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Unagi Irifune

Rating92SCORE
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。
Ranked #1 for eel in Miyazaki Prefecture on Google reviews (4.3 stars, 1,395 reviews).
Founded in 1894; 250,000 annual visitors with queues from opening.
Uses only domestic eel and binchotan charcoal.
TripAdvisor 4.4 stars, #1 in Saito.
Tabelog 3.61 (356 reviews).
No PR deals; local pricing.
Popular Dishes
Grilled Eel Set
うなぎ蒲焼定食
Unaju (eel over rice in lacquer box)
うな重
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1894, this legendary eel restaurant is ranked #1 in Miyazaki on Google reviews (4.3 stars, 1,395 reviews). The domestic eel is grilled over binchotan charcoal until crispy outside and fluffy inside. About 250,000 visitors per year; expect queues from opening.

Praised as 'Miyazaki's most famous eel restaurant' and 'worth the wait.' Binchotan-grilled eel is exceptional; many repeat visitors from afar. TripAdvisor 4.4 stars, ranked #1 in Saito.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-14:30, 16:30-20:00
Regular HolidayIrregular
Phone0983-43-0511Call
Access
Waiting room available. Order at table, not ticket machine. Cash only likely (please confirm).
3316-3 Minamikata, Saito, Miyazaki
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Unagi¥¥¥

Unagi Irifune

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
Grilled Eel Set
うなぎ蒲焼定食
Unaju (eel over rice in lacquer box)
うな重
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-14:30, 16:30-20:00
Regular HolidayIrregular
Access
Waiting room available. Order at table, not ticket machine. Cash only likely (please confirm).
3316-3 Minamikata, Saito, Miyazaki
Phone0983-43-0511
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。
Ranked #1 for eel in Miyazaki Prefecture on Google reviews (4.3 stars, 1,395 reviews).
Founded in 1894; 250,000 annual visitors with queues from opening.
Uses only domestic eel and binchotan charcoal.
TripAdvisor 4.4 stars, #1 in Saito.
Tabelog 3.61 (356 reviews).
No PR deals; local pricing.
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1894, this legendary eel restaurant is ranked #1 in Miyazaki on Google reviews (4.3 stars, 1,395 reviews). The domestic eel is grilled over binchotan charcoal until crispy outside and fluffy inside. About 250,000 visitors per year; expect queues from opening.

Praised as 'Miyazaki's most famous eel restaurant' and 'worth the wait.' Binchotan-grilled eel is exceptional; many repeat visitors from afar. TripAdvisor 4.4 stars, ranked #1 in Saito.

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