Authentic Nagoya-style Hitsumabushi Unadon at [Sumiyaki Unafuji] in Tokyo

This famous eel rice bowl specialty restaurant originated in Nagoya, where you can fully enjoy the deep flavor of charcoal-grilled eel.

🐟 What is Hitsumabushi? (ひつまぶし)
– Nagoya-style eel rice bowl
Hitsumabushi is a traditional eel rice bowl from the Nagoya region, with distinct characteristics that set it apart from the typical Unadon (うな丼, eel rice bowl).

Features of Hitsumabushi:
✔ Eel is finely chopped and placed on top of the rice
✔ Enjoy it in three different ways with one dish
✔ Charcoal-grilled with a crispy exterior and moist interior

✨ Recommended Menu
• Premium Hitsumabushi (上ひつまぶし) – 5,750 yen
Recommended if you want to enjoy authentic Nagoya-style eel rice bowl!

🍽 How to eat Hitsumabushi in 3 steps
1️⃣ Eat it as it is
– Enjoy the flavor of the crispy grilled eel
2️⃣ Add toppings and eat
– Enhance the flavor with green onions, seaweed, and wasabi
3️⃣ Enjoy it Ochazuke style
– Pour warm broth over it for a refreshing finish✨

For those who love eel, you will be more satisfied as you can experience various flavors in one bowl!

Actually, I didn't like eel rice bowls or Unadon because of the muddy taste of the eel. But after eating Hitsumabushi, my opinion completely changed..! The eel is finely chopped, making it very tender and without any bones. It was also very easy to eat with the rice and eel together in one bite.
Personally, I liked eating it Ochazuke style the best. The combination of the savory sauce and warm broth was so delicious!

📸 Visit Review
When the food was served, the staff gave us a lantern with the restaurant's name on it, allowing us to take beautiful photos! The attention to detail in their service was really impressive.

Also, since we made an online reservation for more than 4 people, we were guided to a private room! It was cozy and private, which was great.

👍 If you want to eat Hitsumabushi in Tokyo, this is the place!
✔ Located on the 3rd floor of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, directly connected to JR Tokyo Station, making it very accessible
✔ Enjoy authentic Nagoya-style eel rice bowl in Tokyo
✔ Private rooms available for reservations of 4 or more people, allowing for a cozy dining experience
✔ Enjoy three different flavors with one Hitsumabushi

📌 Address: 〒104-0028 Tokyo, Chuo City, Yaesu, 2 Chome−2−1 Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, F3
🕒 Business Hours:
Daily 11:00~23:00 (Last order 22:00)
💰 Payment Methods: Cash, Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, etc.)
🚃 Directions:
✔ 3-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit
✔ Also accessible from Tokyo Metro Nihonbashi Station and Kyobashi Station