I received a precious invitation from my gourmet friends and visited this place on Thursday at 6:30 PM!!This is an extremely difficult-to-book restaurant that does not accept new reservations and is by referral only!!I am absolutely thrilled to be here!!I have been looking forward to this day for so long!*Note: Payment is cash only; cards are not accepted.◆ Tabelog rating: an astonishing 4.56⚫︎ Awarded Tabelog Gold in 2021, 2022, and 2026⚫︎ Awarded Tabelog Silver in 2020 and 2025⚫︎ Ranked 1st in the national Tabelog eel category out of 6,127⚫︎ Selected as one of the top 100 restaurants in 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2026The expectations are skyrocketing!!Here, the only option is the full eel course!The eel served today is from the Wara River in Gifu Prefecture!◆ Course Menu Overview1. A dish of grated yam and winter melonThe refreshing winter melon has an exquisite softness, and its smooth texture pairs perfectly with the rich flavor and stickiness of the dashi-infused grated yam!!2. Ibaraki Prefecture lobster and edamameWith a firm, bouncy texture and a pronounced sweetness, the concentrated umami of the ingredients creates an incredibly delicious dish!!This is amazing! The quality is off the charts!!3. Grilled liver and shiitake mushroomsThe liver is moist and perfectly cooked, with a strong charcoal aroma and a pleasant bitterness—simply the best!!The thick shiitake mushrooms are carefully fried at a low temperature, offering a fragrant aroma, excellent texture, and deep umami that is irresistible!!4. Grilled eel tailsCharcoal-grilled to a fragrant finish and wrapped in nori, served by hand!!Using the tails of about 7 eels, this is a luxurious treat!The firm texture, fresh scent of the ocean, rich sauce, and concentrated fat spread throughout my mouth—it's incredibly delicious!!The nori is crispy and pairs perfectly with the rich tails!!5. Yamame trout and sweet shrimpThe sweet shrimp has an intense sweetness, a sticky texture, and an incredible bounce when bitten into—it's unbelievably delicious!! This is extraordinary!! Pure bliss!!The yamame trout, while mild, releases high-quality fat and rich umami with every bite—absolutely fantastic!! The fat content is superb!!6. A dish with baguette topped with red sea urchinUsing the finest red sea urchin from Aijima, Fukuoka Prefecture!!The richness of the red sea urchin is incredibly strong, exploding with creamy sweetness the moment it enters your mouth, perfectly complementing the crispy baguette that has been grilled over charcoal!! This is shockingly delicious!!The sweetness of the sea urchin is on another level!!7. Yamame trout and lotus seed riceThe deliciousness of the fluffy yamame trout spreads throughout the rice, while the unique texture and subtle sweetness of the lotus seeds make this dish incredibly tasty!!8. Sweet shrimp with shrimp mayonnaiseCoated gently with a special mayonnaise sauce on the outside, the inside has large, firm shrimp that burst with juicy sweetness and a rich flavor with every bite—it's unbelievably delicious!!9. Grilled eelCooked over charcoal without steaming!!The thick eel is crispy on the outside and surprisingly fluffy on the inside, with a refined sweetness from the high-quality fat that spreads directly in your mouth—it's incredibly delicious!!It pairs perfectly with the sharpness of wasabi and sansho pepper!!10. Beef cutlet (Brown Swiss beef from Yoshida Farm) and matsutake mushroomsThe Brown Swiss beef cutlet is perfectly cooked to be moist and tender, with deep red meat flavor and the aroma of high-quality fat and butter filling my mouth—it's unbelievably delicious!! The quality is exceptionally high!!The matsutake mushrooms are luxuriously cut whole, coated, and fried!! The moment you bite in, the crispy exterior and surprisingly juicy umami fill your mouth—it's incredibly delicious!! The aroma is amazing!!11. Unaju (grilled eel over rice)The eel is thick and wonderful!!When you take a bite of the charcoal-grilled (Kansai-style) eel, the surface is fragrant, and the inside has an incredible amount of fat that makes it fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth juicy—it's shockingly delicious!!The rice, cooked to perfection in the restaurant's pot, pairs excellently with the juicy fat from the eel and the subtly sweet sauce with a mild soy sauce flavor!!I couldn't stop eating the rice—it was the perfect harmony in my mouth!!12. Soft serve ice creamThis ice cream captures the deliciousness of milk, being milky and rich with a refreshing aftertaste—it's incredibly delicious!!◆ Overall EvaluationTotal amount: JPY 51,500The chef's service was incredibly attentive and perfect!The full eel course used only the freshest ingredients and was unbelievably delicious, allowing me to enjoy a wonderful three-hour experience—extremely satisfying!The way they maximize the flavors of the ingredients is truly remarkable!The quality of each dish is on another level!I hope they continue to earn Michelin stars for their flavors and the attentive service!With the exceptional hospitality from the chef and staff, there was absolutely nothing to complain about!I was blown away by the ultimate eel course, truly moving!This is a restaurant that is incredibly difficult to book and does not accept new reservations, but it is a place everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime!!I'm so glad I came!I would love to return if given the chance!!It was a great meal!
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