UYA 炭焼活鰻料理

UYA offers farm to table authentic Kansai-style Live Eel Japanese Cuisine.

02/09/2024

⚠️ Outlet Closure Notice ⚠️

Dear valued customers,
We regret to inform you that after 4 October 2024, UYA Novena will permanently close its doors. We want to express our sincere gratitude for your loyal patronage during our time here. However, we welcome you to Wheelock outlet for the same quality and care you've come to expect from us🙇🙇‍♂️

⚠️閉店のお知らせ ⚠️

お客様各位
いつもご来店いただきまして誠にありがとうございます。
誠に勝手ながら、2024年10月4日をもちまして、UYAノベナ店は閉店いたします。
これまでのご愛顧に心から感謝申し上げます。
引き続き、同様のクオリティとサービスを提供するWheelock店舗にて、皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。

21/07/2024

🎉 𝐔𝐘𝐀'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲!! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Midsummer Day of the Ox (Unagi Day) with a special giveaway! Three lucky winners will each receive our Signature Hitsumabushi Set (worth $50).

Here’s how to participate:
1.⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram
2.⁠ ⁠Like this post
3.⁠ ⁠Answer the question and tag 3 friends in the comments
4.⁠ ⁠Share this post in your story and tag us
(Make sure to set your account to public so we can find you ❤️)

(𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑼𝒀𝑨 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈!)

The contest period is from 21 July 2024 to 24 July 2024, 11:59 PM.
Winners will be announced on 26 July 2024.
Open to residents of Singapore only.

Hurry up! The lucky winner could be you　🉐🙌

Terms & Conditions Apply.

🎉 𝐔𝐘𝐀人気ひつまぶしプレゼント! 🎉
うなぎの日（丑の日）を記念して、特別なプレゼントキャンペーンを開催します！
ラッキーな3名様に、UYAのシグネチャーひつまぶしセット（$50相当）をプレゼントいたします。

参加方法はこちら：
1.⁠ ⁠Instagramで@uya_sgをフォロー
2.⁠ ⁠この投稿に「いいね！」
3.⁠ ⁠質問に答えて、コメントで3人の友達をタグ付け
4.⁠ ⁠この投稿をストーリーでシェアし、私たちをタグ付け
（アカウントを公開設定にして、私たちが見つけられるようにしてください❤️）

（ヒント：今年の一の丑です！）

応募期間は2024年7月21日から2024年7月24日23:59まで。
当選者は2024年7月26日に発表されます。
シンガポール在住の方のみ応募可能です。

ラッキーウィナーはあなたかもしれません🉐🙌
利用規約が適用されます.

08/07/2024

🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿! 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐱 – 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰!
🌟 夢の夏、ついにやってきた！2024年7月24日、土用の丑の日！

Join us for a culinary journey featuring our famous Binchotan Charcoal-Grill Live Unagi. Enjoy big discounts and extended hours for you and your family!
備長炭で焼き上げた自慢の活鰻を、ぜひ家族みんなでご堪能して下さい。最大60％OFFの特別割引と、営業時間の延長もお見逃しなく！

🕒 Extended Operating Hours 営業時間のご案内
Lunch 11:30 am – 3 pm (Last Order : 2.30pm)
Dinner 5:30 pm – 10 pm (Last Order: 9pm)

Make sure to reserve your spot 🙌
お早めご予約ください！ 🙌

#土用の丑の日

22/06/2024

Did you know? Grilled eel liver, also known as unagi kimo yaki, its unique texture and rich flavour pairs perfectly with beer! Not only is it a flavorful snack, but it's also packed with nutrients—loaded with vitamins, calcium, and iron.
Come and try it today 🤤

肝焼きはコリコリとした食感と肝本来の味わいが楽しめます。
お酒とも合うので、おつまみにもぴったりです🤤
ぜひご賞味ください~

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day💙
to all the incredible Dads out there!

お父さん、いつもありがとう💙

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

07/06/2024

Hungry for something special? 🤤
Visit UYA Charcoal-Grill Live Unagi Restaurant and discover the perfect way to indulge in our Signature Hitsumabushi!

ちょっと贅沢な食事して特別な気分を味わいたい🤤
そんなあなたにオススメの「ひつまぶし」をご紹介！
ぜひ当店へお越しください〜

Thank you for the delicious shot!

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

31/05/2024

We are here to celebrate weekend with you! 😍
Indulge in your favorite unagi dishes and don't forget to try our Tokusei Beef Rice set. Our juicy hamburg is grilled to perfection—don't miss out🙌
(Available exclusively at UYA Wheelock!)

