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Unagi Wakabayashi

Rating75SCORE
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。
Founded in 1977 (~50 years of operation).
昭和52年創業（約50年の実績）。
Received formal branch authorization (noren-wake) from a renowned eel restaurant at founding — authentic heritage.
創業時に名高い鰻専門店からのれん分けを受けた本物の継承。
Clear commitment: a tare sauce maintained for over 200 years.
200年以上継ぎ足し続けたタレという明確なこだわり。
Tabelog: 3.50, 50 reviews; TripAdvisor top 40 in Tsuruoka.
食べログ3.50・50件でTripAdvisor上位40位。
A flagship of Tsuruoka food culture, also offering seasonal Shonai Bay local fish.
庄内浜の四季の旬魚も提供する、鶴岡を代表する食文化発信店。
Has an official website (evidence of genuine independent management).
公式サイトあり（本物の個人経営の証拠）。
No sakura indicators.
サクラの兆候なし。
Single location.
単独店舗。
Popular Dishes
Unaju (eel rice box, regular/premium/deluxe)
うな重（中・上・特上）
Unadon
うな丼
Shonai local fish sashimi platter
庄内浜の地魚刺身盛り合わせ
Sake accompaniments
日本酒と合わせる肴
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A long-established eel specialist founded in 1977, a 5-minute walk from Tsuruoka Station. At its founding, the restaurant received a formal branch authorization (noren-wake) from a nationally renowned eel restaurant, inheriting a secret tare sauce maintained for over 200 years and the tradition of grilling over binchotan charcoal. Premium domestic eel; seasonal Shonai Bay local fish cuisine and regional sake pairings are also popular. Ranked in TripAdvisor's top 40 for Tsuruoka. Long supported by both locals and visitors as a genuine Japanese cuisine restaurant showcasing Shonai's seasonal ingredients.

Tabelog: 3.50, 50 reviews. TripAdvisor: top 40 restaurants in Tsuruoka. Reviewers consistently say 'the eel melts in your mouth,' 'always reliable,' and 'the 200-year old tare has a flavor unlike anything else.' A long-established restaurant since 1977 with a steady stream of long-term regular postings. No sakura indicators.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:30-23:30
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Phone0235-24-3701Call
Access
5-minute walk from Tsuruoka Station. Counter 8 seats, raised seating 8 seats, tatami 12 seats. Private room available (10-20 persons). Parking: 6 spaces. Credit cards accepted (JCB, AMEX).
11-9 Suehirocho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Unagi Wakabayashi

Rating75SCORE
Popular Dishes
Unaju (eel rice box, regular/premium/deluxe)
うな重（中・上・特上）
Unadon
うな丼
Shonai local fish sashimi platter
庄内浜の地魚刺身盛り合わせ
Sake accompaniments
日本酒と合わせる肴
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:30-23:30
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
5-minute walk from Tsuruoka Station. Counter 8 seats, raised seating 8 seats, tatami 12 seats. Private room available (10-20 persons). Parking: 6 spaces. Credit cards accepted (JCB, AMEX).
11-9 Suehirocho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
Phone0235-24-3701
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
Founded in 1977 (~50 years of operation).
昭和52年創業（約50年の実績）。
Received formal branch authorization (noren-wake) from a renowned eel restaurant at founding — authentic heritage.
創業時に名高い鰻専門店からのれん分けを受けた本物の継承。
Clear commitment: a tare sauce maintained for over 200 years.
200年以上継ぎ足し続けたタレという明確なこだわり。
Tabelog: 3.50, 50 reviews; TripAdvisor top 40 in Tsuruoka.
食べログ3.50・50件でTripAdvisor上位40位。
A flagship of Tsuruoka food culture, also offering seasonal Shonai Bay local fish.
庄内浜の四季の旬魚も提供する、鶴岡を代表する食文化発信店。
Has an official website (evidence of genuine independent management).
公式サイトあり（本物の個人経営の証拠）。
No sakura indicators.
サクラの兆候なし。
Single location.
単独店舗。
75SCORE
What a score of 75 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established eel specialist founded in 1977, a 5-minute walk from Tsuruoka Station. At its founding, the restaurant received a formal branch authorization (noren-wake) from a nationally renowned eel restaurant, inheriting a secret tare sauce maintained for over 200 years and the tradition of grilling over binchotan charcoal. Premium domestic eel; seasonal Shonai Bay local fish cuisine and regional sake pairings are also popular. Ranked in TripAdvisor's top 40 for Tsuruoka. Long supported by both locals and visitors as a genuine Japanese cuisine restaurant showcasing Shonai's seasonal ingredients.

Tabelog: 3.50, 50 reviews. TripAdvisor: top 40 restaurants in Tsuruoka. Reviewers consistently say 'the eel melts in your mouth,' 'always reliable,' and 'the 200-year old tare has a flavor unlike anything else.' A long-established restaurant since 1977 with a steady stream of long-term regular postings. No sakura indicators.

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