✔️Eel bowl/Matsu (¥3300) ✔️Add ikura + grated yam topping (¥990) This restaurant, "Sushiryori Ichiko," specializes in eel dishes. With a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant has only 9 counter seats and focuses on serving freshly grilled and cooked eel. During my second visit, I ordered the eel bowl (Matsu) with toppings of ikura and grated yam. The eel in the bowl is cooked without steaming, resulting in a crispy skin and juicy interior. The combination of ikura and grated yam adds a surprisingly good texture and flavor. The rice is carefully selected from Saga Prefecture and cooked in front of you in a Nanbu iron pot upon ordering. You can have unlimited refills of rice and finish your meal with ochazuke using the crispy rice, dashi, and ginger miso. It was delicious until the end. Additionally, on weekend nights, they operate as an eel sake bar offering all-you-can-drink sake for ¥1500, and they also have special events such as half-price eel bowls on the 1st of every month!

There is a restaurant near the Ohori Park Station called "Ai to Unagi Unagi Tada Kambu Sengen Honke". The restaurant's name is a bit quirky and may be trying to convey a sense of casualness and approachability. I had never had any interaction with this restaurant before, but due to a certain small trigger, I finally decided to visit. Three of us went to the restaurant on a weekday at 11 am. The eel bowl options include "Matsu (4 pieces)" (3,850 yen), "Take (5 pieces)" (4,180 yen), "Ume (6 pieces)" (4,510 yen), "1 piece (8 pieces)" (5,170 yen), and "1.5 pieces (12 pieces)" (7,150 yen), with the price varying based on the amount of eel. We all chose "Ume (6 pieces)" (4,510 yen) and decided to try different flavors like "kabayaki", "shioyaki", and "golden yaki (soy sauce)". The eel, sourced from Kagoshima, was grilled over charcoal without steaming. The skin was crispy, the surface was crunchy, and the inside was tender with a good balance of flavors without being too oily or fishy. The grilling process was relatively refined, not overwhelming with smoky flavors. The kabayaki had a sweet sauce that complemented the eel well without being overpowering. The shioyaki was refreshing with a good balance of umami and fat. The golden yaki (soy sauce) had a nice flavor and went well with the eel. The powdered sansho pepper was vibrant and added a nice touch. The rice, from Saga, was cooked in a Nanbu iron pot for each order, resulting in firm, glossy grains. It was delicious, and you could ask for seconds or have it with burnt bits. You could also enjoy it as ochazuke with warm dashi. The overall bill was 13,530 yen, and credit cards were accepted. The seating was only at the counter, and there were quite a few foreign customers, possibly due to the high prices of eel and the weak yen.

I was able to go for the first time. It's a counter-only shop. I wanted to try both kabayaki and shirayaki, so I ordered one of each. I also indulged in topping it with grated yam and salmon roe. I was full. The eel, grilled diligently in the heat, was delicious. There were various appetizers available, so some customers were enjoying different types of sake.

I knew there was a half-price eel lunch deal near my house, so I always aimed to go on the day when I could make it. Finally, today is Saturday and I have the chance to go! I arrived 15 minutes before the 11:00 am opening time. There were people, but no line. I checked and found out that there was no campaign today, just regular prices. It's understandable if prices go up, or if there are reasons for canceling, but I wish they had written some explanation. We're lucky to live nearby, but still, we decided to turn around and leave.

Fukuoka: A shop located in Otemon, Chuo-ku. I'll tell you when to go to enter during the first round of "Ai to Unagi"! Arrive one hour before the 11:00 opening. I was 7th in line. Since there are only 9 counter seats, I barely made it in for the first round. The second round seating will be around 40-50 minutes later. By the time I left, there was a line of about 40 people. I wonder how long the wait is at the end of the line? It's recommended to go early and enter during the first round. I ordered a bowl using a whole eel with half kabayaki and shiroyaki for half the regular price of 4840 yen, which was 2420 yen that day! The eel is slowly grilled over charcoal until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They use domestically produced eel from Kagoshima and rice without chemical fertilizers or pesticides from Saga. They cook it in a Nanbu iron pot - it's incredibly delicious! Plus, one free refill is included - can't beat that! Highly recommended shop! @love_and_eel [Shop Name] Ai to Unagi [Address] 3-9-10 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [Business Hours] 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00 Closed on Wednesdays [Budget] 3000-4000 yen [Order] 1 eel (8 pieces): 2420 yen

After watching TNC's Hanamaru-Daikichi's "What shall we do?" I wanted to visit this restaurant. We started with beer to quench our thirst, and I ordered the delicious mixed seafood bowl while my partner ordered the two-color bowl with 8 pieces. The eel was fluffy and slightly crispy, and the rice was especially delicious! I even enjoyed the crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl.

