“How many more sleeps till New Year’s Day~~~♪”
It might feel a little early to be saying that, but have you started thinking about this year’s osechi New Year’s dishes yet?
Last time,
we shared that “Unagi Kappo Zen,” the eel specialty restaurant in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi that got people talking when it launched its unagi tempura rice bowl, will be selling osechi!
We received some photos, so let’s take a look.
Introducing Unagi Kappo Zen’s Osechi
This is Unagi Kappo Zen’s special osechi, made with domestic live eel, seafood, and domestic Japanese Black Wagyu beef.
Here’s the first tier↓
- Japanese Black Wagyu temari sushi
- Live eel temari sushi
- Umaki eel omelet
- Kabayaki grilled eel
- Shirayaki grilled eel
- Saikyo-yaki eel
- Red and white kamaboko fish cake
- Salmon roe
- Pickled red and white turnip
- Kintoki carrot simmered with orange
- Decorative lotus root
- Japanese-style roast beef with Japanese Black Wagyu
- Head-on shrimp（not shown in the photo, but it will be included in the actual product～）
What an incredibly luxurious lineup of ingredients!
Since it’s an eel specialty restaurant, of course there are 5 different eel dishes. It covers the classics too, while packing in plenty of premium ingredients.
Now let’s introduce the second tier item by item～～.
Wagyu Nikudofu
For a little luxury, you really can’t leave out Wagyu～.
Homemade Smoked Salmon
What an artistic-looking smoked salmon～.
Sweet Simmered Black Beans
A total New Year’s classic, but these are so beautifully glossy!
Roasted Fukugamo Duck with Pear
It looks so tender～～ I bet it goes perfectly with the sweetness of the pear～
Unagi Zaku
Looks like the condiments really bring it together. This would probably be great with a dry sake.
Kazunoko Herring Roe
That pop-pop texture is here～～～! I don’t eat it often, so it really feels like New Year’s.
Ago-otoshi Mentaiko
Look at the thickness and firmness of that skin!! This really could make your jaw drop～
Oden-style Eel, Shiitake, and Taro
It’s not a combination you see very often, but somehow it feels comforting. Eel oden. This is one dish I’d really want to try～.
Unagi Kappo Zen Special Two-Tier Osechi 15,000 yen（tax included）
This serves about 2 to 3 people.
How to Order
By phone or Instagram DM.
TEL：050-3092-0015
The official Instagram is here
Pickup Period and Method
Reservations required by 12/27
Pickup Time
12/31 only, between 10:00 and 15:00
Please come to the restaurant to pick it up directly.
Here it is on the map↓
The address is Kanda Building 1F, 16-9 Takamatsucho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
Takeout Menu
Unaju eel rice box, premium 4,500 yen
Unaju eel rice box, regular premium 3,500 yen
Unaju eel rice box, standard 2,400 yen
One whole kabayaki eel 3,800 yen
One whole shirayaki eel 3,600 yen
Eel stick sushi 4,200 yen
Eel symbolizes longevity and perseverance, so eating it for New Year’s might make 2024 a healthy and active year～
