Unato Nakagawa Honten

Restaurant Details

Many restaurants boast about their “secret sauce,” but few are as closely guarded as the special eel tare sauce at this time-honored unagi restaurant, established in 1969. Nestled in Nagoya, this venerable establishment has perfected its recipe over the years, with the sauce being continuously added to the same container for 55 years.

Eel grilling masters expertly choose freshwater eels, skewering and immersing them in the secret tare during the grilling process. This technique enhances the eel's crispy skin and tender meat, creating a flavor that's irresistibly addictive. The plump Koshihikari rice from Fukui Prefecture these fish rest upon also receives the same generous sauce treatment

The menu also highlights specialties such as kimoyaki — grilled eel livers glazed with a sweet unagi sauce — and umaki, eel wrapped in a fluffy omelet. The hitsumabushi, presented in a substantial 30-centimeter daimyo bowl, is ideal for sharing with three to five people. Enhance the experience by pairing it with local sake from Fukui Prefecture, which beautifully accentuates the umami flavors of the unagi.

Diners can even choose their own dining preference. Complete with traditional tatami rooms, a bar-style counter or private dining areas, all guests can enjoy views of the serene courtyard featuring a blissful koi pond.

Unato Nakagawa Honten Access Info

• Unato Nakagawa Honten is a 9-minute walk from Sasashima-raibu Station.

Unato Nakagawa Honten Phone Number

Unato Nakagawa Honten Business Days

Unato Nakagawa Honten Address

9-22 Fukuzumicho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 454-0802

Unato Nakagawa Honten Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 72 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Unato Nakagawa Honten Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• While the restaurant will do its best to reserve guests’ preferred seating options, it may not always be possible due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.