Half-price eel day?! Love eel holidays are lunch refugee days. I ended up coming near Ohori Park and saw a long line at the Sanuki Udon "Shisei" restaurant. I wondered how many people were there! Feeling defeated, I found a sign for eel rice bowl! Although having eel for lunch is luxurious, I decided to go for it since I was already there. I entered the restaurant, which only had counter seating. Since it was quite late for lunchtime, I was the only customer. I looked at the menu and asked for recommendations. I ended up choosing the eel rice bowl (plum: 3,960 yen tax included) since I didn't know what the recommended eel roll with a heart mark was like. I quickly enjoyed the eel! The eel was served in a cute red bowl with a small lid. The eel was slightly crispy with a fluffy texture, and it paired well with the sauce. The rice was incredibly delicious, cooked in a Southern iron pot. However, the bowl was a bit small, and the bottom near the handle was hot. It was a bit difficult to eat due to the small size of the bowl. I also wished there was wasabi for the rice bowl. The miso pickled ginger in the side dish was a new experience for me. After finishing the meal, I paid with PayPay and headed home. On the way back, I was shocked to find out that eel day was half-price! I couldn't wait for 2-3 hours, but half-price is too good to pass up! If I have the time, I would definitely go back again. Thank you for the meal!

I finally went to a highly-rated eel restaurant with my senior! The restaurant only has counter seats. We went during lunchtime and there was already a line! I couldn't decide between ordering the grilled eel bowl and the eel rice bowl, but since the rice is free for seconds, I topped my eel rice bowl with pickled plums, grated yam, and salmon roe! The eel being grilled right in front of me already made me super hungry, but it was really delicious! The rice was especially amazing ⭐ For seconds, I had eel rice bowl with broth poured over it! It was the best! Thank you for the meal! It seems like it gets really crowded on the 1st of every month, but the eel is half price ⭐

The image of the eel restaurant is not a bit intimidating, but the shop itself has a pop and casual atmosphere. However, they put great emphasis on the eel and rice dish. - Matsutake Mushroom + Salmon Roe + Grated Yam Eel Bowl (4510 yen) There are 4 pieces of matsutake mushrooms in it. This shop cooks the rice and grills the eel after receiving the order, so you can enjoy it freshly made. The eel is carefully grilled and fluffy. The rice, cooked in a Nanbu iron pot, is moist and fluffy, and the grated yam and salmon roe add a nice texture. You can have one free refill of burnt rice and rice, which can also be enjoyed as ochazuke. In the evening, you can also have an eel bowl, and in addition, they serve eel skewers, delicacies, sashimi, and more as an eel bar. There is also a sake all-you-can-drink option for 1500 yen for one hour, which is irresistible for sake lovers. There are only 8 counter seats, but the carefully crafted eel bowl is a must-try! How about treating yourself or giving it as a gift to someone? Follow momono._.o on Instagram for more Fukuoka gourmet recommendations, including videos! https://www.instagram.com/momono._.o/

I tried the half-price day challenge on the 1st of every month. There were about 20 people lined up 40 minutes before opening, but the restaurant only had 9 counter seats, so it took a long time. It lasted about 2 hours. Some people finished in 20 minutes, while others took close to an hour, so if you want to get in on one round, you need to go at least an hour before. It might have been because it was a Saturday. As for the taste, the eel was tender and passed, but the sauce was not great, so considering the half price, I rated it like this. I think if the sauce had more flavor from aging, I could have rated it higher. However, considering the recent high prices of eel, it's worth going for half price. Keep working on the sauce!

I visited during the day on a weekday. The restaurant has a small counter and seating area. They serve eel dishes, with the Matsutake, Take, and Ume options. The Ume comes with 4 pieces and the Matsutake comes with 6 pieces, which is the opposite of the usual. The sweet sauce aroma made my appetite increase. At first, the bowl looked small and I was worried it wouldn't be enough, but when I tried it, I was satisfied. The rice cooked in Nanbu ironware was also delicious!

I think I understand how well eel goes with rice, and they seem to be conscious of their presentation, which is good. The restaurant is located in a back alley near Ootemon, so it may not be very noticeable. There aren't many dining options in Ohori Park, so there may not be many people coming specifically for this eel restaurant. The eel bowl doesn't offer great value for money, considering the price for the amount you get. You can have unlimited refills of rice, maybe to reduce food waste. The eel seemed thin and not very fatty. Maybe they should lower the price by about 1000 yen. It's a counter-only seating, so it would have been better if there was face-to-face seating for two people. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice, but there is no background music and not many customers, so it might feel awkward dining alone. It's not bad, but there are some areas that need improvement.

