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An Evening in Yufuin with Izakaya-Style Dishes

Unaichi × Bungo Nikujiru Udon, Yufuin Ekimae

Name: Unaichi × Bungo Nikujiru Udon, Yufuin Ekimae
Address: 2-11 Kawakita, Yufuin Town, Yufu City, Oita, 879-5114, JP
Telephone: +81-977-85-5244
Price range: From 2,000 yen to 4,000 yen

鰻一 × 豊後肉汁うどん由布院駅前店

Popular Yufuin Eel and Udon Restaurants Join Forces

"Unaichi × Bungo Nikujiru Udon, Yufuin Ekimae" is a collaboration between a popular eel specialist and udon shop in the Yufuin Onsen area of Yufu, Oita Prefecture. Located near JR Yufuin Station, it is one of the few places in Yufuin Onsen open at night and also operates as an izakaya, making it a convenient dining option.

An Evening in Yufuin with Izakaya-Style Dishes

This restaurant brings together the menus of "Unaichi," a locally well-known eel specialist, and udon shop "Ganso Bungo Nikujiru Udon" in one place. At night, a varied izakaya menu is served alongside alcoholic drinks, making it a particularly valuable option in Yufuin, where many restaurants close early. It works well for a meal before or after a JR train, a stop while sampling food along Yunotsubo Kaido from the station, or dinner during an overnight stay, helping make a trip to Yufuin even more memorable.

A popular way to enjoy "aote unagi"

"Whole-Eel Seiro-Mushi" Made with Rare "Aote Unagi"

"Whole Eel Seiro-mushi" (eel and rice steamed together in a basket) is one of the restaurant's most popular dishes and a longtime favorite among customers. It features carefully selected domestically sourced "aote unagi," prized for their bluish backs, thick, fatty flesh, and thin, tender skin. After grilling, the eel is steamed together with rice in a seiro basket, allowing its aroma and umami to infuse the rice for an even deeper flavor. For those who feel that "a whole eel would be too much," the restaurant also offers the more affordable "Half Eel Seiro-mushi," which is especially popular with women and other diners who prefer a smaller portion.

Must-try signature dish

"Mini Eel Rice Bowl"

"Mini Eel Rice Bowl" was added to the menu in response to customer requests. Its smaller portion, easy for those with lighter appetites and children to finish, and its affordable price have made it popular. It is also an easy way to sample eel while eating along the streets of Yufuin.
"Kabosu Bungo Nikujiru Udon"

"Kabosu Bungo Nikujiru Udon" features firm, house-made flat udon noodles chilled in cold water and served with a warm bonito-based dipping broth containing Bungo pork from Oita Prefecture. Round slices of kabosu, a citrus fruit that is a specialty of Oita Prefecture, are arranged over the noodles, adding vibrant color and a refreshing aroma that whets the appetite.

Interior

A calm atmosphere with warm wood tones

The interior has 34 spacious table seats and seven counter seats that are convenient for solo diners, with a calm, clean atmosphere warmed by wood accents. Just about a 1-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station and Yufuin Bus Terminal, the restaurant also makes it easy to enjoy a meal or drinks in Yufuin until shortly before a train departs.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

Located along Yunotsubo Kaido, which begins at JR Yufuin Station, the restaurant is a convenient starting or finishing point for sampling food along the street. The menu offers dishes that combine eel and udon from two popular restaurants, including smaller portions designed with women and children in mind, appealing to a wide range of diners. In the Yufuin area, where many restaurants close early, its nighttime izakaya service is also a welcome option for travelers who enjoy a drink.