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The best unadon in Tokyo
Start with Obana in Minami-Senju, Arakawa for unagi over rice, cooked fresh to order, Kawaei in Akabane for grilled eel over rice and Inageya in Nishi-nippori for classic unaju. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- ObanaMinami-Senju, Arakawa · Unadon
Get: Unagi over rice, cooked fresh to order
Revered by eel enthusiasts; waits of an hour or more at peak times.
- KawaeiAkabane · Unadon
Get: Grilled eel over rice
Specialist using carefully selected eels and a method handed down since 1946.
- InageyaNishi-nippori · Unadon
Get: Classic unaju
Traditional lacquer-box eel, said to be a favorite of artists and actors.
- NodayaUnadon
Get: Classic unaju with long-braised Kyosui unagi
Open since 1868, serving Shizuoka eel with an unusual texture.
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Where is the best unadon in Tokyo?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Obana (Minami-Senju, Arakawa), Kawaei (Akabane) and Inageya (Nishi-nippori). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Obana, get unagi over rice, cooked fresh to order. At Kawaei, get grilled eel over rice. At Inageya, get classic unaju. At Nodaya, get classic unaju with long-braised Kyosui unagi.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Tokyo: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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