Okuniya Manbei

Name: Okuniya Manbei
Telephone: +81752552590
Price range: JPY 7,000
Rating: 4.15

大國屋鰻兵衞

4.15

（210 reviews）

JPY 7,500

JPY 7,000

Eel

Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

900

Reservations

Accepts reservations・Request reservation

Cuisine

Budget

JPY 7,500

JPY 7,000

Hours

Sunday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Monday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Tuesday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Friday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Saturday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Public holiday

11:00~14:00

(L.O.13:00)

Accepts reservations

11:00

, 11:30

, 12:30

, 13:00

Address

Nearby stations

0.42km from Karasuma station0.46km from Shijou station0.58km from Kyoto Kawaramachi station0.68km from Karasumaoike station0.80km from Gion Shijo station0.82km from Kyoutoshiyakushomae station0.92km from Sannjou station1.05km from Sannjoukeihann station1.15km from Kiyomizu Gojo station1.16km from Gojou station

Seating Options

Table

Facilities

No parking

No washlet

No barrier-free

No Wi-Fi

No power

Payment methods

Cash only

Ookuniya Eelbei, a Taste of Bliss in Nishiki Market, Kyoto

A famous restaurant where you can enjoy rice cooked in an earthenware pot and special eel. This restaurant was opened by the owner who used to run an eel and river fish restaurant with a history of over 100 years in Nishiki Market in Kyoto. You can enjoy the shiny rice cooked to order in the earthen pot of the Kikaku Club and the crispy and fluffy domestic eel cooked once and steamed. We hope you will enjoy the taste of this famous restaurant where reservations are a must.

Highlights

Recommended Menu

Grilled Eel and Rice Cooked in an Earthen Pot

Domestically sourced grilled eel, freshly cooked rice in an earthen pot, pickles, soup

JPY 7,000

Ratings

4.15（210 reviews）

4.5~5.0

3.5~4.4

2.5~3.4

1.0~2.4

Food

4.61

Service

4.41

Ambience

4.27

Value

3.73

Japan User ratings4.06(25 reviews)

Food

4.74

Service

4.47

Ambience

4.42

Value

3.30

Reviews

タニモト　雄一郎

@tanimoto

Japan

Apr 25, 2021

5.0

Kyoto Nishiki Market, Daikokuya Eelbei We went to Kyoto to inspect the kitchen equipment to be installed in our new warehouse and factory, which is scheduled to be completed this fall! Someday I would like to open a restaurant like this 🤔✨.

Jinichi

@jinichi-444676

Japan

Jan 16, 2025

5.0

Date and time of your visit: 1, 2025 Lunch

Reservations

This is a restaurant I have wanted to visit for a long time. Fortunately, there were few customers, so I was able to enjoy my meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Moreover, both the eel and the rice were very delicious, and I was satisfied. I am now thinking about when I should visit next.

airin

@airin-8515

Japan

Jun 13, 2024

5.0

Food

5

Service

5

Ambience

5

Value

5

Date and time of your visit: 6, 2024 Lunch

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 7,000

Very tasty! The service attitude is also good

Tony

@kento-4931

Japan

Nov 9, 2019

3.8

Date and time of your visit: 11, 2019 Lunch

An eel restaurant where you can eat eel from an eel farm in Kagoshima called Taisho Eel. No steaming, only broiling. Rice is cooked in an earthen pot. It was the best!

Anonymous

Oct 2, 2021

4.0

Date and time of your visit: 10, 2021 Lunch

Budget per person: JPY 7,000

It was well seasoned and the sauce and meat had a nice savory flavor. Fluffy may be the fashion, but the charred skin is exquisite and should be eaten.

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Ceren

@ceren-726864

Türkiye

Jun 4

5.0

Food

5

Service

5

Ambience

5

Value

5

Date and time of your visit: 6, 2026 Lunch

Budget per person: JPY 7,700

I felt like a guest in a warm and wonderful family home. The eel was amazing, and the entire experience was truly special. Thank you so much for everythin

Ceren

@ceren-726864

Türkiye

Jun 4

5.0

Food

5

Service

5

Ambience

5

Value

5

Date and time of your visit: 6, 2026 Lunch

Budget per person: JPY 7,700

I felt like a guest in a warm and wonderful family home. The eel was amazing, and the entire experience was truly special. Thank you so much for everythin

Ruijun

@ruijun-511420

Hong Kong

Mar 4, 2025

5.0

Food

5

Service

5

Ambience

5

Value

5

Date and time of your visit: 3, 2025 Lunch

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 7,000

The environment is quaint and charming. The eel is crispy on the outside and delicious 🤤🤤🤤, especially when mixed with the sauce over rice, it's unbeatable. The portion is sufficient, with 4 pieces of eel and a pot of rice. The tea is also very good. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Ieshan

@ieshan-603905

Taiwan

Dec 4, 2024

4.5

Food

4.6

Service

4.5

Ambience

4.4

Value

4.2

Date and time of your visit: 12, 2024 Lunch

Reservations

Budget per person: JPY 7,000

The eel and rice are handled very well and are delicious, with a strong aroma. The marinated items are flavorful, but I personally am not used to them; however, it does not affect the overall experience. As for the portion size, if you have a larger appetite, you might find the portion to be a bit small.