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Ikegawa Shiten is a popular eel specialty restaurant in Shizuoka City that continues to be deeply loved by locals. Their defining feature is that every eel is slowly charcoal-grilled in the open kitchen after an order is placed. Direct charcoal grilling leaves the exterior crispy and aromatic while keeping the inside tender and fluffy. Delicate temperature control and heat adjustment allow excess fat to render out while locking in rich, juicy flavors.
Another point of pride for Ikegawa Shiten is its secret homemade sauce. Brushed on repeatedly in sync with the grilling process, it strikes an exquisite balance between sweetness and savoriness. Refined through years of expertise, the flavor perfectly enhances the natural umami of the eel. Skilled craftsmanship shines in every step—from filleting and grilling to sauce brushing. We warmly invite you to visit Ikegawa Shiten for a deeply memorable unagi dining experience.
Features
Ikegawa Shiten is a long-established, beloved local eel restaurant in Shizuoka City. The shop utilizes traditional time-honored techniques in preparing its unagi. Using fresh Shizuoka-sourced eel and maintaining high quality from procurement to preparation, their charcoal-grilled eel finishes with a crispy exterior and fluffy center, delivering a uniquely savory aroma and rich umami.
Furthermore, their signature homemade sauce is a special blend perfected through years of trial and error to elevate the eel’s natural taste, boasting a balanced flavor that is neither overly sweet nor too salty. The interior offers a serene, cozy atmosphere for a relaxing meal.
Recommended Ways to Enjoy
When visiting the popular Ikegawa Shiten, making a reservation for lunch or dinner is ideal. Must-try menu items include the “Unaju” (eel over rice in a lacquered box) and “Unadon” (eel rice bowl). Hearty and cooked fresh to order, charcoal-grilled eel delivers high satisfaction with its crispy-yet-fluffy texture and abundant flavor. The traditional homemade sauce is irresistibly delicious, creating many repeat visitors.
In the evening, besides eel, they offer a rich selection of small plates such as Shizuoka Oden and Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers). Takeout eel dishes are also available, making for great meals at home or souvenirs when visiting friends and family. When craving eel in Shizuoka City, Ikegawa Shiten comes highly recommended.
Basic Information
・Spot Name: Ikegawa Shiten
・Business Hours:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
・Closed: Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday, closed Tuesday instead); 3rd Monday and Tuesday of the month
・Price Range: Up to 5,999 JPY
・Parking: Available
Access
・Address: 67 Yokonaicho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Directions
・By Car: Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Shizuoka Station
・By Public Transport: Approx. 9 minutes on foot from Hiyoshicho Station
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