Fried chicken and vegetables sautéed in black vinegar sauce...
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Japanese restaurant - Gonzalo Sicre , 2014.
Spanish, b. 1967 -
Oil on paper , 65 x 100 cm.
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Authentic Japanese Eel Cuisine at Ogawa-ya: A Timeless Gem
Location: Ogawa-ya, Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Timestamp: 16:20 on June 6, 2023
Ogawa-ya, an old-fashioned Japanese-Style eel restaurant, stands a block or two from the Port of Shimoda in Shizuoka Prefecture. Ogawa-ya offers two delectable variations of eel dishes: kabayaki (蒲焼), succulent grilled eel, and Yanagawa (柳川), tender steamed eel.
As a photographer, my eyes were drawn to the intricately carved stone lantern, complementing the rustic beauty of the tiled roof, traditional wooden slats, vintage sliding fine-lattice door, and a charming bamboo fence wrapped in black rope around lush green bushes.
Dining at Ogawa-ya can strain the budget. The prices, averaging around 3,000 to 4,000 yen ($20.78 to $27.70 USD) per person for eel dishes, were relatively high. However, the restaurant is highly regarded by the local community and regular visitors from Tokyo, making it a sought-after destination for an authentic culinary experience in Shimoda.
Ogawa-ya prides itself on serving eel at its peak flavor and umami. They operate on a reservation-only basis and will call you approximately ten minutes before your dish is ready. This minimizes waiting time and ensures you can fully appreciate the exquisite taste of the eel. The restaurant is conveniently located within a ten-minute reach from within this tiny port city, guaranteeing a timely and enjoyable dining experience.
In addition to its charming exterior, Ogawa-ya embodies the essence of a classic family-run Japanese establishment, with a rich heritage that may have been passed down through generations.
As I relished the nostalgic ambiance, I can’t help but wish for the continued success of this family business, hoping it thrives for generations to come as a haven for eel aficionados and lovers of traditional Japanese cuisine.
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Fujifilm X100V (23 mm) with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 3200 for 1/80 sec. at ƒ/2.0
Classic Negative film simulation
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