After enjoying chocolate shaved ice, we checked into our hotel and then headed to a nearby restaurant. We decided to order the eel course meal, which consisted of grilled eel from Kagoshima. The main dish was served on a plate, and we chose red miso soup as our soup. The only downside was that the grilled eel was a bit tough, but overall, it was a rare treat to enjoy Kanto-style grilled eel in Osaka.

I visited during lunchtime on a regular day. I made a reservation a month ago, but it was fully booked at 12:00 on the day of my visit. This is a long-established eel restaurant located in an office district. There are 10 four-person tables on the first floor, and private rooms on the second floor. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm and didn't feel like it was in an office district. This time, I ordered the "Unagi Don Set Meal for 5,940 yen" and it was served in about 10 minutes. You can choose from liver sashimi, liver red miso soup, or tofu miso soup for the soup. The eel had a good thickness and size. The steaming was light and the grilling was firm, resulting in a crispy and fragrant surface with a moderately soft interior. Personally, I prefer a stronger steaming, but this was also good. The sauce had a relatively light taste, allowing the flavor of the eel to come through. The eel had a good amount of fat without being greasy, and it remained delicious until the end. The rice was slightly soft, which was a bit disappointing for me. This eel bowl, which conveys the reason for its popularity of over 100 years, was enjoyable. However, the relatively high price may be a concern. Thank you for the meal!

We visited for a pre-inspection for entertaining guests, and had lunch with my wife. We ordered a course meal and a bottle of beer each. The total bill was around 23,000 yen including tax. The food itself and the atmosphere of the restaurant seemed fine. However, the conclusion is that this place is not suitable for entertaining guests. The reasons are as follows: - Difficult to get through on the phone. - Staff's service is careless. - The course dishes were served late. - The kitchen and staff's careless actions are visible from the entrance and tables. - Overall, the place is messy and gives off a vibe of a casual diner, not matching the high bill. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the food is okay, but there are significant issues with the soft aspects like service and demeanor. It's a scary thought to imagine if this was on the day of entertaining guests. My wife and I pay for entertaining guests out of our own pockets, so we are quite discerning when it comes to service rather than just the taste, which led to the above conclusion.

First of all, the entrance of the restaurant exudes a high-class atmosphere. The private rooms are also nice traditional Japanese rooms. The staff are friendly and very pleasant. I ordered the large serving of eel rice bowl. It was mentioned that the price is the same as the regular size. A bowl with fluffy eel in Kanto style arrived. It smelled of charcoal and was delicious! With this amount for a large serving, I felt like I could eat two bowls.

No.42 Kichigin @ Sakaisuji Hommachi [Selected as one of the Top 100 Eel Restaurants in 2022] [Established in 1923, a long-established store] Let's go for lunch♪♪ Famous for their eel lunch set!! Priced at ¥5980, it's a bit expensive but the taste is truly exceptional! The sansho pepper added a nice touch and it was amazing!! #Kichigin #eel #Top100EelRestaurants #JapaneseCuisine #SakaisujiHommachi #Osaka #OsakaGourmet #WantToConnectWithFoodies

I visited Unagi Yoshitora, a 100th-anniversary establishment, for the first time this April. I had the eel bowl set, eel roll, and a rare red miso liver dish for lunch. The flavor was relatively light with a mild sauce, but I was satisfied. I plan to try the evening course on my next visit. Congratulations on your 100th anniversary! 🎉

A long-established ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) since the Taisho era with a grand entrance that exudes a sense of tradition. Upon approaching the entrance door, a staff member opens it from the inside to welcome guests. The menu mainly consists of kaiseki courses, but as someone who doesn't drink alcohol, I ordered the eel rice bowl set. The set included eel rice bowl, soup, and pickles, with the option to choose from red miso soup with tofu, red miso soup with eel liver, or eel liver appetizer. I chose the red miso soup with eel liver. The eel was cooked in the Kanto style known as Edomae-yaki, but it was not as heavily grilled as in Kanto, falling somewhere between Kanto and Kansai styles, resulting in a tender yet slightly chewy eel. The seasoning was light and easy to eat, appealing to a wide range of tastes. The red miso soup with eel liver was also delicious. However, I felt that the restaurant had a slightly high threshold...

