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Grilled Eel over Rice, Prepared with a Craftsman's Attention to Detail

Unagi Gennai Sannomiya Branch

Name: Unagi Gennai Sannomiya Branch
Address: B1F, 5-3-5 Kotonoo Town, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo, 651-0094, JP
Telephone: +81-78-222-0777

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A Casual Spot for Tender, Fragrant Grilled Eel

This eel restaurant in Sannomiya serves Kanto-style unaju, a preparation relatively uncommon in Kansai, at reasonable prices. It is an easy choice for everyday occasions such as lunch, a meal after work, or dining with family.

Grilled Eel over Rice, Prepared with a Craftsman's Attention to Detail

Enjoy unaju (grilled eel served over rice in a traditional lacquered box), made with select Japanese eel that is carefully purged to remove any muddy taste, then steamed and grilled Kanto-style until tender and fragrant. The sauce uses soy sauce from a long-established brewery, with a balanced sweetness and rich depth that enhance the eel's umami. Japanese-grown rice is specially selected to complement the eel, bringing together the flavors of the eel, sauce, and rice. This satisfying dish is available at an affordable price, whether dining in or ordering takeout.

Carefully prepared unaju, grilled to a fragrant finish

A Whole Eel to Savor in the "Unaju Tokujo"

The luxurious "Unaju Tokujo" features one whole selected Japanese eel. Steamed and grilled Kanto-style, the eel has a tender texture that brings out its natural qualities. It is paired with the restaurant's special sauce, made with soy sauce from a long-established brewery in Osaka. Its moderate sweetness and deep richness enhance the eel's natural umami and pair well with the rice. Generously portioned with a whole eel, this signature dish delivers rich flavor in every bite and is especially satisfying for a hearty meal.

Two flavors in one: shirayaki and tare-grilled eel

"Unaju Take" with Plain-Grilled and Sauce-Glazed Eel

This dish combines half an eel grilled with sauce and a quarter eel prepared as shirayaki (grilled eel without sauce), highlighting the different qualities of each. The shirayaki is steamed and grilled Kanto-style for a tender finish, allowing the eel's natural umami, the sweetness of its fat, and its rich flavor to come through. It is best tasted on its own first, then with condiments added to taste for a refreshing finish. The sauce-grilled eel, meanwhile, is coated in a special sweet-savory sauce and grilled until fragrant. Comparing the shirayaki and sauce-grilled eel reveals two distinct flavors in a single dish, making it a good choice for eel lovers as well as those looking to try shirayaki.

Restaurant highlights

Unaju bento available for takeout

Take-Home Unaju Bento Prepared with Attention to Detail

The restaurant's unaju is available for takeout as well as dine-in. It suits everyday meals such as dinner after work or with family, as well as home parties, celebrations, and other special occasions. Larger orders for meetings, events, and group gatherings are also accepted, with the contents adjustable according to the number of people, purpose, and budget. From everyday dinners to large gatherings, the restaurant's eel can be enjoyed in a wide range of settings.

Interior

A calm interior where solo diners can stop by with ease

The wood-accented interior has a calm, relaxed atmosphere suited to leisurely, casual dining. With mainly table seating, it is also easy to visit alone, whether for lunch or dinner after work. The setting works equally well for meals with family or friends and a variety of other occasions. For days when the thought is simply, "I feel like having some eel today," it is the kind of place that is easy to stop by.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

The owner's wish to "make eel more accessible" and "serve delicious eel at affordable prices" is reflected throughout the menu and pricing. Selected Japanese eel is steamed and grilled Kanto-style for a tender finish, while attention is also given to the sauce and rice. Despite the focus on quality, the unaju remains reasonably priced and approachable. Located close to JR Sannomiya Station, the restaurant is convenient for lunch or a meal after work and is well suited to those looking to enjoy authentic eel more casually.