Uya Japanese Unagi Restaurant

Very nice ambience and cosy restaurant. The center piece attraction brings out the uniqueness of this place. The unagi is delicious soft, tender and fleshy. I agree with some customer that it lacks the smokey taste and is really not that sweet. But I believe Japanese food is all about balance. The sashimi was fresh and affordable. Really love the Japanese pepper. The aroma is so fragrant and it leave a slight numbness to your tongue at the end. Every mouthful I put a dash of that pepper. When I open my mouth, the fragrant went straight to my nose. After the meat, the aroma still lingers in your mouth. Very likeable after taste. Service is very efficient. Every staff are well train and patience. Would be back to try the other dishes.

There was a 1 hour wait when we reached at 12.05 on a Saturday but all the items we ordered were great! Sashimi was fresh and tasty with freshly grated wasabi. Fish skin was thin and very crisp unlike the thick breaded Irvin's kind typically used elsewhere. Unagi was grilled in house with slightly crisp skin and was very flavourful without being drenched in sauce. Tempura was crisp and tasty. Rice was good quality Niigata rice, sides and soup all were good. No complaints at all, would definitely come back again.

Saw a mini queue when I got there at 12pm (wed), got a table in 5 mins. Friendly and attentive staff. I like that the sauce was minimal and just enough to complement the unagi instead of drowning it. Heard the guy next to me asking for more sauce, so I guess it depends on individual preference. Enjoyed the grilled livers, great taste and texture.