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Kaneharu (Charcoal-Grilled Eel Specialty)

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2022.
Tabelog 3.65/290 reviews.
3.65
Budget 3,000-4,999 yen.
Yahoo Map 4.24/76 reviews.
4.24
Lines form before opening, limited to 80 servings.
Many posts saying 'came to Kochi just for Kaneharu.' Evening service currently on hold - lunch only.
No sakura concern.
Popular Dishes
Una-ju (charcoal-grilled eel over rice in lacquer box)
うな重(炭火焼き)
Una-don
うな丼
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant in Haruno-cho, Kochi. Selected for Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2022. Customers line up before opening to write their names on the waiting list; limited to 80 servings. The eel is grilled over charcoal until fragrant, with crispy skin and tender flesh. Locally, 'Kaneharu' is synonymous with eel.

Reviews often mention 'waits of 1-2 hours in season are normal' and 'the charcoal fragrance stays with you' and 'best eel in Kochi.' Check-in starts at 9:30, and you can wait in the parking lot to be called.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri11:00-14:30
Sat・Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Regular HolidayThursday, 第2・4Friday(夜は現在休業中・昼のみ営業)
Phone088-841-6650Call
Access
Located in Haruno-cho, about 20 minutes by car from central Kochi. Parking available. Check-in from 9:30; you can wait in your car and will be called by number.
2569-1 Yoshihara, Haruno-cho, Kochi City, Kochi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Kaneharu (Charcoal-Grilled Eel Specialty)

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Una-ju (charcoal-grilled eel over rice in lacquer box)
うな重(炭火焼き)
Una-don
うな丼
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri11:00-14:30
Sat・Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Regular HolidayThursday, 第2・4Friday(夜は現在休業中・昼のみ営業)
Access
Located in Haruno-cho, about 20 minutes by car from central Kochi. Parking available. Check-in from 9:30; you can wait in your car and will be called by number.
2569-1 Yoshihara, Haruno-cho, Kochi City, Kochi
Phone088-841-6650
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2022.
Tabelog 3.65/290 reviews.
3.65
Budget 3,000-4,999 yen.
Yahoo Map 4.24/76 reviews.
4.24
Lines form before opening, limited to 80 servings.
Many posts saying 'came to Kochi just for Kaneharu.' Evening service currently on hold - lunch only.
No sakura concern.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant in Haruno-cho, Kochi. Selected for Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2022. Customers line up before opening to write their names on the waiting list; limited to 80 servings. The eel is grilled over charcoal until fragrant, with crispy skin and tender flesh. Locally, 'Kaneharu' is synonymous with eel.

Reviews often mention 'waits of 1-2 hours in season are normal' and 'the charcoal fragrance stays with you' and 'best eel in Kochi.' Check-in starts at 9:30, and you can wait in the parking lot to be called.

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