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Using a proprietary method that involves steaming the eel directly, the chef creates a surprisingly fluffy and soft texture.

At every well-established restaurant that has been in business for many years, there are clear and distinct elements that set it apart. For example, a read moret [Kawaei], which opened in 1946, the fluffy and soft texture of the eel is what's unique. The secret lies in the proprietary preparation technique used which switches over grilling without seasoning and instead steams the eel when it's still raw. This style was started by the first generation, and was influenced by the cooking techniques for freshwater fish. Since there's one less grilling step, this helps create a softer finished product, but judging the timing when steaming is completed is difficult, and can lead to breakage and various other problems if the timing is off. This restaurant's distinct taste was created through a time-consuming process of clearing each of these problems through proper selection of eels and investigation of techniques. The result is a dish that's so good it's a demonstration of all that's great about a long-running establishment. Even with such a great taste, the pricing at this restaurant is reasonable and well-suited to the residential district of Akabane, which is a very attractive feature. learn more from chef

  • English menu
  • English-speaking staff
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lunch
  • Late-night service
  • No smoking
  • Special dietary requests
  • Western cutlery

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Savor Japan help desk can help English-speaking foreign visitors in Japan communicate with restaurants and make reservations between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Japan time. This is not a toll-free number).

050-2030-4678 (+81-50-2030-4678)

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03-3901-3729 (+81-3-3901-3729)

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location_onAccess
4 minutes walk from the East Exit of Akabane Station on JR Lines.
restaurantCuisine
Japanese / Unagi (eel) / Japanese,Japanese
scheduleOpen
[Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, the Day Before National Holidays] Lunch: 11:30 am - (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner: 6:00 pm - (L.O. 9:30 pm)
blockClosed
Wednesday
paymentsAverage price
Dinner: 5,000 JPY / Lunch: 2,500 JPY
credit_cardMethod of payment
pin_dropAddress

1-19-16, Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo map

Kawaei_Outside view
local_taxiAddress (for taxi driver )
東京都北区赤羽1-19-16
translateEnglish services
English-speaking staff available.
listFeatures
English-speaking staff / Lunch / No smoking / Western cutlery / Tatami room / Large sake selection

*Please add a special request for inquiries regarding smoking/non-smoking.

Japanese Dining Etiquette

Japanese Dining Etiquette - Unagi (eel)