For Your Summer Treat, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delicacy. Enjoy a Kaiseki Meal Featuring Hamanako Eel "Deshiko"!

Hotel New Otani Tokyo

Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR"

"Eel Dishes"

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At Hotel New Otani Tokyo's Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR," a variety of menus to enjoy "eel," a staple of summer stamina-boosting gourmet food, are available from July 2026. We offer seasonal limited "Deshiko Unaju Kaiseki," where you can savor unaju made with the brand eel "Deshiko" from Hamanako Lake, served in a kaiseki style; the easy-to-enjoy "Unamabushi"; and "Kuroge Wagyu Unagyu," which allows you to enjoy the rich umami of Japanese beef and the plump texture of eel simultaneously. These dishes are prepared to help you overcome the coming intense heat deliciously and healthily.

Summer 2026 Bonuses Up for the 5th Consecutive Year! Take a Break from Frugal Living with a "Little Luxury."

According to the Japanese weather information company Weathernews, the amount of precipitation observed in central Tokyo in June 2026 was the third highest since statistics began. Following a "rainy season as it should be," intense heat is just around the corner. The bright news during such times is the summer bonus. According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, the average summer bonus payout for 2026 is 477,000 yen per regular employee, an increase of 18,000 yen compared to the previous year. Amidst rising prices and days of saving, why not give yourself a "slightly luxurious" treat?

Eel has been valued as a food effective against summer fatigue since the Nara period, and the custom of eating eel on "Doyo no Ushi no Hi" (the day of the ox in the hottest period) is said to date back to the Edo period. Summer, when many fall into a vicious cycle of losing appetite and feeling unwell due to heat or cold from air conditioning, is a time when it's recommended to power up deliciously with eel, which is rich in vitamins that improve immunity and relieve fatigue. Please enjoy a "self-care time" with a little luxury with the diverse eel menus offered by Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR."

The Secret Sauce is Key! Thick, Plump, Top-Grade Brand Eel "Deshiko" Served Kaiseki Style.

"Deshiko Unaju"

"Deshiko" is a top-grade brand eel from Hamanako Lake in Shizuoka Prefecture. This eel, named with the intention of "De" (tradition), "Shi" (continuous evolution), and "Ko" (delivering happiness), is characterized by its overwhelming tenderness and high-quality fat content. It boasts a plump, thick texture and a special melt-in-your-mouth quality that dissolves as soon as it enters your mouth, yet it's not greasy and can be eaten smoothly. We offer "Deshiko Unaju Kaiseki," which allows you to enjoy the flavors of summer with "Deshiko Unaju" as the star, featuring beautifully arranged "Deshiko." The kaiseki meal includes appetizers and vinegared dishes that complement the unaju, prepared with abundant seasonal ingredients.

The exquisite "Deshiko Unaju" is a masterpiece showcasing craftsmanship, where "Deshiko" is lightly grilled, steamed to a perfect tenderness, and then repeatedly coated with our inherited secret sauce before being grilled to a plump finish. In the kaiseki course, appetizers and vinegared dishes, made with seasonal ingredients, are also prepared to enhance the unaju. We've used refreshing summer ingredients like cucumber and ginger sprouts, with their crisp textures and flavors, to make the dishes easy to eat even in the hot season.

In addition, we also offer the limited-quantity "Natural Eel Unaju Kaiseki" using rare natural eel, and "Eel Unaju Kaiseki" to enjoy high-quality eel from Kagoshima Prefecture. You can savor the ultimate flavors created by the craftsmanship.

"Deshiko Unaju Kaiseki" Menu Details

Appetizer

Seasonal Tofu and Shrimp Wasabi, Dashi Broth

Simmered Dish

Dashimaki Tamago with Mitsuba Sauce Wild Vegetable Tempura

Vinegared Dish

Eel Black Vinegar Pickle Cucumber, Wakame Seaweed, Ginger Sprouts

Rice Dish

Deshiko Unaju Kimo Soup, Pickles

Dessert

Today's Fruit Milk Gelato with Kuromitsu Syrup

July 26th is Doyo no Ushi no Hi! Replenish Your Stamina with a Slightly Luxurious "Eel" Menu.

"Unamabushi"

At Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR," we offer a variety of eel dishes in addition to the classic unaju. For those who want to enjoy eel in their own way, we recommend "Unamabushi," where you can enjoy various flavors in one dish by changing the taste. The eel, lightly grilled and then finished to a fragrant crispness on a stone grill, is a delightful summer dish with an excellent pairing of the refreshing aroma of sansho pepper. First, enjoy it as is, then savor the changes by adding condiments and broth to find your own favorite flavor.

"Kuroge Wagyu Unagyu"

Furthermore, as part of the "Kuroge Wagyu Fair" held until July 31 (Fri), we are specially offering "Kuroge Wagyu Unagyu." This is a luxurious rice bowl that allows you to taste the umami of high-quality Kuroge Wagyu beef and the plump texture of eel at the same time. The exquisite taste, available only now, where the rich sweetness of Kuroge Wagyu fat and the aroma of eel spread with every bite, is perfect for replenishing stamina during the physically demanding summer.

Not Just "Hearty" Stamina Gourmet! Enjoy Summer with Fluffy "Cool" Sweets Too.

"Shin Edo Kakigori" (from left, Mango, Watermelon, Matcha)

"Shin Edo Kakigori" (¥2,800~ *Service charge not included), a summer tradition at "KATO'S DINING & BAR" that boasts popularity rivaling eel, is back again this year. Made with "Nikko Natural Ice," produced solely by natural forces by freezing natural water with temperature differences, this fluffy shaved ice comes in three flavors: watermelon, matcha, and mango. Each is adorned with Japanese elements such as kuromitsu jelly and red bean paste, and can be enjoyed deliciously down to the last bite without causing brain freeze. It's also a perfect dessert after enjoying rich eel.

Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR" is a Japanese dining restaurant where you can casually enjoy authentic hotel Japanese cuisine. We offer a wide range of dishes, including seasonal kaiseki meals featuring seasonal ingredients, seafood dishes, steaks, and carefully selected sake. Please enjoy the unique flavors of the moment, created by Head Chef Isamu Miyata, who has received the Medal with Purple Ribbon.

Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR"

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Hotel New Otani Tokyo Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR" "Eel Dishes"

[Prices]

"Deshiko Unaju" ¥15,000

"Deshiko Unaju Kaiseki" ¥21,000

"Unamabushi" ¥9,000

"Kuroge Wagyu Unagyu" ¥8,500 *Until July 31 (Fri)

*We also offer "Eel Unaju Kaiseki" (¥13,700) and "Natural Eel Unaju Kaiseki" (¥38,500).

*Service charge not included

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Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR"

[Location] Hotel New Otani, Garden Court 6F, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Reservations/Inquiries] Tel: 03-3221-2857 (Direct line to Japanese Cuisine "KATO'S DINING & BAR")

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