Ganso Motoyoshiya, Main Branch
元祖 本吉屋 本店
3.90
（38 reviews）JPY 5,500JPY 5,500
Eel
Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka, Japan
Reservations
Reservation agent service not available
Cuisine
Budget
JPY 5,500JPY 5,500
Hours
Address
Nearby stations
0.81km from Yakabe station0.83km from Nishitetsuyanagawa station
Seating Options
Private Room
Facilities
Parking lot available
No washlet
No barrier-free
No Wi-Fi
No power
Payment methods
Credit cards accepted(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, and Diners)
Reservation agent service not available
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The birthplace of the historical and traditional eel steamed in a bamboo basket
Ganso Motoyoshiya Honten is a long-established restaurant with a history dating back to 1681, known as the origin of eel steamed in a bamboo basket. In a setting reminiscent of an old folk house with a hidden atmosphere, you can enjoy exquisite eel dishes crafted by skilled artisans. The outside is crispy while the inside is fluffy, creating a perfect grilling balance that offers an unforgettable taste once you try it.
Ratings
3.90（38 reviews）
4.5~5.0
3.5~4.4
2.5~3.4
1.0~2.4
Food
4.5
Service
3.64
Ambience
4.71
Value
3.5
Abroad User ratings4.22(17 reviews)
Food
4.67
Service
4.50
Ambience
5.00
Value
4.00
Reviews
4.0
Food
4
Service
3
Ambience
4
Value
3
Date and time of your visit: 1, 2026 Breakfast
Budget per person: JPY 10,000
The long-established "Ganso Motoyoshiya Main Store" where you can enjoy the specialty of Yanagawa, steamed eel in a wooden box. With a unique cooking method that steams the grilled eel and rice together, the eel is fluffy, and the rice is full of flavor yet has a light aftertaste. There are also set meals that come with white grilled eel and eel liver soup, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of eel. This is a representative establishment of Yanagawa that you would want to visit along with sightseeing.
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4.0
Food
4
Service
3.5
Ambience
5
Value
3.5
Date and time of your visit: 11, 2024 Lunch
Reservations
Budget per person: JPY 4,800
In recent years, I have visited many famous eel rice restaurants across Japan, each with different dishes and sauces. Personally, I prefer the ones that are heavily grilled, and the thickness of the meat is secondary.
The arrangement of the eel rice is very important, perhaps related to my personality that likes things to be neat. I feel that serving eel rice in a bowl is a bit too casual, while using a wooden box steamer looks more elegant.
This time, the eel rice is exactly in the style mentioned above, with pieces of eel neatly arranged in a red wooden box, and in the middle, there is a golden silk egg, which is very appetizing.
Each piece of eel is drizzled with an even amount of soy sauce, giving it a smoky grilled flavor. The eel is not very thick, but it is refreshing to eat, and the soy sauce is fragrant without being overly sweet, which is exactly my preferred type.
The price is not cheap; I ordered the 4800 yen option, while the most expensive set meal goes up to 8600 yen. Given the environment and presentation, it is still worth a try.
Eating delicious eel rice in front of the pavilion is quite relaxing and truly a great enjoyment.
5.0
Date and time of your visit: 2, 2025 Lunch
Reservations
Eel rice is unforgettable after just one try, it's worth it.
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Eels sure time of day
Reservation Required Time Slot for Eel
Food
10:30-18:00 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Courses
To be chosen on the day
JPY 0
18:00-19:30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Courses
To be chosen on the day
JPY 0
Cuisine
Steamed in a bamboo basket
Steamed in a bamboo basket, liver soup, served with pickles
JPY 4,800
Special Steamed Dish
Special steamed dish, with liver soup and pickles
JPY 5,200
South Wind Set Meal
Special seiro, liver soup, grilled fish with grated daikon, vinegared dish, pickles, served with seasonal fruit
JPY 8,600
Special Steamed Set Meal
Special steamed dish, white grilled vinegar dish, liver soup, served with pickles
JPY 6,400
Steamed Set Meal
Steamed dish, grilled white fish with vinegar, liver soup, and pickles
JPY 5,900
Grilled Eel Set Meal
Grilled eel, white rice, liver soup, served with pickles
JPY 5,900
Grilled Eel
JPY 4,900
Grilled Wasabi
JPY 3,600
Grilled Fish with Grated Daikon
JPY 1,800
Grilled White Fish with Vinegar
JPY 1,300
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Restaurant name
Ganso Motoyoshiya, Main Branch
Reservations
Reservation agent service not available
Cuisine
Phone number
Address
Nearby stations
0.81km from Yakabe station0.83km from Nishitetsuyanagawa station
Hours
Sunday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
18:15~20:00
(L.O.19:00)
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
Accepts reservations
18:00~19:30
(L.O.19:00)
Accepts reservations
18:15~19:00
Wednesday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
Accepts reservations
18:00~19:30
(L.O.19:00)
Accepts reservations
18:15~19:00
Thursday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
Accepts reservations
18:00~19:30
(L.O.19:00)
Accepts reservations
18:15~19:00
Friday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
Accepts reservations
18:00~19:30
(L.O.19:00)
Accepts reservations
18:15~19:00
Saturday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
18:15~20:00
(L.O.19:00)
Public holiday
10:30~18:00
(L.O.17:00)
18:15~20:00
(L.O.19:00)
Budget
JPY 5,500JPY 5,500
Seating Options
Private Room
Payment methods
Credit cards accepted(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, and Diners)
Facilities
Parking lot
available
15台
Washlet
None
Wheelchair accessible
None
Wi-Fi
None
Power supply
None
Smoking
Non-smoking
Opening date
Unknown
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