First, unagi is dipped in eel sauce as it is grilled over charcoal to achieve the perfect fatty bite. This process will be repeated several times so the unagi can soak up the eel sauce and caramelize its surface. Then it’s placed over steamed rice, where the rice absorbs part of the ...
This was the barbecue American eel roll, a sushi roll with unagi (the fresh and tender grilled eel), avocado, cucumber, “dragon sauce” (a savory, sweet, sticky brown sauce), toasted sesame seeds, and crispy garlic. It was great. I love sushi rolls and I always enjoy eel, but I’v...
The price of ten-don also varies greatly. Shrimp or anago (grilled eel) tempura can be quite pricey, whilekakiage-don(*2) is comparatively cheap. Ten-don is commonly found at tempura or soba restaurants and ranges in price from 500 yen to about 1,500 yen. *2 Kakiage: Kakiage is a k...
Jellied eels is a type of seafood dish that is made from freshwater silver eels. Although jellied eels was most commonly served...
As eel has always been an expensive ingredient, it was considered wasteful to throw away leftovers or misshapen pieces of grilled eel. They were served to customers on a bed of rice, which is where today’s Hitsumabushi is believed to have originated. ...
The tatami room is especially great if you’re coming as a group but preferring a more private setting. Set menus include unagi kabayaki (grilled eel), tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlets), salmon teriyaki, and tempura. Teppanyaki dishes include salmon, tenderloin, wagyu, and rib-eye. Locatio...
Unagi means freshwater eel in Japan. It is much sweeter and more tender than its saltwater cousins. It has tender and smaller bones which are usually eaten without causing a tickling experience down there. The eel is typically brushed, grilled and filet with a sweet-soy reduction and then sli...
The tatami room is especially great if you’re coming as a group but preferring a more private setting. Set menus include unagi kabayaki (grilled eel), tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlets), salmon teriyaki, and tempura. Teppanyaki dishes include salmon, tenderloin, wagyu, and rib-eye. Locatio...
Grilled Eel Eel Soup Where to Buy Unagi Vacuum-sealed unagi no kabayaki is often available at Asian grocery stores, but you can also buy the fish online, either vacuum sealed or frozen. The availability depends on the time of the year and how many eels you're willing to buy. Many Asian...
Sashimi: After the appetizer, a selection of sashimi (raw, thinly sliced fish or seafood) is served. The type and selection of sashimi depend heavily on what is fresh and available at the market that day. Grilled Dish (Yakimono): This course typically consists of grilled fish or other seafo...