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Unagi Kabayaki

Unagi Kabayaki

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Best wine varietals

1

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's acidity and bubbles cut through the rich, sweet soy glaze of Unagi Kabayaki.

2

Albariño

Albariño offers bright acidity and citrus notes that complement the smoky eel flavors.

3

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure balances the umami and caramelized sauce.

4

Junmai Sake

Junmai Sake pairs naturally with Japanese cuisine, enhancing the eel's delicate texture.

Best cocktails with this

1
Japanese Cocktail

Japanese Cocktail

Coupe • Medium • 5 min

acid/umami/sweet — citrus & bitters to lift glazed eel; elegant match

Score: 95
2
Slutty Margarita

Slutty Margarita

Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min

acid — bright lime cuts fat and balances sweet soy glaze

Score: 95
3
Mamie Taylor

Mamie Taylor

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid/smoke — ginger-lime fizz cuts fat, brightens caramelized soy

Score: 90
4
Slutty Lemon Drop

Slutty Lemon Drop

Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min

acid/sweet — lemon lift to trim richness and match caramelized eel

Score: 88
5
Vodka Ginger Ale

Vodka Ginger Ale

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

bubbles/acid/herbal — ginger fizz refreshes and complements umami; effervescence cleanses fat

Score: 85
6
White Negroni

White Negroni

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

bitter/herbal/acid — gentian bitterness and dry gin cleanse oily texture

Score: 85
7
Filthy Kiss

Filthy Kiss

Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min

umami/salty/fat — brine echoes soy/umami, offsets richness

Score: 82
8
Scotch Smoky Sour

Scotch Smoky Sour

Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min

smoke/acid — peaty smoke echoes grilled notes while citrus balances richness

Score: 80
9
Tequila Blanco Sour

Tequila Blanco Sour

Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/fat/sweet — bright lime sour lifts sweet-savory glaze

Score: 80