What type of cuisine is served at Uemura Unagi-ya?

Uemura Unagi-ya serves Japanese cuisine, including Eel.

Uemura Unagi-ya

Name: Uemura Unagi-ya
Address: 129 Koyamachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, 868-0003, JP
Telephone: +81 (0) 966-22-3312
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

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Japanese: Eel

Uemura Unagi-ya Description

Located in Kumamoto, Uemura Unagi-ya is a renowned eel restaurant selected as one of the top 100 eel restaurants in 2022. Specializing in the art of preparing eel, this establishment offers a unique dining experience that sets it apart from others in the area. The restaurant's interior exudes a traditional Japanese charm, with wooden accents and a welcoming atmosphere that transports diners to a bygone era.

The menu at Uemura Unagi-ya features a variety of eel dishes prepared with precision and expertise. From classic grilled eel over rice to delicate eel sashimi, each dish showcases the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The eel here is cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful bites that will delight your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned eel enthusiast or trying it for the first time, Uemura Unagi-ya offers a culinary journey that celebrates the rich tradition of eel cuisine in Japan.

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Uemura Unagi-ya Overview

Restaurant Website Directions

Address

129 Koyamachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0003

Phone

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+81 (0) 966-22-3312

Operating Hours

Sun: 10:00AM-1:30PM
Mon: 10:00AM-1:30PM
Tue: 10:00AM-1:30PM
Wed: 10:00AM-1:30PM
Thur: 10:00AM-1:30PM
Fri: 10:00AM-1:30PM
Sat: 10:00AM-1:30PM

Payment Methods

Cash

Restaurant Features

Take-out Available

Reservations Accepted

Private Dining Room

Sake Selection

Uemura Unagi-ya Reviews

Uemura Unagi-ya Google Average Rating

4.4

Google

On my way to Kirishima, I stopped by Uemura Unagi-ya (上村うなぎ屋) for lunch as I’ve read so many good reviews about this old Japanese restaurant and it definitely did not disappoint! I ordered an unagi set which was filled with perfectly charcoal-grilled eel, glazed with delicious sauce over hot steamed rice. I also tried their deep-fried eel bones. They were extremely crunchy and high in calcium!

Be warned that if you have to wait in line outside of the restaurant, they’ll make you stand in an area which is right next to their kitchen’s exhaust fans. Which can be very smoky!!

Google

Best eel I had. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Natural nice charcoal taste on the eel, with just enough sauce. (Different from other type of unagi I had)
I ordered the Unaju set with the liver soup 😋

Google

I came here for dinner, and the wait for a table wasn't long at all. The restaurant is deceptively large. I ordered the small unagidon for 1900 yen, and that was the perfect amount for me. There was a bit of a wait for the food to arrive after ordering, but considering the restaurant is so large and popular that's not so surprising. The food was worth the wait!

Google

It's an incredible place, obviously a superstar for the local people. We came at about 1030 and it's already half full. By the time we left it's full house. This doesn't mean it's a small place. In fact it's among the largest eel restaurant I have ever seen that can house like close to a 60-80 people. The mood is very classical and the quantity is solid. Absolutely a place to visit for all the money worth!

Google

Best grilled eel and it's worth to wait over 1 hour

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Uemura Unagi-ya Description

Uemura Unagi-ya Overview

Uemura Unagi-ya Reviews

Uemura Unagi-ya Google Average Rating

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