I went just before the restaurant closed, so I couldn't order a course meal and didn't have much time to relax, but the eel was delicious! This time I had eel rice bowl, but next time I'll aim for a course meal. Of course, I also want to come back for drinks next time. (^^)

I visited the long-established eel restaurant Yoshitora in Osaka for lunch with a friend. The entrance of the restaurant had a nice atmosphere with stone paving, making me feel the deliciousness even before eating. Inside the restaurant, it was quite spacious with many private rooms available. It seemed like a place where nearby companies use for entertaining clients. For lunch, we ordered two types of eel rice bowls. The eel was crispy and fluffy. However, there was not enough sauce, so the flavor was a bit light. It was delicious, but the price was quite high at 5500 yen for this amount. The eel wasn't served piping hot, so it wasn't as satisfying as expected. It seemed like a suitable place for business entertainment, as I saw some important-looking businessmen coming out of the private rooms. Overall, it was a decent meal, but nothing really stood out as exceptional.

This eel restaurant in Osaka is number one, with perfect prices, service, and atmosphere. It's ideal for business meetings and entertaining rather than dates. The lunch crowd is mainly made up of executives from nearby companies. The average cost per person for lunch is around 5,000 to 6,000 yen.

Just a 5-minute walk from Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station, there is a business district that gives off a Kyoto-like vibe. Stepping under the curtain, it feels like entering a different world. They offer individual menu items as well as the choice between having eel over rice or separately. You can also choose from red miso soup with tofu, red miso soup with eel liver, or eel liver sashimi. I ordered the eel over rice with eel liver sashimi, and the eel was tender and delicious with just the right amount of sauce. It was a luxurious lunch experience for adults.

The liver simmered dish and the umaki dish are both recommended. The liver dish has excellent seasoning that goes well with beer. The umaki dish has a strong dashi flavor and is like a work of art similar to a rolled omelette. Lastly, the eel rice bowl is a Kansai-style dish with a strong charcoal flavor and is very filling. This restaurant lives up to its good reputation.

This is my first time visiting this restaurant. It took about a 10-minute walk from Sakaisuji Hommachi Station to get here. Nestled in the midst of an office district, this quaint old-fashioned shop was a hidden gem. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere inside was calm, allowing for a leisurely meal. I ordered the eel course, which included eel bowl, assorted appetizers, grilled eel with sauce, and dessert. The eel was tender and flavorful, with a crispy skin that was just perfect. The sauce for the eel bowl paired excellently with the rice. I was delighted to find that they offered more than just eel bowls, with a full eel course available.

Menu Received: Eel Bowl Set (¥5,390) tax included Impression: Upon entering through the neatly maintained entrance, the interior had a calming Japanese atmosphere. When the eel bowl was brought to the table and the lid was lifted, the plump eel was revealed, with a thick and fluffy texture. The sauce had a refreshing sweetness, making it easy to eat. The rice was on the softer side, which may divide opinions - personally, I prefer it a bit firmer. Overall, it was a well-balanced eel bowl set. However, I felt that the price was a bit high. As a fan of eel, I want to try various eel dishes. Definitely worth a visit!

I came to Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station in the rain, walked north, and even though I didn't have a reservation, if it was full, I would make a reservation for another day. I have been disappointed a few times before. I was thinking of going to a famous izakaya for lunch, but around 11:15, there were no customers. I was guided to a table near the back and ordered an eel bowl set with miso soup with tofu. The atmosphere in the restaurant was calm and had a high-class feel. The food was served in about 9 minutes, quite fast. The taste was decent, with a calm sweet and savory sauce, but nothing special. There were no small bones, which was good. The rice was okay, and the miso soup was average. There were 4 staff members standing around, making the atmosphere a bit heavy. I paid 5390 yen with a card and thought about going to a convenience store afterwards. I have visited all the top eel restaurants in Osaka in 2022, and I have given this eel restaurant the highest score (3.8 points).

"Unagi Hyakumeiten 2022" [Visit] Easy 10-minute walk from Sakaisuji Hommachi Station [Queue] None (reservations available) About 20% full at 11:15 on weekdays [Order] Unagi donburi set meal for 5,390 yen (with liver and pickles) A bowl of rice topped with eel that has been broiled, steamed, and then grilled, seasoned with dashi. [Interior] 40 seats, with a nostalgic atmosphere and a sense of tradition.

