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Sumiyaki Anago Yamayoshi

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。
TripAdvisor #3 in Himeji.
45-min queue on Sundays.
Featured nationwide on YouTube, TV, and in magazines.
Tabelog 908 reviews.
Yelp updated October 2025.
Official Instagram active as of 2026.
Artisan-grilled Harima-nada eel at 2,000+ yen is a price only possible in Himeji.
Claims to be 'the origin of Himeji anago-meshi.' Open year-round.
Popular Dishes
Anago meshi (charcoal-grilled, steamed, and simmered eel on rice)
あなごめし（炭焼・蒸し・佃煮の三種盛り）
anago wappa
あなごわっぱ
anago sushi
あなご寿司
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

An eel specialty restaurant in the Omizosugachi shopping arcade, 3 minutes from JR Himeji Station, calling itself 'the origin of Himeji anago-meshi.' Artisans charcoal-grill each eel from Harima-nada individually. Sunday waits can reach 45 minutes by 11am. Featured in TV and magazines nationwide, TripAdvisor #3 in Himeji (2024). Takeout available—popular as a souvenir. Open year-round.

'45-minute wait on Sundays.' 'Anago charcoal-grilled and then steamed is outstanding.' 'Takeout was also delicious.' TripAdvisor #3 in Himeji. Featured nationwide in magazines and TV. One of the must-visit establishments for Himeji visitors.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：None (Open every day)
Phone079-226-6789Call
Access
3 min walk from JR Himeji Station. Takeout available (anago-meshi, anago sushi, anago wappa). Open year-round 11:00-20:00. No English menu. Credit cards accepted (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX) and PayPay.
301 Ekimaecho, Omizosugachi Shopping Arcade, Himeji, Hyogo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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Sumiyaki Anago Yamayoshi

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Anago meshi (charcoal-grilled, steamed, and simmered eel on rice)
あなごめし（炭焼・蒸し・佃煮の三種盛り）
anago wappa
あなごわっぱ
anago sushi
あなご寿司
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：None (Open every day)
Access
3 min walk from JR Himeji Station. Takeout available (anago-meshi, anago sushi, anago wappa). Open year-round 11:00-20:00. No English menu. Credit cards accepted (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX) and PayPay.
301 Ekimaecho, Omizosugachi Shopping Arcade, Himeji, Hyogo
Phone079-226-6789
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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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。
TripAdvisor #3 in Himeji.
45-min queue on Sundays.
Featured nationwide on YouTube, TV, and in magazines.
Tabelog 908 reviews.
Yelp updated October 2025.
Official Instagram active as of 2026.
Artisan-grilled Harima-nada eel at 2,000+ yen is a price only possible in Himeji.
Claims to be 'the origin of Himeji anago-meshi.' Open year-round.
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 specialty restaurant in the Omizosugachi shopping arcade, 3 minutes from JR Himeji Station, calling itself 'the origin of Himeji anago-meshi.' Artisans charcoal-grill each eel from Harima-nada individually. Sunday waits can reach 45 minutes by 11am. Featured in TV and magazines nationwide, TripAdvisor #3 in Himeji (2024). Takeout available—popular as a souvenir. Open year-round.

'45-minute wait on Sundays.' 'Anago charcoal-grilled and then steamed is outstanding.' 'Takeout was also delicious.' TripAdvisor #3 in Himeji. Featured nationwide in magazines and TV. One of the must-visit establishments for Himeji visitors.

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