I have been to Asakusa Unatetsu several times, and I love their hitsumabushi. Sometimes I crave it and make the trip there. The eel with plenty of thick fatty meat is amazing, but I prefer it a bit thinner and crispy. That's the image I have of Asakusa Unatetsu's hitsumabushi. The eel tataki doesn't have a thick cut, so it feels a bit overcooked, but it's still delicious! I will definitely order it again when I go. This time, I tried the "salt hitsumabushi" for the first time, and it was delicious! The aroma of the rice was amazing, and the combination of sesame, eel, and rice was so good. I want to eat it again! The hitsumabushi with sauce, eaten with finely chopped green onions and dashi, was really tasty too. I want to try both options next time.

The Asakusa area is a fierce battlefield for various food genres, and unagi (eel) is one of them. I don't usually eat it, but on this day, I really wanted to, so I indulged in ordering the Unagi Juu (eel rice bowl) at Matsuya. Eating at the counter, I could see the process of cooking perfectly, and it looked delicious from the grilling stage. Drizzling the sauce generously over the rice, my expectations were high. Riding on that excitement, I ended up ordering a small beer even though it was still daytime. The Unagi Juu was outstanding, fluffy and fragrant, with the sauce coating the rice perfectly. The pickles and liver soup as accents made for the ultimate team tag. I devoured it in about 5 minutes. The Unagi Juu, liver soup, and pickles may not be cheap at around 5000 yen, but it was a lunch that left me completely satisfied.

According to the Asakusa Hitsumabushi®️ website, it is the first time in Tokyo to pioneer the Edo-style Asakusa hitsumabushi. It was not bad but felt like something was missing... maybe the sauce? I also ordered skewers, but I'm not a big fan of eel fat so I passed on that. The grilled skewers with grated ponzu sauce were luxurious? wasteful? in terms of how to eat, but it was delicious with a refreshing taste. There were also other appetizers and chicken skewers on the menu, but they weren't serving chicken during lunchtime.

During a stroll in Asakusa, we decided to stop by this place for some eel. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was busy, but we were seated right away. The assorted skewers were incredibly delicious. I used to like the liver the most, but the head part, which was tender all the way to the bones, surprised me and became my new favorite. It pairs perfectly with Japanese sake. The spiral-shaped dish was a smoked eel and ham. The eel was overshadowed by the ham in terms of smokiness, but the ham itself was quite tasty.

Sushi, Sukiyaki, Sweetness - Truly Asakusa is a treasure trove of food. Among the many eel restaurants in the area, this restaurant located along the International Street in Rokku district is always full of customers on the second floor when viewed from outside. I felt relieved to see a counter on the first floor and entered the restaurant without any reservation. Although it is not necessary to make a reservation, it might be better to do so for groups of two or more people. On this evening, which was a holiday, there were quite a few people who couldn't get in. There are two tables on the first floor and it seems like there are many seats on the second floor as well. I am a big fan of eel, and I believe that a restaurant that includes various parts of eel skewers in its menu is authentic. It must be difficult to secure these parts, and they must have developed some kind of procurement route. There are four and five types of eel skewers, and on this day, the liver skewer was sold out, so the contents were different from the usual, but I was very satisfied. The crispy charcoal-grilled aroma and the refreshing sauce were exquisite and very delicious. Each part has its own preference, but the skewers were easy to eat and beautifully presented, so I highly recommend them. This restaurant seems to recommend Hitsumabushi as their specialty. The Edo-style Hitsumabushi, which has both sauce and salt flavors, is well-established. I ordered the Hitsumabushi (pine) eel bowl, but the eel in the bowl was not to my liking as it was too soft. I suspect this is due to the restaurant's preference for Hitsumabushi. In the case of the eel bowl, the liver dish and pickles are charged separately, and the restaurant staff explained this to me, otherwise, I would have missed it. Personally, in terms of sake, I ordered a small bottle, but they also offer premium sake in glass sizes. I really appreciate the system where they pour directly from a one-liter bottle in front of you instead of relying on small bottles that can be served immediately.

This is a favorite restaurant of mine where I can comfortably bring my kids. They have a variety of snacks and the prices are reasonable. I love dishes like grilled eggplant and shallots as alcohol snacks, but unfortunately they were out of shallots this time. Despite that, I will continue to visit this place.

I revisited this place to eat their salted hittsumabushi. I also ordered Oolong tea for 310 yen, ginkgo nuts for 260 yen, and tsukune for 310 yen. The hittsumabushi was juicy and delicious, priced at 4,780 yen for one fish. However, it didn't taste as good as last time when I could slightly taste sweetness. This time, there was no sweetness, and the rice was topped with white shredded sesame seeds.

