mina6574
I had a half day off in the afternoon as a substitute for working on a holiday, so I decided to have a meal at Hankyu Sanbangai before heading home. I was worried that it might be crowded during lunchtime, but perhaps because it was a weekday, most of the restaurants were not busy and I could easily get a table. I wasn't in the mood for Italian or cafe food, so I looked for a Japanese restaurant. Among the options, I chose this restaurant. There was no waiting time, and I was seated right away. The restaurant was not crowded when I arrived, but more customers started coming in, and I could see why it was a popular spot. I was seated and served tea and the menu. After checking my wallet, I ordered the ¥1,700 "Unadon" (eel rice bowl). I was also interested in the "Umakidon," but I really wanted to eat eel, so I chose the Unadon. It took about 15 minutes for the food to be served. While waiting, I enjoyed the tea that was served. It was easy to drink and not too hot. About 15 minutes later, the food was brought to the table. The rice and eel were not too hot, just right. I had never tried Tokyo-style grilled eel before, so the difference in grilling method felt a bit strange at first, but I got used to it as I ate. The eel was tender and easy to eat, and it seemed healthy as it was not too oily. It was delicious on its own, but it was also tasty when sprinkled with sansho pepper. The soup contained kelp and noodles, and it was warmer than the tea. The seasoning was light and gentle. The pickles included pickled radish and pickled greens. I don't usually eat pickles, but I finished them all because they were delicious. The rice had a well-balanced sweet and savory flavor from the eel sauce. The portion was larger than I expected, and I ended up feeling full after finishing it (lol). It's not an amount that I couldn't finish, but it might be better to ask for a slightly smaller portion. The service was good, with the staff pouring tea and attentively observing the tables. When I asked for water to take medicine, they brought it to me right away. They also asked if I wanted a refill when I finished my drink, so I thought the service was good. I will definitely visit again when I crave eel. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal☆