Unakiku Nara Honten
Unagi specialty restaurant opened in 2016 by Kikusuiro, a long-established ryotei founded in Meiji 24 (1891). Inheriting 130+ year-old flavor at accessible prices. Google rating 4.5 with 367 reviews (No.1 in Nettorabo Nara unagi ranking). Tabelog Unagi 100 Best selection. Unaju starts at 4,800 yen, maximum mamsushi-don 6,300 yen, all under 10,000 yen. Only two locations: Nara Honten and Chinzanso Tokyo (not a chain).
Praised for 130-year-old ryotei flavor at reasonable prices. Authentic Edo-style unagi. Called the place for eel in Nara. The special atmosphere within the historic Kikusuiro grounds adds to the appeal. Stable high ratings on TripAdvisor 4.2/27 reviews.