Fukuoka City Chuo-ku Otemon 3-chome area - 6 minutes walk from Subway "Ohori Park Station"! A modern building with white walls prominently displaying the words "Ai to Unagi" (Love and Eel) is a "casual eel restaurant." This place opened on December 1, 2020! The "Ai to Unagi" is produced by the nearby sushi restaurant "Sushi Ryori Ichikou." The interior has only 9 counter seats! The design is simple yet has a cafe-like atmosphere. I have visited a few times since the opening, but this time I went for the first time to the "Eel Day" event, offering "30 limited servings at half price." Since it opens at 11 am, I thought I could secure a half-price seat if I arrived about 40 minutes early, but there were already 18 people in line, and I managed to secure the 19th position. However, I ended up entering 2 hours later! It was partly because I couldn't get in on the second rotation and had to wait for the third, but also because half of the customers were women, and it took quite a long time to eat a hand-sized "eel bowl." On average, the total time spent was around 50 minutes from entering. Nevertheless, with over 30 people in line at the end, I wondered if it would be okay. The staff never came to count the number of customers waiting in line... I think the people at the end of the line have been waiting for 3 hours! At the very end, it was sold out! I would have been furious if that had happened. Inside the restaurant, the atmosphere was filled with smoke from grilling eel. If you're an eel lover, it's tolerable. I had the "Matsu 4-cut/3300 yen -> 1650 yen." After a 2-hour wait, the long-awaited eel was served - 4 pieces of eel from the belly to the tail, grilled with sauce. First, I tried the eel on its own. It was delicious as usual! The sauce has been updated since my last visit, and the balance with the eel has improved. However, the eel used is still on the younger side, so it lacks a little something. Next, I tried the "Yume Shizuku" rice from Saga prefecture, cooked in a Nanbu iron pot. It was still incredibly delicious. Top-class Fukuoka-style rice! Such delicious rice is hard to come by. The three Nanbu iron pots were in full swing due to the half-price event, and the head chef was busy adjusting the heat and grilling the eel. I wonder how long this "half-price Eel Day" event will last? Looking at the customers in line, it seems that many of them are beginners who have never eaten delicious eel at a specialty store before. I hope this event will help increase potential eel lovers. Thank you for the meal. Enjoy eel Life☆

I heard that this store has an amazing event where eel is half price on the 1st of every month, so I decided to go and try it out. The store has a big heart logo on the white building, which reminds me of a certain brand. The interior is small and because it was half price day, it was full. I ordered the Matsutake (4 pieces) which is usually ¥3,300 but was half price at ¥1,650. I also added ikura (salmon roe) and grated yam as toppings. The eel was crispy on the outside, fluffy and fatty on the inside, and the freshly cooked rice was delicious. The aroma in the store was amazing. The eel bowl with ikura and grated yam on top was delicious. I also enjoyed the crunchy texture of the grated yam. You can choose between white rice and rice with burnt parts for free refills. Unfortunately, I was too full to get a refill. I saw the person next to me getting a refill of burnt rice and it looked delicious. I am interested in trying the eel sake bar with all-you-can-drink sake for 1 hour at ¥1,500. I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

A casual eel restaurant near Ohori Park. The seating is only at the counter. I ordered grilled eel and eel liver skewers. The rice at this restaurant is cooked in a Hagama iron pot from the southern region. The rice stands out and has a perfect firmness that tastes delicious as you chew. The pickles also have a good flavor. Oh, of course, the eel is delicious too. Thank you for the meal!

"Aito Unagi" in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, near Ohori Park and Nishi Park, celebrated its 2nd anniversary and continues to be a popular spot. The concept is a casual and lively eel restaurant where people of all ages can enjoy. With only 9 counter seats, the restaurant is always crowded, especially on weekends. They use carefully selected domestic eels, mainly from Kagoshima, offering a simple menu of "Unagi Don" and "Nagayaki". The eel is grilled carefully over charcoal with a rich homemade sauce, resulting in crispy skin and tender flesh that pairs perfectly with the organic rice from Saga Prefecture. The rice is cooked in a Nanbu iron pot from Iwate, bringing out the full flavor of the rice and creating deliciously crispy rice crust. You can customize your eel bowl with toppings like ikura or grated yam. For the second bowl, try the Ochazuke with crispy rice crust. Highly recommended! This time, I had the Unagi Matsui (4 slices) for 3,300 yen, Ultimate! Ikura + Grated Yam for 990 yen, and Liver for around 500 yen. They also offer half-price eel dishes on the 1st of every month, so be sure to check their Instagram for details. Takeout is also available. For beautiful photos and videos, search for k.t.r.from_fukuoka on Instagram. Enjoyed a satisfying meal of delicious eel and rice. Thank you for the meal!"

