The grilled eel was delicately cooked to perfection, with a fluffy texture. The eel was thick and meaty, which was impressive for Hokkaido. The sauce was slightly refreshing, and adding a little extra sauce enhanced the flavor without overpowering the taste of the eel. Delicious!

Today, for the first time in about 10 years, I visited Hokkaido! Sushi? Seafood bowl? Curry? Genghis Khan? No, no, first things first, it has to be eel! There are quite a few eel restaurants in Hokkaido. Among them, my first eel experience was at a place with a straightforward name, "Sapporo Unagiya." It's about a 3-minute walk from Shinkawa Station. It was a weekday, but customers started coming in right after the opening. It seems to be run by a family, as there were many staff members working efficiently. The place was clean and relatively spacious. Eel dishes are quite pricey. Hokkaido is quite expensive, huh? This time, I chose the special eel bowl. The eel of the day was from Miyazaki. They mainly use eels from Kagoshima or Miyazaki, which are flown in and prepared in the morning. It was steamed and charcoal-grilled without sauce. The order included liver sashimi and pickles. It arrived in about 12 minutes. The eel was large, about 4 pieces. The steaming was shallow, and the grilling was decent. The bowl had plenty of rice. When I tried it, the eel had a lightly cooked texture, tender and easily falling apart. It had no small bones and had a moist texture. The head part seemed slightly undercooked, but the tail was fluffy with a good mouthfeel. It had a moderate fattiness and umami flavor. The charcoal aroma was subtle, with a slight grilled fish-like flavor that was noticeable. The sauce was slightly spicy with not much richness. It had more acidity than saltiness, which wasn't quite to my liking. The rice was slightly firm with a dry texture. The sauce wasn't overpowering, and the balance with the eel was good. The pickles were delicious! The cabbage pickle was fresh. The liver sashimi was average. The liver was okay. The sansho pepper had a good aroma, a moderate numbing sensation, and was of high quality. Honestly, the cost performance wasn't great. It was filling, but at this price point for a family-run business, it's quite something. This being my first eel experience in Hokkaido, it's hard to say, but if Hokkaido leans this way, I'm a bit worried about the future. The grilling and sauce weren't to my liking. The staff's service was good. Payment was cash only. Thank you for the meal!

This eel restaurant is so delicious that I want to visit again. I'm impressed to find this quality in Sapporo. The grilling method is Kanto-style, with a fluffy steamed texture. I ordered the set meal this time, and it was satisfying with a generous portion and delicious liver. I will definitely visit again!

Today is the Bon festival. After visiting the grave, we all had lunch together. This time, I wanted to splurge and eat eel. It's been a while since I visited "Sapporo Unagiya." During this season, reservations are not accepted, but we decided to visit anyway and were able to be seated without much of a wait. The eel that came out was so tender. It was so soft that I wanted to lie down on top of it if possible. It's a given that sansho pepper is a must, but I never knew that wasabi would go so well with it. I look forward to the next time I can go. I will work hard every day in anticipation of that day.

Today is the midsummer day of the ox, and with the recent hot days in Sapporo, my appetite has been decreasing. However, having unagi (eel) today is a relief. The summer menu at this restaurant is a lifesaver. I ordered the medium-sized unagi set this time, and it arrived in about 10 minutes. I sprinkled some sansho pepper and took a bite. Unagi is truly the best. I added a little bit of the mild unagi sauce and took another bite. Gradually, my energy is coming back.

The special eel dish for the day before the midsummer day of the ox, priced at 4,800 yen each, is a real treat! The green sansho pepper adds a refreshing touch, and the fluffy eel liver is even better! Hopefully, this will help me get through the summer. The restaurant is beautiful, but the flying bugs were a bit unpleasant.

When you search for "Sapporo eel," this place comes up right away. So, I went around the time of the midsummer Day of the Ox. I knew it would be crowded on the actual day, so I decided to go a few days before. Around 5 p.m., about 80% of the customers were already there. The menu has only one option, eel rice bowl. It comes with eel liver and pickles. The eel that arrived soon after was beautiful and appetizing. The sauce was light, but you could add more (there's extra sauce on the table), so I added quite a bit. The eel was fluffy and delicious. Personally, I wish it had a bit more texture and flavor punch. Thank you for the meal!

Unaju Special: 4,800 yen. Today is 7/28, but Unagi Day is on 7/30. We arrived early to avoid the crowds at this popular restaurant. The menu was limited to Unaju Special today, but we all decided to go for it after the waiter's recommendation. Despite having been here about 7 times before, the food never disappoints. It's a bit pricey for lunch, but definitely worth it for the quality. It's a great way to recover from summer fatigue.

