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Best Unagi (Eel), Anago (Conger eel) in Japan

Unagi (Eel), Anago (Conger 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.

3.56

Very good

255

  • 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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2Gion 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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  • Children welcome
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3Izumo 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

573

  • 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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4Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo midtown yaesu ten

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

3.65

Very good

1411

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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5Shinjuku 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.

3.56

Very good

1171

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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6Jisai Kyo Man Gion

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

3.64

Very good

183

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
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7Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Kyoto eki poruta ten

Kyoto Sta. 102m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

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

3.52

Very good

312

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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8Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru kyoto bettei

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

3.65

Very good

380

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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9Utsuke

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

3.49

1288

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

10Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. 47m / Unagi (Eel)

3.68

Very good

760

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

11Sumiyaki Unafuji Yuurakuchou ten

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

3.68

Very good

2942

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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12Jiyaki Unagi Hozenji Yama Kazu

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

3.40

218

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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13Hakata Unagiya Fuji Una Tenjin honten

Tenjin Sta. 338m / Unagi (Eel)

Specializing in Live Eel from Miyazaki and Kagoshima Located on the first floor of Nishitetsu Grand Hotel, Tenjin Nishidori, Take Away available!

3.21

69

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
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14Kyo Unawa Honten

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

A meal to enjoy eel after shopping and strolling in Shijo.

3.55

Very good

252

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
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15Sumiyaki Unafuji Oosaka umeda ten

Osaka Sta. 360m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.63

Very good

695

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

16Tempura Fukutarou

Nezu Sta. 243m / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel)

3.71

Very good

248

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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17Kyo Unawa Honten Shimizu hanare

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. 976m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A break to enjoy eel while exploring Shimizu and Higashiyama.

3.05

3

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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18Sumiyaki Unafuji Kagurazaka ten

Iidabashi Sta. 399m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

The famous eel restaurant "Unafuji" that always has a line has opened in Kagurazaka.

3.61

Very good

305

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Children welcome
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19Japan Shu Unagi Dani

Shinsaibashi Sta. 191m / 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

354

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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20Kyogoku 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

1482

  • 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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