I have always wanted to visit this restaurant but never had the chance until now! The restaurant is called "123" and it is often said to be the best eel restaurant in Tokyo in terms of value for money. I don't usually go out to eat eel, but I decided to treat myself and make a reservation to visit this place with a friend. The restaurant only accepts cash and reservations should be made at least a month in advance. The restaurant has a traditional feel to it, with no background music, and a quiet atmosphere. The grilled eel was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the steamed eel was also delicious. The rice in the eel bowl was served in small portions, but the eel itself was generous. Overall, I was impressed by the quality of the food and the value for money at this restaurant. I highly recommend making a reservation before visiting to avoid disappointment.

I had been interested in this restaurant because it was listed as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. I made a reservation and there was almost no waiting time. I visited for lunch with a reservation on the same day. You need to order in advance when making a phone reservation. I chose the "Matsu" course. The staff recommended trying half of the eel grilled in white sauce, so I followed their suggestion. The grilled eel had a nice fatty texture and the skin was crispy, served with wasabi soy sauce. Then I had the eel rice bowl, which was also delicious with fluffy, fatty eel in a rich sauce. They mentioned that the rice portion is small, so I opted for a large portion for an additional 200 yen, but it was not overwhelming and easy to eat. I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again.

On the day of Ushi no Hi (Ox Day) on Saturday, I visited Ichiniisan near Matsukage Shrine, where I have been a loyal customer for many years. The restaurant was fully booked even today. I enjoyed delicious eel with my parents while cooling off. The friendly wife always provides attentive service, and even though the prices have gone up, only Ichiniisan offers eel that requires such care at this price. Thank you once again for the fluffy and amazing eel.

When I visited before, they only offered takeout due to COVID, but today, after making a reservation over the phone last week, I arrived at 1 pm on a weekday. There were three tables available, but only two were being used. The previous customers were three ladies. When I made the reservation, they asked for my order in advance, so I had already requested the liver sashimi and specified the amount of rice I wanted. Today, I had the grilled eel and grilled fish set for 4,290 yen. I had mentioned my arrival time, so the food was served promptly. Both the grilled fish and eel were soft and delicious, typical of eel from the Kanto region. The grilled fish came with recommended wasabi and ginger, and the portion was just right. The option of having the grilled fish either grilled or steamed was also good. The hostess's unobtrusive service was also pleasant. Thank you for the meal.

I had a hard time getting through on the phone, so I went to the restaurant in advance to make a reservation. Finally, I was able to eat. I had the recommended eel and grilled eel set. When I arrived on time, the grilled eel was served right away. I enjoyed it with cold sake, pouring a little soy sauce and wasabi over it to enhance the flavor. Soon after, the eel rice bowl and eel liver soup arrived. It had been a while since I last had it, but it was so fluffy and delicious that I finished it in no time. Ah, it was delicious. I'll definitely come back again.

In front of Matsushin Shrine, there is a famous eel restaurant called "Ichiniisan Honten". You can enjoy an eel set meal and grilled eel for around 4000 yen, which is surprisingly cost-effective. The restaurant is located in a quiet residential area, providing a relaxing atmosphere to savor your eel. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance to avoid waiting. First, you will be served with steamed grilled eel, which is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. The eel set meal consists of tender eel with a sweet and savory sauce that complements the rice well. The eel is not too fatty and the rice has a nice texture. Overall, it is a great restaurant to visit. - Name: Ichiniisan Honten - Google Maps: 03-3421-2702 - Nearest Station: 2-minute walk from Tokyu Setagaya Line Matsunokami Shrine Station (142m) - Business Hours: - Closed on: - Reservation: Available, reservations accepted from one month in advance - Seating: 16 seats (2 tables for 2 people, 2 tables for 4 people) - Budget: 4000-4999 yen - Other Information: No private rooms, not available for private parties, all seats non-smoking, no parking #IchiniisanHonten #eel #delicious eel #Tokyo eel #gourmet lovers #gourmetstagram #gourmetmemo #gourmet lovers #foodpornstagram #foodiegram #foodterrorgram #gourmet travel #deliciousness is happiness #looking for gourmet friends #gourmet club #foodie girls #foodie boys #want to connect with gourmets #Kanto gourmet #food reviewgram #gourmet reporter #food writer #b-class gourmet information #tokyoeats

