Unagi Sakuraya — Restaurant in Mishima

CASH ONLY. Visited after researching the best place for unagi, luckily we were seated almost right away at 6PM on a Saturday with no reservation, though I could see they were set up for long queues with benches and a giant heater outside. They let us share the Extra Large Unaju (4x pieces) between two people, and we also ordered some sides. After tasting the unagi here, I can say the main difference between this and your average cheap Unagi don is the one here was incredibly soft and tender and melt in your mouth, you barely needed to chew. It was also super fresh, with the texture more like an actual soft white fish than the unagi texture I'm used to. Warning: there were still quite a few tiny bones, you mostly won't notice them unless you're unlucky enough to get one stuck between your teeth/gums. Sides - both the deep fried eel bones and eel liver were tasty, though the servings were super tiny; it's more like a small taste of a delicacy than something filling.

Be prepared to spend at least 5280 if you come here for unadon/unaju!

Note: They do have an English menu and some...

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【Shop Info】 ■Name: Sakuraya ■Address: 13-2 Hirokoji-cho, Mishima City, Shizuoka ■Budget: \5,000–10,000 ■Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00am – 8:00pm Closed: Wednesdays (open on holidays)

■My Thoughts The kabayaki set meal at Mishima’s famous “Unagi Sakuraya” is pure luxury on a plate! The moment you lift the lid, you’re greeted by the irresistible aroma of eel slowly grilled over charcoal—it instantly gets your appetite going. The eel, glistening with their special sauce, looks amazing even before you take a bite. Once you dig in, you’ll find a crispy, fragrant surface with a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth center. The secret sauce brings out the best in the eel, soaking perfectly into the rice and filling your mouth with happiness.

The refined sweetness of the eel fat, the rich flavor of the sauce, and the subtle smoky aroma from the charcoal are all beautifully balanced—it’s so good you can’t help but smile. The set also comes with a gentle-tasting liver soup that highlights the eel’s flavor and relaxes you from the inside out. It’s great for rewarding yourself or for a memorable meal with family and loved ones. With over 160 years of history, this dish is packed with tradition and expert craftsmanship. If you’re ever in Mishima, this is one spot you absolutely can’t miss. Once you try it, you’ll never forget how good it is—and you’ll definitely want to come back for more! #Shizuoka #Mishima #Unagi...

We were fortunate to arrive at the restaurant around noon, and there was no crowd at that time. After taking a number, we waited for about 10 minutes before being seated. By then, a small queue had already started to form.

The meal included: Unaju with one and a half eel fillets Unagi Tamagoyaki (eel omelette) Grilled unagi liver Fried unagi bones

The eel was expertly deboned, with almost no trace of fine bones. The seasoning was on the heavier side, but I personally loved it. This, of course, depends on individual preferences.

Our seating that day was on the second floor, where it was entirely tatami-style. For those of us unaccustomed to this type of seating, it was quite...