A modern and clean interior with a refreshing atmosphere. The rice cooked in Nanbu ironware comes with delicious crispy rice. The pickled Minuma greens and ginger are also very tasty, especially the ginger which pairs well with the sauce and Japanese sake. The chef seems to really like sake, as the sake selection is excellent. The eel bowl and eel sushi bowl for lunch are both exquisite. Finish with pouring dashi over for a tea-infused finish. They also offer all-you-can-drink sake on certain nights. Definitely worth a repeat visit. Just be aware that the chairs are a bit hard, so it might be uncomfortable for long stays.

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Otemachi [Love and Eel Unagi Tanakaben Soken Honke] has an Instagram account @love_and_eel where they have a special event called "Monthly Unagi Day" on the 1st of every month. Check out the details here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkFXuy6ya-F/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= This eel restaurant near Ohori Park serves lunch as well. The "steamed rice" is cooked in Nanbu ironware and served hot each time you order. The eels are carefully selected, mainly from Kagoshima Prefecture, and grilled using a rich sauce developed in-house. [Unagi Bowl] (Matsu) 3300 yen (4 pieces) [Toppings] [Salmon Roe + Grated Yam] 990 yen The eel was tender and fatty, while the salmon roe added a vibrant color and a popping texture. The grated yam complemented the eel bowl perfectly. [Business Hours] 11:00-14:00 16:00-21:00 *Note: Information based on Google. Please contact the restaurant for the current operating hours. [Access] 2 minutes from Subway Ohori Park Station Zip code: 810-0074 3-9-10 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City [Wooden Kyushu Cafe Diary] We aim to post content that makes you want to go and eat in Kyushu, mainly Fukuoka. Check out our YouTube channel for more. #Fukuoka Gourmet #Fukuoka Lunch #Otemon Gourmet #Otemon Lunch #Ohori Park #Hakata Gourmet #Hakata Lunch #Unagi Bowl #Unagi Gourmet #Unagi Lunch #Salmon Roe Bowl #Fukuoka Food Tour #Recommended Fukuoka Restaurants #Popular Restaurants

I visited a eel restaurant affiliated with the popular sushi restaurant Ichisuke. It's a place where you can casually enjoy eel rice bowls or have eel skewers and drinks. On this day, I visited early in the evening for a light drink. I tried four types of eel skewers - liver, skin, grilled eel, and tsukune. I also ordered some other dishes to enjoy with my drinks. It's a convenient place to visit if it's nearby!

I visited the famous restaurant "Ai to Unagi" at Otemon, which specializes in eel bowls and grilled eel dishes with a focus on rice. The menu has been updated, and I visited for lunch. There are 9 counter seats available. I ordered the Matsutake (4 pieces) topped with ikura (salmon roe) and grated yam. The skin was crispy and delicious. What was truly impressive was the white rice, which was incredibly tasty. They use Yumeshizuku rice from Saga Prefecture and cook each serving individually in a Nanbu iron pot. And guess what... the rice is all-you-can-eat! On the 1st of every month, they offer a limited 30 servings at half price. Matsutake (4 pieces) for 3,300 yen is discounted to 1,650 yen, and 1 piece (8 pieces) for 4,640 yen is discounted to 2,320 yen. - Restaurant Information - Name: Ai to Unagi Hours: 11:00~ until sold out; Fri-Sun 16:00~21:00 Phone: 092-707-2886 Price: Matsutake (4 pieces) 3,300 yen; Ikura + grated yam 990 yen Closed: Wednesdays Private room: No Location: 3-9-10 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City - For more details, visit: https://lit.link/Ryoki Provided by: Ryoji Yoshida

A popular eel restaurant that has been making waves recently is Aito Unagiya. Located just a few minutes' walk from Oohori Park Station, this restaurant is situated in a prime downtown location. The shop itself is small, with mostly counter seating. While the prices for the eel dishes are a bit high, the taste is delicious and the eel is cooked perfectly. For a more affordable option, they also offer reasonably priced rice bowl lunches that are worth trying.