Yamada No Unagi
Tokyo
Japanese: Eel
Yamada No Unagi Description
What sets Yamada No Unagi apart from other dining establishments is its commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. The eel, sourced from local suppliers, is carefully grilled over charcoal to perfection, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. The menu offers a variety of eel dishes, including the classic Unagi Don, where the grilled eel is served on a bed of rice and drizzled with a rich and savory sauce.
The restaurant's interior is cozy and inviting, with traditional Japanese decor and seating arrangements. The attentive and friendly staff provide excellent service, ensuring that every guest has a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a fan of eel or looking to try it for the first time, Yamada No Unagi is the perfect place to indulge in this delectable Japanese delicacy.
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Nearby Stations
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Iidabashi Station
Operating Hours
Mon: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Tue: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Wed: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Thur: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Fri: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Sat: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Payment Methods
Restaurant Features
Home Delivery
Take-out Available
Non-smoking
Yamada No Unagi Reviews
Yamada No Unagi Google Average Rating
5
5
As been long time since I tasted a unagi so delicious.
The staff is polite, we wait a bit to get the food, be patient is a one man only operation.
Great value for
Lunch.
5
The unagi ramen is made from boiling a ton of small eel bones until it produces a milky broth similar to tonkotsu broth but with a layer of fish broth added. Really enjoyed it.
The thing to know is that you don't actually get much unagi in the ramen itself, just as small bite of it so it's worth getting the extra small unagi don to add on if you want to try more of the eel.
Note: first seating begins at 11am and if you wanted to minimize waiting, you could try arriving at least as early as 10:30am. But we arrived at 11am and our wait as close to an hour. By the time we left, the line was even longer (so I'd guess it'd be over an hour for folks at the back).
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