The story
Located in the heart of Narita, Kawasoya offers a refined destination for those seeking a premium unagi experience. The restaurant has earned a reputation for its meticulous preparation, focusing on the artistry of traditional Japanese grilled eel.
Creator Luke Martin highlights the establishment as a must-visit spot for travelers, describing the signature dish as "iconic grilled eel." He notes that the unagi is prepared with exceptional precision and finished with a distinctively sweet sauce. Whether you are passing through the area or making a dedicated trip, Kawasoya provides a high-quality taste of this classic delicacy that captures the essence of Narita’s culinary scene.
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Kawasoya’s unagi is the clear star, praised as a transcendent, melt-in-the-mouth experience. The overall vibe is one of reverent delight, celebrating simple, masterfully prepared Japanese comfort food.
“This is a freshwater eel, and only in Japan are you going to pay like 80 bucks for eel, but it's so good, believe me. I can see they've also seasoned up the rice as well. First bite of the unagi here at Kawasoya.”
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1 creator has covered Kawasoya. Most active: Luke Martin
Kawasoya in Narita serves iconic grilled eel, prepared with precision and a sweet sauce, offering a premium unagi experience.
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This is a freshwater eel, and only in Japan are you going to pay like 80 bucks for eel, but it's so good, believe me. I can see they've also seasoned up the rice as well. First bite of the unagi here at Kawasoya.
