Carefully Selected Premium Unagi, Grilled to Perfection
Unagi no Shimomura Okazaki
うなぎのしもむら 岡崎店
Masterful Technique and Flavor at a Renowned Restaurant
"Unagi no Shimomura Okazaki" in Okazaki, Aichi, specializes in authentic eel cuisine prepared using the traditional jiyaki method. Skilled chefs carefully grill the eel directly over charcoal without steaming, creating a crisp, fragrant exterior and a plump, juicy interior. From the grilling technique to the restaurant's secret sauce, each element reflects a meticulous approach to preparing eel.
Carefully Selected Premium Unagi, Grilled to Perfection
"Unagi no Shimomura Okazaki" is located approximately a 3-minute walk from JR Nishi-Okazaki Station. The restaurant serves high-quality, thick eel sourced through suppliers with long-established relationships, primarily from Mikawa Isshiki in Nishio, Aichi. Featured dishes include "Unaju Jo," served with "Kimo-yaki" made from rare eel liver, as well as "Kabayaki Teishoku" and "Nagayaki Teishoku." Every menu item, from rice bowls and set meals to a la carte dishes, is also available for takeout. The restaurant suits both everyday dining and special anniversaries.
Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes
"Unaju" Defined by a Distinctive Texture and Skilled Craft
A signature dish worth starting with is "Unaju." Opening the lid releases the fragrant aroma of charcoal grilling and the secret sauce, heightening anticipation for the meal. Only carefully selected, thick, high-quality eel from Mikawa Isshiki is used. Grilled directly over charcoal without steaming, the eel develops a fragrant surface, rich flavor from the fat within its thick flesh, and a remarkably soft, fluffy texture. Each skewer is carefully grilled by skilled chefs, creating a balanced combination of the eel's natural umami and rice coated with the sauce. The dish remains satisfying to the final bite.
Interior
The calm interior features table seating throughout, providing a comfortable setting for guests of all ages, from children to older visitors. Soft daylight streams through the windows, creating a bright, clean atmosphere suited to everyday meals as well as anniversaries and special moments while traveling. The relaxed setting provides an inviting place to savor the restaurant's carefully prepared eel dishes at a leisurely pace.
From the Tabiiro Editorial Team
Carefully selected, high-quality eel from Mikawa Isshiki is distinguished by precise grilling and remarkably thick flesh. The traditional jiyaki method brings out a fragrant charcoal-grilled flavor, while the reasonable pricing makes high-quality eel more accessible. Bright, clean, and furnished entirely with table seating, the interior provides a comfortable setting for a wide range of age groups.
Restaurant information / Access
- Access
- Train: 3-minute walk from Nishi-Okazaki Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line; Car: 22 minutes from Tomei Expressway Okazaki IC and 25 minutes from Isewangan Expressway Toyota-Minami IC
- TEL
- +81-564-32-3100 Please let the staff know that you saw this on "Tabiiro."
- Official website
- https://unaginoshimomura.com/
- Opening hours
- Lunch: 10:45 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner: 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (LO 6:30 P.M.)
- Regular closing day
- Mondays *If Monday is a public holiday, closed the following Tuesday; one Monday-Tuesday two-day closure per month
- Average cost
- From 2,470 yen
- Accepted payment methods
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Credit cards not accepted
- Number of seats
- 28 seats
- Parking
- 15 or more spaces
Private rental
Parking
Takeout
Lunch
All seats are non-smoking
5 min from station
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Unagi no Shimomura Okazaki
- Opening hours
- Lunch: 10:45 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner: 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (LO 6:30 P.M.)
- Regular closing day
- Mondays *If Monday is a public holiday, closed the following Tuesday; one Monday-Tuesday two-day closure per month