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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. 278m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.55

Very good

238

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Jiyaki Unagi Hozenji Yama Kazu

Namba Sta. 225m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.40

201

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Gion Unagi Kawato

Gion Shijo Sta. 266m / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Seafood

3.50

Very good

73

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

4Sumiyaki Unafuji Yuurakuchou ten

Uchisaiwaicho Sta. 295m / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Restaurants

3.69

Very good

2813

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. 107m / 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!

3.46

550

  • 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
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6Kyo Unawa Honten

Karasuma Sta. 314m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Experience an authentic Kansai-style eel and hitsumabushi in a space that embodies the essence of Kyoto – a truly special meal.

3.54

Very good

241

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru kyoto bettei

Karasuma Sta. 189m / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

3.65

Very good

355

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Gurobaru geeto ten

Sasashima Raibu Sta. 155m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

Established in 1932. Enjoy the signature unagi at "Unagi Yondai Kikukawa," run by a long-standing eel wholesaler.

3.59

Very good

449

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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9Unagi Yodaime Kikukawa Ebisu gaaden pureisu ten

Ebisu Sta. 569m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

July is the season to enjoy eel in preparation for the Day of the Ox.

3.52

Very good

380

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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10Sumiyaki Unafuji Oosaka umeda ten

Osaka Sta. 360m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.63

Very good

618

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Gion Sushi Taku

Gion Shijo Sta. 342m / Sushi, Seafood, Unagi (Eel)

3.26

153

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

12Unagiya Shibafukuya

Kokusai Center Sta. 354m / Unagi (Eel)

3.76

Very good

1615

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

13Sumiyaki Unafuji

Tsurumai Sta. 728m / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

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

3.77

Very good

3051

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Tajima no Umaimon Sakaba Efuku

Kinosakionsen Sta. 403m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel)

Just 8 minutes from Kinosaki Onsen Station! Enjoy handmade dishes made with Tajima ingredients and savor the premium brand eel "Deshiko".

1

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Saturday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
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15Shinjuku Unatetsu Hanare

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 181m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Dojo (Loach)

3.57

Very good

1074

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Genpin Hozenji Sohonten Fugu Unagi Kani Ryori

Namba Sta. 212m / Fugu (Pufferfish), Unagi (Eel), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.23

323

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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17Unagi no Unayasu Yabachou ten

Yaba Cho Sta. 241m / Unagi (Eel)

Just 4 minutes from Yabacho Station! Enjoy authentic eel at affordable prices in a casual setting. Unadon starting from JPY 590!

3.09

37

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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18Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo midtown yaesu ten

Tokyo Sta. 233m / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

3.67

Very good

1351

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Unagi Yoshikawa Shibuya ten

Shibuya Sta. 425m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

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

3.22

101

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20Oto Oto Ueno banbuu gaaden ten

Keisei Ueno Sta. 172m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel)

◆30 seconds from Ueno Station's Yamashita Exit◆ Private rooms for 6 to 72 guests◆ Stylish bamboo-themed interior♪ Now accepting reservations for welcome and farewell parties♪ Perfect for reunions, anniversaries, and business meetings♪ Over 40 types of Japanese sake♪

3.40

702

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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