Unagi Musashino, a popular spot in Urawa, the birthplace of grilled eel, is listed among the top 100 restaurants by BLONZ. This establishment has successfully branded its new baby eels. In a broader sense, many farmed eels are shipped before they reach one year old, so they could all be considered "new baby eels." However, this restaurant sources new baby eels from various regions across the country throughout the year.The eel I enjoyed today was from Mikawa, Aichi Prefecture, and it was undoubtedly the best eel of the year. The skin was thin and free of any unpleasant odor, which is characteristic of fresh eels. Although the flesh was slightly slender, it was sweet and had a refined fat content, making it unnecessary to add sansho pepper. Additionally, the eel was steamed and grilled just before serving, resulting in a wonderfully fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was a great meal. I will definitely come back!
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