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Tsurumaiya

Rating74SCORE
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。
80+ year-old establishment, the 'original' on Lake Ushiku's eel street.
創業80余年・「元祖」を掲げる牛久沼うなぎ街道の老舗。
139 Tabelog reviews (top in Ryugasaki eel).
食べログ139件(龍ケ崎うなぎ店で最多クラス)。
82% Retty recommendation.
Retty 82%推薦。
15-person queues at peak.
ピーク時15人待きの行列。
Hamanako eel grilled over binchotan.
浜名湖産うなぎ・備長炭焼きという素材・製法へのこだわり。
TripAdvisor 3.8/5 (#39/96 in Ryugasaki).
TripAdvisor 3.8/5(龍ケ崎市内39位/96軒)。
3.8
50-review exception applied.
小規模エリア50件例外適用。
Reviewer confirmed: TripAdvisor 3.8, Hotpepper and Gurunavi show active operation, no closure info.
reviewer独立確認: TripAdvisor 3.8・ホットペッパー・ぐるなびで現在も営業確認・閉店情報なし。
Popular Dishes
Unaju eel rice box (regular to premium)
うな重(並〜上)
Unadon
うな丼
Shirayaki
白焼き
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

An 80+ year-old eel restaurant proclaiming itself the 'original' on Lake Ushiku's eel street. Scenic views of Lake Ushiku from the dining room. Hamanako eel grilled over binchotan charcoal for fluffy, tender texture. 139 Tabelog reviews, 82% Retty recommendation rate.

Reviews highlight 'perfectly balanced charcoal aroma with not-too-sweet sauce' and 'luxurious feeling of eating overlooking Lake Ushiku'. Lines of 15+ people outside at peak times. Tabelog 3.50, TripAdvisor 3.8/5.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-19:00
Thu・Fri11:00-19:00
Sat・Sun11:00-20:00
Regular HolidayWednesday(Public Holidayの場合翌日)・月1〜2回不定休
Phone0297-66-1168Call
Access
Reservations accepted. Early arrival recommended on weekends and holidays. About 12 min walk from JR Ryugasaki City Station. Located on the shores of Lake Ushiku. Parking for 26 cars.
282-12 Shobeineshinden-machi, Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
MESHI MAP
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Tsurumaiya

Rating74SCORE
Popular Dishes
Unaju eel rice box (regular to premium)
うな重(並〜上)
Unadon
うな丼
Shirayaki
白焼き
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-19:00
Thu・Fri11:00-19:00
Sat・Sun11:00-20:00
Regular HolidayWednesday(Public Holidayの場合翌日)・月1〜2回不定休
Access
Reservations accepted. Early arrival recommended on weekends and holidays. About 12 min walk from JR Ryugasaki City Station. Located on the shores of Lake Ushiku. Parking for 26 cars.
282-12 Shobeineshinden-machi, Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki
Phone0297-66-1168
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card: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。
80+ year-old establishment, the 'original' on Lake Ushiku's eel street.
創業80余年・「元祖」を掲げる牛久沼うなぎ街道の老舗。
139 Tabelog reviews (top in Ryugasaki eel).
食べログ139件(龍ケ崎うなぎ店で最多クラス)。
82% Retty recommendation.
Retty 82%推薦。
15-person queues at peak.
ピーク時15人待きの行列。
Hamanako eel grilled over binchotan.
浜名湖産うなぎ・備長炭焼きという素材・製法へのこだわり。
TripAdvisor 3.8/5 (#39/96 in Ryugasaki).
TripAdvisor 3.8/5(龍ケ崎市内39位/96軒)。
3.8
50-review exception applied.
小規模エリア50件例外適用。
Reviewer confirmed: TripAdvisor 3.8, Hotpepper and Gurunavi show active operation, no closure info.
reviewer独立確認: TripAdvisor 3.8・ホットペッパー・ぐるなびで現在も営業確認・閉店情報なし。
74SCORE
What a score of 74 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An 80+ year-old eel restaurant proclaiming itself the 'original' on Lake Ushiku's eel street. Scenic views of Lake Ushiku from the dining room. Hamanako eel grilled over binchotan charcoal for fluffy, tender texture. 139 Tabelog reviews, 82% Retty recommendation rate.

Reviews highlight 'perfectly balanced charcoal aroma with not-too-sweet sauce' and 'luxurious feeling of eating overlooking Lake Ushiku'. Lines of 15+ people outside at peak times. Tabelog 3.50, TripAdvisor 3.8/5.

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