Best Unagi no Kabayaki in Tokyo, JP

Freshwater eel butterfly-cut, skewered, and grilled over charcoal with a sweet soy-based glaze.

Obana

Minami-Senju

4.5 / 5

The eel was fluffy, tender, and just melted in my mouth. Absolutely delicious! The sauce was rich but not overpowering.

Local LegendClassicMichelin Star

10Flavor

7Value

9Vibe

Azabu-Juban

4.3 / 5

The sauce is sophisticated, not overly sweet like others. The building itself is a treasure, housed in a centuries-old machiya.

HistoricClassicMichelin Star

9.5Flavor

7.5Value

10Vibe

Bunkyo

4.6 / 5

Incredible quality for the price. The kabayaki is perfectly charred with a delicate sweetness that isn't cloying.

Hidden GemMichelin Bib GourmandAuthentic

9.2Flavor

8.5Value

8Vibe

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