I Ate Japanese Street Food So Good I Almost Missed My Flight!! (Narita Layover)

unagi

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: grilled mackerel

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option, while mackerel is more affordable.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness with fewer calories.

sake

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic sake

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic alternatives maintain flavor without alcohol.

The chef cleans the fresh eel by cutting its throat and removing its insides.

The eel is deboned and chopped into pieces.

The pieces are skewered and dipped into unagi sauce before grilling.

The eel is grilled while being repeatedly dipped in the sauce, creating a smoky aroma.

The dish is served in a lacquer box with rice, soup, pickles, and dried fish.

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