Tsugumi-an

Freshwater eel is celebrated by the Japanese as one of the most delicious ingredients the country has to offer. In fact, the Japanese are so crazy for unagi that they consume far more than any other country on the planet. If you find yourself curious as to what all the fuss is about, a perfect place to find out is Tsugumi-an in Sugamo, Tokyo. This eel specialist shop has a homely feel, so diners will feel like they’re being invited into the home of a friend. It just so happens that this particular friend is a master eel chef, who specializes in unagi eel over rice. Their signature method of cooking the meat has been perfected over many years: first broiling, then grilling to achieve a perfectly fluffy and crisp skin, with melt-in-your-mouth flesh underneath.