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.
Their eel is crispy on the outside and tender inside, just the way I like it. The sauce isn't overly sweet, so it's really easy to eat.
The best part is you can enjoy it Nagoya-style with three different ways: plain, with green onions and wasabi, and finally with broth poured over. It never feels heavy.
The portion is just right—not too much, not too little. The place is clean and comfortable, too.
