Explaining to those who are new to Japanese cuisine, that grilled eel is one of the country’s best dishes often ends with shock, confusion and horror flashing across their fresh faces. So little is it ...

Eels are delicious: Despite a slimy, snake-like appearance, their tender, rich meat is a favorite in everything from seaside fish fries to sushi to haute cuisine. But today’s eel lover faces a dilemma ...

Are those illegal eels in your unagi? A study has found 44% of North American eel samples – that's unagi when used in sushi – were actually from the critically endangered European eel, whose export ...