Utsuke

Name: Utsuke
Address: 1-4 Nihonbashiyokoyamacho, Chuo City, Tokyo
Price range: ¥350 - ¥5000

Nihonbashi Unagi Kō UTSUKE Serving eel dishes, yakitori, and specialty appetizers.

★ 4.3 (1,011) 📍 1-4 Nihonbashiyokoyamacho, Chuo City

Unaju (Grilled Eel Rice Box)

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Ume (Standard)

梅

Grilled eel glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce served over rice in a box. 'Ume' implies a standard portion size. The eel is tender with a rich savory flavor. Eat with sansho pepper if desired.

¥2,100~ ≈ $13.00

Take (Standard)

竹

Grilled eel glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce served over rice. 'Take' implies a larger portion than 'Ume'. Rich, fatty eel with caramelized sauce.

¥2,900~ ≈ $19.00

Matsu (Premium)

松

Premium grilled eel over rice box. 'Matsu' offers a generous portion of high-quality eel. The texture is soft and the sauce is savory-sweet.

¥3,700~ ≈ $24.00

Mountain (Extra Large)

マウンテン

A massive portion of grilled eel over rice, heaped like a mountain. For those who want to indulge fully in unagi.

¥5,200~ ≈ $33.00

Hitsumabushi (Chopped Eel Rice)

Ume (Standard)

梅

Chopped grilled eel over rice. Enjoy it three ways: first as is, then with condiments (wasabi, onions), and finally with broth poured over it. 'Ume' size.

¥2,300 ≈ $15.00

Take (Standard)

竹

Chopped grilled eel over rice. 'Take' size offers more eel. Savory and versatile dish with changing flavors.

¥3,100 ≈ $20.00

Matsu (Premium)

松

Premium chopped grilled eel over rice. 'Matsu' size. A rich and filling Nagoya-style eel dish.

¥3,900 ≈ $25.00

Steamed Eel Rice Box

Rice Dishes

Ume (Standard)

梅

Steam-cooked eel and rice in a bamboo steamer. The rice becomes glutinous and flavorful from the eel drippings, and the eel stays fluffy and hot.

¥1,800 ≈ $12.00

Take (Standard)

竹

Steamed eel and rice box, 'Take' portion. The steaming process infuses the rice with savory sauce flavor.

¥2,700 ≈ $17.00

Matsu (Premium)

松

Premium steamed eel and rice box, 'Matsu' portion. Soft, hot, and deeply flavorful.

¥3,600 ≈ $23.00

Rice Dishes

Steamed Eel Rice Box

うな重せいろ蒸しご飯うな重

Steamed eel rice box. The eel is steamed with the rice, making it extra soft and the rice flavorful.

¥1,500 ≈ $10.00

Yakitori Rice Box

焼き鳥重

Grilled chicken (yakitori) served over rice in a box. Savory tare sauce coats the chicken and rice.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Yakitori Rice Box Mountain

焼き鳥重マウンテン

A massive portion 'mountain' version of the Yakitori rice box. Heaps of grilled chicken.

¥1,500 ≈ $10.00

Umaki Rice Box

う巻き重

Rice box topped with Umaki (Japanese rolled omelet with eel inside). Savory, sweet, and soft.

¥1,600 ≈ $10.00

Appetizers

Assorted Pickles

漬物盛り合わせ

Assorted Japanese pickles. Salty and crisp, a palate cleanser.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Grilled Edamame

焼き枝豆

Grilled Edamame (soybeans in the pod). Grilling adds a smoky flavor to the beans.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Napa Cabbage Salad

白菜サラダ

Napa cabbage salad. Crisp and refreshing.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Bottarga and Seaweed Roll

カラスミ海苔巻き

Dried mullet roe (bottaraga) wrapped in seaweed. Salty, rich, and intense umami. Pairs well with sake.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Potato Salad

ポテトサラダ

Potato salad, likely creamy with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

¥660 ≈ $4.00

Uzaku (Eel and Cucumber Salad)

うざく

Grilled eel and cucumber with vinegar dressing. A refreshing appetizer combining rich eel with crisp acidity.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Grilled Eel Skewer

Sliced Skewer

短冊串

Rectangular slice of grilled eel on a skewer. Savory and easy to eat.