I visited the eel restaurant "Eel Hyakumeiten" in 2022 and 2019 (39th out of 100). It is located in front of Matsuo Shrine, in a row of shops near the station. The exterior is a traditional house style in a back alley. The interior is clean with three small table seats. This restaurant has been selected as one of the top 100 eel restaurants. It has been in business for over 80 years and has a stylish atmosphere after renovations. They offer eel dishes categorized as "Pine, Bamboo, Plum" and require reservations by phone to avoid waiting. The set meal includes broiled eel, eel rice, pickles, and eel liver soup, all at a surprisingly affordable price. The taste and warm service make it a delightful neighborhood restaurant. Isn't it a great place?

I came to Matsukage Shrine wanting to eat delicious eel at a place I personally like, called 【123】. It's a bit difficult to make a reservation, but it's easy to get in if you're alone. The highlight here is definitely the cost performance. I ordered the eel rice bowl and grilled eel set for only 3800 yen. It arrived in about 5 minutes, freshly made to match the time. First, the grilled eel was fluffy and delicious, especially when eaten with wasabi. I discovered the deliciousness of grilled eel here. Next, the eel rice bowl. When you open the lid, you can smell the sauce, which stimulates your appetite. The eel is soft and fluffy, so if you like it crispy, it may not be to your liking. The rice is light, so I recommend getting extra. The rice texture is just right. It seems like the son won't be taking over the business, so I wonder how long we can still enjoy this eel. Eel lovers should definitely check it out! Follow my Instagram account with 60,000 followers, 【Nonaru Man's Tokyo Lunch】, where I introduce delicious food from all over the country! Follow me!

I made a reservation for a late-night snack about a month ago and arrived while taking a walk. It's a hidden gem in the area in front of Matsuo Shrine, but the atmosphere of the restaurant is very elegant. I ordered the menu in advance over the phone, so they brought out tea and appetizers as soon as I was seated. The eagerly awaited eel on rice was so tender that you could tell just by touching it with chopsticks. It had a melting texture in the mouth, and I was very satisfied. I ordered the "bamboo" set, so the amount of rice was just right. Thank you for the meal. The service was also very polite, and I will definitely visit again!

Thick and large pieces of eel with two bamboo skewers for 2,800 yen. Amazing value for money. The fluffy texture and perfect grilling are outstanding. The slightly sweet sauce also matches well with the eel. By the way, getting extra rice costs an additional 200 yen. The default serving size is quite small, even with the extra rice it feels like a normal portion at other restaurants. The eel liver is a must-order at only 100 yen. Incredible value for money (2nd time). Make sure to order and try it. The value for money is simply amazing (3rd time)! How can they offer such a deal...

This restaurant is considered the best in Tokyo in terms of cost performance and atmosphere. They design the layout so that the eel is grilled just before serving. You can enjoy delicious eel for around 6000 yen per person. Everything is of high quality and reasonably priced, making it the best! They also have thorough measures in place for COVID-19. The elegant atmosphere of the restaurant is top-notch!

I called around 10:00 on the day of my first visit and was told they had availability at 1:00. The price of 3800 yen for grilled eel set meal is amazing. The grilled eel dish was incredibly fluffy. The owner seemed very friendly. They only have bottled beer, so I should have ordered a glass of sweet potato shochu to match the reservation time. It was delicious to enjoy the shochu with the food. I would like to come back again.

The cold days continue, I'm tired of all the commotion with the coronavirus, so I decided to take a walk to enjoy a course meal at a restaurant I haven't been to in a while. Eel is best in season around February and March when it's rich in oils. It's hard to get a reservation, but this is one of the few good places that treats customers with care and attention. They offer unique menu items like half a grilled eel and a course with two eels. The tare sauce for the grilled skewers today was a bit spicy. With two cups of sake (hot sake from Sakaegawa and cold Tosa no Tsuru), the course with two eels can be quite heavy on the stomach. Next time, I'll stick to just eel and sake. Don't forget to make a reservation for your next visit. The hot sake is microwaved.

