What are the best eel dishes in Tokyo?

Based on diner recommendations, the best eel dish in Tokyo is at Omoide Yokocho. We compared 19 restaurants serving eel dishes.

How much do eel dishes cost in Tokyo?

Eel dish prices in Tokyo range from ¥1200.00 to ¥60000.00 across 19 restaurants.

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Best Eel Dishes in Tokyo

19 restaurants compared

Price range: ¥1200.00 – ¥60000.00

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Eel Dishes in Tokyo (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

Eel (Kabuto) at Omoide Yokocho, ¥1200.00 (Shinjuku)
Kyubey Lunch Set (ORIBE) at Kyubey — 99% recommended, ¥8250.00 (Ginza)
Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura at Tempura Fukamachi — 97% recommended, ¥12500.00 (Kyobashi)
Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura at Tsunahachi — 97% recommended, ¥1200.00 (Shinjuku)
Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri at Sushi Taichi — 97% recommended, ¥15000.00 (Ginza)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 19 Eel Dishes

Eel (Kabuto)

Omoide Yokocho

Shinjuku·$

¥1200.00

Grilled eel from head to tail at Kabuto - the rare dedicated eel specialist in the alley.

#299% recommend

Kyubey Lunch Set (ORIBE)

Kyubey

Ginza·$$$$

¥8250.00

Prestigious 10-piece nigiri set featuring the shop's signature red-vinegar rice and premium seasonal seafood.

Tip: The 'Oribe' set is plenty for a lunch. Pay attention to the 'Gunkan-maki' (the sea urchin roll wrapped in high-walled seaweed)—Kyubey invented this style! The seaweed is remarkably crisp and aromatic.

#397% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura

Tempura Fukamachi

Kyobashi·$$$$

¥12500.00

Large, whole sea eel fillet fried until golden and shatteringly crisp, moist within.

Tip: This is non-negotiable! The sea eel is remarkably savory and has a great 'snap' to it. Try it with just a touch of the provided salt instead of the dipping sauce to taste the quality of the oil.

#497% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura

Tsunahachi

Shinjuku·$$

¥1200.00

Large, whole sea eel fillet fried until golden and shatteringly crisp.

Tip: This is much more substantial than the prawn tempura. It's the most savory thing on the a la carte menu. Pair it with their traditional dipping sauce—it's remarkably light.

#597% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Taichi

Ginza·$$$$

¥15000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a sweet-savory house tare.

Tip: The anago is remarkably soft! Try the first bite without any extra soy sauce to taste the quality of the simmer. It's the most savory bite on the menu. The chef's timing is so precise that the inside is almost liquid.

#695% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Take

Ginza·$$$$

¥25000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#795% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Yuu

Nishi-Azabu·$$$$

¥27500.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a sweet-savory house tare.

#895% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Akira

Ebisu·$$$$

¥49500.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#995% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Tokami

Ginza·$$$$

¥27000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#1095% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Shin

Nishi-Azabu·$$$$

¥35000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#1195% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Kimura

Futako-Tamagawa·$$$$

¥44000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#1295% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Kyubey

Ginza·$$$$

¥8250.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a sweet-savory house tare.

#1395% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Masumi

Minami-Aoyama·$$$$

¥33000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#1495% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Sugita

Nihonbashi·$$$$

¥60000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel served with a sweet-savory tare glaze.

#1595% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Kanesaka

Ginza·$$$$

¥35000.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a savory-sweet house tare.

#1695% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Tempura

Tempura Kondo

Ginza·$$$$

¥1200.00

Warm, whole sea eel fillet fried until golden and shatteringly crisp on the outside, moist within.

#1795% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Ishiyama

Ginza·$$$$

¥35200.00

Warm, simmered sea eel glazed with a sweet-savory house tare.

#1895% recommend

Anago (Sea Eel) Nigiri

Sushi Hashimoto

Shintomicho·$$$$

¥36300.00

Warm, simmered sea eel served with a sweet-savory house tare glaze.

#1992% recommend

Lake Biwa Unagi (Grilled Eel)

Ginza Kojyu

Ginza·$$$$

Salt-grilled eel from Lake Biwa with crispy skin and tender flesh.

Tip: Summer signature dish. The sansho berries are crucial — they're not decoration, they change the entire taste profile of the eel. Eat them together.