¿Qué es Japan?: Japan’s dining scene is often described as a dialogue between seasons, craftsmanship, and regional identity. From sushi, tempura, and kaiseki to ramen, yakitori, and wagashi, menus tend to highlight clarity of flavor and careful presentation. Travelers may notice distinct local styles: Hokkaido’s seafood, Tohoku’s comfort stews, Tokyo’s soba and modern interpretations, Kansai’s okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, Shikoku’s udon, Kyushu’s tonkotsu ramen, and Okinawa’s island influences. Many venues emphasize dashi, fermented seasonings such as miso and soy sauce, and precise knife work. A tradition linked to tea ceremony hospitality is said to shape the understated service and attention to detail found in many dining rooms. Street-side counters, casual izakaya, and refined multicourse experiences coexist, encouraging spontaneous tastings and planned outings alike. Seasonal specials, chef’s selections, and collaborative pop-ups appear in various neighborhoods, suggesting a food culture that balances heritage with ongoing creativity.
¿Qué es Eel?: Eel-focused restaurants highlight the pleasure of slow grilling over charcoal, where glossy tare lends a gentle sweetness and sheen while the skin turns lightly crisp and the flesh stays tender. Many menus feature kabayaki alongside salt-grilled fillets, and some kitchens employ a steam-then-grill method to emphasize a delicate texture. Bowls and lacquered boxes of eel over rice are common, as are regional styles that invite multiple ways to eat in one sitting. Diners may encounter white-grilled cuts seasoned simply, omelets rolled around eel, or a clear broth made with the liver. The counter often showcases the sizzle and aroma from the grill, shaping a dining experience that balances smoke, sauce, and craftsmanship. Attention to butchery, skewering, and precise heat control is central to the appeal, with small side dishes and pickles rounding out a meal that favors nuance and measured richness.
Eel / Tokio, Distrito Chūō, Ginza 7-4-14, Edificio Hikari 1F, Japan /
Un restaurante especializado en anguila con un sabor ahumado y una textura que se derrite
Ofrecemos un variado menú que permite disfrutar tanto del sabor de la anguila asada como de su textura suave y derretida. Con una variedad de métodos de cocción, como hitsumabushi, seiro mushi y piedra caliente, se puede experimentar la diferencia en cada plato, garantizando una experiencia sin aburrimiento hasta el final. Es un lugar que se puede disfrutar de manera informal en un ambiente refinado, combinando satisfacción y diversión en cada comida.
Eel / Tokio, distrito de Shinjuku, Takadanobaba 1-17-22, Japan /
Un restaurante especializado en anguilas en Takadanobaba, donde se puede elegir entre el estilo de Kanto o el de Kansai. Al cocinar los ingredientes frescos solo después de recibir el pedido, se mantiene la frescura de la anguila. El menú incluye unadon, kabayaki y shirayaki, y se puede elegir entre el estilo 'Kanto', que se caracteriza por su carne esponjosa, o el estilo 'Kansai', que ofrece una textura crujiente. La salsa se elabora con una cuidadosa selección de salsa de soja, utilizando una salsa de soja artesanal de Wakayama y Yuasa. Definitivamente queremos que pruebe la anguila que ha sido preparada para resaltar al máximo su umami.
en el extranjero Calificaciones de usuarios4.23(5 elementos)
JPY 2.500
JPY 2.500
Eel / Tokio, distrito de Minato, Roppongi 5-16-52, Edificio Imperial Roppongi, B1F, Japan /
Quick authentic unaju in Roppongi — crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, a satisfying bite
This is a casual restaurant in Roppongi where you can enjoy fragrant grilled kabayaki. We use Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) sourced from an eel farm compliant with ISO and HACCP, finished with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Opened in 2023, this location focuses on unajū and is available for lunch and dinner; you can also enjoy flavor variations with extra sauce and condiments. The compact basement space offers takeout and an English menu is also provided.
