Unagi Kobayashi
Selected for Tabelog Top 100 Eel Restaurants 2024. A celebrated eel restaurant near Suwa IC, strongly recommended to reserve in advance. Edo-style (steamed then grilled) preparation yields exceptionally fluffy eel. Rare wild eel also available. Beloved by both locals and repeat visitors from across Japan, with a numbered ticket system for orderly queuing.
Overwhelmingly positive reviews: 'fluffy with perfect fat content, absolutely the best,' 'Kingin Unaju is exceptional,' 'waited 2 hours without a reservation,' 'unbelievable quality for this price.' High repeat visitor rate, with many locals returning multiple times a year.