お気に入りのうなぎ料理を楽しんでいただきながら😍他にもおすすめなのが、特製ビーフハンバーグです！ジューシーに焼かれたハンバーグをご提供しております。ぜひご賞味ください🙌
(UYA Wheelock限定で提供中です)

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

21/05/2024

We have more than just unagi dishes✨😍
Enjoy our mix tempura with prawns and assorted veggies🤤 perfectly paired with Yosuga Beer for just $13. Don’t miss our buy 5, get 1 free promo. It’s the eve of a holiday—come celebrate with us!

うなぎ料理だけ.....ではありません✨😍
エビやさまざまな野菜の天ぷらの盛り合わせをお楽しみください🤤

ヨスガビール5本をご購入いただくと、6本目を無料でお楽しみいただけます！
ヨスガラガーでつながりを乾杯しましょう！

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day🩷
Cherish Mom's Special day with us~ Enjoy a delightful meal and create lasting memories together at UYA ✨

「お母さんいつもありがとう🩷」

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

06/05/2024

Dinner is served🤤
いただきますぅ！
📸 Credit to

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

03/04/2024

Mission accomplished!
Shunjuu Izakaya Koji Sushi Bar - Raffles City

Curious about how we can our beer 👀? Take a peek behind the scenes and see the magic happen!

YOSUGA Lager- our very own craft beer! Crafted with love and now available at all our outlets.

Swing by and give it a try✨ we can't wait to hear what you think 🍻

新登場したクラフトビール『縁、ヨスガ』の缶詰め工程大公開 👀

香りからすでに美味しい!
フルーティーで滑らかな口当たりが絶妙で、とっても飲みやすい✨

是非一度味わってみてください🍻

#クラフトビール #ビールが好き #新発売

28/03/2024

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚: 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🍻

At UYA 炭焼活鰻料理 , Shunjuu Izakaya, and Koji Sushi Bar , we believe in celebrating the connections that enrich our lives. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of our newest creation: 𝐘𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫!

Inspired by the Japanese concept of "縁" (En), Yosuga is more than just a beer; it's a testament to the moments shared and the memories created with cherished friends and loved ones. Crafted with passion by the renowned Brewery Co., Yosuga promises to tantalize your taste buds with its symphony of flavors.

🍑 Imagine the aroma of ripe peaches, the tang of tangerines, and the sweetness of grapes all in one refreshing sip. That's the magic of Yosuga Lager. Its gentle peach palate, light maltiness, and crisp finish make it the perfect companion for any occasion.

Don't miss our launch promotion - buy 5 Yosuga beers, get the 6th free! Available exclusively at our restaurants. Cheers to connections with Yosuga Lager!

『ヨスガラガー』のご紹介 - 繋がりへのオマージュ 🍻

UYA 炭焼活鰻料理, Izakaya, Koji Sushi Bar から最新作『ヨスガラガー』が登場！

日本の概念「縁（えん）」に触発され、ヨスガはただのビール以上のものです。それは大切な友人や愛する人と共有した瞬間、そして創造された思い出への証です。

受賞歴のあるが醸造した限定クラフトビールです！

🍑 桃やみかん、ぶどうの香りとともに、軽やかなフィニッシュが特徴。

発売記念プロモーションをお見逃しなく - ヨスガビール5本をご購入いただくと、6本目を無料でお楽しみいただけます！当レストランでのみご利用いただけます。
ヨスガラガーでつながりを乾杯しましょう！！

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

07/03/2024

Nothing makes our day brighter than reading reviews like J's.
Your feedback keeps us inspired to serve you the best unagi experience🌟

If you haven't tried it yet, we're an Unagi restaurant dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience. We serve authentic Japanese Kansai style live freshwater eel cuisine, grilled to perfection over binchotan charcoal.

お客様から素敵なレビューありがとうございます🌟

備長炭で丁寧に焼き上げた本格関西風活鰻料理をご提供致します。
是非一度、当店自慢の鰻料理をお召し上がりください。

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

26/02/2024

📢 Announcement: Annual Company Lunch Closure

Our doors will be closed for the lunch session as we gather to enjoy this special occasion as a team. It's a time for us to reflect on our achievements, strengthen bonds, and recharge for the exciting journey ahead.

We'll be back in action for dinner service🥳. Thanks for your understanding!