A famous eel restaurant located right by Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba Express line. The grilled eel has a nice crispy skin and a delicious aroma even before you open the eel rice bowl. It's a place where you can feel the atmosphere of Asakusa along with your eel dish. Both the eel rice bowl and the grilled eel over rice are incredibly delicious. The lunch menu is affordable and tasty.

I came here after a long time. I was able to sit at the counter at the right time. The saltiness of the grilled chicken was just right, so it was delicious. I tried both the sauce and salt for the eel. Personally, I prefer the salt. It's always crowded, so I recommend making a reservation before going.

Asakusa Unagi Tetsu in Asakusa offers a set of 5 different eel skewers, eel roll, eel sashimi, eel bone crackers, and salted eel over rice. The restaurant is located right by TX Asakusa Station, along Kaminarimon Street. The interior is filled with the aroma of grilled eel, setting a lively atmosphere. I started with the eel skewers and a bottle of beer for a daytime drink. The eel was crispy and had a texture more similar to Kansai-style eel. I ordered the unique Asakusa salted eel over rice, which was light and easy to eat. I don't have many opportunities to eat eel over rice, so I can't compare it to Nagoya's version, but the salted eel over rice was delicious.

I was walking to eat sushi, but suddenly felt like having eel, so I decided to come to this restaurant. The eel tataki and the 5-piece liver set were sold out, so I had to get them separately. The helmet shell, which was tough at other restaurants, was very soft and delicious here. When I told the staff about it, they said they use a pressure cooker to make it tender. It was so delicious!

Today's eel dining experience was at Asakusa Unadotei. Unadotei has branches in various locations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro. However, each branch is owned by a different parent company, so they are not related. The name is the same, so they must have originated from the same place. From what I heard, the Shinjuku branch is considered the original store. However, the details are unclear and a bit confusing. As for Asakusa Unadotei, there are two branches: the Kaminarimon Street branch and the Asakusa Station branch. The Kaminarimon Street branch has been around for about 40 years, while the Asakusa Station branch is relatively new, around 8 years old. Therefore, the true main store is the Kaminarimon Street branch. The main difference is that the Kaminarimon Street branch is more compact in size. The menu, including skewered items, also varies slightly between the two branches. Asakusa Unadotei is known for its trademarked dishes "Asakusa Hitsumabushi" and "Salt Hitsumabushi". The Asakusa Hitsumabushi is similar to the Nagoya Hitsumabushi in terms of composition. The Salt Hitsumabushi consists of grilled eel sprinkled with seaweed salt, served on rice seasoned with white soy sauce-based sauce. The Salt Hitsumabushi is not as commonly seen. This time, I decided to try the Salt Hitsumabushi. They were offering an eel quantity promotion, where you could get an extra piece of eel at a discounted price. I ordered the Salt Hitsumabushi for one person. The dish was served with pickles, a mini salad, condiments, and extra rice for free. The eel used was from Taiwan, and I requested it to be grilled from raw. The eel was cooked perfectly, with a nice crispy texture on the outside and a tender, juicy inside. The seasoning was well-balanced, with a hint of saltiness that complemented the sweetness of the eel. The eel was flavorful and delicious, although the freshness was not the best. Overall, the Salt Hitsumabushi at Asakusa Unadotei was a satisfying meal, with well-cooked eel and delicious flavors. The rice, condiments, and broth were also excellent complements to the eel. Despite the slightly disappointing freshness of the eel, the dish was still enjoyable and filling.

I ordered a lunch course that came with grilled skewers, which seemed like a great deal. Eating eel always makes me happy. I had beer and sake with my meal, starting early in the day (well, it's the New Year holiday after all). For dessert, I tried the restaurant's original salted hittsumabushi, which was similar to shioyaki. It was delicious! It's like in Nagoya, where you eat it as is, then with condiments, and finally pour dashi over it. I didn't take a picture because it's hard to capture everything. Everyone is amazing at that, right? Since I tried the rare salted hittsumabushi, I got regular eel with sauce as a souvenir to pick up in the evening for dinner. Thank you very much!!

Around 12:50, I lined up as the 4th person in the queue. Before I knew it, about 15 people had lined up. I must have timed it well. I ordered a double eel rice bowl and some skewers. The skewers were really delicious. They seemed to have plenty of them and were very appealing. As for the eel rice bowl, the eel on top was delicious. However, the eel underneath was smaller. The eel on top occupied about 2/3 of the area of the rice bowl, while the eel underneath was only about half. It wasn't like I was deceived, but it felt a bit disappointing. Furthermore, the eel on top was well-prepared, so my impression was around 4 points! But when I ate the eel underneath, it was a bit tough, which was unexpected. So, the final impression was not good, as the last part wasn't satisfying. It's a shame. If both pieces of eel had been of the same quality, it would have been wonderful.

