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Unagi no Sueyoshi
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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。
93-year-old establishment founded in 1932.
Tabelog 3.55/1,016 reviews.
TripAdvisor 4.1/177, ranked #5 in Kagoshima restaurants.
Direct purchase of live eels from Osumi, Kagoshima; time-honored simmered sauce; charcoal grilling—the hallmarks of a true old-school shop.
Packed with regulars, with lunch queues that are part of Kagoshima's food culture.
No chain expansion.
Popular Dishes
Unaju (Una-juu box, from ¥3,000+)
うな重（3,000円台〜）
Unagi Kabayaki
うなぎ蒲焼
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedEstablished in 1932, this charcoal-grilled eel specialty shop has been in Tenmonkan for over 90 years. Fresh live eels from Kagoshima's Osumi region are grilled over charcoal with a secret sauce passed down from the original proprietress. TripAdvisor Top 5 in Kagoshima (#5, 4.1/177), Tabelog 3.55/1,016 reviews—an undisputed local legend.
'The 90-year-old secret sauce is sublime', 'The best eel from Kagoshima', 'Always a queue at lunch', 'Incredible quality for the price'.
Business Hours
Mon10:30-16:00, 17:00-20:00
Wed – Sun10:30-16:00, 17:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Tuesday
Access
3-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori station. Separate lunch and dinner sittings. Cash only.
14-10 Higashisengo-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
