300 Year EEL Restaurant!! JAPANESE FOOD - Secret Recipe in Yanagawa, Japan!

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YANAGAWA, JAPAN - Welcome to Yanagawa, located on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. Today is an extra cold day, snowing and so instead of driving we decided to take the train to get to Yanagawa - from Fukuoka it took about an hour.

Yanagawa is a very pleasant town, located along the beautiful Japanese coast, and home to plenty of fresh seafood and something they are most famous for; unagi, or eel. When it comes to Japanese food, Yanagawa is one of the capitals of eel! But first, we took a traditional boat ride through the canal system to enjoy the peace and natural beauty of the town.

While on the boat ride, I could smell the smoky aroma of eels being grilled and it was almost unbearable, so we decided to try our first eel - and this was a recommendation from our boat captain. The eel was delicious and fresh, caramelized with a sweet soy sauce glaze, and served over rice in a wooden lacquer box. It was my first taste of Yanagawa eel… but more and better coming up!
Total price - 8,150 JPY ($63.48 USD) for 2 boxes

Next up we went to a legendary seafood restaurant, more like a seafood market with a restaurant in the back. They had a nice catch, but one of their specialties is alien fish - literally alien fish - something otherworldly which they catch right off the coast of Yanagawa. They recommended some as sashimi and some deep fried. I also tried a number of other dishes, all of which were as fresh as possible and delicious.
Total price - 8,800 JPY ($68.54 USD) for everything

Finally we made it to our main reservation for the main meal of the day and the most highly regarded and renowned Japanese eel restaurant in Yanagawa; Ganso Motoyoshiya. They’ve literally been serving their eel recipe since 1681. I was extremely lucky to have a chance to enter the kitchen to see just how they grill the eels to perfection, dip them into the sauce, grill again, and then place them over rice in a wooden box before steaming it altogether. This style of serving unagi / eel, which is called Unagi no Seiromushi, is unique to Yanagawa and one of the signatures of Ganso Motoyoshiya. I went all out and ordering the biggest set includes 3 types of eel. It was outstanding!
Total price - 21,700 JPY ($157.94 USD), but my set cost 8,200 JPY ($59.71 USD)

Yanagawa is a fantastic town to visit on a day trip from Fukuoka to enjoy the peace of the canals and especially the delicious Yanagawa eels, and quick alien fish sashimi!

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Nothing makes a person more proud of their culture like Mark talking about ones cousine. He is so respectfull and the search of the aunthentic and traditional wais to enjoy food make him one of the best food channels ever, better than any TV show.

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Thank you for taking us on your travels! Props to your wife for her great recording, and well behaved child!🎉💐

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I am Japanese national, but I have been living overseas for many years, and I have never been to Kyushu, nor Shikoku regions, and it is so great to see someone like you travel places which have not been promoted as much as Tokyo and Osaka regions! Unagui loooks amazing, I would love to visit there one day!

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Honestly, Mark - these Japan episodes are so high level! 🙏 Japanese eel is one of those prized foods that belong in a special category - so delicate, flavorful, rich, and distinct! A true culinary VIP... And these versions looks truly incredible 🥲

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I am Japanese. A lot of foreign people come to japan recently. Unfortunately, they go to McDonald's often. You can see a lot and various restaurant in Japan compared to Europe and US. Please try to go to many restaurants! I think you do not feel uncomfortable form staff in almost all of restaurants, even if you are other countries person. By the way, Unagi is famous and traditional food, so you can see everywhere in Japan. However, I recommend expensive one in a Unagi specialty restaurant, because you may feel fishy in cheap shop.

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Mark Wiens is the best food travel guide in the whole wide world.

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I love Mark’s smile and just overall attitude it’s so positive and amazing that it makes me feel happy

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I’m sooo glad you came to my home town introducing our amazing food culture in Fukuoka! Eel in Yanagawa, oysters in Itoshima, Yatai food in Tenjin .. AWESOME choices!🙌🙌🙌

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Teşekkürler. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch so many different tastes and cultures.

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I think Mark-san is the best food travel reporter in the world!! He and his staffs researched wide area and deep information. They find the best restaurant in earch zone.
and he explain the foods in the best words and unbliebable presentation with good edition. He can drow up the best points from each foods and place!!

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Japanese people prepares their foods with so much passion. Not just the presentation but the touch of their culture is with it. I never had japanese food that i didnt like..Ive tried many cuisines from other countries as well but nothing compares to Japanese cuisines/foods/dishes.. From their soups to their main courses to their snacks...its all amazing.

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Unagi is my favorite, but that Unagi is a work of art!

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I love Mark Wiens, so humble and respectful of other cultures, doesn’t condescend or patronise and no hint of cynicism and slight disdain like in one other food channel I know!

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Ì love how Japan is a mix of village n city without struggling. So peaceful, still modern

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Japanese eel is yum, actually one of my all time fave foods

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I just want to teleport myself back to Japan so I can eat everything! I love the preparation and taste of Japanese eel.

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I love most seafood, but have never wanted to try eel, until now. Mark's promotional value is unmatched.

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I've been watching Mark for years now, and it's good to see him look healthy again. There were some point in time that Mark looks really sick, but still has the enthusiasm to make videos for his viewers. Thanks for all the effort in your videos Mark and more blessings to come for you and your family.

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Aw! I love eels! Thank you Mark! Now, I need to make a trip to Japan again just to eat all the yummy good food! 👍👍😋😋

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