Happy New Year 2022! It's been about 20 years since I started visiting Senso-ji Temple for hatsumode. It has become a tradition to come here every year after making my prayers. When you come at the beginning of the year, you receive a 5-yen coin as a New Year's gift at the shops. Inside, there is a fortune slip, and for the past 3 years, I have received Daikichi (the best fortune) consecutively! I get a meal voucher worth ¥1000! I always eat Hitsumabushi every year. The Hitsumabushi here has tightly packed eel and is truly Nagoya-style, which I love! I hope this year will be a good one too~! Thank you for the delicious meal today~!!

An eel restaurant located along Kokusai Street. The two-story building was visited on a weekday at 1 pm. Seated at a table on the first floor with two customers at the counter. Ordered Hitsumabushi (eel on rice in a bucket for one) and Unaju (eel on rice in a box). Had a non-alcoholic beer while waiting. The eel, cooked to perfection, was delicious and easy to eat without worrying about small bones. The sauce was a bit mild, though. The "Salt Hitsumabushi" on the menu caught my attention. With a variety of appetizers available, it seems like a good place for casual dining as well.

I found this restaurant on Tabelog and decided to visit. This time, I challenged the special salted eel rice bowl that can only be eaten here. The price varies depending on the portion size, with options for one person at 3840 yen, 4330 yen, a two-person portion at 8300 yen, and a three-person portion at 11910 yen. I chose the one-person portion this time. It didn't take long for the dish to arrive, about 10 minutes. The size of the rice bowl was quite large. At first glance, it seemed like there was not much eel, but it turned out there was a decent amount stacked underneath. The texture was crispy, which was different from the usual eel rice bowls. The eel had a salty flavor, and the sesame seeds sprinkled on top added a nice touch. The amount of rice seemed a bit too much compared to the eel. Overall, it was a unique and delicious experience. Although I wish the price was a bit lower, considering it's a rare dish only available here, it's understandable. I'm grateful to the restaurant for serving such tasty and new eel dish. Thank you for the meal!

I had grilled eel, eel skewers, chicken wings, ginkgo nuts, and eel bowl. The eel was fluffy and very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not too formal and had a nice casual vibe. I would like to visit again when I go to Asakusa.

This is my second visit^^ Ushi no hi (Ox Day) is coming soon!! So, I decided to visit after a long time. I checked the menu in advance, and found out that they serve salted hitsumabushi here. Of course, I had to try it as the finishing touch, and it was absolutely delicious! Despite being light, the flavor of the eel was rich and you can enjoy it with the condiments. The eel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! I was quite full and left some rice, so I would like to try it for lunch next time! I wished there was more dashi in it. I had two half bottles of wine, and the red one had a slightly strong acidity. I would be happy if they could offer more types of wine that go well with eel. Next time, I would like to try the smoked eel as a snack too^^ The staff and the chefs are all very nice.

Asakusa is known for its traditional Japanese cuisine due to its downtown atmosphere, but there are also various Western-style restaurants and other dining establishments. I came across this particular restaurant near Asakusa Station on the Tsukuba TX International Street. I had dinner at another restaurant the night before and stumbled upon this one. There are many branches of this eel restaurant with the same name in Tokyo, and they all offer delicious eel dishes at reasonable prices, so I decided to try it for lunch. I was seated at a table on the second floor. I started with a refreshing glass of draft beer. As a side dish for my drink, I ordered an eel skewer set. The skewers, including the liver and other parts, were all delicious! I decided to switch from beer to sake as I started on my second glass. As I enjoyed my cold sake, the eel rice bowl arrived. When I lifted the lid, I saw the eel piled on top of the rice. It looked incredibly appetizing. I first tried the eel on its own. It was steamed and grilled in the Edo style, making it tender and flavorful. The seasoning was just right. Eating the eel with sake was a delightful experience. Next, I tried the eel with the rice. Mixing the eel sauce-infused rice with the eel was pure bliss. Eel rice bowls are definitely the best! After eating about half of it, I sprinkled some sansho pepper to enhance the flavor. This only increased my appetite. Having beer, cold sake, eel skewers, and eel rice bowl for lunch might seem excessive, but I was completely satisfied. If you want to enjoy delicious eel dishes at a reasonable price, this is the place to go!