Best Unagi (Eel), Anago (Conger eel)

1Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Gion Shijo Sta. 278m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

Established in 1932. Enjoy the signature unagi at "Unagi Yondai Kikukawa," a renowned eel wholesaler.

3.55

Very good

275

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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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

2Sumiyaki Unafuji Yuurakuchou ten

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

3.69

Very good

3016

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

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3Gion Unagi Kawato

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

Located on the south side of Hanamikoji in Gion, enjoy a charming space transformed from a traditional inn, where skilled artisans prepare authentic Kansai-style grilled eel.

3.52

Very good

97

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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4Kyo Unawa Honten

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

Enjoy Kyoto's traditional cuisine with your family between shopping at Nishiki Market and Shijo.

3.55

Very good

260

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

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5Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. 107m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Now accepting reservations for Year-End Parties! All-you-can-drink courses available ◇ Private reservations possible! Smoking allowed! Enjoy with grilled eel skewers!

3.46

587

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

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6Gion Sushi Taku

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

3.51

Very good

213

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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7Shinjuku Unatetsu Hanare

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

In the ever-changing streets of Shinjuku, enjoy a taste that remains the same. Shinju Unatetsu has walked alongside the times.

3.57

Very good

1207

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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8Kyogoku Kaneyo

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 381m / 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

1515

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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9Utsuke

Bakuroyokoyama Sta. 126m / Unagi (Eel), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tempura

3.49

1336

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

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10Ginza Koara

Shimbashi Sta. 343m / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Crab

Experience unique Japanese cuisine that captures the exquisite flavors of eel and the changing seasons, all on a single plate.

4.17

Excellent

234

JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Sunday, Public Holiday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available

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11Unagiya Hanamichi Namba ten

Namba Sta. 319m / 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

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