Japan Calificaciones de usuarios4.16(97 elementos)
JPY 6.000
JPY 5.500
Eel / Aichi-ken Kasugai-shi Inaguchi-cho 2-16-7, Japan /
Hiromi
@hiromi-630188
5.00
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Es un pequeño restaurante, pero tiene habitaciones privadas donde se puede disfrutar con un grupo pequeño. Primero, ¡la anguila es deliciosa! ¡El tazón es grande! ¡El arroz también es delicioso! La salsa ni se diga.
Parece que la dueña y su hija se encargan del lugar. La joven de cabello rubio podría ser su nieta. Un equipo muy agradable.
Está ubicado en un tranquilo vecindario residencial.
Definitivamente, pienso volver.
Eel / Tokio, Minato, Azabu Juban 2-5-11 AZABUMAISON201, Japan /
Año 2026 Seleccionado
Año 2025 Seleccionado
AYA
@aya06tokyo
4.50
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A complete course meal filled with the personality of the owner and his passion for eel.
I have always wanted to visit Tokito.
I have always wanted to go to Tokito's. It is a restaurant where you can enjoy a novel dish called "French eel".
I was so excited to see the restaurant,
It has only been one year since they opened their restaurant in Azabujuban.
It has been only one year since they opened their first restaurant in Azabujuban, but it is a popular restaurant with a lot of media and magazine exposure.
On this day, we had the omakase course for dinner.
The owner was very passionate
the owner's passion for eel.
the owner's passion for eel.
Corn potage
Hairy crab, scallops, and crispy fried eel.
The caviar on top of the crab and scallops made the dish even more extravagant!
The saltiness of the caviar made the sweetness of the corn even stronger.
The saltiness of the caviar makes the sweetness of the corn even stronger. Very tasty.
Sashimi
On this day, we had yari squid, sea bass, kombu-shime sea bream, and sea urchin from Hokkaido,
and sea urchin from Hokkaido.
All of them had no smell at all and were
and delicious. The sea urchin is soaked in salt water of the same density as seawater as soon as it arrives.
the same concentration as seawater.
The shelf life of the sea urchin is shortened, but they still want to serve the freshest sea urchin.
but we still want to serve them fresh. The owner says, "I am very particular about each and every ingredient.
He is very particular about each and every ingredient.
I'm very interested in it.
Eight dishes
Unomaki, smoked eel, tomato pasta with eel, fried young fish, and vinegared eel,
fried fry, and vinegared eel.
There are many Italian style dishes,
The batter of fried fry is made from pasta flour. The fry were soft and fluffy, and the moment you bite into them, you will be in agony.
The elaborate small dishes make every meal enjoyable.
Four kinds of Shiroyaki
Shiroyaki, Umeshiso, Prosciutto, and Caviar
Shiroyaki is sprinkled with salt, so you can enjoy it as it is.
You can also add a squeeze of citrus fruit if you like.
Add wasabi (Japanese horseradish), yuzu kosho (Japanese citrus), or salt to taste.
Here, too, there is an Italian element.
Prosciutto and eel are completely different things, right?
I thought so, but it is not too salty and the flavor of the eel is not lost.
and the flavor of the eel is not lost, so it is a very well-balanced combination.
It was a well-balanced combination.
Smoked eel terrine
Smoked eel was served at the appetizer,
I thought it was delicious! I thought it was delicious!
I'm so happy!
It is a simple combination of vegetables and smoked eel, but this simplicity enhances the deliciousness of the eel.
If the previous dish had a strong flavor
the goodness of this dish would be reduced by half.
but here it was a masterpiece.
The beautifully decorated
Spinach sauce and beet sauce,
and the balsamic sauce is a nice accent.
Marinated eel
A refreshing dish.
The fatty eel and the accompanying salad
The fatty eel and the accompanying salad are the best to refresh your palate.
The refreshing dressing will whet your appetite again.
The refreshing dressing is also a great appetite stimulant.
Braised eel with red wine
This is the owner's favorite dish.
