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Best Unagi (Eel) in Japan

Unagi (Eel) in Japan

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1Kyo 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.

3.57

Very good

211

  • 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

2Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

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

3.57

Very good

171

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

3Unagi Kushiyori Izumo Rukua

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

3.45

264

  • 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

4Izumo Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Unagi (Eel), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Now accepting reservations for year-end parties! All-you-can-drink course available ◇ Private rooms available! Smoking allowed! Enjoy with eel skewers!

3.47

471

  • 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
Online reservationCheck availability

5Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.33

51

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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

6Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho Ten

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

3.72

Very good

2406

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Kabuto

Ikebukuro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

4.43

Excellent

1270

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Non smoking

8Unagi no Nakashou Nanba Ten

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

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

3.09

49

  • 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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

9TAKAHASHIYA Ginza Ten

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

3.73

Very good

386

  • 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

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

10Unagi Uomasa

Yotsugi Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

Grilled to perfection using Kishu Binchotan charcoal, our eel retains its rich flavors. Enjoy the carefully selected ingredients by our chef!

4.27

Excellent

1115

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

11Jisai Kyo Man Gion

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

3.64

Very good

154

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

12Godai Me Nodaiwa Azabu Iigura Honten

Akabanebashi Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Dojo (Loach)

3.69

Very good

1411

  • -
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -Due to the nature of the site, the accuracy of restaurant information cannot be guaranteed.
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

13Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Maroniegetoginza1Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

Please try the authentic Nagoya Hitsumabushi at least once!

3.50

Very good

604

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

14Unagi no Nakashou Shinsaibashi Ten

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

3.33

168

  • 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

15Unagi Sumiyaki Hitsumabushi Minokin Kanda Honten

Suehirocho Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Donburi (Rice bowl)

3.53

Very good

554

  • 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

16Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo Middotaun Yaezu Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.62

Very good

1057

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

17Unagiya Shibafukuya

Kokusai Center Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.73

Very good

1357

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

18Hitsumabushi Hanaoka

Sakae Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

【3-minute walk from the Marunouchi Exit of Sakae Station】A place to savor carefully selected high-quality eel.

3.64

Very good

556

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

19Shinjuku Unatetsu Hanare

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

3.57

Very good

890

  • 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

20Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no Daya

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

Established in the first year of the Meiji era! This eel restaurant is directly operated by the Eel Craftsmen Association. Enjoy the grilled "Tomosui Unagi," a legendary eel closest to the ancient natural eel, along with the "Mikawa Isshiki" eel cultivated by master artisans. Don't miss the chance to savor the skills recognized by culinary critics!

3.90

Very good

1117

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability