anagoya ginza hirai

Try the set with both grilled and simmered anago to experience the different textures and flavors of this specialty eel.

In their own words: “A specialty restaurant that serves nothing but anago, saltwater eel in Ginza! It has been featured in the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand category for three years straight. They use smaller-sized anago here, the kind that was considered top-quality back in the Edo period. The vibe of the place is very traditional and cozy, just like an old-school Japanese eatery. I ordered a ¥2,090/$14.59 set that comes with two styles of anago, grilled and simmered. The simmered anago was insanely soft, fluffier than any eel I’ve ever had! And the grilled version had a completely different character. It’s grilled twice, so the outside is crispy and fragrant And the house-made sauce really brings it together.”