📅 Closure Date: 4th March 2024 (Lunch Session ONLY)
🔄 Resume: Normal business for dinner

📢 お知らせ: アニュアルランチ為の休業

勝手ながら、弊店は3月4日の昼食をお休みさせていただきますが、
夕食は平常通り営業いたします。

1年中、一生懸命働いてきたスタッフのために、昼食の時間に慰労会を開催することにしました。ご迷惑をおかけしますが、ご理解の程、宜しくお願い致します。

📅 休業日: 2024年3月4日（昼の部のみ）
🔄 再開: 夕食の通常営業

📍
𝐔𝐘𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥-𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
☎️: 9359 0423
🌐: https://wa.me/6593590423

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day🌹
Let's celebrate today's with your loved ones 💖

🌟Reserve in advance to secure your seats!

For more informations or reservations, visit
🌐www.uya.sg

#うなぎ屋 #シンガポールレストラン🇸🇬 #ひつまぶし

06/02/2024

📣【🧧Chinese New Year Closure Announcement 🧧】

Dear valued customers,

As we usher in the joyous festivities of the Chinese New Year, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support. Please be informed that we will be closed as below:

🏮 Closure Details:
𝗨𝗬𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹-𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸
Closing Date: 9-12 February 2024
Business Resume: 13 February 2024 (Tuesday)

𝗨𝗬𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹-𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮
Closing Date: 9-13 February 2024
Business Resume: 14 February 2024 (Wednesday)

Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Chinese New Year filled with good fortune, happiness, and prosperity! Gong Xi Fa Cai 🍊

📣【🧧春節休業のお知らせ 🧧】

お客様へ、
いつもご愛顧いただきありがとうございます。
弊店は以下の通り、一時的に休業いたします。

🏮 休業詳細:
𝗨𝗬𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹-𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸
休業日: 2024年2月9日～ 2024年2月12日
営業再開: 2024年2月13日（火）

𝗨𝗬𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗹-𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗮
休業日: 2024年2月9日～ 2024年2月13日
営業再開: 2024年2月14日（水）

ご理解とご支援に心より感謝申し上げます。
皆様に幸多い新年をお祈り申し上げます🍊

19/01/2024

Grab a plate of our Japanese Karasumi (Mullet roe) or some mouthwatering sashimi and top it off with a refreshing 50% off Nito Sake before tackling the main event, UNAGI! ... because why not?🍶✨
(Available from 8 January until 31 January 2024)

メインの鰻料理前にカラスミ大根や新鮮な刺身が前菜としてはいかがですか？
今ならアラカルトメニューからのご注文で、二兎酒がなんと半額に🍶✨
皆さんのお越しを心よりお待ちしております！
(期間限定：1月８日ー1月31日）

🌟Reserve in advance to secure your seats!

For more informations or reservations, visit
🌐www.uya.sg

#うなぎ屋 #シンガポールレストラン🇸🇬 #ひつまぶし

09/01/2024

Here's to 6 fantastic years at UYA! Celebrate with us and elevate your dining experience. Sip, savor, and save big! Enjoy an incredible 50% off on Nito Banzai Junmai Sake carafes or bottles when you order in any dish from our a la carte menu. Cheers to making your meal even better🍶✨

UYAが6周年を迎えました！
感謝の気持ちを込めて、特別なセールを開催中です。アラカルトメニューからのご注文で、二兎万歳純米酒がなんと半額に！
皆さんのお越しを心よりお待ちしております！🎉

🌟Reserve in advance to secure your seats!

For more informations or reservations, visit
🌐www.uya.sg

#うなぎ屋 #シンガポールレストラン🇸🇬 #ひつまぶし

01/01/2024

Wishing everyone a joyous New Year 2024!
This year too, we hope for your continued cooperation and the pleasure of serving you at UYA, Cheers! ✨🥂

新年あけましておめでとうございます！
今年もUYAをよろしくお願い致します✨🥂

31/12/2023

A sincere thank you to our wonderful patrons for sharing moments and meals with us throughout 2023. Your support has made this year truly special.

Wishing you a fantastic New Year's Eve! 🙏🌟

2023年も多くのお客様にご愛顧いただき、誠にありがとうございました。お客様との出会いが、私たちにとって宝物です。

素晴らしい新年をお迎えください！🙏🌟

25/12/2023

Wishing everyone a very Merry & Blessed Christmas🎄✨
May this season fill your home with joys and laughters🥰

Business open as usual, welcoming all to celebrate with us! 🎉

メリークリスマス！素敵なクリスマスになりますように🎄✨

今日も元気に営業してます☺︎
皆さんのお越しを心よりお待ちしております！🎉

🌟Reserve in advance to secure your seats!

