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Best Unagi (Eel) in Japan

Unagi (Eel) in Japan

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1Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Gion Shijo Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.57

Very good

197

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Gion Unagi Kawato

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Seafood

3.33

61

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

New Year Party Reservations Now Open! All-You-Can-Drink Course ◇ Private Room Available! Smoking Allowed! Enjoy with Eel Skewers!

3.47

502

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

4Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo Middotaun Yaezu Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.69

Very good

1165

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

5Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho Ten

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Restaurants

3.71

Very good

2577

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

6Gion Sushi Taku

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Unagi (Eel)

3.58

Very good

136

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7Kyo Unawa Hon Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[Private Room Reservations Available] ⭐︎ Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma, right by Exit 14 of Shijo Karasuma Station.

3.55

Very good

222

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

8Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Kyotoekiporutaten

Kyoto Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.52

Very good

255

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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9Utsuke

Bakuroyokoyama Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tempura

3.49

980

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

10Ginza Unagi no Miyau

Higashi Ginza Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

[Eel Selection] Enjoy fresh, rare female eel grilled over charcoal. A Ginza eel kaiseki to create lasting memories for important meetings and anniversaries.

3.51

Very good

76

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Saturday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Unagi Yoshikawa Shibuya Ten

Shibuya Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

A specialty eel restaurant offering fluffy grilled eel at reasonable prices, just 4 minutes from Shibuya Station. Takeout available!

3.29

85

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

12Sumiyaki Unafuji

Tsurumai Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood

This is the main branch of "Unafuji," featured in the Michelin Guide and selected as one of Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants!

3.78

Very good

2894

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Kyogoku Kaneyo

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Donburi (Rice bowl), Dojo (Loach)

A beloved eel specialty restaurant in Kyogoku, cherished by a wide range of customers for over a century since the late Meiji era.

3.49

1351

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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14Unagi Sora

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.37

89

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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15Unagi no Nakashou Shinsaibashi Ten

Shinsaibashi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.51

Very good

191

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

16Unagi Sumiyaki Hitsumabushi Minokin Kanda Honten

Suehirocho Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Donburi (Rice bowl)

Just a minute from Suehirocho Station, this long-established charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant exudes a classic charm, perfect for everyday dining as well as business meetings and special occasions.

3.53

Very good

587

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

17Tempura Fukutarou

Nezu Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel)

3.70

Very good

213

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

18Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya

Iriya Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Established in the first year of the Meiji era! This eel restaurant is directly operated by the Eel Craftsmen Association. Enjoy the grilled "Tomosui Unagi," a legendary eel closest to the ancient natural eel, along with the "Mikawa Isshiki" eel cultivated by master artisans. Don't miss the chance to savor the skills recognized by culinary critics!

3.88

Very good

1189

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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19Unagi no Unayasu Nishiki Ten

Sakae Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

Just 3 minutes from Sakae Station! A specialty shop where you can casually enjoy authentic eel at great prices! Unadon starting from JPY 590.

3.37

235

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Unagiya Hanamichi Nanba Ten

Namba Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 3-minute walk from Namba Station, enjoy the luxurious flavor of Kiso Sanzan eel nurtured by three clear streams in a calm, sophisticated atmosphere.

3.19

21

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability