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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

3.56

Very good

187

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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho Ten

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

3.71

Very good

2546

  • 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

3Unagi 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

584

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

4Gion Sushi Taku

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

3.58

Very good

129

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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5Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.34

57

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Jiyaki Unagi Hozenji Yama Kazu

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

3.40

180

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo Middotaun Yaezu Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.69

Very good

1135

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Unagi Kushiyori Izumo Rukua

Osaka Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Seafood

3.44

267

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

9Unagi Shungyo Shunsai Ryukotei

Asahikawa Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Seafood

Indulge in exquisite eel showcasing the skill of Kanto-style grilling, along with fresh seafood from Hokkaido. Welcoming everyone from solo diners to large groups!

3.11

12

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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10Unagi no Nakashou Nanba Ten

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

A long-established wholesale dealer runs this Kansai-style eel restaurant.

3.51

Very good

72

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

11Una 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

277

  • 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

12Unagiya 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]

3.23

44

  • 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

13Shinjuku Unatetsu Hanare

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

3.56

Very good

929

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

14TAKAHASHIYA Ginza Ten

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

3.73

Very good

407

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

15Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Hirutonpurazauesutosakaten

Nishi Umeda Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

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

3.55

Very good

477

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

16Ginza 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

72

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Sunday
  • 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

17Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.68

Very good

638

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

18Maruya Honten Naeki 3 Chome Ten

Kokusai Center Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Regional Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine

3.21

132

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

19Kyo 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

219

  • 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

20Unagi no Nakashou Shinsaibashi Ten

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

3.50

Very good

188

  • 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