Try Kyosui Eels in Mejiro
In this little restaurant, diners can enjoy kyosui eels, which are lighter and softer than other varieties.
Mejiro Zorome is located in a side street near Mejiro station. Diners come to savour kyosui eels, a speciality that are only available in 30 establishments in Japan. Their distinctive feature is the fact that they have been raised in near-natural conditions, making their flesh low in fat and extremely flavourful. Their firm texture and sweet flavour are enhanced by a homemade mirin made without using sugar, and that has been aged for either one or three years.
An appetising selection of a dozen sake varieties is available to pair with braised kyosui eel and braised livers. In this relaxing atmosphere, whether dining alone or with friends, it’s always pleasant to sip a first glass of sake while waiting for your unaju (braised eel served on rice) to arrive. The skill displayed by the chef and owner is reflected in the choice of ingredients and their preparation alike, particularly in dishes with subtle flavours handled masterfully.
Mejiro Zorome
B1 Mejiro Square Bldg, 3-3-1 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Tel.: 03-6908-3653
Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5-10 p.m.
Closed: Wednesdays
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