¿Qué es Japan?: Japan’s dining scene is often described as a dialogue between seasons, craftsmanship, and regional identity. From sushi, tempura, and kaiseki to ramen, yakitori, and wagashi, menus tend to highlight clarity of flavor and careful presentation. Travelers may notice distinct local styles: Hokkaido’s seafood, Tohoku’s comfort stews, Tokyo’s soba and modern interpretations, Kansai’s okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, Shikoku’s udon, Kyushu’s tonkotsu ramen, and Okinawa’s island influences. Many venues emphasize dashi, fermented seasonings such as miso and soy sauce, and precise knife work. A tradition linked to tea ceremony hospitality is said to shape the understated service and attention to detail found in many dining rooms. Street-side counters, casual izakaya, and refined multicourse experiences coexist, encouraging spontaneous tastings and planned outings alike. Seasonal specials, chef’s selections, and collaborative pop-ups appear in various neighborhoods, suggesting a food culture that balances heritage with ongoing creativity.
¿Qué es Eel?: Eel-focused restaurants highlight the pleasure of slow grilling over charcoal, where glossy tare lends a gentle sweetness and sheen while the skin turns lightly crisp and the flesh stays tender. Many menus feature kabayaki alongside salt-grilled fillets, and some kitchens employ a steam-then-grill method to emphasize a delicate texture. Bowls and lacquered boxes of eel over rice are common, as are regional styles that invite multiple ways to eat in one sitting. Diners may encounter white-grilled cuts seasoned simply, omelets rolled around eel, or a clear broth made with the liver. The counter often showcases the sizzle and aroma from the grill, shaping a dining experience that balances smoke, sauce, and craftsmanship. Attention to butchery, skewering, and precise heat control is central to the appeal, with small side dishes and pickles rounding out a meal that favors nuance and measured richness.
en el extranjero Calificaciones de usuarios4.23(5 elementos)
JPY 2.500
JPY 2.000
Eel / Tokio, distrito de Minato, Roppongi 5-16-52, Edificio Imperial Roppongi, B1F, Japan /
Restaurante especializado en auténtica cocina de anguila
Este restaurante se enorgullece de utilizar anguilas seleccionadas y de preparar un delicioso unaju a la parrilla. Ubicado a pocos minutos a pie de la estación de Roppongi, ofrece un ambiente tranquilo donde se puede disfrutar de auténticos platos de anguila. Es ideal tanto para el almuerzo como para la cena, perfecto para ocasiones especiales o para uso diario.
Eel / Tokio, distrito de Shinjuku, Takadanobaba 1-17-22, Japan /
Misako
@misako-809045
4.00
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El personal fue muy encantador✨️. Cada uno de ellos explicó todo con mucho cuidado y se notó su atención, fue un tiempo muy agradable. La comida tenía varias brochetas y pude disfrutar de diferentes partes. Pedí anguila al estilo de Kansai, y la anguila estaba suave mientras que la piel era crujiente, la disfruté muchísimo. Definitivamente quiero volver.
Eel / Tokio, Distrito Chūō, Ginza 7-4-14, Edificio Hikari 1F, Japan /
Un espacio japonés para disfrutar de una nueva experiencia con anguila
Este restaurante de comida japonesa utiliza anguila seleccionada y ofrece una variedad de platos, como anguila a la piedra y hitsumabushi. En un ambiente tranquilo con un diseño basado en la madera, se puede disfrutar de una atmósfera ideal para ocasiones especiales o citas. A pesar de su ubicación en Ginza, también es perfecto para un almuerzo o cena de recompensa habitual.
Eel / Prefectura de Aichi, Ciudad de Nagoya, Distrito de Showa, Hiroimicho 2-21-5, Edificio Seiun 1F, Japan /
Hironori
@hironori-922679
5.00
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La anguila tenía un grosor considerable y, aunque era una porción pequeña, era suficiente para quedar satisfecho. Los encurtidos de repollo también estaban deliciosos y se podía pedir más, lo cual fue muy bueno. El lugar no es muy amplio, pero tenía un ambiente tranquilo que me permitió relajarme.
Eel / Prefectura de Okinawa, Ciudad de Naha, Asato 2-4-12, Edificio Maxi Alpa, 1F, Japan /
Exquisitos platos de anguila en Okinawa
Ubicado en Naha, Okinawa, este restaurante especializado en anguila ofrece platos elaborados con anguila fresca. Con un sabor apreciado por los locales, brinda satisfacción a quienes lo visitan. En un ambiente tranquilo, podrás disfrutar de momentos reconfortantes.
