Sumiyaki Unagi Honten, Traditional eel restaurant in Asahi-ku, Japan.
Sumiyaki Unagi Honten is a traditional eel restaurant in Asahi-ku that specializes in multiple cooking techniques for preparing grilled eel. Each dish is served over rice in portions ranging from small cuts to whole pieces.
This establishment opened in 1867 and built its reputation as a specialized eel restaurant over many decades. Traditional cooking techniques have been preserved and passed down through successive generations of cooks.
The restaurant practices Kansai-style cooking methods that have shaped how eel is prepared and served in Japanese cuisine. Visitors experience how these traditional techniques influence the flavor and presentation of every dish.
The restaurant is within walking distance of Sekime Takadono Station and serves guests during lunch and dinner service. Easy access by train and split operating hours make it convenient for visiting at different times of day.
The restaurant makes its own pickled radish called Naradzuke using Moriguchi daikon and an exclusive recipe. This house-made condiment is available only here and complements the eel dishes in a distinctive way.
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