Unagi Ikeda
A hidden gem in Mishima's competitive eel scene — the young chef trained at renowned 'Unashige' in Shimizu-cho. 1-min walk from Mishima Hirokoji Station. Rare among Mishima eel shops: reservations accepted, so no waiting. Open kitchen lets you watch the grilling. Google Maps rating: an exceptional 4.37.
Google Maps 4.37 (top tier among Mishima eel restaurants). Instagram posts calling it 'the best eel I've had anywhere in Japan.' Local sentiment: 'Smarter to book here than queue at Sakuraya.' No fake review evidence.