Japan Calificaciones de usuarios4.14(105 elementos)
JPY 5.000
JPY 5.500
Eel / Aichi-ken Kasugai-shi Inaguchi-cho 2-16-7, Japan /
梶浦克郎
@katsurou-7344
5.00
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No decepcionó mis expectativas, esta vez también estuvo muy delicioso. El siempre presente mabuushi, la superficie del unagi estaba crujiente y el interior jugoso. El arroz del mabuushi también estaba un poco más duro, a mi gusto, y se podía comer solo o con un delicioso dashi, y me lo comí en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Esta vez pedí también un maki de unagi, y este también tenía un sabor a unagi bien definido, con un tamago dashi esponjoso que era exquisito. Estaba muy concurrido, así que fue bueno haber hecho una reserva.
Eel / Tokio, Minato, Azabu Juban 2-5-11 AZABUMAISON201, Japan /
Año 2026 Seleccionado
Año 2025 Seleccionado
AYA
@aya06tokyo
4.50
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A complete course meal filled with the personality of the owner and his passion for eel.
I have always wanted to visit Tokito.
I have always wanted to go to Tokito's. It is a restaurant where you can enjoy a novel dish called "French eel".
I was so excited to see the restaurant,
It has only been one year since they opened their restaurant in Azabujuban.
It has been only one year since they opened their first restaurant in Azabujuban, but it is a popular restaurant with a lot of media and magazine exposure.
On this day, we had the omakase course for dinner.
The owner was very passionate
the owner's passion for eel.
the owner's passion for eel.
Corn potage
Hairy crab, scallops, and crispy fried eel.
The caviar on top of the crab and scallops made the dish even more extravagant!
The saltiness of the caviar made the sweetness of the corn even stronger.
The saltiness of the caviar makes the sweetness of the corn even stronger. Very tasty.
Sashimi
On this day, we had yari squid, sea bass, kombu-shime sea bream, and sea urchin from Hokkaido,
and sea urchin from Hokkaido.
All of them had no smell at all and were
and delicious. The sea urchin is soaked in salt water of the same density as seawater as soon as it arrives.
the same concentration as seawater.
The shelf life of the sea urchin is shortened, but they still want to serve the freshest sea urchin.
but we still want to serve them fresh. The owner says, "I am very particular about each and every ingredient.
He is very particular about each and every ingredient.
I'm very interested in it.
Eight dishes
Unomaki, smoked eel, tomato pasta with eel, fried young fish, and vinegared eel,
fried fry, and vinegared eel.
There are many Italian style dishes,
The batter of fried fry is made from pasta flour. The fry were soft and fluffy, and the moment you bite into them, you will be in agony.
The elaborate small dishes make every meal enjoyable.
Four kinds of Shiroyaki
Shiroyaki, Umeshiso, Prosciutto, and Caviar
Shiroyaki is sprinkled with salt, so you can enjoy it as it is.
You can also add a squeeze of citrus fruit if you like.
Add wasabi (Japanese horseradish), yuzu kosho (Japanese citrus), or salt to taste.
Here, too, there is an Italian element.
Prosciutto and eel are completely different things, right?
I thought so, but it is not too salty and the flavor of the eel is not lost.
and the flavor of the eel is not lost, so it is a very well-balanced combination.
It was a well-balanced combination.
Smoked eel terrine
Smoked eel was served at the appetizer,
I thought it was delicious! I thought it was delicious!
I'm so happy!
It is a simple combination of vegetables and smoked eel, but this simplicity enhances the deliciousness of the eel.
If the previous dish had a strong flavor
the goodness of this dish would be reduced by half.
but here it was a masterpiece.
The beautifully decorated
Spinach sauce and beet sauce,
and the balsamic sauce is a nice accent.
Marinated eel
A refreshing dish.
The fatty eel and the accompanying salad
The fatty eel and the accompanying salad are the best to refresh your palate.
The refreshing dressing will whet your appetite again.
The refreshing dressing is also a great appetite stimulant.
Braised eel with red wine
This is the owner's favorite dish.
It is a boldly arranged dish of eel stewed in red wine, which is a mainstream dish in Europe!
This dish is a boldly arranged version of the mainstream European dish of stewed eel in red wine!
The eel stewed in red wine is so tender and melt-in-your-mouth
The eel stewed in red wine is so tender and melt-in-your-mouth that you don't even need your teeth!
Luxurious foie gras and truffle on top!
The dish is a paradise in your mouth if you enjoy it with the eel.
After a series of refreshing dishes
This rich and punchy dish after a series of light dishes
It is too delicious! It is too delicious!
Unaju
The last dish to be served is Unaju!
After eating such a wide variety of eel dishes
I thought my stomach and mind should be satisfied.
But we finish with a magnificent unaju, as if to say, "If you come to an eel restaurant, you must eat unaju!
You can choose from a small amount of rice to a large portion of rice.
You can choose from a small amount of rice to a large amount of rice.
Liver soup and pickled vegetables are also included.
The eel is steamed for 3 minutes, which is the usual style at Tokitoh.
I have never waited so long for 3 minutes!
The eel is fluffy and thick.
The eel was thick and fluffy, and the sweet sauce was perfect!
