Sumiyaki no Mise Unatoyo
Established 1960. Right outside Nishi-Takakura Sportsground Station Exit 3. Classic 'jiyaki' style—grilled from raw over binchotan charcoal for a fluffy, fragrant result. House tare sauce passed down through generations. Takeout available. Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2024; Michelin Plate 2019. Yahoo Maps 4.17 (107 reviews).
TripAdvisor ranking #139 in Nagoya. 'Unatoyo is Mizuho ward's landmark. The fragrance of binchotan-grilled jiyaki is unavailable in Tokyo.' Locals come back every year. Takeout also praised.