I've always enjoyed unagi, which is the Japanese word for fresh water eels. Never in my life do I think I've had it fresh.

Also honoring the Year of the Snake is the Snake in the Grass Roll from The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar. This is tempura shrimp, ...

So what makes these eels so popular? And why are they so expensive? People in Japan have eaten eel for thousands of years. Restaurants like this can sell 40 to 50 tons of eel each year.

It’s no wonder it can take decades to become a sushi master. These days there’s a handful of these people slicing around Melbourne. Whether you’re into classic tuna nigiri or unagi (eel) rolled-up ...