Hakata Meidai Yoshizuka Unagiya
A Hakata eel restaurant established in 1873 (Meiji 6) with over 150 years of history. Their unique technique 'konashi' produces crispy-skinned, fluffy-fleshed eel. Selected for Tabelog Unagi 100 Best 2024. Located in Nakasu entertainment district but maintains local pricing — lines form of regular customers, not tourists.
Tabelog: 2,677 reviews, 3.71, Unagi 100 Best 2024. Yahoo Maps: 4.35/389. Reviews rave '150-year-unchanged flavor' and 'can't believe this quality for 2,150 yen.' A 2025 review describes it as 'crispy and juicy outside, fluffy inside.' Negative review found was from 2009 (15+ years ago) and does not reflect current quality. No fake review concerns.