Singapore first overseas restaurant for Unagiya Ichinoji
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Japanese restaurant chain Miyagawa Honten has opened its first overseas outlet with Unagiya Ichinoji at Singapore’s Robertson Quay.
Its Japanese head chef trained for three months in a Miyagawa Honten outlet to master the skills needed for creating unagi. The chain first steams the unagi before grilling it. All cuts are marinated with sansho (the Japanese equivalent of Sichuan peppercorn) and kuro shichimi (a traditional blend of seven black spices) before being basted with tare sauce while being charcoal grilled.
The signature Hitsumabushi is offered in three sizes, and options are unagi over rice with nori, wasabi, green onion or dashi. Side dishes include unagi chawanmushi, unagi bone cracker, unagi sushi roll, unagi omelette, unagi salad and unagi simmered boiled liver.
The 34-seater restaurant does not accept reservations.
Miyagawa Honten launched 125 years ago in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Japanese restaurant chain has expanded overseas with this new outlet?
Which specific Japanese restaurant chain has expanded overseas with this new outlet?
Japanese restaurant chain Miyagawa Honten has opened its first overseas outlet, named Unagiya Ichinoji. This chain was originally launched 125 years ago in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo.
Q.How do they prepare their unagi before grilling it?
How do they prepare their unagi before grilling it?
The chain first steams the unagi before it is grilled. All cuts are then marinated with sansho and kuro shichimi, followed by basting with tare sauce during charcoal grilling.
Q.What are some of the other dishes available besides the signature Hitsumabushi?
What are some of the other dishes available besides the signature Hitsumabushi?
Side dishes offered include unagi chawanmushi, unagi bone cracker, unagi sushi roll, unagi omelette, unagi salad, and unagi simmered boiled liver. These complement the main unagi over rice options.
Q.Does the new restaurant in Singapore accept bookings?
Does the new restaurant in Singapore accept bookings?
The new Unagiya Ichinoji restaurant, which is a 34-seater establishment, does not accept reservations. Customers will need to visit without a prior booking.
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