In Kurume, there are many restaurants that specialize in steamed eel, and I visited Tomimatsu, which seemed to offer good value for money. In addition to steamed eel, they also have grilled eel, salt-grilled eel, carp soup, and carp sashimi. I ordered the steamed eel for 2700 yen. First, a pot, a teapot, a teacup, and eel bone crackers were served. It's nice to be able to enjoy freshly brewed tea instead of pre-made tea. The eel bone crackers were a bit rich and delicious, and I couldn't stop eating them. After a while, the steamed eel arrived. The steamed eel, liver sashimi, eel vinegar dish, and pickles were served. The steamed eel was a regular size with dimensions of about 15cm x 10cm x 5cm deep. The colorful scrambled eggs on top of the eel were a nice touch. When I peeled back the scrambled eggs, there were four pieces of eel, which was quite a generous portion. The eel was fluffy and delicious with a sweet and savory sauce, and the rice was hot and chewy. I couldn't help but smile as I ate. The rice seemed to be steamed in the steamer, as it remained hot for a long time. It was quite filling, and I left the restaurant satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

If you come to Kyushu, this is definitely one of the shops you must visit no matter what. It's the eel steamed in a bamboo basket. Why doesn't Tokyo have this? It's so delicious. Despite a large number of people waiting, the turnover is fast due to the many seats, so we were able to sit down without much of a wait. Underneath a lot of fluffy omelette lies hot, tender eel, and underneath that is rice soaked in plenty of sauce. This is delicious!!! I guarantee it. It's a double-layered bento box, so you can enjoy it without it getting cold until the end! I'm so happy. It's delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at the restaurant at 5:45 pm on a weekday and had to wait for about 5 minutes as there were 2 groups ahead of me. I heard that there is usually a long line, so I was glad to be seated quickly. I ordered the popular special eel steamed dish. I thought steamed dishes usually take a long time to come out, but it was served quickly. Even though it's summer, the air conditioning was too cold. The taste was... delicious! The eel was amazing, and it made me realize once again how delicious eel can be! Thank you for the meal!

In the area, the eel restaurant Tomimatsu is well-known. Every year, we visit and there is always a waiting time. This year, they had installed an automatic ticket machine for receiving customers! They call out the numbers through a microphone, so you can hear it even if you are outside! Great decision!! We arrived around 6:00 pm on a weekday and there were 7 groups waiting, but we were seated quite smoothly and only waited for about 10 minutes. The eel, as expected, was delicious. The steamed eel in a steamer was quite voluminous, so I was worried if I could finish it, but we managed to eat it all while chatting. The aroma you can smell in the parking lot is already appetizing, but please enjoy the fluffy and delicious eel.

I have lost count of how many times I have eaten here. I use both the eat-in and take-out options. For eat-in, I often order the steamed seiro. It's fun to snack on the eel bones while waiting. The tea is also delicious. If I can't finish my meal, I can take it home, so I always ask the staff. For take-out, I call ahead to place my order. This time, I ordered the shiroyaki, which I learned comes in two versions - one with salt and one without. The salt version comes with lemon and wasabi on the side. Whether eating in or taking out, I always appreciate that they give you a pocket tissue with the bill, just like they always have.

I ordered the classic seiro-mushi and it was delicious with flavorful rice and piping hot. The carp sashimi was also very tasty without any unpleasant smell. I don't have many opportunities to go there, but if you happen to be nearby, please visit.

"Unagi Seiro-mushi" is a famous dish from the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture, including Yanagawa. It consists of steamed rice coated in sauce, topped with grilled eel and shredded omelette. I had always been curious about it, and finally had the chance to try it during a trip passing through Kurume. The restaurant "Tomimatsu Unagiya Kuroda Honten" is a long-established shop with over 80 years of history. As soon as I entered the parking lot, the smell of grilling eel filled the air. Despite it being a weekday past 11 am, the place was bustling with customers. I ordered the Seiro-mushi for 2,700 yen. The Seiro-mushi Tokujou (3,800 yen) comes with a double layer of eel and an additional salad. I opted for the regular Seiro-mushi. I was surprised by how hot it was! Both the eel and the sauce-coated rice were steaming hot until the end of the meal. It might be challenging for those with sensitive tongues, but for those who enjoy piping hot food, it's perfect. The eel was tender and flavorful with a hint of charcoal aroma. The rice was chewy and delicious. The bright yellow shredded omelette contrasted nicely with the dark eel and rice. The rice was packed tightly, so I couldn't finish it all (but they provide a container for takeout). It was a different experience from eating eel in Kanto, but I really liked it. Thank you for the meal!

