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Toritsune Honten

Rating83SCORE
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 3.69/287, Unagi Top 100 2024.
3.69
A 140+ year single-location shop from the early Meiji era.
Many reviews call the Unaju (Special) at 3,600 yen exceptional value (price range 3 appropriate).
Google Reviews 4.2.
Retty posts from regulars with specific detailed praise.
Tabelog reviews (2024-2025) have detailed food descriptions—no sakura suspicion.
Featured as TV drama filming location.
Located near Ashikaga Gakko, supported by both tourists and locals.
Unrelated to 'Toritsune' at other addresses.
No chain.
No closure information.
Popular Dishes
Unaju (Special, 3,600 yen)
Unaju (Upper grade, 2,800 yen)
Unadon (2,200 yen)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A legendary eel restaurant established in the early Meiji era, with over 140 years of history in Ashikaga. Selected for Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2024, score 3.69/287. The Special Unaju at 3,600 yen is accessible for everyday diners. Carefully charcoal-grilled eel is fluffy and perfectly balanced with the sauce. Located near Ashikaga Gakko, supported by both locals and tourists. Phone reservations recommended.

Tabelog 3.69/287, Unagi Top 100 2024. Reviews say 'a must-visit in Ashikaga,' 'the Special for 3,600 yen is a bargain,' 'fluffy and richly flavorful,' and 'unchanged for 140 years.' Featured as a filming location for the TV drama 'Kyo Kara Ore wa.' Regular praise on local food blogs and Retty. Google Reviews 4.2.

Business Hours
Mon11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00
Regular HolidayTuesday
Phone0284-41-3330Call
Access
Tatami seating available. 6-car parking. Phone reservation recommended (may run out). 15-minute walk from Ashikaga Station. Cash only (confirm).
1-2686 Tori, Ashikaga, Tochigi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Toritsune Honten

Rating83SCORE
Popular Dishes
Unaju (Special, 3,600 yen)
Unaju (Upper grade, 2,800 yen)
Unadon (2,200 yen)
Business Hours
Mon11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun11:30-14:00, 17:30-20:00
Regular HolidayTuesday
Access
Tatami seating available. 6-car parking. Phone reservation recommended (may run out). 15-minute walk from Ashikaga Station. Cash only (confirm).
1-2686 Tori, Ashikaga, Tochigi
Phone0284-41-3330
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 3.69/287, Unagi Top 100 2024.
3.69
A 140+ year single-location shop from the early Meiji era.
Many reviews call the Unaju (Special) at 3,600 yen exceptional value (price range 3 appropriate).
Google Reviews 4.2.
Retty posts from regulars with specific detailed praise.
Tabelog reviews (2024-2025) have detailed food descriptions—no sakura suspicion.
Featured as TV drama filming location.
Located near Ashikaga Gakko, supported by both tourists and locals.
Unrelated to 'Toritsune' at other addresses.
No chain.
No closure information.
83SCORE
What a score of 83 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A legendary eel restaurant established in the early Meiji era, with over 140 years of history in Ashikaga. Selected for Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2024, score 3.69/287. The Special Unaju at 3,600 yen is accessible for everyday diners. Carefully charcoal-grilled eel is fluffy and perfectly balanced with the sauce. Located near Ashikaga Gakko, supported by both locals and tourists. Phone reservations recommended.

Tabelog 3.69/287, Unagi Top 100 2024. Reviews say 'a must-visit in Ashikaga,' 'the Special for 3,600 yen is a bargain,' 'fluffy and richly flavorful,' and 'unchanged for 140 years.' Featured as a filming location for the TV drama 'Kyo Kara Ore wa.' Regular praise on local food blogs and Retty. Google Reviews 4.2.

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