Top Recommendations for Kyoto Lunch Spots: Savor the Best Unagi

Discover the best Kyoto lunch spots for unagi with our top recommendations. Enjoy exquisite grilled eel dishes at renowned restaurants like 美登利, 京都祇園うなぎ四代目菊川, かぼちゃのたね, 京極かねよ, 大國屋 鰻兵衞, うなぎ四代目菊川 京都ポルタ店, 葱屋にょろ助 先斗町店, and 炭焼鰻 土井活鰻 伏見稲荷本店. Each offers unique dining experiences, perfect for unagi enthusiasts visiting Kyoto.

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A. Unagi Midori

美登利 in Kyoto offers a delightful lunch experience with Kansai-style grilled unagi. Nestled in a residential area, this cozy restaurant is praised for its good service and atmosphere. Reservations are recommended, and diners can enjoy special treats like unagi bone crackers. Perfect for families and local patrons, 美登利 is a top choice for unagi lovers.

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Japan · Eel/Bento/Rice Bowl

Address:14-16 Nishikujō Higashihieijōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8438, JapanPhone Number:+81 50-5484-5494

Recommended Dish:Unagi Don、Hitsumabushi、Unagi Bone Crackers、Kimosui

Kansai-style
Residential area
Good service
Reservations recommended
Unagi bone crackers
Grilled eel
Family-friendly
Local favorite

B. Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa Kyoto Gion Branch

Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa offers a delightful Kyoto lunch experience with exquisite unagi dishes. Located in the charming Gion district, the restaurant features counter and table seating with a beautiful garden view. Known for its kaiseki and specialty sake, the unagi dishes are perfectly grilled, providing a unique dining experience. Highly recommended for unagi enthusiasts visiting Kyoto.

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Japan · Unagi/Japanese Cuisine

Address:Japan, 〒605-0087 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Motoyoshichō, 70 番地 7Phone Number:+81 75-606-5670

Recommended Dish:whole unagi hitsumabushi

counter seating
table seating
garden view
kaiseki available
unagi
excellent atmosphere
specialty sake
perfect grilling
Kyoto-style broth

C. Kabochanotane

Located in the heart of Gion near the Shijo and Hanamikoji intersection, かぼちゃのたね offers traditional Kyoto cuisine with a focus on unagi. The chef trained for 17 years at the famous Matsuno in Gion. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with private rooms and friendly service. Perfect for a quiet lunch away from the hustle and bustle.

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Japan · Japanese Cuisine/Unagi

Address:Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, 267 祇園了郭ビル 1FPhone Number:+81 75-525-2963

Recommended Dish:Unagi Don、Pumpkin Croquette、Grilled Unagi、Unamusu

Kyoto
Lunch
Unagi
Private Rooms
Traditional
Centrally Located
Friendly Staff

D. Kyogoku Kaneyo

Kyoto lunch spot 京極かねよ is renowned for its unagi dishes, particularly the signature 'Kinshi-don,' featuring a large omelet over eel. Located near Kyoto City Hall subway station, it offers a blend of historic ambiance and culinary excellence. The restaurant's famous egg-wrapped eel bowl and attentive service make it a top recommendation for Kyoto dining.

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Japan · Eel Bowl/Donburi/Loach

Address:456 Matsugaechō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8034, JapanPhone Number:+81 75-221-0669

Recommended Dish:Kinshi-don、Unagi、Egg-wrapped eel bowl

traditional
Kyoto
unagi
lunch
old-fashioned
famous
PayPay accepted

E. Okuniya Mambei

Discover one of Kyoto's top lunch spots for unagi at 大國屋 鰻兵衞. This highly recommended restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a renovated machiya, featuring a set menu with delicious grilled eel and freshly cooked rice. Perfect for those seeking authentic Kyoto cuisine and atmosphere.

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Japan · Unagi

Address:Japan, 〒604-8127 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kikuyachō, 錦小路上ルPhone Number:+81 75-255-2590

Recommended Dish:Grilled Eel Set、Rice with Grilled Eel、Eel Chazuke

reservation recommended
traditional atmosphere
set menu
delicious rice
great service

F. Kikukawa

Located in Kyoto, うなぎ四代目菊川 京都ポルタ店 offers a premium lunch experience with exquisite unagi. Known for its excellent service and elegant flavors, the restaurant features a spacious interior with semi-private rooms, ideal for gatherings. COVID-19 precautions are well-implemented, and reservations are recommended due to its popularity. The crispy skin and tender unagi are highlights, providing a memorable dining experience.

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Japan · Unagi/Japanese Cuisine

Address:Japan, 〒600-8212 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokōjichō, 901, Kyoto Station Building, 11F1202Phone Number:+81 50-5304-3680

Recommended Dish:Unagi Kabayaki、Hitsumabushi、Umaki

Excellent Service
Elegant Flavor
Spacious Interior
Semi-private Rooms
COVID-19 Precautions
Popular
Reservations Recommended
Crispy Skin
Tender Unagi
Multiple Eating Styles

G. Negiya Nyorosuke Pontocho

葱屋にょろ助 先斗町店 in Kyoto is a top recommendation for unagi lovers. Enjoy a variety of unagi dishes, including crispy and soft textures, in a cozy atmosphere with excellent service. Perfect for lunch, this restaurant also offers a great selection of drinks, including original sake and umeshu. Reservations are recommended.

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Japan · Unagi/Japanese Izakaya/Hot Pot

Address:201-4 Shimokorikichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0961, JapanPhone Number:+81 75-256-8808

Recommended Dish:Unaju、Umaki、Grilled Eel Liver、NyoroSuke Original Sake、Umeshu Soda

Kyoto
lunch
unagi
good service
reservations
crispy unagi
soft unagi
fast service
cozy atmosphere

H. Doi Katsuman Fushimi-Inari

炭焼鰻 土井活鰻 伏見稲荷本店, located near Fushimi Inari, is a top Kyoto lunch spot for unagi. Known for its delicious charcoal-grilled eel with a crispy skin and fluffy interior, it also offers a unique fluffy kinshi egg topping. Though reservations are not available, the excellent unagi dishes make it worth the wait. Credit cards are accepted, and there is limited parking.

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4.3

Japan · Unagi

Address:Japan, 〒612-0011 Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Suzutsukachō, 2−2 豊和マンション稲荷 1FPhone Number:+81 75-644-4556

Recommended Dish:Unaju (upper)、Charcoal-grilled unagi、Fluffy kinshi egg、Shirayaki with wasabi and plum、Unagi maki

near Fushimi Inari
delicious unagi
charcoal grilled
fluffy kinshi egg topping
reservations not available
credit cards accepted
limited parking

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