We love eel

MISSION EEL. Researched 19 Jun 2013

The Japanese food culture is related to the seasons,

For example, nabe stew is popularly eaten  in the winter, while eel dishes are well consumed in the summer.

Today, I`ll let you know two types of eel dishes which are the best for this time of a year.

Fist of all, "unajyu", is the dish to try, it is basically a combo of steamed rice and grilled eel

The grilled eel is dipped in soy based sauce. The dish contains steamed rice underneath and grilled eel on the top. In addition, unajyu has to be served in a square box with a bowl of kimosui soup (eel lever soup).

Unajyu is occasionally  presented in 3 ranks on the menu such as "matsu" "take" "ume"

(high middle low). If you afford money, go with matsu.

　

The second, "hitsumabushi", it is as good as unajyu.

In fact, hitsumsbushi is more local dish of Nagoya, Aichi, it is the dish that is created by "the tight ass people" of Nagoya.

Hitsumabushi requires 3 steps to eat.

Step 1, transferring a little rice into a bowl, and topping rice with bits of eel . You just eat it as it is.

Step 2, transferring a little rice and pieces of eel as step1. You can add condiments which come with eel. This procedural makes it differently flavored.

Step3, transferring the rest of rice as well as the rest of eel. You pour a suitable dashi stock that comes in a tea pot. You can also top the rice with the rest of condiments, if you like.

Each step tastes differently. The above process makes it more special and enjoyable.

I personally love wasabi, I recommend you to go with tons of crazy wasabi!!!

The most suitable drink to go with eel dishes is beer. The Japanese beers are worth trying. 

Eel dishes are relatively costly. But they allow you to enjoy you are self, if you pay more.

Basically, You can try eel dishes any where in this country.

COCLUSION

We actually tried a eel restaurant in Yamatokoriyama city, Nara.

The retaurant is called Kawahara. We had a good time as well as nice food.

The place is totally accessible, has several tables for 4 people.

There is no toilet for disabled people, but is Western type toilet.

                        Take away is also available at Kawahara. You go party at home.