Unagi (ウナギ) is the Japanese word for freshwater eel, particularly the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica (日本鰻, nihon unagi). [1] Unagi is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking, often as kabayaki .

2024年12月17日 · Simply put, unagi refers to freshwater eel, a delicacy that has been savored in Japan for centuries. Its rich flavor and tender texture make it a beloved ingredient in various traditional dishes. When you first encounter unagi, the Japanese eel delicacy, you're in for an unforgettable culinary experience.

2024年11月12日 · If you happen to find yourself in the bustling city of Tokyo, here are the best places to try unagi. 1. Mejiro Zorome. This unagi restaurant in Tokyo is part of the official Michelin list. Convenient as it is located just outside Mejiro Station, this place allows you to watch how your unagi is prepared if you sit at the counter table.

2023年9月16日 · Freshwater eel or “unagi” is a traditional dish and mainstay in Japanese cuisine. While not considered an “everyday” kind of food due to its price and availability, unagi is often eaten during the summer months – and yet it can be found on the menu year-round. Unagi is said to offer a wide range of health benefits.

2024年7月23日 · Unadon, or Grilled Eel Rice Bowl, is a beloved Japanese dish consisting of steamed rice topped with grilled eels glazed with a sweetened soy-based sauce (called tare) and caramelized, preferably over a charcoal fire. When grilled unagi is served in a big rice bowl called donburi, we call it Unadon (鰻丼), a short for una gi don buri.

2023年7月18日 · Unagi is a unique and popular Japanese dish. We've got all the details on what this ingredient actually is and the best ways to prepare and enjoy it.

The unagi here is so tasty that you’ll have to wait in queue. Apart from the usual shiroyaki preparation style, they also use the kabayaki style, which is traditional cooking but minus the final sauce basting.

Unagi (鰻) (うなぎ) is how you say eel in Japanese. It is a delicious and luxurious super food that is often eaten in the summer to boost health and stamina to combat the summer heat. There is even a day dedicated to eating eel in July called Doyo-Ushi-No-Hi (Eel Day).

2024年12月17日 · Doyo no Ushi no Hi, a Japanese tradition, encourages eating grilled eel (unagi) to boost energy and combat summer fatigue. Originating in the Edo period, it was popularized by scholar Gennai Hiraga. In this article, we explore the best eel restaurants in Fukuoka, Tokyo, offering delicious unagi dishes that celebrate this long-standing cultural ...

2024年11月14日 · Unagi (Japanese eel) is loved in Japan as a healthy food. We introduce five types of unagi dishes to try in Japan along with recommended restaurants. We also explain the differences between Japanese eel and conger eel.