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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

202

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.33

63

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

3Kyo 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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

4Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho Ten

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

3.70

Very good

2606

  • 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

5Izumo 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

509

  • 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

6Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo Middotaun Yaezu Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.69

Very good

1184

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

7Gion Sushi Taku

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

3.60

Very good

135

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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8Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Nanba Oriental Hotel Ten

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

[5-minute walk from Namba Station] Established Unagi Shop Directly Operated: Bincho Charcoal Grilled Unagi: Ippon Juu & Ippon Hitsumabushi | Private Rooms Available for Business Meetings

3.61

Very good

116

  • 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
Online reservationCheck availability

9Unagi 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

591

  • 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

10Unagi no Nakashou Shinsaibashi Ten

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

3.51

Very good

196

  • 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

11Kyogoku 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

1365

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Hitsumabushi Togawa Nagono Honten

Marunouchi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Chicken dishes, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.63

Very good

334

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

13Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru Kyoto Bettei

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

3.57

Very good

311

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14Una Kiku Nara Honten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

A specialty eel restaurant with a tradition of about 130 years. Be sure to stop by when visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine!

3.67

Very good

287

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

15Unagiya Segawa

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

[New Opening on 8/27] Fresh eel prepared in-house, grilled over binchotan charcoal [8-minute walk from Shijo Station]

3.25

47

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

16Unagiya Shibafukuya

Kokusai Center Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.73

Very good

1459

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

17Sumiyaki Unafuji Nagoya Eki Taikoguchi Ten

Nagoya Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.62

Very good

587

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

18Akasaka Fukinuki

Akasaka Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

Enjoy authentic Kanto-style eel at this ryotei, just 2 minutes from Akasaka Station. Private rooms available, perfect for business meetings or family gatherings.

3.48

561

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

19Tempura Fukutarou

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

3.69

Very good

215

  • 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

20Iriya 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!

3.86

Very good

1193

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability