Hirudake Unagiya, a charcoal-grilled eel specialty shop operated by Act Community Co., Ltd., will celebrate its grand opening in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on July 9, 2026. This marks the second location for the chain in Tokyo.

'Hirudake Unagiya' uses only fresh Japanese eel. Despite maintaining authentic preparation methods—including hand-skewering fresh eel each morning and grilling entirely over charcoal—the brand achieves its goal of being 'affordable, fast, and delicious.' Its flagship Sakae store in Nagoya has become so popular that it constantly sees long queues.

By operating out of a rented space during the day, the restaurant minimizes overhead costs and invests those savings directly into food costs, offering quality comparable to high-end establishments at mass-market prices. Featured menu items include the 'Fuji Mountain Jyu,' which features two whole eels, and the 'Fujitama-don,' a combination of eel and Japanese-style omelet (umaki). All menu items are available for takeout and via UberEats.

Store Details: Name: Hirudake Unagiya Nerima Branch (Night: Charcoal Skewer and Seasonal Cuisine Shop Kabochiya) Address: 1F Kubota Bldg., 5-21-4 Toyotamakita, Nerima-ku, Tokyo Business Hours: 11:00 – 14:30 (Last Order 14:00) Closed: Tuesdays

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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