Komi Bakery Launches 'Chou! Unagi Pan' Featuring a Whole Kochi-grown Eel Starting May 20
Komi Bakery will launch 'Chou! Unagi Pan,' a new product featuring a whole eel from Kochi Prefecture, on May 20, 2026. The bread uses charcoal-grilled eel from the local, long-standing specialty shop 'Kitahama Shoten,' aiming to liven up the summer 'Doyo no Ushi no Hi' tradition.
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Komi Bakery, headquartered in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, led by President Yuki Komi, will start selling 'Chou! Unagi Pan' (Super Eel Bread), featuring a whole eel from Kochi Prefecture, on May 20, 2026.
For nationwide shipping, reservations will be accepted starting May 20, 2026, via the 'Komi Bakery Online Order Site' for the time being. Store sales will be held for a limited time from May 21 to May 23, 2026. Following that, it will be sold on a reservation-only basis, with orders required at least three days prior to the desired pickup date. Sales are also planned for the 'Doyo no Ushi no Hi' (Day of the Ox) on July 26, 2026, via a complete reservation system.
'Chou! Unagi Pan' was created with the wish that 'bakeries should also liven up Doyo no Ushi no Hi.' The product combines eel kabayaki with bread. It uses eel grown in Kochi Prefecture. The eel is charcoal-grilled by professional chefs from 'Kitahama Shoten,' a specialty eel shop with over 85 years of history in Kochi. The product features an aromatic exterior and a fluffy interior. Visually, placing a whole eel on top of the bread creates a strong impact, while wrapping it in nori gives it a 'sushi-like' appeal.
The idea for 'Chou! Unagi Pan' was sparked by Kazuto Nishiyama, the bread and sandwich production manager, during his trip around Japan in 2023, where he discovered delicious ingredients in various regions.
For nationwide shipping, reservations will be accepted starting May 20, 2026, via the 'Komi Bakery Online Order Site' for the time being. Store sales will be held for a limited time from May 21 to May 23, 2026. Following that, it will be sold on a reservation-only basis, with orders required at least three days prior to the desired pickup date. Sales are also planned for the 'Doyo no Ushi no Hi' (Day of the Ox) on July 26, 2026, via a complete reservation system.
'Chou! Unagi Pan' was created with the wish that 'bakeries should also liven up Doyo no Ushi no Hi.' The product combines eel kabayaki with bread. It uses eel grown in Kochi Prefecture. The eel is charcoal-grilled by professional chefs from 'Kitahama Shoten,' a specialty eel shop with over 85 years of history in Kochi. The product features an aromatic exterior and a fluffy interior. Visually, placing a whole eel on top of the bread creates a strong impact, while wrapping it in nori gives it a 'sushi-like' appeal.
The idea for 'Chou! Unagi Pan' was sparked by Kazuto Nishiyama, the bread and sandwich production manager, during his trip around Japan in 2023, where he discovered delicious ingredients in various regions.
FAQ
Where can I buy Chou! Unagi Pan?
It is available for nationwide shipping through the Komi Bakery online store, as well as by limited-time, reservation-only sales at the store in Kochi.
Can I buy it on Doyo no Ushi no Hi?
Sales are planned on July 26, 2026, for Doyo no Ushi no Hi, based on a complete reservation system.
What kind of eel is used?
It uses farm-raised eel from Kochi Prefecture, charcoal-grilled by the long-standing local shop 'Kitahama Shoten'.