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About this place
When you want to elevate a home meal, freshly prepared eel from Fujiyasu in Saiin is a dependable choice. Their in-house unagi kabayaki is grilled until the skin turns crisp and aromatic, while the meat remains tender and fluffy right to the edges. The accompanying tare glaze has a clean, gentle sweetness without feeling cloying, allowing you to tailor the sauce's intensity as you spoon it over warm rice.
Alongside the glazed kabayaki, the shop also offers unagi shirayaki, grilled without sauce. Thick, pillowy, and defined by a fragrant char, it pairs naturally with a touch of wasabi soy sauce to highlight the rich, natural fat of the eel. Both selections are sold by weight in units of 1 whole eel, making them popular choices for an evening dinner or as a thoughtful gift for family and relatives.
There is no dine-in seating; Fujiyasu operates strictly for takeout, and payment is cash only. Because grilling and careful packaging can take some time, calling ahead to reserve a pickup slot ensures a smooth visit. Once home, a quick reheat in a toaster oven easily brings out the fragrant, freshly grilled character of a specialty counter.