I should have been full, but for some reason, I could eat it as fast as I could.
I can't stop eating. Chopsticks that won't stop.
Finally, for dessert
Kuzumochi
Matcha green powdered tea
and green powdered tea.
The owner herself makes the matcha right in front of you.
It is hard to find such a perfect course meal of eel.
I think it is very rare to have such a perfect course meal of eel.
Next time, I will go to eat a course of all-natural eel.
The owner's personality is also excellent, so I am sure to repeat my visit here.
Eel / Prefectura de Hyogo, Ciudad de Kobe, Distrito Chuo, Kanoucho 4-8-17, Japan /
naoko
@naoko-528880
4.60
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The fragrant aroma of grilled eel wafted through the entrance as soon as I walked in, and I felt excited. The outside was crispy while the inside was fluffy, creating a perfect balance that even captivated me, someone who usually dislikes eel. First, I tried it as is, then with two types of pepper: whole and powdered, and finally with broth poured over it in a hitsumabushi style, making the flavor variations enjoyable. The green onions, seaweed, and wasabi combined with the gentle broth enhanced the natural umami of the eel. Eating the white grilled eel with salt or white soy sauce brought out its aroma, making it hard to put down my chopsticks. The calm atmosphere and spacious seating allowed me to relax throughout my visit, thanks to the staff's timely and considerate service.
en el extranjero Calificaciones de usuarios3.90(3 elementos)
JPY 14.000
JPY 26.000
Eel / Tokio, Chiyoda, Nagatacho 2-10-6, Japan /
La suprema cocina de anguila en un refugio urbano
Este es un lugar donde se puede disfrutar de exquisitas comidas de anguila en un ambiente tranquilo que te hace olvidar el bullicio de la ciudad. Ubicado cerca del Santuario Hie, ofrece momentos especiales a quienes lo visitan. El interior es silencioso, envolviéndote en una sensación de que el tiempo se ha detenido.
Eel / Tokio, distrito de Shibuya, Honcho 1-2-2, Edificio SDC Enomoto 2F-3, Japan /
Disfruta de auténtica cocina de anguila cerca de la estación
Es un restaurante especializado en anguila ubicado a pocos pasos de la estación de Hatsudai. En un ambiente limpio, puedes disfrutar de anguila esponjosa a precios razonables. Con un aroma tostado, también se ofrece la opción de disfrutarlo como hitsumabushi, lo que permite saborearlo sin aburrirse hasta el final.
Eel / Tokio, distrito central, Nihonbashi Ningyocho 1-5-6, Edificio Nakahata, 1F, Japan /
Año 2019 Bib Gourmand
Un escondite japonés donde disfrutar de sabores tradicionales
Este restaurante de comida japonesa se enorgullece de su 'unajū', que utiliza arroz cocido a la parrilla de carbón en un horno especial y anguila nacional asada a la parrilla de carbón. La salsa secreta, que ha sido perfeccionada durante más de 70 años, realza el sabor ahumado y cautiva a quienes lo visitan. Disfrute de un momento de tranquilidad en un ambiente japonés sereno.
en el extranjero Calificaciones de usuarios3.68(3 elementos)
JPY 9.000
JPY 14.000
Eel / Tokio, distrito central, Ginza 4-12-1-401, edificio VORT Ginza East II, 4º piso, Japan /
Año 2026 Seleccionado
Año 2025 Seleccionado
Año 2024 Seleccionado
Una exquisita cocina de anguila que fusiona tradición e innovación
Este restaurante ofrece platos de anguila que son amados tanto en el mundo del kabuki como en el ámbito político y empresarial. Utilizando anguilas naturales principalmente del Lago Biwa y anguilas de alta calidad de Mikawa Isshiki en la prefectura de Aichi, podrá disfrutar de momentos especiales en un espacio de calidad que se asemeja a un pequeño museo de arte. La anguila a la parrilla, elaborada con técnicas tradicionales, cautiva a quienes lo visitan.
The cozy interior has seating on the second floor as well, but when I arrived around 6 PM, it was already bustling with many customers. I ordered the unaju (grilled eel over rice) and the recommended shio hitsumabushi (salted grilled eel over rice) from the owner. The large, fluffy eel highlighted its natural umami rather than the flavor of the sauce, making it a refined delicacy. The shio hitsumabushi was light and mild, and I enjoyed changing the flavor with condiments like wasabi, shiso leaves, and yuzu peel. The smoked ham served as an appetizer was a unique dish wrapped in eel skin and ham, lightly smoked and delicious.
A friend of mine who lives in Sendai recommended this place to me for a drink. As I had heard, all the dishes were inexpensive and delicious. I ordered the Ishiyaki Ojiya (rice topped with grilled stones) as a topping, and it was very tasty. It was served in a hot stone pot and consisted of a very simple dish of soup stock, egg, seaweed, and rice, but the umami of the soup stock and the gentle taste of the egg made it very delicious.