Overwhelmingly a fan of eel rice bowls, but if you come to Kyushu, the steamed seiro dish is also good. Sweet rice with sauce served hot. Many people seem to enjoy eating the fish bones while watching the koi carp. Many tables order one dish per person. You can enter smoothly without waiting if you go early. Will definitely visit again.

I had steamed eel in a bamboo steamer. It comes piping hot. The eel was tender, the rice was chewy and really delicious! The soup and pickled vegetables were also tasty, and the crispy eel bones were a nice touch. The atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely too. I would definitely like to go back to this restaurant.

I thought the large parking lot would be full and I would have to wait, but I was able to enter the restaurant smoothly. The restaurant has a lot of seating. There was a lot of smoke in the parking lot from grilling eel, creating a nice aroma. Just arriving at the parking lot made me hungry. I ordered the steamed eel set meal (2700 yen) and tried to ask for extra rice, but was told it was not possible. The food was served relatively quickly. Unlike grilled eel, the steamed eel was light and had a refreshing taste without too much fat. The rice was fluffy and chewy, and went really well with the sweet sauce. However, if I had been able to order extra rice, I might not have been able to finish it. The portion size was generous.

This is a popular eel restaurant in Kurume, located in Oosenziji-cho. It is always bustling with customers during lunch and dinner time. This time, I visited on a Saturday afternoon. Surprisingly, there were few customers waiting and I was able to enter the restaurant without much of a wait. Lucky me! I was seated and while looking at the menu, I faced the usual dilemma of choosing between the grilled eel set meal, steamed eel, or adding salt-grilled eel. This time, I ordered the steamed eel. While waiting, I enjoyed eel bone senbei and tea. The steamed eel, eel and rice steamed in a wooden container with eel sauce, was brought to me. I took a bite of the eel and rice in one mouthful! Mmm, it was delicious! The aroma of the eel, the right amount of fat, and the well-soaked sauce in the rice created an exquisite balance! The steamed eel is slightly lighter than the grilled eel, and the rice soaked in sauce from the beginning is the charm of the steamed eel. The rice was piping hot! I always struggle between choosing the steamed eel or the grilled eel set meal just for this rice. The rich eel sauce is refreshing with the liver sashimi! I quickly finished the eel and rice, the ultimate combination. Even though the price has increased from before, I was very satisfied with the steamed eel this time as well. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Arrived at 11:40 on Saturday with no waiting, which is rare for this extremely popular restaurant. You input the number of people on the electronic panel at the entrance and receive a ticket. You can wait either inside the store or in the parking lot, and they will call your number through the speaker. "Seiro Steamed Eel (premium)" for 3,800 yen. In Fukuoka, the steamed eel in a steaming basket is a unique dish where the eel is first steamed to let it blend with the sauce on the rice, then steamed again after grilling the eel. The rice is shiny and glossy, and the eel is fluffy on top of it. There's also hidden eel in the middle! The sweet and savory sauce evenly coats the eel and rice, spreading deliciousness in your mouth. The highlight is the tenderness - it's so soft that you can eat it without chewing much, like a souffle. The eel and rice are both fluffy, so you won't feel any heaviness. You can enjoy it until the end while mixing in the accent of the scrambled eggs. Thank you for the feast!

Located in Daizenji-cho, Kurume City, along the Hirokawa River in the Chikugo River system, this restaurant is known for its river fish dishes. They specialize in steamed eel and carp dishes, with their steamed eel being particularly delicious. The rice, soaked in flavorful sauce, is also a must-try. The special steamed eel dish costs 3,800 yen. While in Fukuoka, we decided to visit Kurume to enjoy some eel. We originally planned to go to Tomimatsu in Araki, but ended up driving to the main branch in Kuroda. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with spacious seating. They have partitions for COVID-19 measures, but that aside, it was a comfortable dining experience. We ordered some chilled sake, the local Joushima's "Hanano Tsuyu." It had a good balance and a rich sweetness that complemented the vinegar miso with carp. - Carp Sashimi (650 yen) The carp had a vibrant color similar to golden snapper, with a firm texture. It had a light richness and a pleasant taste that paired well with soy sauce. The sensation of firmness on the ice continued, and the flavor changed nicely with the condiments. - Steamed Eel (special) 3,800 yen When the lid was lifted, steam rose gently. The steamed eel, except for the omelet, was colored brown. The eel was tender, cutting smoothly with chopsticks down to the skin. It had a substantial thickness, typical of the winter season, with the fat not completely drained even after steaming. The hot rice soaked in sauce and flavor was also delicious. With a driver present, the total bill for three people was around 15,000 yen. It was a reasonably priced and enjoyable meal.

I traveled to Nagasaki and on my way back, I stopped by this restaurant. I had carp sashimi and grilled eel with salt. I even had 2 beers in the middle of the day, haha. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal. I will come back again.

