Hitsumabushi Hanaoka
This hugely popular restaurant in Sakae, Nagoya serves outstanding hitsumabushi, a Nagoya specialty made with high-quality eel. Its name is well known not only among locals but also among tourists, and long lines form in front of the restaurant even before it opens every day.
This spot is a safe bet when you're craving eel rice. The eel is grilled nicely—fragrant and not too dry. The portion of rice is just right, and trying the three different ways to eat it is pretty fun. The flavor isn't mind-blowing, but it's steady and really comforting. Feels like a little everyday happiness 🥰


