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Eel dishes can be enjoyed in a variety of situations, including anniversaries, entertaining, and casual occasions. There are many people who have been touched by its depth and want to taste it even more. Therefore, we would like to introduce the popular ranking of eel restaurants across the country by Tabiiro readers.
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先斗町 いづもや
Kyoto
Kyoto
先斗町 いづもや
This long-established Japanese restaurant is located in an alley in Pontocho, Kyoto. Its tasteful appearance blends in with the historic streetscape, further enhancing the atmosphere of its customers. Taking advantage of its location along the Kamo-gawa River, the restaurant offers a riverside terrace from May to September, allowing customers to enjoy their meal while feeling the cool breeze. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese dishes, including eel dishes, which have been on offer since the restaurant's founding, as well as Kyoto kaiseki and sukiyaki. The restaurant is renowned for its delicate flavors that make the most of the ingredients' natural taste. In addition to tatami rooms, the restaurant also has private rooms with table seating, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions, including entertaining, business meetings, and family meals. It is also close to Shijo Kawaramachi and Gion, making it an easy place to stop by in between sightseeing.
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京うな和本店 清水はなれ
Kyoto
Kyoto
京うな和本店 清水はなれ
Located approximately a 17-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, "Kyounawa Honten - Shimizu Hanare" is a restaurant specializing in eel dishes that are full of Kyoto atmosphere. High-quality eels are carefully selected and procured from all over the country, including from Mikawa Isshiki in Aichi Prefecture. They are carefully grilled by craftsmen and served with a deep-flavored sauce made using traditional methods to enhance the flavor. Their signature dish, Hitsumabushi, is a recommended delicacy. The restaurant's plain wood interior is a Japanese space that exudes the atmosphere of Kyoto, and there are tables where you can relax and unwind. It is close to Kyoto's famous sites and is easy to drop by, so why not enjoy some luxurious eel dishes in between sightseeing?
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嵐山 うな秀
Kyoto
Kyoto
嵐山 うな秀
This eel specialty restaurant is located just a 1-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, making it a convenient stop during your visit to Arashiyama. Housed in a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse that honors its historic charm, the restaurant offers a tranquil atmosphere—perfect for both sightseeing breaks and special occasions. The dishes feature carefully selected, high-quality Japanese eel, expertly grilled by skilled chefs using Kansai-style techniques. The result is crispy skin, thick, tender flesh, and the irresistible aroma of charcoal grilling that enhances every bite. The rice is a premium Koshihikari variety specially prepared by Hachidaime Gihey, a well-known rice purveyor in Kyoto. The menu includes classics like Shirayaki (grilled without sauce), Kabayaki (grilled with sauce), Unaju (eel over rice), and Hitsumabushi, as well as a unique "Unagyuju"—a savory combination of Japanese eel and domestic beef. It’s a must-visit for eel lovers.
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うなぎtoアップルパイ 八坂1646
Kyoto
Kyoto
うなぎtoアップルパイ 八坂1646
"Eel and Apple Pie Yasaka 1646" stands in front of the stone torii gate of Yasaka Shrine, a popular tourist spot in Kyoto. The first floor of the storehouse-style building sells apple pies, while the second floor is an eat-in space where you can enjoy dishes made with eel and Wagyu beef while looking out at the stone torii gate and Higashi Otani approach. The thick-cut Miyazaki eel is slowly grilled over charcoal with a special sauce made from apple syrup - produced during the making of apple pie - and is said to pair well with the crisp texture of the pie. Takeout is available for some items, and menus are offered in multiple languages including English.
5
鰻処 藤野商店
Osaka
Osaka
鰻処 藤野商店
Opened in July 2024, this eel restaurant is located approximately a 5-minute walk from Terachimachi Station on the Hankai Electric Railway. The owner, who has long supplied eel to department stores throughout Osaka Prefecture, is known for offering high-quality eel at reasonable prices. The signature kabayaki (grilled eel with sauce) is prepared with great care over two days before serving. Inside, the space features a stylish ash beige interior, yet maintains a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere - reminiscent of a casual diner - reflecting the owner's warm and welcoming personality and "desire to make delicious eel more accessible".
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温石 左近太郎 本店
Kyoto
Kyoto
温石 左近太郎 本店
Located in a quaint Sukiya-style building in the Kamikiyacho area of Kyoto, "Onseki Sakontaro – Traditional Kaiseki Dining Flagship" serves creative kaiseki cuisine that combines Japanese and Western styles. It uses local ingredients such as traditional Kyoto vegetables. Experience the refined flavors of Kyoto through cuisine that combines tradition with creative expression.
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