Irokawa

my Unilocal japan review writing juices continue to flow…
this place is off the beaten path in asakusa, requiring a little navigational ability.
do look out for the sign saying 色川 as their name irokawa does not feature anywhere at the shopfront.
again, a queue outside would be a tell tale sign that you have found the right place.
this is a tiny joint, so be prepared for a little squeeze.
you might also need to sit cross legged on tatami mats if they so sit you at the low tables.
for the non-​japanese speaking customer, a simple english menu card will be presented to you with a choice of unaju large, 3500yen or unaju small, 2500yen.
however, if you are accomplished enough in ordering in japanese, they do have other unagi related dishes.
the ventilation here is minimal, so you will be intoxicated by the charcoal grilled unagi way before you even set eyes on the beauty that it becomes.
a complex brown hue yet not overly basted.
a nice natural texture giving way to a tantricly tender flesh beneath.
sweet dreams are made of this…
for a century they have passed the charcoal and your patronage will ensure this tradition lives on.