Unagiya - Eel Specialty Restaurant (Nanshan Branch)
日料 · ⭐ 4.7
Unit A, Donghua Holiday Apartment, East Nanhai Avenue (inside Donghua Holiday Apartment, behind Coffee Tribe; enter via Exit C of Nanshan Book City Station, Line 9, then walk 100 meters south)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenzhen, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Unit A, Donghua Holiday Apartment, East Nanhai Avenue (inside Donghua Holiday Apartment, behind Coffee Tribe; enter via Exit C of Nanshan Book City Station, Line 9, then walk 100 meters south). It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three Ways Eel, Mochi, Shrimp Tempura.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shenzhen
- Category: 日料
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Unit A, Donghua Holiday Apartment, East Nanhai Avenue (inside Donghua Holiday Apartment, behind Coffee Tribe; enter via Exit C of Nanshan Book City Station, Line 9, then walk 100 meters south)
- Popular dishes: Three Ways Eel, Mochi, Shrimp Tempura, Whole Eel in Brown Sauce, Hot Spring Egg Beef Bowl
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Dishes
Three Ways EelA dish featuring eel prepared in three ways—steamed, braised, and grilled—to highlight its diverse textures and flavors.
MochiMochi is a Japanese dessert with a glutinous rice outer layer filled with red bean paste, fruit, or other fillings. The preparation method involves mixing glutinous rice flour with water, steaming the mixture until cooked, then wrapping it around pre-prepared fillings, and finally dusting with cooked rice flour to prevent sticking.
Shrimp TempuraTempura shrimp is a Japanese fried shrimp dish. Fresh large shrimp are peeled leaving the tails intact, then coated in a batter made from eggs, cold water, and cake flour before being deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Whole Eel in Brown SauceA whole eel is simmered in a savory brown sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine, resulting in tender, flavorful fish.
Hot Spring Egg Beef BowlWarm egg beef bowl is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef, onions, rice, and a warm egg. To prepare, sauté sliced onions until translucent, add the beef slices and cook through, then pour over a specially prepared sauce, serve on a bed of rice, and top with a warm egg. Gently mix before enjoying.
Grilled EelGrilled eel is a dish made primarily from fresh eel, marinated and then grilled over charcoal or in an oven. The eel's skin becomes golden and crispy, while the flesh remains tender and juicy, paired with a specially crafted sauce that delivers a unique flavor.
TakoyakiTakoyaki is a Japanese snack made primarily from octopus, flour, cabbage, and other ingredients. The preparation involves mixing flour into a batter, adding octopus, cabbage, and other fillings, then baking it into small round balls on a special griddle.
Crab Roe SaladCrab salad is made by mixing crab meat or roe with fresh lettuce, cucumber, and tomato, then dressing with salad sauce. Clean the crab, cut or tear other ingredients, mix in a bowl with适量 salad dressing, chill briefly before serving.
Eel LiverEel liver is a dish made from the liver of eel, typically prepared by marinating and grilling or steaming, resulting in a rich and tender texture.
Eel Omelette RollA dish made by mixing eel strips with egg and pan-frying into a delicate roll, featuring a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior.
Eel Rice · One Eel, Three WaysA dish featuring fresh eel prepared in three ways—grilled, braised, and raw—served over rice for a rich, layered flavor experience.
Foie Gras SushiFoie gras sushi is a Japanese dish made primarily with fresh foie gras and sushi rice. The preparation involves slicing the foie gras thinly, gently searing it until the surface is slightly charred, then placing it on prepared sushi rice. A small amount of sauce or other seasonings can be added according to personal taste.