Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa, a MICHELIN-selected restaurant, is one of Japan’s largest live unagi chains, with 35 locations worldwide. Founded in Nagoya, the brand traces its roots to Nakasho Shoten, a renowned unagi wholesaler with over 90 years of history dating back to 1932. Celebrated for its exceptionally fresh and succulent live eel, Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa remains committed to traditional Japanese grilling techniques, using bincho charcoal and a legendary tare sauce that has been passed down for generations.

Each eel is expertly grilled to order by skilled artisans, resulting in a crispy, aromatic skin and tender, full-bodied meat, rich with melt-in-your-mouth fat. Each dish is presented in handcrafted Minoyaki tableware with a history dating back to the Edo period. Known for phenomenal insulation, these vessels ensure the unagi arrives at the table at the perfect temperature.