“Unagi” (Freshwater eel – うなぎ) is one of my favorite Japanese dishes. Before coming to Japan I didn’t really like any kind of eel, but the way it is prepared here and the softness of the species Anguilla japonica changed my mind. It is usually grilled with soy sauce (Kabayaki) and served on a bed of rice (Kabayaki-don).
If you have the opportunity, try it!
15 replies on “Unagi – Japanese eel”
Hi Hector! Love what you’re doing with this blog (mostly because I’m a geek too and derive great amusement from the content)!
Would just like to point out that what’s in that picture is actually “una-juu” (うな重). It’s a “juu” because it’s in a rectangular lacquered box. If it’s in a regular round bowl (a “donburi”, 丼) , then it’s “una-don” (うな丼). The food inside the container is really the same thing, though.
Thought you might like to know that, since you call yourself a geek. 🙂
Thanks lot! That’s next level. I didn’t know the difference between うな重 and うな丼.
I’m a big fan of Unagi. That picture just made me so hungry..now…T_T
Ahhh…unagi, what would I do without you. But I have to head over to Japan to get the really fat and fresh eel while their in season to truly experience the true flavor of eel.
i am hungry. oiishi
wow i love unagi .. how much does it cost over in japan for a nice unagi set?
Kinda looks tasty, I wish they served food like that around here. I think i would try it.
I would add for anyone visiting Japan to try pretty much anything put in front of them. I had a wonderful time trying everything from eel soup to battered and deep fried fish bones. I sure do miss that island!
Yummy. I just came back from a vacation in Japan. I had fresh eel in Narita, as well as carp miso soup. It was delicious!
Is there another name for unagi?
i have tried eating eels in my country before i came to Japan.. tastes good always!
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Looks really great. I haven’t had unagi for quite some time. Some friends and I caught some utsubo a few weeks ago, but it didn’t turn out to be so good lol.
Unagi is probably the food I miss most from Japan. I lived there (in Kyoto) for three years and our son was born there.
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I’ve lived near Barcelona for the last 4 years and will stay here. Do you miss much about Spain, Hector?
Great site, by the way. (I especially liked the pictures of sleeping people. I remember that well.)