Nodaiwa Azabu-Iikura — Unaju — Edomae eel steamed then charcoal-grilled

Nodaiwa Azabu-Iikura

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A Michelin-starred eel house with over 200 years of history, where the fifth-generation master steams and charcoal-grills Edomae unagi to melt-in-the-mouth perfection.

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Pescatarian

肉と鶏肉は食べませんが、魚介は大丈夫です。

Niku to toriniku wa tabemasen ga, gyokai wa daijōbu desu.

I don't eat meat or poultry, but seafood is fine.

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Details

Address
1-5-4 Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Akabanebashi / Kamiyacho Stn, 5 min
Cuisine
Unagi (grilled eel)
Price
¥¥¥¥
English menu / support
Signature
Unaju — Edomae eel steamed then charcoal-grilled

Last verified Jul 2026

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