Hotel New Otani Hakata in Fukuoka is offering a special limited-time menu featuring domestically sourced eel to help boost stamina during the hot summer days. The Japanese restaurant Senbazuru will serve this exclusive unagi menu from July 26 to July 28, 2026, coinciding with the traditional Day of the Ox (Doyo no Ushi no Hi).
Summer’s intense heat can be exhausting, making nutritious meals especially important for visitors and locals alike. Eel has long been cherished in Japan as a healthful food rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, and high-quality protein, making it an ideal choice for replenishing energy during this season. This limited menu offers a chance to savor expertly prepared eel dishes in an elegant hotel setting.
About the Unagi Menu at Senbazuru
At Senbazuru, the eel is carefully prepared using domestic ingredients. The eel is first grilled without sauce (shirayaki), then steamed to achieve a perfect balance of tenderness and firmness. It is then grilled over high heat and coated repeatedly with a secret sauce to enhance its natural flavors.
The special Day of the Ox lunch and dinner menus highlight this premium eel preparation, accompanied by traditional Japanese side dishes. Guests can enjoy a refined dining experience that promotes summer health and vitality.
Highlights
- Limited-time Day of the Ox lunch and dinner menus available July 26–28, 2026
- Lunch features half a grilled eel, rice, soup, and side dishes for ¥5,000 (service charge included), limited to 20 servings per day
- Dinner includes half a grilled eel, appetizer, sashimi, rice, soup, and dessert for ¥8,000 (service charge included)
- Year-round Edo-style grilled eel bento boxes also available at the restaurant and for takeout
- Takeout Edo-style eel bentos available by reservation, offering hotel-quality eel at home
- Elegant setting with 92 seats, including private rooms for special occasions
Hotel New Otani Hakata & Hotel New Otani Hakata — Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Unagi Special Menu at Senbazuru, Hotel New Otani Hakata |
| Menu / items | Day of the Ox Lunch: Grilled eel (half portion), side dish, rice, soup; Day of the Ox Dinner: Grilled eel (half portion), appetizer, sashimi, rice, soup, dessert; Edo-style Unaju Bento (regular and deluxe); Takeout Edo-style Unaju Bento (regular and deluxe) |
| Location | Senbazuru Japanese Restaurant, Hotel New Otani Hakata |
| Address | 1-1-2 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka |
| Period | July 26, 2026 – July 28, 2026 |
| Price | Day of the Ox Lunch: ¥5,000 (service charge included, 20 servings per day); Day of the Ox Dinner: ¥8,000 (service charge included); Edo-style Unaju Bento Regular: ¥7,700 (service charge excluded); Deluxe: ¥9,350 (service charge excluded); Takeout Bento Regular: ¥7,000; Deluxe: ¥8,500 |
