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Namazuya Ichinomiya Branch

Rating80SCORE
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 3.45/201 reviews; Yahoo!
3.45
Maps 3.98/87 (under 100 but supplemented by Tabelog 201 reviews, NAVITIME 4.1, TripAdvisor 4.1/22 reviews).
3.98
Established 1964, 60+ years of history.
'Long-time regulars from before the renovation' confirmed.
Lunch fills instantly.
Mikawa Issiki domestic eel and trademarked secret sauce.
Independent listings on Tabiiro and Gnavi confirmed.
No fake review allegations.
Independent noren-wake shop (not a national chain).
No closure news.
Popular Dishes
Unaju (Eel Rice Box, from ~3,000 yen)
Special Grilled Eel
Nakaatume Don
river fish dishes including catfish and carp
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

An eel restaurant established in 1964, with 60+ years of history as a noren-wake (sister restaurant) of the Gifu Namazuya main store. Known for its 'trademarked flavor'—a secret sauce maintained through generations, paired with domestically farmed eel from Mikawa Issiki. Reviews say 'I've been coming since long before the renovation' and 'people keep streaming in when I arrive at 4:30.' Lunch fills up immediately. Tabelog 3.45/201 reviews; Yahoo! Maps 3.98/87 reviews. In addition to unaju, rare river fish dishes (catfish, carp) available. Also praised for fast service.

'I've been coming to Namazuya since long before they renovated.' 'Arrived at 4:30 but people kept pouring in.' 'The slightly sweet sauce suits me perfectly—delicious.' 'Visually stunning, the lid floats from the generous portions.' 'Service is notably faster than other eel restaurants.'

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:30
Regular HolidayWednesday(6月〜8月を除く第3Thursdayも休)
Phone0586-45-1068Call
Access
About 5 min walk from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station West Exit. Table seating and tatami private rooms available. Likely cash only (please confirm). Reservations strongly recommended (lunch fills immediately).
1-10-19 Kamiyama, Ichinomiya, Aichi
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Unagi¥¥¥

Namazuya Ichinomiya Branch

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Unaju (Eel Rice Box, from ~3,000 yen)
Special Grilled Eel
Nakaatume Don
river fish dishes including catfish and carp
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-14:00 / 16:30-20:30
Regular HolidayWednesday(6月〜8月を除く第3Thursdayも休)
Access
About 5 min walk from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station West Exit. Table seating and tatami private rooms available. Likely cash only (please confirm). Reservations strongly recommended (lunch fills immediately).
1-10-19 Kamiyama, Ichinomiya, Aichi
Phone0586-45-1068
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 3.45/201 reviews; Yahoo!
3.45
Maps 3.98/87 (under 100 but supplemented by Tabelog 201 reviews, NAVITIME 4.1, TripAdvisor 4.1/22 reviews).
3.98
Established 1964, 60+ years of history.
'Long-time regulars from before the renovation' confirmed.
Lunch fills instantly.
Mikawa Issiki domestic eel and trademarked secret sauce.
Independent listings on Tabiiro and Gnavi confirmed.
No fake review allegations.
Independent noren-wake shop (not a national chain).
No closure news.
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An eel restaurant established in 1964, with 60+ years of history as a noren-wake (sister restaurant) of the Gifu Namazuya main store. Known for its 'trademarked flavor'—a secret sauce maintained through generations, paired with domestically farmed eel from Mikawa Issiki. Reviews say 'I've been coming since long before the renovation' and 'people keep streaming in when I arrive at 4:30.' Lunch fills up immediately. Tabelog 3.45/201 reviews; Yahoo! Maps 3.98/87 reviews. In addition to unaju, rare river fish dishes (catfish, carp) available. Also praised for fast service.

'I've been coming to Namazuya since long before they renovated.' 'Arrived at 4:30 but people kept pouring in.' 'The slightly sweet sauce suits me perfectly—delicious.' 'Visually stunning, the lid floats from the generous portions.' 'Service is notably faster than other eel restaurants.'

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