It is a boldly arranged dish of eel stewed in red wine, which is a mainstream dish in Europe!
This dish is a boldly arranged version of the mainstream European dish of stewed eel in red wine!
The eel stewed in red wine is so tender and melt-in-your-mouth
The eel stewed in red wine is so tender and melt-in-your-mouth that you don't even need your teeth!
Luxurious foie gras and truffle on top!
The dish is a paradise in your mouth if you enjoy it with the eel.
After a series of refreshing dishes
This rich and punchy dish after a series of light dishes
It is too delicious! It is too delicious!
Unaju
The last dish to be served is Unaju!
After eating such a wide variety of eel dishes
I thought my stomach and mind should be satisfied.
But we finish with a magnificent unaju, as if to say, "If you come to an eel restaurant, you must eat unaju!
You can choose from a small amount of rice to a large portion of rice.
You can choose from a small amount of rice to a large amount of rice.
Liver soup and pickled vegetables are also included.
The eel is steamed for 3 minutes, which is the usual style at Tokitoh.
I have never waited so long for 3 minutes!
The eel is fluffy and thick.
The eel was thick and fluffy, and the sweet sauce was perfect!
I should have been full, but for some reason, I could eat it as fast as I could.
I can't stop eating. Chopsticks that won't stop.
Finally, for dessert
Kuzumochi
Matcha green powdered tea
and green powdered tea.
The owner herself makes the matcha right in front of you.
It is hard to find such a perfect course meal of eel.
I think it is very rare to have such a perfect course meal of eel.
Next time, I will go to eat a course of all-natural eel.
The owner's personality is also excellent, so I am sure to repeat my visit here.
Eel / Prefectura de Hyogo, Ciudad de Kobe, Distrito Chuo, Kanoucho 4-8-17, Japan /
naoko
@naoko-528880
4.60
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The fragrant aroma of grilled eel wafted through the entrance as soon as I walked in, and I felt excited. The outside was crispy while the inside was fluffy, creating a perfect balance that even captivated me, someone who usually dislikes eel. First, I tried it as is, then with two types of pepper: whole and powdered, and finally with broth poured over it in a hitsumabushi style, making the flavor variations enjoyable. The green onions, seaweed, and wasabi combined with the gentle broth enhanced the natural umami of the eel. Eating the white grilled eel with salt or white soy sauce brought out its aroma, making it hard to put down my chopsticks. The calm atmosphere and spacious seating allowed me to relax throughout my visit, thanks to the staff's timely and considerate service.
Eel / Tokio, distrito central, Nihonbashi Ningyocho 1-5-6, Edificio Nakahata, 1F, Japan /
Año 2019 Bib Gourmand
A renowned eel restaurant that showcases the charm of charcoal grilling
This establishment prides itself on its eel dishes, expertly prepared with a special sauce that has been passed down for 70 years and the skill of charcoal grilling. The combination of rice cooked over charcoal and the exquisitely fragrant eel creates a delightful pairing, providing a heartwarming experience with every visit. You can also enjoy pickles and clear soup, backed by years of experience, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients. Indulge in the luxurious taste of eel in a modern Japanese setting.
Eel / Prefectura de Aichi, Ciudad de Nagoya, Distrito de Showa, Hiroimicho 2-21-5, Edificio Seiun 1F, Japan /
Hironori
@hironori-922679
5.00
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La anguila tenía un grosor considerable y, aunque era una porción pequeña, era suficiente para quedar satisfecho. Los encurtidos de repollo también estaban deliciosos y se podía pedir más, lo cual fue muy bueno. El lugar no es muy amplio, pero tenía un ambiente tranquilo que me permitió relajarme.
