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Azumaya

Rating85SCORE
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 3.65, 254 reviews, Top 100 Eel 2022.
食べログ3.65・254件・百名店2022選出。
Founded 1868—oldest-class eel restaurant in Kawagoe.
1868年（明治元年）創業と川越最古参クラスのうなぎ専門店。
Original tare continued since founding, binchotan grilling—genuine artisan technique.
創業以来つぎ足しのタレ・備長炭グリルは本物の職人技。
Distinctive atmosphere in 90-year-old farmhouse with private rooms.
築90年の古民家で個室中心という特別感。
The fact that 'reservations fill up a month in advance' proves genuine popularity.
「予約が1ヶ月先まで埋まる」という事実が真の人気を証明。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Many specific repeat-customer posts on Retty.
Retty口コミにも具体的な常連投稿多数。
Top 100 selection serves as supplementary evidence.
百名店選出は選定の補完証拠として有効。
Popular Dishes
Unaju (eel over rice, from ¥3,760)
うな重（3,760円〜）
Kabayaki (from ¥3,250)
蒲焼（3,250円〜）
Shirayaki (salt-grilled eel)
白焼き
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An eel restaurant founded in 1868 (Meiji 1), the oldest-class eel shop in Kawagoe. Set in a 90-year-old traditional Japanese house with private rooms, featuring a tangy, less-sweet house tare passed down since founding and binchotan charcoal grilling. Selected as Tabelog's Top 100 Eel Restaurants 2022. All tatami seating with 5 private rooms (up to 18 guests). Reservations essential. Long loved by locals as 'the eel restaurant for special occasions in Kawagoe.'

Tabelog 3.65, 254 reviews, Top 100 Eel 2022. Yahoo Maps 4.03 (35 reviews). Frequently praised for 'the wonderful 90-year-old atmosphere,' 'tangy tare unlike other places,' and 'perfect for special occasions.' Private rooms popular for family meals and business entertainment. 'Must book a month in advance' mentioned frequently. No PR. Many long, specific reviews—no fake review characteristics.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday（不定休あり）
Phone049-222-0757Call
Access
About 13-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Near Kitain Temple. Parking available (gravel). All tatami seating with private rooms. Cash only. Reservations recommended (especially weekends—book a month in advance).
1-16-1 Nishi-Kosenami-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Azumaya

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Unaju (eel over rice, from ¥3,760)
うな重（3,760円〜）
Kabayaki (from ¥3,250)
蒲焼（3,250円〜）
Shirayaki (salt-grilled eel)
白焼き
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:30-15:00,17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday（不定休あり）
Access
About 13-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Near Kitain Temple. Parking available (gravel). All tatami seating with private rooms. Cash only. Reservations recommended (especially weekends—book a month in advance).
1-16-1 Nishi-Kosenami-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama
Phone049-222-0757
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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 3.65, 254 reviews, Top 100 Eel 2022.
食べログ3.65・254件・百名店2022選出。
Founded 1868—oldest-class eel restaurant in Kawagoe.
1868年（明治元年）創業と川越最古参クラスのうなぎ専門店。
Original tare continued since founding, binchotan grilling—genuine artisan technique.
創業以来つぎ足しのタレ・備長炭グリルは本物の職人技。
Distinctive atmosphere in 90-year-old farmhouse with private rooms.
築90年の古民家で個室中心という特別感。
The fact that 'reservations fill up a month in advance' proves genuine popularity.
「予約が1ヶ月先まで埋まる」という事実が真の人気を証明。
No PR.
PR案件なし。
Many specific repeat-customer posts on Retty.
Retty口コミにも具体的な常連投稿多数。
Top 100 selection serves as supplementary evidence.
百名店選出は選定の補完証拠として有効。
85SCORE
What a score of 85 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 founded in 1868 (Meiji 1), the oldest-class eel shop in Kawagoe. Set in a 90-year-old traditional Japanese house with private rooms, featuring a tangy, less-sweet house tare passed down since founding and binchotan charcoal grilling. Selected as Tabelog's Top 100 Eel Restaurants 2022. All tatami seating with 5 private rooms (up to 18 guests). Reservations essential. Long loved by locals as 'the eel restaurant for special occasions in Kawagoe.'

Tabelog 3.65, 254 reviews, Top 100 Eel 2022. Yahoo Maps 4.03 (35 reviews). Frequently praised for 'the wonderful 90-year-old atmosphere,' 'tangy tare unlike other places,' and 'perfect for special occasions.' Private rooms popular for family meals and business entertainment. 'Must book a month in advance' mentioned frequently. No PR. Many long, specific reviews—no fake review characteristics.

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