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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

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

3.55

Very good

238

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • 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

2Sumiyaki Unafuji Yuurakuchou ten

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

3.69

Very good

2828

  • 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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3Jiyaki Unagi Hozenji Yama Kazu

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

3.40

206

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

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

3.65

Very good

359

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • 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)

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

3.46

552

  • 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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6Jisai Kyo Man Gion

Gion Shijo Sta. 318m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.64

Very good

180

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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7Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Gurobaru geeto ten

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

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

3.59

Very good

450

  • 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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8Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.50

Very good

78

  • 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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9Unagi to Kushi Ryori Unatama

Sanjo Sta. 288m / Unagi (Eel), Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Just a short walk from Kawaramachi Station] A famous eel restaurant known for its towering Unatama Don!

3.06

10

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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10Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Nanba orientaru hoteru ten

Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. 263m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

[5-minute walk from Namba Station] "Unagi Yondai-me Kikukawa", a long-established eel shop with fully private rooms, perfect for business meetings.

3.27

170

  • 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
  • Menu with photos
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11Gion Sushi Taku

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

3.26

154

  • 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

12Sumiyaki 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

3061

  • 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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13Unagi no Nakashou LINKS UMEDA ten

Osaka Sta. 165m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Directly connected to Osaka Umeda Station, enjoy exquisite eel with a "crispy outside, fluffy inside, and melt-in-your-mouth" texture.

3.27

255

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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14Unagi no Nakashou Toranomon hiruzu ten

Toranomon Hills Sta. 76m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Enjoy Kansai-style grilled eel during the hot summer, available until August 6!

3.50

Very good

251

  • 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
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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15Kyo 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

242

  • 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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16Fuji Gyu Yakiniku

Nippombashi Sta. 250m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Teppanyaki, Unagi (Eel)

[4 minutes from Nihonbashi Station] Enjoy an all-you-can-eat plan featuring premium Kobe beef in fully private rooms, along with carefully hand-cut special Wagyu by skilled chefs.

3.02

2

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

17Japanese Cuisine Yamazaki

Takaracho Sta. 112m / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel)

4.07

Excellent

340

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Saturday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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18Kyogoku Kaneyo

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 383m / 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

1447

  • 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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19Shinjuku Unatetsu Hanare

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

3.57

Very good

1087

  • 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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20Shinjuku Unatetsu Honten

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. 285m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station] A specialized eel restaurant to delight your senses - Experience bliss in a serene Japanese atmosphere with pure flavors.

3.54

Very good

1385

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability

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