For more informations or reservations, visit
🌐www.uya.sg

#うなぎ屋 #シンガポールレストラン🇸🇬 #ひつまぶし

22/12/2023

Tick-tock, only 3 days left until Christmas! 🎄✨

Unagi lovers gather round because this is a spot you don't wanna miss out on!

Our specialty lies in crafting exquisite charcoal grill unagi paired with authentic Japanese rice, promising a culinary experience like no other.

Indulge in our Signature Hitsumabushi, delicious flavors and amazing condiments (Japanese Peppercorn), sourced and prepared in-house to elevate every dish🧡

Conveniently nestled at Wheelock, just a stone's throw from the MRT.

クリスマスまであと3日！🎄✨

うなぎ好きのみなさん、お見逃しなく！

当店は、本格の炭火焼きうなぎと本格的な日本米を組み合わせたこだわりの逸品をご用意しております。

お料理を引き立てる美味しい調味料（山椒）もぜひご賞味ください🧡

#ウィロック　駅から近いです！

🌟Reserve in advance to secure your seats!

For more informations or reservations, visit
🌐www.uya.sg

#うなぎ屋 #シンガポールレストラン🇸🇬 #ひつまぶし

24/11/2023

We are delighted to host students from Chikushi Jogakuen High School in Fukuoka, Japan, during their educational journey through Singapore. During their visit, we were able to showcase our tateba, where our live eels are kept, giving them a hands-on experience with our live eels. A big thank you to EDUC&R for arranging this special and unforgettable visit to our restaurant, UYA Novena outlet.

昨日、福岡県の筑紫女学園高等学校の生徒たちがシンガポールの修学旅行で当店を訪れてくれました。彼らの訪問中、私たちは鰻を保管している場所である『たてば』を紹介し、生の鰻に触れる体験を提供することができました。この特別な企画を立ててくださったEDUC&Rに感謝申し上げます。
UYA Novena店舗へのご来店、誠にありがとうございました。

📞 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
☎️ 9788 0071 (Novena) / 9359 0423 (Wheelock)
💻 https://www.uya.sg

#シンガポールレストラン

24/11/2023

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Uya 四代目菊川 - Authentic Nagoya Unagi

All of us at Uya 四代目菊川 are very excited to be able to share with you the cumulation of almost a year’s work with our Japanese partner (a fourth generation unagi wholesaler and restaurant owner) to bring to Singapore authentic ungai dishes which are true to the quality, taste and standard found in the top unagi restaurants in Nagoya (one of the 3 prefectures in Japan famous for its unagi). We are very proud of the authenticity of our unagi, which we put a lot of effort into to ensure.

To start with, we use only what is commonly referred to as “Japanese eels”, or to give the species its proper name - Anguilla japonica, in Japanese, 日本鰻 nihon'unagi. As eels cannot be bred in farms and are merely raised in farms, we obtain our eels from trusted farms in various countries depending on season and quality (including Taiwan and Japan). The key, as with all good food, is to first start with the highest quality ingredients, in this case by ensuring that we have quality Anguilla japonica. For this reason, the eels which we use are smaller in size than conventionally found in Singapore. These smaller eels are more highly prized in Japan as they are less tough and contain more of the quality oil, and hence more vitamins and minerals, as compared to the larger eels (an analogy would be veal vs beef).

These hand-chosen eels are then air-flown in twice a week to our restaurant where they are stored 24 x 7 in our tabeta, a custom-built facility which continuously circulates clean and temperature-controlled water to ensure that the eels are kept clean, fresh and in optimal conditions. The tabeta is what eel distributors in Japan use and represents a unique investment on our part to utilize the far superior alternative to using a normal tank.

We regularly see much debate about the level of “char” on the unagi and this is very much a question of personal preference. As our aim is to offer Nagoya-authentic unagi, our chef who hails from Nagoya and has worked in the top unagi restaurants in Nagoya, aims to deliver a grilled unagi which is exactly the same as you will find in Nagoya. This means a lower level of char (ensuring that the vitamin and mineral filled oil is preserved and not burnt into carbon) with an evenly toasted and crispy top layer of flesh and skin while maintaining fluffy and creamy meat. This requires a great level of skill and control of the coals and the grilling on the part of the chef. We would invite you to watch through the glass window in our restaurant (from a distance as the glass gets very hot) how much care and attention is paid to the grilling of each piece of eel to ensure this.