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About this place
For the combination of crisp, fragrant eel skin and rice coated in sauce, choose an unadon (eel rice bowl). Osaka Chikuyotei LUCUA SOUTH also serves ohitsu-mabushi and a rice bowl topped with shira-yaki, eel grilled without sauce. Some diners have praised the pairing of eel and sauce-seasoned rice, while others have noted the crispness of the skin. Texture can depend on the order and the day’s impression, so rather than expecting one definitive experience, start by choosing the style that appeals to you.
Kabayaki, grilled with sauce, and shira-yaki are both available with set meals. For a way to enjoy eel beyond a rice bowl, consider the grilled eel set, which comes with a choice of kabayaki or shira-yaki. The menu also lists a special portion with one and a half eel. Set meals and kaiseki combine eel with dishes such as sashimi and simmered items. The Irodori set includes half an eel prepared as kabayaki among its example dishes, while the Chikuyo kaiseki lets you choose a whole eel as kabayaki, a whole eel as shira-yaki, or a seasonal grilled dish. These options suit a meal that brings several dishes to the table, not just eel.
The restaurant is on the 16 floor of the South Gate Building in Osaka Station City. Alongside dining in, takeaway is available for items including eel rice bowls and kabayaki. Choose between a relaxed meal in the wood-accented interior and taking your order away, depending on your plans.