During the consecutive holidays, the restaurant opened at 10:00 and I arrived at 9:56 to find myself in 7th place in line. This popular restaurant, selected as one of the top 100 eel restaurants on Tabelog for two years, is known for its "seiro" dish. The seiro dish at this restaurant costs ¥3800 for the large portion (higher end), while the regular size is ¥2700. The difference from the regular size is that the eel is also placed inside the rice. The price here is lower compared to a famous eel restaurant in Yanagawa. The style is exactly the same, but here you also get complimentary eel bone crackers and eel liver soup. It might be tough to access this restaurant without a car, unlike in Yanagawa which is a tourist spot with good accessibility. The eel has a good balance of firmness and fluffiness, making it delicious. When I left around 11:00, the line was overflowing, but it's understandable as this is a restaurant worth queuing for.

I arrived at the restaurant before it opened, but the parking lot was full. I waited for about 30 minutes. The eel was fluffy and the rice was steamed together, making it soft. Personally, I prefer the regular eel bowl. The fried eel bones served as a side dish were surprisingly delicious. I would like to visit this restaurant again.

During the year-end and New Year holidays, it has become a tradition for my family to visit Tomimatsu Unagi. This time, when I visited at the end of the year, my timing was off as my sister came with her child. Since our father had given up his driver's license, I didn't drink and my sister declared that she would drive. From the driver's seat, my sister whispered to me, "This time it's your treat." She never changes, no matter how old she gets. The boiled eel costs 650 yen, a bit higher than before, but still cheap. My mother, who doesn't drink, chose the eel with soy sauce for 550 yen, while the shochu was 650 yen, which is just how it goes. The slightly reddish sliced eel with vinegar miso, and hot water mixed with shochu, is delicious. Since I was paying for myself, I opted for the regular steamed eel (2,700 yen) instead of the premium one, since there was one more person. The steamed eel with sauce-soaked rice is delicious, so the regular size was enough. I savored the hot sauce-soaked rice little by little. I really love this flavor. On the way back in the car, my sister grumbled about not getting the premium option. I thought to myself, "I really lost out on treating her." After seeing off my parents and heading home, my father quietly handed me a ten-thousand yen bill. I was grateful.

It was a regular day, so it wasn't too crowded right after opening. There were beautiful koi fish in the garden, which was impressive. I ordered grilled eel (a la carte), deluxe eel set meal, steamed eel (deluxe), and chawanmushi. The grilled eel had a crispy outer layer and tender flesh, it was delicious. The eel in the deluxe set meal was rich and flavorful, with a nice charcoal aroma. The eel kabayaki was consistently tasty. The steamed eel was tender and delicious, both the rice and eel. The chawanmushi had a refined flavor with eel inside, it was superb. I want to go back again!

I had breakfast near Akasaka Station and then drove from Hakata Station to the eel restaurant I was looking forward to. There was a two-hour wait, but due to the pandemic, I was able to get in without waiting around 11 am. The eel dish I had was steamed with steamed egg and placed on a bed of rice, with the sauce already mixed in. Some good points were: * The tea provided was loose leaf, and you could make it yourself with hot water. * The wooden box was double-layered so you wouldn't burn yourself and the food stayed hot. * It was affordable and delicious (even the high-quality one was in the 3000 yen range). The eel was not too overpowering or muddy in taste. The service was also good. They don't have ground sansho pepper on the table, so you need to ask the staff for it. The restaurant is located along the river, so you'll need to take a taxi or drive there. Thank you for the meal.

The last time, we visited with 3 people, but my friend wanted to eat, so we came back with 8 people this time. Last time, there were no customers due to a typhoon, but this time, it was a rainy Sunday and there were quite a few customers. We arrived 15 minutes before the opening and were the 3rd group in line. We were seated in a room and when we looked at the menu, we were surprised to see that the prices had gone up. Given the current situation, it was understandable. Last time, it was empty, and I assume local people ordered the grilled eel with salt, so I wanted to try it this time. However, I ended up choosing the grilled eel because of the aroma. The person I was with ordered the salt-grilled eel, so I tried a little bit and it was incredibly delicious. I thought I would try the salt-grilled eel next time. The prices have increased, and not only that, but the amount of eel served also seemed to have decreased. Thank you for the meal.

It was past 1 pm on a regular day, so there weren't many customers and we were able to enter smoothly. In terms of cost performance, I think it's good, but compared to eel dishes in Kanto and Tokai regions, the size of the eel here seems smaller. They recommended the steamed eel in a steamer, so we ordered that, but maybe the set meal would be better. Many local customers seemed to be ordering the set meal. The taste is on the sweeter side, probably because the soy sauce itself is sweeter in this region. Looking around, the set meals were served in less than 10 minutes after ordering. They probably pre-cooked it and then finished it off with a crispy surface. It was delicious.