Eel / Prefectura de Shizuoka, Ciudad de Hamamatsu, Distrito Central, Calle Sunayama 325-36 1F, Japan /
hiromi
@hiromi-2678
5.00
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The private room had a sunken kotatsu, which was nice. I ordered the grilled eel rice bowl with white grilled eel, and it was very filling, so I was very satisfied. The rolled omelet was the most delicious I've ever had. My whole family agrees that we want to eat it again when we come to Hamamatsu. I thought it would be nice if we could get a refill on the condiments.
en el extranjero Calificaciones de usuarios3.68(3 elementos)
JPY 9.000
JPY 14.000
Eel / Tokio, distrito central, Ginza 4-12-1-401, edificio VORT Ginza East II, 4º piso, Japan /
Año 2026 Seleccionado
Año 2025 Seleccionado
Año 2024 Seleccionado
Un restaurante de anguila con 150 años de historia y tradición
Ginza Yondai Takahashiya Ginza-ten es la sucursal en Ginza de un restaurante de anguila con 150 años de historia, cuyo establecimiento principal se encuentra en Saitama. El interior del restaurante es un espacio de alta calidad que se asemeja a un pequeño museo, donde se puede disfrutar de la cocina de anguila al estilo de Kanto, elaborada con anguila azul de alta calidad. Las técnicas delicadas de la cocina japonesa, aplicadas por el chef, se reflejan en los platos de anguila, ofreciendo exquisiteces que realzan su rica fragancia y sabor.
The cozy interior has seating on the second floor as well, but when I arrived around 6 PM, it was already bustling with many customers. I ordered the unaju (grilled eel over rice) and the recommended shio hitsumabushi (salted grilled eel over rice) from the owner. The large, fluffy eel highlighted its natural umami rather than the flavor of the sauce, making it a refined delicacy. The shio hitsumabushi was light and mild, and I enjoyed changing the flavor with condiments like wasabi, shiso leaves, and yuzu peel. The smoked ham served as an appetizer was a unique dish wrapped in eel skin and ham, lightly smoked and delicious.
A friend of mine who lives in Sendai recommended this place to me for a drink. As I had heard, all the dishes were inexpensive and delicious. I ordered the Ishiyaki Ojiya (rice topped with grilled stones) as a topping, and it was very tasty. It was served in a hot stone pot and consisted of a very simple dish of soup stock, egg, seaweed, and rice, but the umami of the soup stock and the gentle taste of the egg made it very delicious.
Eel / 3-32-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan /
A historic eel specialty restaurant for a blissful experience
Noboritei Shinjuku is an eel specialty restaurant with a tradition dating back to the Edo period, sourcing fresh domestic live eel through unique channels. The expertly grilled and steamed super-sized eel, cooked to perfection by skilled artisans, offers an unforgettable taste. The 'dual sword' eel, in particular, is a special treat that can't be found elsewhere and pairs excellently with many types of sake. Located near Shinjuku Station, it is a wonderful space to enjoy history and exquisite eel.
Japan Calificaciones de usuarios4.45(45 elementos)
JPY 12.000
JPY 14.000
Eel / Prefectura de Fukuoka, Ciudad de Fukuoka, Distrito Chuo, Takasago 1-14-7-1, Japan /
Masaki
@masaking01
4.10
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[Unazen] Tour in Fukuoka in February. First visit to Unazen for lunch. We had a full course of eel.
Starting with grilled liver, followed by unomaki and uzaku. They served it at a slow pace, which made us drink more and more. The sweet potato and rice shochu were very good, but the Chiebijin Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo was delicious.
And the long-awaited Shiroyaki. Of course, I like steamed eel, but this grilled eel, even the skin, is the original taste of my hometown, so I still like it.
The last dish was the eel stew. The sauce was not sweet at all, but not too spicy!
Thanks to the owner, his wife, and mother for their really nice smiles and pleasant service.
I hope to visit again 😊.
Eel / Prefectura de Kioto, Ciudad de Kioto, Distrito Higashiyama, Sanjo Ohashi Higashi 2-51 B1F, Japan /
Nobuhiko
@nobuhiko-856829
5.00
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The staff at the restaurant were very friendly, and the eel was fluffy and incredibly delicious. If I go to Kyoto, I will definitely repeat a visit to this restaurant!