Masuya
Founded in Meiji 21 (1888), this long-established eel restaurant carries over 130 years of history. Domestic eel grilled slowly over Kishu binchotan charcoal, paired with secret heirloom tare, is described by locals as 'the essence of Urawa eel.' Selected as Tabelog Eel Top 100 2024. 6 minutes walk from Urawa Station west exit. Takeout and mail-order also available.
Overwhelming review counts: 880+ on Tabelog and 867 reviews (4.4 rating) on HotPepper. Also highly rated on TripAdvisor (65 reviews). Locals unanimously say 'Masuya is the eel restaurant in Urawa.' Multiple reviews confirm quality maintained after renovation. No negative information found.