Hitsumabushi, grilled eel over rice, is one of Nagoya’s most famous dishes. Here are three well-known eel restaurants in the city.
1. Sawasho
A Japanese restaurant serving eel and seasonal Japanese cuisine. The chef grills the eel with great care. It is popular for family meals, business entertaining and parties with friends.
2. Miyakagi
A 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station and a 7-minute walk from Fushimi Subway Station. Founded in 1897, it has served traditional chicken (kashiwa) and eel dishes for generations.
3. Ichibiki
Located about halfway between Nagoya and Fushimi stations, Ichibiki is a popular eel restaurant with a long history and a homey atmosphere. The owner grills carefully selected eel over charcoal. Specialties include eel rice bowls and “eel mabushi,” a dish unique to Nagoya. Tempura is not served here.
