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Best unagi in Tokyo

Tokyo-style unagi is steamed before grilling, giving a softer texture than the Kansai version, and the historic houses in Asakusa, Nihonbashi and Minami-Senju have been doing it for 150 years or more. Budget for ¥4,000 to ¥6,000 and a 40-minute wait once ordered; it is grilled when you sit down.

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Top-rated unagi in Tokyo on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring unagi restaurants in Tokyo right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. KabutoUnagi · Ikebukuro Sta. 463m
    4.431,415 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  2. Sangu Bashi AsayaUnagi · Sangubashi Sta. 38m
    4.35414 reviewsDinner JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999
  3. Unagi UomasaUnagi · Yotsugi Sta. 71m
    4.291,277 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  4. Ikewanagi no Mise Tsugumi AnUnagi · Komagome Sta. 551m
    4.26228 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  5. Ginza KoaraJapanese Cuisine · Shimbashi Sta. 343m
    4.17233 reviewsDinner JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  6. Japanese Cuisine YamazakiJapanese Cuisine · Takaracho Sta. 112m
    4.09411 reviewsDinner JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  7. WatabeUnagi · Kasuga Sta. 224m
    4.06901 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  8. Iriya Kishimojin Monzen no DayaUnagi · Iriya Sta. 155m
    3.951,382 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  9. Yaesu unagi hashimotoUnagi · Nihombashi Sta. 302m
    3.94361 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  10. Unagi ObanaUnagi · Minami Senju Sta. 262m
    3.771,603 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  11. UnagiyaUnagi · Higashi Nagasaki Sta. 242m
    3.761,105 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  12. UnazenUnagi · Honjo Azumabashi Sta. 119m
    3.761,007 reviewsLunch JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  13. Edogawa IshibashiUnagi · Edogawabashi Sta. 477m
    3.76696 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  14. TAKAHASHIYA Ginza tenUnagi · Higashi Ginza Sta. 103m
    3.76549 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  15. HashimotoUnagi · Edogawabashi Sta. 285m
    3.74966 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best unagi in Tokyo

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated unagi in Tokyo clusters:

  • Asakusa century-old tempura, unagi, soba and sukiyaki houses near Senso-ji
  • Nihonbashi
  • Minami-Senju

What unagi costs in Tokyo

Lunch
¥3,000 to ¥5,000
Dinner
¥4,000 to ¥8,000

How to order unagi, reservations and etiquette are on the Unagi guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for unagi in Tokyo

Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Unagi houses above 3.6 are the historic names.

Unagi in Tokyo: questions people ask

Where is the best unagi in Tokyo?

Asakusa, Nihonbashi and Minami-Senju are where Tokyo's top-rated unagi clusters on Tabelog. Tokyo-style unagi is steamed before grilling, giving a softer texture than the Kansai version, and the historic houses in Asakusa, Nihonbashi and Minami-Senju have been doing it for 150 years or more. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does unagi cost in Tokyo?

Lunch: ¥3,000 to ¥5,000. Dinner: ¥4,000 to ¥8,000. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for unagi in Tokyo?

Unagi houses above 3.6 are the historic names. 3.4 and above is reliably excellent; below 3.2 may be using imported frozen eel. Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Which neighborhood in Tokyo should I stay in for unagi?

Asakusa. Century-old tempura, unagi, soba and sukiyaki houses near Senso-ji. Nihonbashi is the alternative.

Which unagi in Tokyo accepts credit cards?

Many small unagi shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

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