After visiting "Unagi Nishihara," I decided to visit this place as well. The restaurant is closed on weekends, which makes it a bit challenging for me as I work on weekdays. I had to use some of my precious paid time off to make this visit happen. I arrived at the restaurant at 11:40 am after walking from "Unagi Nishihara." The restaurant is located right in the middle of an office district, and since it was a weekday lunchtime, the area was bustling with office workers looking for lunch spots. I had made a reservation for 12:30 pm, but the staff welcomed me in earlier. "Kichitora" is a long-established restaurant founded in 1922, serving Kanto-style eel dishes. It has been selected as one of the top 100 eel restaurants in 2022 and also received a Bib Gourmand in the 2020 Michelin Guide Osaka. The restaurant is located between buildings with a grand entrance that resembles a high-end traditional Japanese restaurant. After passing through the gate and the approach to the entrance, I climbed the stairs and was seated at a table in a quiet, spacious, traditional Japanese-style dining area. You can even see a small garden from where I was seated. There are more seating areas beyond the garden and even on the second floor, making the restaurant quite spacious. Given its location, I imagine it's a popular spot for business meetings as well. Although there were many empty tables, most of them had reservation signs, so booking in advance seems wise. I ordered the "Unagi Don Set Meal" for 5,390 yen. According to the staff, the eel is sourced from Miyazaki Prefecture. The meal came with a choice of soup: liver soup, red miso soup with tofu, or red miso soup with liver, and I chose the liver soup. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes. The eel was large, thick, and generously portioned. It held together well when picked up with chopsticks. The texture was soft and tender but with a slight resistance that added to the overall experience. The eel had a nicely grilled surface, but the texture was a bit moist. The sauce was intense but lacked depth. The rice was cooked very soft, and the amount of sauce poured over it was a bit excessive for my liking. The liver soup was nothing special. The pickles that came with the set meal felt a bit cheap. Overall, the eel dish was unique in its Kanto-style preparation and was quite delicious. The service was a bit impersonal and rushed, but not necessarily bad. While this visit didn't earn a high rating overall, I would still be interested in returning in the future. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this famous eel restaurant that I had tried to visit twice before but it was always fully booked or closed for Obon holidays. This time, I made sure to visit on a weekday morning. The restaurant is located about a 10-minute walk north from Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station, with a sign on the street but the entrance is down a narrow gravel path. Inside, the restaurant has a traditional Japanese feel with a courtyard view and elegant decor. The menu offers eel set meals and eel bowl set meals, as well as courses that vary in price and content for lunch and dinner. I ordered the eel bowl set meal with liver soup, which arrived in a high-quality covered bowl. The eel was thick and flavorful, with a delicious sauce that wasn't too sweet. The liver soup was rich and tasty as well. Overall, the restaurant had a luxurious atmosphere and the eel dish was truly delicious.

I ordered the eel bowl set meal for 5,390 yen (tax included). I made a reservation by phone and went to the restaurant. Since it was a weekday, the restaurant was not crowded. Personally, I prefer the eel bowl with a bit more sauce soaked into the rice. Thank you for the meal! Thank you, Eel Cuisine Yoshi Torao!

I visited the restaurant at 18:15 on a regular day. It is located about a 3-minute walk from Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station on the subway, in the Higoshicho area, and is a long-established restaurant listed in "Tabelog's Top 100 Eel Restaurants 2022" (awarded consecutively since 2018). It was founded in 1922 (Taisho 11). Edo-style grilled eel is a tradition that is rare in Osaka. The quiet and calm interior of the restaurant has a total of 40 seats in a small-sized establishment. The hall was managed by three veteran female staff members, giving it a traditional atmosphere. I ordered the "Eel Set Meal for 5390 yen" this time. Here is the content and evaluation: [◎, ◯, △] Eel ◎ The large, shiny, amber-colored grilled eel has a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. It is a standout when sprinkled with sansho pepper. The deliciousness increases as you eat, which is a bonus point. Eel Liver Soup ◎ You can choose from eel liver, tofu red miso soup, or eel liver red miso soup. I chose this unique combination, and the good broth was delicious. Served with eel liver, green onions, and mushrooms. Daikon Radish ◎ Slightly sweet and very delicious! Cabbage ○ Cucumber △ ... Beer Kirin Lager Small Bottle 440 yen ◎ The thin, easy-to-drink glass is perfect! Tea #1 ○ Sencha with a hint of astringency. Tea #2 ◎ Hojicha with a classic flavor. The background music is EZ listening. The clientele consists of adult couples, ladies' gatherings, and business people. The restaurant was about half full, with a 50% female ratio. The Tabelog rating at the time of my visit was 3.72. It is a long-established eel restaurant quietly nestled in the business district. I recommend it for a calm and enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for the meal!