Unagi (Eel) in Tokyo

Example of unagi (not a photo of a specific listed restaurant)Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Oct 19, 2026

Where to eat Unagi (Eel) in Tokyo: restaurants we have researched, by area and budget, with English-friendly information and how to book.

Grilled eel, usually served over rice in a bowl (unadon) or a lacquer box (unaju).

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Unagi (Eel): Places We've Researched

We have not eaten at these places yet. Details come from each restaurant's official information, with the date we checked; please confirm hours before you go. Photos marked "Example photo" show the type of food, not the restaurant.

Researched

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai

Tsukiji & ToyosuLocal Specialties, Sushi, Unagi (Eel)

A food village next to Toyosu Market with about 70 Edo-style shops and restaurants serving sushi, eel, ramen and sweets. Open every day.

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Nadai Unatoto Nakano

NakanoUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Nakano Station, with an English menu, open until 22:00 or 23:00.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Ueno

UenoUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Ueno Station, open every day 10:00–23:00, with an English menu.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Asakusa

AsakusaUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Asakusa Station, open every day 10:00–22:00, with an English menu.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Kanda

Kanda & JimbochoUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Kanda Station, 18 counter seats and an English menu.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Shinbashi

Shinbashi & ShiodomeUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Shinbashi Station, 17 counter seats and an English menu.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Kitasenju

Kita-SenjuUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Kita-Senju Station, with an English menu.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Tachikawa

Tachikawa and KunitachiUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Tachikawa Station, with an English menu.

  • English menu
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Nadai Unatoto Chofu

Chofu and FuchuUnagi (Eel)Under ¥2,000

Affordable eel rice bowls near Chofu Station, 12 counter seats and an English menu.

  • English menu
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