Best Unagi (Freshwater eel) in Tokyo

1Izumo 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
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available
Menu with photos

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho Ten

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

3.72

Very good

2403

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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

3Kabuto

Ikebukuro Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

4.43

Excellent

1268

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

Non smoking

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

4TAKAHASHIYA 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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

5Unagi 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

Online reservationCheck availability

6Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Maroniegetoginza1Ten

Ginza Itchome Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

Please try the authentic Nagoya Hitsumabushi at least once!

3.50

Very good

603

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

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Godai Me Nodaiwa Azabu Iigura Honten

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

3.69

Very good

1407

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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

8Sumiyaki Unafuji Tokyo Middotaun Yaezu Ten

Tokyo Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

3.62

Very good

1056

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

9Utsuke

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

3.49

885

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

Online reservationCheck availability

10Izumo Shinjuku

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

At Shinjuku Izumo, enjoy nourishing dishes with ease! Experience the delightful eel skewers and an array of surprising unaju.

3.19

17

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

11Unagi Sumiyaki Hitsumabushi Minokin Kanda Honten

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

3.53

Very good

553

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

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2025

12Japanese Cuisine Yamazaki

Takaracho Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel)

4.08

Excellent

158

JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Saturday, Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2024

13Iriya 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

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