Oh man, I finally made it to the crazily popular joint for Japanese eel.
Got to be honest - I ain’t no fan of this freshwater fish. Have always found the flesh a little too “muddy” in taste. However, Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant does serve up a pretty good one. I’m sure it has everything to do with the eels being pulled out of the water, slaughtered and grilled over charcoal within a space of a few minutes. There’s also the fact that fresh G.I.Y. (grate-it-yourself) wasabi root is included as an accompanying condiment.
I ordered the large portion (but of course 😂) of the Nagoya-style Hitsumabushi set. Customers are recommended a 4-step journey to best enjoy it, of which the third step is my favourite as it involves pouring a clear dashi stock into the bowl of eel and rice. I thought it was delicious with plenty of wasabi and spring onions mixed in.