Gion Matsuno

Unagi rice is a classic Japanese delicacy, but the well-known unagi rice brand is still very popular. The selection of eel, roasting, and the choice of rice all determine the taste.

One of the best food experiences in Japan. The eel is quite good, but the queue is very tiring. The environment inside is not bad. It is a small private room for two people. It has a bit of artistic conception with a small scenery. I like it very much!

This eel rice is very famous in Arashiyama and has a Michelin star. We went to this restaurant with the mentality of eating at a Michelin star, but found that it was crowded. It was one of the best food experiences in Japan. The eel is quite good, but the queue is very tiring.

This is an eel restaurant. This restaurant has one Michelin star. The two of us ordered two set meals. Normally, we would have ordered set meal B, but we were extravagant and ordered one set meal B and one set meal C. We were a bit full, but each dish was very tasty and the ingredients were top-notch. You must arrange this itinerary when you come to Arashiyama.

You can order eel rice a la carte, which is divided into four types: large, medium, small and children, or you can order a set meal (there are three sets of A, B and C depending on the amount of food). I read a lot of reviews in advance, and some people said that the eel in the set meal is the part near the tail, while the eel rice a la carte is the middle part, which is more plump. It tastes great!

We arrived before 5:20, it was raining and very cold, but there were already 10 people waiting inside and a full line outside, we lined up at the corner. When I asked the first person in the line outside, he said that 20 people were let in at 5 o'clock, so we must get there early!

A Michelin-starred restaurant that requires reservations. The only dish they offer is the eel rice. It's fragrant and not at all fishy. The tofu dessert is also quite good. I didn't feel any special seasoning or even oil was added to the meal; it was a truly exquisite experience.