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.

3.56

Very good

255

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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2Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo midtown yaesu ten

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

3.65

Very good

1408

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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3Gion 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
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4Izumo 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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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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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

6Sumiyaki Unafuji Yuurakuchou ten

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

3.68

Very good

2940

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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7Jisai 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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8Unagi 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
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Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

9Unagi Mejiro Zorome

Mejiro Sta. 47m / Unagi (Eel)

3.68

Very good

760

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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10Utsuke

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

3.49

1288

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Children welcome
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11Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru kyoto bettei

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

3.65

Very good

379

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

219

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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13Gion Sushi Taku

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

3.22

178

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
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14Kyo 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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15Unagi kitao

Tokyo Sta. 301m / Unagi (Eel)

Unique modern eel dish, fluffy and crispy Unajyu

3.55

Very good

454

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Multilingual menu
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16Sumiyaki 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

304

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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17Sumiyaki Unafuji Oosaka umeda ten

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

3.63

Very good

693

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Multilingual menu
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18Japan 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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19Unagiya Hanamichi Kyoto nishikiichiba ten

Karasuma Sta. 289m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy the luxurious taste of Kiso Sanzan eel, nurtured by three clear streams, just a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station. A calm and sophisticated atmosphere awaits.

3.08

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