

Due to jetleg and need to work in the morning, we are able to wake up early. Came to the restaurant at 7:36 am to line up for the number, and got the number at 9:15 am. So glad we were able to get the number. The food is sooooo great!!! Heavenly experience! The very best unagi we have ever had!

Great unagi place with perfectly cooked unagi and big portions. Compared to other regions of Japan, the unagi served here is more fatty but still maintains a nice crisp from the grill and intense flavor. The rice is also perfectly coated with the taste of the unagi and can honestly be eaten alone. The owner speaks some english but the servers do not. Also, nake sure to have a reservation if you come at night.