Hello.
I’m Harapeko-chan, still hungry today!

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Store Name: Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho
Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Oshiage Station
Address: 〒131-0045
1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 6F Tokyo Sky Tree Town Solamachi
Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Closed: None
Budget: Lunch: ¥3000 to ¥4000
Dinner: ¥4000 to ¥5000

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This time, I visited 'Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho', located on the 6th floor of Solamachi, just a 5-minute walk from Oshiage Station, where you can enjoy authentic “hitsumabushi” in Tokyo!

A feature of this place is the rare “grilled directly over fire” preparation method that is uncommon in Kanto; it’s the Nagoya specialty “bincho hitsumabushi,” which is grilled over a strong distant flame without steaming. You can savor the delicious eel with the unique tamari soy sauce and mirin from local Aichi, which has a rich brewing culture.
The skin is crispy while the flesh is moist and bursting with flavor, providing an irresistible texture!
Because of the simple ingredients, the chef's skill and ability to select the best materials are put to the test. The elasticity and fat content of the eel are perfectly balanced to achieve optimal deliciousness. Only the “just right” eel is carefully selected from various regions both domestically and internationally.
Additionally, only new rice from environmentally-friendly farming methods is used, allowing you to enjoy the delightful taste of fresh, steaming rice that fills your mouth with happiness♡

The secret sauce made with tamari soy sauce enhances the flavor of the eel and pairs exceptionally well with the dashi broth for the tea-cooked rice.
The registered trademark 'Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho' offers a unique experience that is hard to find elsewhere where you can enjoy it in three different ways.

【How to Enjoy】
First, scoop hitsumabushi from the pot into a rice bowl with a ladle and enjoy the original hitsumabushi as it is.
Next, enhance the flavor with tangy Japanese seasonings by adding wasabi and chopped scallions. The combination of Japanese flavors and moderate spiciness will create a lingering aftertaste.
Finally, add wasabi, scallions, and shredded nori, then pour the dashi over it to make it into a tea-cooked rice dish. This is the ultimate way to enjoy the aromatic hitsumabushi.

Menu I ordered:
【Special Hitsumabushi】
Unlike the grilled eel of Edo-mae, the eel is grilled directly without steaming, resulting in a crispy, fragrant outside and a fluffy, juicy inside—truly delicious! Additionally, with the provided dashi broth and seasonings, it can also be enjoyed as tea-cooked rice, making it delightful in two ways!

There are also affordable course menus and children’s menus, making it enjoyable for the whole family.

Once again, Harapeko-chan is completely satisfied!
Thank you for the meal.

The eels are grilled over Binchotan charcoal fire, and the skin is crispy and full of aroma! It's really delicious, and you can't feel the presence of thorns at all. It's very comfortable to eat! There are also many Japanese locals dining inside~

I chose Naju, the purest eel rice.
If you are eating it for the first time, you can choose ひつまぶし. There are three kinds of meals where you can taste different eel flavors! (Eat as it is, with green onion and mustard, or with chazuke rice)

Recommended to those who like to eat eel rice. This one is grilled in the Kansai style. It is crispier than others and has no fishy smell at all. The sauce grilled is great and I love it! After eating, I feel like my soul has been replenished hehe...