I made a reservation through the Omakase site and visited on Friday at 1:30 PM!!*Note: This place is reservation-only, so be careful!!◆ Tabelog rating is an astonishing "4.18"⚫︎ Awarded Bronze on Tabelog in 2024, 2025, and 2026⚫︎ Ranked 12th out of 6,127 nationwide for eel on Tabelog⚫︎ Ranked 3rd out of 397 in Shizuoka Prefecture for eel on Tabelog⚫︎ Selected as one of the top 100 restaurants in 2022, 2024, and 2026The expectations are skyrocketing!!I pre-ordered the Hamana Lake Shikou Unagi Premium Rice Bowl for JPY 7,000!Additionally, I ordered the white grilled eel for JPY 3,000!*Refills for rice are free.For drinks, I had black oolong tea (unlimited refills) for JPY 300!The table was equipped with sansho pepper!*The appetizer was kinpira gobo (burdock root stir-fry).The eel used is the "female eel" from the Hamana Lake brand!The rice bowl was topped with a generously sized eel that overflowed, making for a stunning visual!!They use the Kansai-style grilling method!!The eel is grilled over charcoal, allowing excess fat to drip away while the skin becomes crispy and fragrant. The surface of the flesh is grilled to perfection, remaining fluffy, tender, and juicy, perfectly balanced with a light soy sauce-based glaze that has a strong flavor—absolutely delicious!!The rice is made from carefully selected Koshihikari from Toyama Prefecture, fluffy and freshly cooked, making it impossible to stop eating due to its incredible taste!!The white grilled eel is prepared using the Kansai-style direct grilling method without steaming, resulting in a crispy and fragrant surface. The texture between the skin and flesh is exquisitely tender, with just the right amount of fat—extremely delicious!!When paired with the provided Guérande salt and hon wasabi, it’s a perfect match!!◆ Overall EvaluationTotal amount: JPY 10,300The chef's service was incredibly attentive and perfect!The thick eel and white grilled eel were exceptionally delicious, and I had a wonderful time—very satisfying!The taste is excellent, and I hope they earn a Michelin star soon, considering the attentive service and care!With the exquisite hospitality from the chef and staff, there was absolutely nothing to complain about!I was blown away by the ultimate eel that ranks among the best in the country! It was truly moving!If you come to Hamamatsu City, this is definitely a place you must visit!!It was incredibly delicious!It was a great meal!
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