Hasebe (Unagi)
Founded 1939, just 3 min walk from Okazaki Station. This long-standing unagi specialist uses a generations-old secret tare sauce. Crispy skin and tender flesh are the hallmarks. Yahoo! Maps 3.77, 104 reviews; Tabelog 3.59, 290 reviews. Locals have said 'for eel, it's Hasebe' for over 80 years.
'Founded 1939, the secret tare is exceptional', 'The crispy-grilled skin's aroma is unforgettable', 'Always stop here when in Okazaki'. Tabelog 3.59, 290 reviews of long-standing local support.