Today I visited Ichiniisan, a small restaurant in Setagaya run by an elderly couple. Reservations are required in advance, and the food is prepared according to the arrival time. The restaurant only has 3 tables, so the number of reservations is limited. The eel served today is from Aichi Prefecture, and it is cooked using gas. I ordered the eel rice bowl and grilled eel set along with eel liver. The grilled eel was a bit disappointing, lacking in flavor and moisture. The eel rice bowl was slightly better, with a decent balance of flavors but still lacking depth. The rice was also on the smaller side but had a nice texture. Overall, the meal was okay but not exceptional. The homemade pickles and eel liver soup were tasty additions to the meal. The restaurant is reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is cozy, but the eel dishes could use some improvement in terms of flavor and texture.

There is an eel restaurant near Matsukage Jinja-mae Station on the Setagaya Line in Tokyo, which has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Eel Restaurants on Tabelog 2019". Both O-san and N-san, who are very famous for eel in Tokyo, have visited this place, but considering factors such as price, cost performance, and accessibility, I personally think that this is the number one eel restaurant in Tokyo. I won't mention the price due to recent fluctuations in eel prices, but you can refer to the "Menu" and "Budget" sections on Tabelog. I ordered the eel bowl and grilled eel set, and I was amazed. They served natural eel that day! And at this price and quality! There are only a few eel restaurants in Japan that offer this kind of content at this price. They serve a small whole eel, with half grilled and half in a bowl, which is a service that requires double the effort, yet they offer it at a fair price. The grilled eel was very delicious, with a river fish-like aroma due to being natural. The quantity was also sufficient. In the world of eel aesthetics as described by novelist Shota Nozawa, an eel restaurant should only need to serve delicious pickles, as pickles are meant to be enjoyed with sake while waiting for the eel. The pickles were indeed delicious. The eel bowl was just the right size for me, not too much or too little. The visual appeal alone was enough to convey the deliciousness. It was amazing. The liver was also included and served piping hot with steam rising. The combination of quality and price was truly impressive. The restaurant has a very natural and unpretentious atmosphere, making it very comfortable. This restaurant is also featured in the manga "U" by the famous manga artist Razuwell Hosoki, known for "The Narrow Road to the Deep North".

The eel restaurant is quite difficult to make a reservation at. It's a lovely eel restaurant located just a short walk from Matsuo Shrine. I had pre-ordered over the phone, so the food was served relatively quickly once I arrived. The grilled eel with wasabi soy sauce is the best. It's fluffy and delicious. The eel bowl had a small amount of rice. You can opt for a large or extra-large portion for an additional charge. The eel is tender and the juicy skin is impressive. I will definitely visit again.

After a long time, I went back home and had some quality time with my family, enjoying my mother's favorite food. We made a reservation at Ichiniisan, located about a 3-minute walk from Matsuo Shrine, after the lunch rush was over, thanks to the kind consideration of the proprietress. I mentioned to the proprietress that my mother loves eel, and she suggested that we could have half an eel grilled in white sauce from the Matsuo set. The white grilled eel was thick and generously sized, with three slices on top of the luxurious eel rice bowl. The eel had a wonderful aroma and the perfect balance of fat and steaming. The eel rice bowl arrived just as we finished the white grilled eel. The eel was coated in a crisp sauce, and when it touched my lips, it was crunchy, melting in my mouth like a dream. The eel was so delicious that it felt like a drink, with its perfect melting texture and flavor. The rice was moist and absorbed the sauce, complementing the eel perfectly. I visited the restaurant to make my mother happy, but my brother and I were also delighted. We left the restaurant feeling satisfied and eager to visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Eel is often said to be more delicious in winter when it is fattier than in summer. While it is still delicious in summer, knowing the best season to eat it makes you want to focus on that time. This time, I visited this eel restaurant that I had been wanting to visit for a while. Located in a residential area, it was a bit hard to find at first because it looks like a regular house, but finding the "open" sign was the key. Currently, they operate by phone reservation or takeout only. I reserved the most popular option, which includes both grilled eel and broiled eel. When I visited at the reserved time of 12 o'clock, I was seated at a table and within 10 minutes, pickles and broiled eel were served. It seems like they had prepared it as soon as they could upon my arrival. The broiled eel was soft, creamy, rich, yet refreshing with the unique flavor of the fat. It was on the verge of falling apart as soon as I put my chopsticks in it. I could enjoy the melting flavor of the eel as soon as it touched my mouth. I haven't eaten broiled eel often, but I think it requires great skill to cook it to such a soft and melting state. The eel bowl was visually pleasing with plenty of eel lined up. Just like the broiled eel, the soft and melting texture was charming. It was not only large but also thick. The sauce was not too strong, allowing me to enjoy the good flavor of the eel. The perfectly soft rice complemented the eel perfectly, making it impossible to stop eating. The combination of rice, eel, and sauce was irresistible. I think it's rare to find an eel restaurant where you can eat this quality of food for around 5000 yen. It can definitely be called a famous restaurant without any doubt. Many people have contacted them looking for this eel, but they mentioned that they can only accommodate a limited number of customers as the restaurant is run by a couple. I would love to visit this restaurant again when I can make a reservation. It's my number one choice.

