Best Unagi (Freshwater 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

243

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

3.68

Very good

2848

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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3Kyo 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

243

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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4Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru kyoto bettei

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

3.65

Very good

367

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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5Shinjuku 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

1400

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

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6Izumo 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

553

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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7Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.50

Very good

83

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Non smoking
Children welcome

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8Shinjuku Unatetsu Hanare

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

3.57

Very good

1111

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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9Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo midtown yaesu ten

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

3.67

Very good

1370

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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10Unagi 4 daime Kikugawa Haruyoshi Branch

Kushida Shrine Sta. 404m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.08

104

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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11Jiyaki Unagi Hozenji Yama Kazu

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

3.40

208

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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12Kyogoku 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

1455

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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13Japan Shu Unagi Dani

Shinsaibashi Sta. 188m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Japanese sake bar

Over 100 types of Japanese sake available! If you're in Shinsaibashi, this is the place for sake! Open daily from 12 PM! Daytime drinking is welcome!

3.45

350

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Non smoking

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14Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Hiruton puraza uesuto oosaka ten

Nishi Umeda Sta. 47m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

Established in 1932. Enjoy the signature unagi at "Unagi Yondai Kiku-kawa," a long-standing wholesaler.

3.54

Very good

559

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

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15Utsuke

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

3.49

1241

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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16Maruya Honten Ginza gurasse

Ginza Sta. 155m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Just a 1-minute walk from Ginza Station! Same-day reservations available. Enjoy exquisite authentic Hitsumabushi made with domestic eel in a refined space with a stunning view of Ginza.

3.17

219

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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17Unagi Ryori Sawasho

Fushimi Sta. 286m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[3-minute walk from Fushimi Station, with free parking] A renowned restaurant chosen for the Kisei Championship meals, frequented by celebrities and notable figures.

3.57

Very good

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