I visited Unagi Kubota (うなぎ久保田), a long-established eel restaurant founded in 1839. They serve farm-raised eel sourced from the Kyushu area, offering delicious eel dishes at an affordable price. On this visit, we aimed to try their unadon, which is limited to just 20 servings on weekdays during lunch. It’s a fantastic deal for eel lovers!
We were seated on the first floor, though there is additional seating upstairs. The interior is simple, clean, and welcoming.
This is their unadon, limited to 20 servings per day at lunchtime only. I initially thought the portion of eel might be small, but as you can see, it’s quite generous. The grilled eel was soft and flavorful, with plenty of sauce absorbed into the rice, making even the rice alone taste delightful. If you want to try it, make sure to arrive early; they open at 11 a.m.
The next most affordable eel dish after the unadon is the unajyu, priced at 2700 yen.
Another highlight is their kimoyaki (grilled innards), which is a specialty item. It had a rich, savory flavor with a hint of bitterness. Since eel innards are rare, it’s recommended to confirm availability by phone if you plan to order it at lunchtime. Both the eel and its innards are charcoal-grilled, giving them an irresistible aroma and taste.
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Name Unagi Kubota (うなぎ久保田)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Available
Credit card Available for dinner time only
URL Website
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