Sumiyaki Unagi Aoiya
A veteran unagi restaurant founded in 1977, grilling eel for over 43 years in Hamamatsu. Using the Kansai-style 'jiyaki' method—grilling directly over binchotan charcoal without steaming—the result is crispy skin and tender flesh. Exclusively domestic eel selected from the best seasonal sources. Named to Tabelog's Unagi Top 100 in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024. Lines form every morning. Unagi takeout bento also available.
Tabelog 3.71 / 1,002 reviews. Top-100 selection 4 times. Many long-term regulars including '12th visit' and '11th visit' reviews. TripAdvisor #10 in Hamamatsu (4.4/5, 58 reviews). Top praise: 'charcoal-grilled aroma' and 'crispy skin'. No signs of fake reviews.