MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka)
Located in the center of one of Tokyo’s old entertainment districts, this Akasaka unagi specialist serves up eel in a number of different styles — but each one unmistakably Kansai.
Restaurant Details
Formerly known as Nyorosuke Akasaka, MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA has been among the most preeminent unagi (freshwater eel) specialists in Akasaka for a long time, which should tell guests a lot about its reputation.
Historically, Akasaka was one of Tokyo’s six “hanamachi” entertainment districts, where geisha plied their trade in conversation, song and entertainment. Such areas also naturally attracted eateries and restaurants of repute, one of which was the former Nyorosuke. Since its establishment along the central thoroughfare of Hitotsugi-dori, word of mouth has since solidified its reputation for top-quality unagi, prepared with exacting precision by its array of expert chefs.
And this reputation is most assuredly not undeserved. In contrast to the more common Kanto style of cooking unagi, where the eel is first steamed to make its flesh fluffier, the restaurant staunchly sticks to the Kansai school of thought. In the Kansai style, the eel is grilled — and only grilled, rather than steamed first like Tokyo-style unagi — to make it as crispy as possible.
Guests seated at the counter can see this tradition come to life before their eyes, through the deft techniques of the restaurant's chefs. Course menus offer unagi in a variety of different styles, from traditional kabayaki with sauce, to the unadorned shirayaki, to even senbei made with eel bones. Diners are guaranteed to walk away impressed with the sheer variety of ways that eel can be prepared.
A veritable feast, this course offers the chance to enjoy unagi grilled Kansai-style, without steaming, for maximum flavor. Tuck into unaju and other traditional eel dishes, alongside appetizers, skewers and more—representing all the ways to eat eel in Japan! Take your pick from the house’s selection of drinks, including sake, shochu, and a number of highly popular plum wines.
A veritable feast, this course offers the chance to enjoy unagi grilled Kansai-style, without steaming, for maximum flavor. Tuck into unaju and other traditional eel dishes, alongside appetizers, skewers and more—representing all the ways to eat eel in Japan! Take your pick from the house’s selection of drinks, including sake, shochu, and a number of highly popular plum wines.
A veritable feast, this course offers the chance to enjoy unagi grilled Kansai-style, without steaming, for maximum flavor. Tuck into unaju and other traditional eel dishes, alongside appetizers, skewers and more—representing all the ways to eat eel in Japan! This particular course incorporates shirayaki (“white-grilled”) unagi, a method of grilling unagi over a fire without any sauces or additives to let the natural flavor of the eel stand out. Maruichi Fuji invites diners to taste the differe...
A veritable feast, this course offers the chance to enjoy unagi grilled Kansai-style, without steaming, for maximum flavor. Tuck into unaju and other traditional eel dishes, alongside appetizers, skewers and more—representing all the ways to eat eel in Japan! This particular course incorporates shirayaki (“white-grilled”) unagi, a method of grilling unagi over a fire without any sauces or additives to let the natural flavor of the eel stand out. Maruichi Fuji invites diners to taste the differe...
MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka) Remarks
Children will only be permitted entry if they order and consume an individual adult course for themselves.
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka) Business Days
MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka) Address
Tokai Akasaka Annex Building 1F, 3-16-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka) Access Info
Maruichi Fuji Akasaka is located a 4-minute walk from the elevator exit of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Lines, or a 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka) Phone Number
MARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka) Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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