love and eel （愛とうなぎ）

Eel has always held a special place in Japanese cuisine. Since ancient times, the Japanese have enjoyed eel as a source of energy and vitality.

“love and eel” brings this tradition into the modern day, offering a casual and welcoming space to enjoy eel. At lunchtime, we serve our signature unadon (eel over rice), while in the evening the restaurant transforms into an izakaya-style spot with grilled eel skewers, side dishes, and sake—an authentic taste of Japan in a relaxed setting.

Our pride lies in using premium domestically sourced eel, including from Osumi in Kagoshima. Grilled over a blend of three kinds of charcoal, the eel is crisp on the outside and tender, juicy on the inside. To complement it, we serve freshly cooked rice from Saga, prepared in traditional Nambu ironware for a glossy finish and rich aroma. Paired with our house-made secret sauce, the harmony of eel and rice is simply exquisite.

Born from the desire to “bring energy and love to people through delicious food,” love and eel invites you to savor freshly grilled eel and freshly steamed rice—an unforgettable taste of Japan.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 32.16 - USD 32.16
  Dinner: USD 32.16 - USD 32.16

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

  We can provide Halal-certified eel upon request. If you require Halal options, kindly specify this in the special request section when booking.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Available (Kids’ menu available).

  We offer complimentary rice and soup for children. Some children enjoy making their own ikura don (salmon roe rice bowl) by ordering just the salmon roe topping.

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.