Unagi
Unagi Kazutomo
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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。
Dubbed the legend of unagi, this beloved Edogawa institution piles Kagoshima-raised eel — carefully grilled over binchotan charcoal — into a lacquered box so full the lid simply cannot close, and charges only around 3,000 yen for the privilege.
Open only at lunchtime on weekdays, the shop still draws queues of over 40 before the doors even open, with personal blogs and social media posts marveling at the sheer impossibility of the value.
Featured on TV Tokyo's Debutsu Ado Machi Excited Heaven, this is a neighborhood institution that has quietly built its legend over many years.
Popular Dishes
Unaju (jumbo)
うな重（特盛）
Unadon
うな丼
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedKnown as the Ramen Jiro of Unagi. Kagoshima eel grilled with binchotan charcoal. The box is so full the lid will not close. Weekday lunch only, no reservations. Google Maps 4.3, 759 reviews.
Google Maps 4.3, 759 reviews. Tabelog 3.51. Featured on TV and numerous personal blogs. Called the Jiro of Unagi. No sakura suspicion.
Business Hours
Tue – Fri11:00-13:45
Regular Holiday：Saturday・Sunday・Monday・Public Holiday
Access
Hidden spot in a residential area. No reservations accepted. No queue by proxy (all members must be present to join the line). Cash only. Closes when sold out.
1-3-20 Chuo, Edogawa, Tokyo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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