All Reviews of Atsuta Houraiken Main Store

Located in Nagoya, Atsuta Houraiken Main Store was founded in 1873 and is one of the city’s most iconic places to try hitsumabushi. The fresh eel is carefully grilled over charcoal, giving it crispy skin and tender meat. Its rich aroma pairs beautifully with the restaurant’s secret sauce, which has been passed down for generations without being overly sweet.

The highlight of hitsumabushi is enjoying it three ways: first on its own, then with toppings like green onions and wasabi, and finally with broth poured over it, ochazuke-style. Each preparation brings out a different flavor.

You can’t visit Nagoya without trying hitsumabushi!

Atsuta Houraiken Main Store truly lives up to its reputation, and it’s worth the wait. The eel is crispy on the outside and tender inside. Paired with the special sauce, it has the perfect sweet-savory balance and is packed with flavor.

First, enjoy the eel and rice as is. Next, add nori, green onions, and wasabi. Finally, pour dashi over it to make eel ochazuke. Each way offers a different flavor.

It’s easy to see why this place has stayed so popular for so many years. I’m still craving that amazing taste!

If you’re traveling to Nagoya, be sure to add this classic eel dish to your itinerary!

The sauce and grilling skills are key to making great eel rice, and here, the Hitsumabushi is definitely their signature dish. It's so good, you'll keep craving it!