A polished ESCA Arcade destination serving smoky, crisp-skinned hitsumabushi under Nagoya Station—inspired by Nakasu yatai roots but housed indoors.
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Located just steps from JR Nagoya’s Shinkansen exit, the ESCA underground outlet of Inou continues a hitsumabushi legacy with wood-lined calm and softly glowing lanterns. The eel is grilled Okinawa-style—no steaming—so skin crisps while flesh stays tender, brushed with a rich, slightly sweet tare. Cooks guide each bowl through the three-step ritual: straight-up bites, herb-and-wasabi notes, and tea-dashi ochazuke. A roomy counter and table layout (~46 seats) feel welcoming for solo commuters or groups, with Japanese-English menus and takeout options rounding out its practical appeal.
Facilities & Services
- Seating: ~46 (including a 6-seat counter); fully non-smoking
- No reservations—walk-in and limited same-day online booking on weekdays
- Open daily: Weekdays 11:00–21:30 (LO 21:00); weekends/holidays from 10:30
- Seating time typically capped at 90 min for reservations
- First-floor accessible entrance; full wheelchair access
- Parking: ESCA underground parking with 1‑hour service for meals over ¥3,300
- Family and solo–travel friendly
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