Kaneyo

And, by the lines forming on weekends at this hillside shop on the border of Shiga and Kyoto, you might be inclined to think it's really top-notch and worth the wait. But, truth be told, the unagi (freshwater broiled eel) is only average at best. Kaneyo's style is to place a huge tamagoyaki (rolled ...egg omelette) on top of the rice to fill up your tummy. Even the shop itself is tired on the inside, which is why I only give it two stars. The tare, or sauce, is more salty than sweet. If you're looking for a really awesome unagi nearby, Chikasada ちか定 along Lake Biwa would be my recommendation.

Visited July 2014