Eel restaurant Hiiragi
A renowned Himeji establishment specializing in exquisite eel dishes, offering a serene dining atmosphere and warm hospitality.
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Eel restaurant Hiiragi
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A renowned Himeji establishment specializing in exquisite eel dishes, offering a serene dining atmosphere and warm hospitality.
Try Anago Sashimi
Don't miss the Anago sashimi for a unique culinary adventure.
Visit for Dinner Early
Arrive early for dinner to ensure a quiet and peaceful dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Japanese
Price
Mid-range
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Anago Sashimi
Experience the delicate, thinly sliced Anago sashimi, a unique and refined eel preparation.
Multi-Style Eel Experience
Savor eel in various preparations from sashimi to grilled, tempura, and steamed. A true taste of Himeji's specialty.
Serene Dining Atmosphere
Enjoy a peaceful and serene dining atmosphere with attentive service, perfect for a relaxed meal.
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Try Anago Sashimi
Don't miss the Anago sashimi for a unique culinary adventure.
Visit for Dinner Early
Arrive early for dinner to ensure a quiet and peaceful dining experience.
English Menu Available
English menus are available for convenience, and staff are helpful.
Less Fatty Option
Consider Hitsumabushi from Anago for a delicious, less fatty eel dish.
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Try Anago Sashimi
Don't miss the Anago sashimi for a unique culinary adventure.
Visit for Dinner Early
Arrive early for dinner to ensure a quiet and peaceful dining experience.
English Menu Available
English menus are available for convenience, and staff are helpful.
Less Fatty Option
Consider Hitsumabushi from Anago for a delicious, less fatty eel dish.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Eel restaurant Hiiragi is praised for its specialty eel dishes, particularly Anago sashimi and various preparations. Diners appreciate the friendly and attentive service, and the availability of English menus is a plus for international visitors. However, some reviews suggest that certain preparations, like the 7-way eel meal, can be dry or oily, and one reviewer felt the food quality didn't match the high ratings.
"Tourist review - Small size restaurant with friendly staff who is helpful and always smiling. We came in wet from rain and they just provide us with great service even though we are dripping wet. Order hiragi gozen set & anago jyu set. Both taste great. They have english staff and speak english quite well. About 10 min walk from himeji station. We have 3 type of conger eel cook different style. I would recommend. Thank you very much."
Randy Tan
"Specialty eel restaurant which serves eel in various cooking methods - sashimi, steamed, braised, grilled, tempura styled.
We tried the set that was limited to 5 a day. It came with desserts.
After trying all styles our favourite was still grilled unagi as it was nicely grilled with smokey flavour. In my opinion the tempura was a bit too oily.
They carry a wide selection of alcoholic drinks. We enjoyed the plum wine with soda which wasn't too sweet.
There's no English menu but the chef was able to communicate a little in English which was very helpful."
M Ang
"Delicious eel and desert. My first time in Himeji. I love this restaurant. Very nice and service mind. I will comeback again."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Anago sashimi is highly recommended, as are the various eel preparations like grilled unagi and Hitsumabushi from Anago.
Yes, English menus are available, and some staff can communicate in English to assist guests.
Visiting for dinner slightly early is recommended to secure a peaceful dining experience without many customers.
Yes, the Hitsumabushi prepared from Anago is suggested for those interested in a less fatty option.
Yes, the restaurant offers a unique experience to try eel in various preparations, including sashimi, tempura, steamed, and grilled.
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