Aishin Unagi土用 (どよう), the day people all over Japan eat うなぎ (eel) to bring good luck, was a few weeks ago but the Mrs. and I were unable to partake in this relatively new tradition for a decent price.  So, instead of paying twice the price for something we could have any day of the week, we decided to hold off for a little bit and enjoy some great うなぎ with her family.  And it’s a good thing we did.

Today we made the trek to a nice little restaurant not too far away from 各務原市役所 (Kakamigahara City Hall) called (I think) Aishin Unagi.  Parking is a little tricky to find but, aside from that, the restaurant is a great little getaway where one can enjoy a few nice dishes for a relatively decent price.  This wasn’t the first time I’ve had eel, but it was the first time I could enjoy it in front of the family, who seems to think that I have an aversion to food not found on the east side of Canada.

Oh well.

うなぎ丼 (Unagi Donburi)Reiko enjoyed a nice ひつまぶし set, and I had the うなぎ丼.  Although her parents opted to pick up the bill, dinner for the two of us came out to just over 2,300円.  Not bad, considering the quality of the food.  The eel was nicely cooked, not burnt at all, and lightly coated with sauce.  The rice was not too dry, and it was even better as the sauce from the eel made its way through.  Mmm … I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.  The next time we go, I’ll probably give the ひつまぶし a try, as the one bite I was able to sneak from the Mrs. was quite tasty.

If you’re in Kakamigahara and have a hankerin’ for some eel, I’d recommend you visit Aishin (?) Unagi.  I wasn’t disappointed, and you won’t be either.

That said, have you had a chance to try out a few うなぎ restaurants? Where are the best ones?