A reviewer who loves unique expressions enjoyed eel at the Setagaya Ward Wakabayashi Unagi Ichini Sanhon Store, which made me crave eel as well. I ordered the eel course for 5600 yen with an extra large serving of rice for 200 yen, and a large bottle of Kirin beer for 800 yen. The course included: - Uzaku: Eel and cucumber vinegar dish - Two skewers: Liver and short strip eel (grilled) - Shirayaki: Half an eel (with wasabi soy sauce) - Steamed eel in a tea cup - Eel on rice in a bamboo box - Liver sashimi and pickles The beer kept flowing after the uzaku, and I had to order another one after the liver skewers (lol). The eel was all fluffy and my personal favorite was the shirayaki. The hostess was very pleasant from the welcome to the farewell, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was calm and allowed for a leisurely dining experience. Thank you for the delicious meal! It was really tasty. Oh, and make sure to make a reservation in advance!

Anyway, the cost performance is good... It's 1000 yen cheaper than other shops. The shop is very clean and has a similar atmosphere to Daikokuya in Kyoto. Jazz music is playing, creating a calming atmosphere. In addition to grilled eel, you can also eat grilled white eel, which makes you feel that eel restaurants are really nice! I want to come back to a shop where I can have such a good experience. I'm really happy to have found such a shop. By the way, they source their rice from a rice shop in the nearby shopping street. They use Koshihikari rice and cook it in a feather pot. But more than that, it was exceptionally delicious compared to other shops. Reservation: Walk-in around 12:10. Unexpectedly, advance reservations are required, but they allowed me to enter as a solo diner... I'm very grateful!! Due to COVID, it seems that they are not allowing many customers inside, normally only offering takeout. I placed my order and waited outside for about 15 minutes. If there are cancellations, they seem to allow dining in. Avoid visiting in large groups for now. Order: I ordered the Matsutake set. Among them, there is a set of grilled eel and grilled white eel, so I chose that. The price is the same as the Matsutake set. I also ordered liver sashimi and liver. You need to make a reservation for this course more than a month in advance. But the cost performance of this course is excellent. Killing time outside: I visited the nearby Shōkonsha shrine. It is very well maintained, with a reproduction of the main house of Shōkōsha, where Sakamoto Ryōma's school was located. There is also the grave of Yoshida Torajirō Matsukage and donations from Choshu-born Meiji Restoration activists, making you feel the history. The shopping street on the approach has many cafes and stylish shops, so you can enjoy other lunches as well. It's my first time in this city, but it's a very nice city. Grilled white eel arrived: The texture is firm and rich in flavor, with a size of 4 pieces. There are quite a few bones, but it's not bothersome. It's quite tender but doesn't melt completely. It's delicious when dipped in wasabi soy sauce. Half of it was served, but it was very delicious. Grilled eel: The texture is tender and melts in your mouth. There are some bones, but it's tasty. The sauce is slightly on the salty side, but the saltiness is mild. So you can really taste the sweetness of the eel. On the other hand, the rice sauce is rich and plentiful. It's delicious. The rice grains are very large and tasty, with a firm texture. I'll ask later what kind of rice they use. Liver sashimi: The liver is very fresh. The freshness and chewiness are top-notch. The saltiness is moderate and delicious. The landlady told me to take my time and enjoy it, which made me laugh.

I made a reservation and visited this lovely small restaurant located in a residential area. I ordered a set of grilled eel and white fish, along with liver sashimi, and started with beer and white fish. The white fish was fluffy and melted in my mouth, but I found the small bones a bit bothersome. The grilled eel was tender with a sharp sauce, but I felt there was a bit too much sauce since the rice portion was a bit small.