Honkaku Sumibiyaki Unagi En Kyoto Sanjo 本格炭火焼うなぎ えん 京都三条店
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Mastering the Art of Eel — A Tradition Passed Down with Pride
Located just a 1-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, this authentic charcoal-grilled eel restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience. Fresh eel is prepared each morning and grilled slowly over binchotan charcoal using a traditional method—high heat from a distance—to achieve a unique texture: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Paired with the restaurant’s secret sauce, it delivers a flavor that stands out. The eel is served over “Mizukagami rice,” a premium variety of Omi rice selected for its soft texture and subtle sweetness, perfectly complementing the dish.Menu highlights include “Sumibiyaki Shirakaba Jyu” (white-grilled eel over rice), “Sumibiyaki Unagi Nishiki Jyu” (charcoal-grilled eel with savory rolled omelet), and “Omi Beef Jyu” (rice bowl topped with premium Omi beef)—a great option for guests who prefer beef, making it easy to dine together with varying tastes. Reservations are recommended during peak hours.
Masterful Heat Control That Locks in Unmatched Freshness
The live eels are carefully selected by the wholesaler and prepared every morning, so they are extremely fresh. They are slowly grilled raw using the traditional "high heat from a long distance." The high heat of the binchotan charcoal and far-infrared rays lock in the flavor, achieving the ideal doneness of "crispy skin and juicy meat." You can enjoy the deliciousness that can only be achieved by grilling with charcoal.
Feel the Impact of a Traditional Performance Right in Front of You
You can enjoy the refined dexterity of the chef right before your eyes. The sound of the fat dripping from the eel grilled over high heat dripping onto the binchotan charcoal and the aroma of the smoke rising will inevitably heighten your anticipation for the meal. This "live" experience, where you can experience Japanese food culture with all five senses, is also popular with foreign tourists and young people.