¥450 ≈ $3.00

Plain Skewer

白短冊串

Rectangular slice of eel grilled without soy sauce (Shirayaki style) on a skewer. Pure eel flavor.

¥450 ≈ $3.00

Grilled Eel Liver Skewer

肝串

Grilled eel liver skewer. Slightly bitter and rich, a delicacy often enjoyed with alcohol.

¥450 ≈ $3.00

Yakitori (Grilled Chicken)

Chicken Thigh Skewer

モモ串

Chicken thigh skewer. Juicy and tender meat.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Negima Skewer (Chicken and Leek)

ネギマ串

Chicken and leek skewer. Alternating pieces of meat and sweet grilled leek.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Chicken Skin Skewer

カワ串

Chicken skin skewer. Crispy on the outside, fatty and savory.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)

つくね

Chicken meatball skewer. Minced chicken seasoned and grilled.

¥350 ≈ $2.00

Tsukune with Egg Yolk

つくね卵黄のせ

Chicken meatball skewer served with a raw egg yolk. Dip the meatball in the creamy yolk for a rich taste.

¥380 ≈ $2.00

Assorted Yakitori

焼き鳥盛り合わせ

Assorted grilled chicken skewers. A variety plate to try different cuts.

¥1,650 ≈ $11.00

Tempura & Grilled Items

Assortment of 5 Tempura

天ぷら盛り合わせ5種

Shrimp, Scallop, Prosciutto with Myoga Ginger, Young Corn, Daily Special

Assortment of 5 tempura (battered and deep-fried) items. Includes shrimp, scallop, prosciutto with myoga ginger, young corn, and a daily special. Crispy and light.

¥1,600 ≈ $10.00

Kabayaki (Grilled Eel)

蒲焼

Kabayaki (Grilled Eel). The eel is split, skewered, and grilled with a sweet soy-based sauce. Rich and savory, without rice.

¥2,100 ≈ $13.00

Shirayaki (Grilled Eel without sauce)

白焼

Shirayaki (Grilled Eel without sauce). Grilled plain, often with just a little salt. Highlights the natural flavor of the eel. Eat with wasabi or soy sauce.

¥2,100 ≈ $13.00

Egg Dishes

Dashimaki Tamago (Rolled Omelet)

出汁巻き

Dashimaki Tamago. A Japanese rolled omelet made with dashi stock. Juicy, savory, and fluffy.

¥880 ≈ $6.00

Umaki (Rolled Omelet with Eel)

う巻き

Umaki. A Japanese rolled omelet with grilled eel inside. Combines the fluffiness of the egg with the savory richness of the eel.

¥1,600 ≈ $10.00

Drinks

Beer

ビール

Japanese beer served in a bottle. A crisp lager that pairs well with fried and grilled dishes.

¥770~ ≈ $5.00

Specialty Oolong Tea Highball

こだわりのお茶割り

Shochu mixed with premium Japanese teas (Roasted green tea, Matcha, Black tea, or Oolong). Refreshing and fragrant.

¥660~ ≈ $4.00

Highball

ハイボール

Whisky and soda. A popular sparkling alcoholic drink. Available with different whisky bases or flavors like yuzu or ginger.

¥550~ ≈ $4.00

Sake

日本酒

Sake. Served chilled. Features famous brands like Dassai and Hakkaisan, ranging from crisp to aromatic.

¥990~ ≈ $6.00

Fruit Sour

フルーツサワー

Fruit Sours. Shochu mixed with soda and fruit juice. Sweet, fruity, and easy to drink.

¥660~ ≈ $4.00

Shochu

焼酎

Japanese distilled spirit. Varieties include sweet potato (Kuro Kirishima), barley (Nakanaka), and aromatic lychee-scented potato shochu (Daiyame). Stronger than sake, often drunk on the rocks or with water.

¥770~ ≈ $5.00

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