On July 28, 2023 (Friday) #Lunch #Special Unagi Don Lately, the temperature has been over 30 degrees every day, and my energy has been decreasing, so today I decided to recharge with some eel power at this place ⤴️ -------------------------------- ◆Location: 16-4-10 Kita27-Jo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido ◆Phone: 011-726-0355 ◆Business Hours: 11:30~ (Last Order 20:30) ◆Closed on Mondays ◆Parking available -------------------------------- #Sapporo Unagi Restaurant #Eel #Unagi Don #Shinkawa #Sapporo #Hokkaido #Near Nishi 20-Jo in Sapporo #Delicious #Jin Miura #Niseko Onsen Club #Love Hot Springs #Everyday is Ramen #Love Soba #Soba #Ramen #Salt Ramen #Soy Sauce Ramen #Miso Ramen

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I had some time for lunch on the weekend, so I decided to explore a new eel restaurant! (I originally planned to visit Unaakiya, but there was a car parked that seemed to be the last customer, so I changed direction...) It was my first time visiting this place, so I looked it up on Tabelog and found out that this restaurant operates continuously. I was a bit hesitant about going in, but I managed to enter without any issues. It was just before 2:00 PM. First things first, let's have a beer because it's hot outside. I ended up drinking for a while and started to feel like one of those people who are always drinking, but I didn't mind (laughs). I snacked on eel bone crackers while waiting. By the way, the temperature inside this restaurant is set like in Tokyo, so it's quite cool. (A must for those who are sensitive to the cold) Beer tastes delicious in the cool atmosphere! The eel arrived sooner than I expected. I took a bite. It's tender. I tried a bite with wasabi on top, and the mild sauce combined with the spiciness and aroma of wasabi was a nice touch. Next, I sprinkled some sansho pepper and took a bite. I wonder if this is locally sourced from Wakayama Prefecture? The aroma is great, and the beer goes down smoothly! The tender and plump Kansai-style eel is well-received by everyone. Although tastes vary, I personally prefer Unaakiya (I want to connect with those who share the same preferences, so I'll be clear about it). The evaluation is based on the overall balance of eel, sauce, and rice. I was able to enter easily, enjoy delicious eel, and leave satisfied! With delicious beer and eel, I'm set to avoid summer fatigue for the rest of this month! (Even though we're already at the end of the month, lol)

At lunchtime, it was very crowded due to the approaching midsummer day of the ox, and the heat, but we were seated right away and the eel rice bowl was served promptly. The sauce was not too sweet and didn't soak into the rice, so when I ate it with wasabi, it was very light and delicious. It was my favorite eel rice bowl. The liver sashimi and pickles, along with the blend of soba tea and roasted green tea, provided a new sensation. I would like to come back again.

The amount of resources is decreasing and prices are soaring, but we decided to go based on the usual companion's wish. The restaurant we wanted to go to was not answering the phone, so we ended up going to this place instead. We arrived as soon as they opened and within 10 minutes, including reserved seats, the restaurant was full. We ordered the top-grade and special eel rice bowls, and they were served in about 15 minutes. I forgot to take a photo, but it came with eel liver, pickles, and wasabi. There was sauce, sansho pepper, and shichimi on the table. I won't go into detail, but the eel rice bowls were delicious. According to the staff, the difference between the top-grade and special is the size, which affects the richness of the eel. The eel liver was a bit bland. The pickles were plentiful. Thank you for the meal!

Wasn't the Unagiya in Sapporo (Kita-ku, Sapporo) known for its special Unaju? It's been a while so I forgot, but it was fluffy and cooked just right, really delicious. #Unagiya in Sapporo #Unagiya #Shinkawa #SpecialUnaju #Unaju #Sansho #Wasabi #HokkaidoGourmet #SapporoGourmet #Unagi #Kita-ku, Sapporo #ShinkawaGourmet #Eel #EelBowl #HokkaidoEel #SapporoUnagi #SapporoEel

I had some extra time before checking into my hotel in Sapporo, so I took a train to visit a restaurant. I tried the special eel dish. The eel had a chewy texture, not quite rubbery but with a nice bounce to it. The skin was slightly crispy and fragrant. It felt like eating eel with sauce on rice, but the sauce wasn't on the rice. It was unusual to have (powder) wasabi with eel.

I went to see the cherry blossom trees near JR Shinkawa Station and decided to have eel as well! I arrived early and got in without any trouble! I ordered the special eel dish, but it seemed a bit smaller in size compared to before. You can see the rice... haha~ Now it seems like wasabi always comes with it. It was still delicious as always. But somehow, it felt like a betrayal again... the excitement of the taste is gone. Haha~

I knew the name but never had the chance to visit until now. The parking lot is spacious (important) and they seem to be open all day. Inside, there are tables and tatami seating. The menu is extensive with options like una-don, una-juu, hitsumabushi, and you can choose between single or double servings. I chose the medium-sized una-juu. The service was reliable and the food was delicious. It's a great restaurant. Half portion 90g for 2600 yen, special una-juu for 5300 yen, and medium una-juu for 5800 yen.

Unagi rice bowl for 4,350 yen. Yes, it was delicious. The eel had no fishy smell and was cooked to a tender texture. The meat was not extremely thick but still tasty. The flavor changes significantly when you add wasabi. The sauce is on the salty side, not sweet. The price is reasonable.

I went to an eel restaurant in Shin-Kawa, Sapporo. I ordered the special eel rice bowl and grilled eel over rice. The eels are imported from Miyazaki and Kagoshima in Kyushu, and they use domestic eels. The eels were not flashy but had a firm texture and the authentic taste of eel, which was delicious.

I had been curious about this place for a while, so I decided to visit. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was packed. I ordered the premium eel. It arrived shortly after, emitting a delicious aroma that made my mouth water. The eel was good, and the rice had the perfect texture, making it very tasty. The fragrant scent of the sansho pepper was also excellent. Overall, it was a great meal.