Located a 7-8 minute walk from the south exit of Tachikawa Station is the chain restaurant Unatoto Tachikawa, specializing in eel dishes. Tachikawa is known for its abundance of eel restaurants, such as Naruse, Isomaru Suisan, and Benkei, as well as specialty shops like Takeda and Shirasawa. Unatoto Tachikawa competes well with its competitors in terms of pricing, portion size, and taste. This time, I decided to visit Unatoto after previously trying Naruse. I visited in the evening around 5 pm. The restaurant had a cozy izakaya atmosphere. I ordered the Big Unagi Donburi, priced at 2600 yen with a free upgrade to a large portion. As I waited, the enticing aroma of grilled eel filled the air, building up my excitement. After about 12-15 minutes, the Big Unagi Donburi was served. The eel was generously coated in a homemade sauce, giving it a dark brown color. The eel looked plump and juicy, although the skin had a slightly tough texture, common in imported eel. The eel had a rich and slightly salty flavor, with a hint of sweetness. It was a fatty and chewy type of eel, cooked to perfection. The rice was slightly firm and paired well with the eel. The balance of flavors in the rice showed the quality of the ingredients. The restaurant is suitable for various occasions, whether it's a casual meal with colleagues, a business meeting, or a gathering with family and friends. It's a place where you can enjoy a lively atmosphere and delicious food in a relaxed setting.

I visited the restaurant at 9:00 am on Saturday and there were plenty of seats available. I had been to the Chofu branch before, but since there was a branch in Tachikawa, I decided to visit. The last order is at 9:30 pm. I ordered the Unaju for 960 yen. The regular Unadon had a thick cut of eel, but the Unaju had a normal thickness, which I preferred. I recommend it when you want to eat eel at a reasonable price.

Today, I happened to come to Tachikawa for the first time in a while. I used to live in Musashimurayama City for 50 years, but recently moved to Tokorozawa City, so Tachikawa has become a bit far, and I have been spending more time around Tokorozawa Station. So, since I came to Tachikawa after a long time, I decided to go to a soba restaurant that I found on Tabelog. However, on my way there, I came across this place! It was so hot that I felt like I was melting before reaching the soba restaurant I was aiming for, so I decided to go here instead. Also, eating eel to prevent summer fatigue and recharge my energy! When I peeked into the restaurant, about 80% of the seats were taken, but luckily there were two empty seats at the counter, so my companion and I decided to sit there. We ordered the double eel bowl for 1,100 yen and the pickles set for 220 yen! My companion also ordered the same. They told us that they grill the eel on charcoal, so let's wait for a while! After waiting for about 7-8 minutes, the food was served. Let's dig in! The liver dish had only a small piece of liver in it, and there were no other ingredients. Well, I guess it's understandable since they are serving eel as fast food. Now, about the eel bowl, I didn't have high expectations for the eel at this price, but it pleasantly surprised me! The eel was plump and juicy, probably because it was grilled on charcoal. The aroma of the charcoal-grilled sauce was so fragrant and irresistible! Sprinkling some sansho pepper in the middle added a nice accent to the dish. I kept eating while picking at the pickles as a palate cleanser, and before I knew it, I had finished the whole bowl! It's truly wonderful to be able to eat authentic eel at this price! It was very delicious! Highly recommended!

The dinner for the Tachikawa expedition is at that famous Italian restaurant in the south exit. However, even though it's opening time, the restaurant is not open yet. A group of reserved customers waiting outside finally got impatient and opened the door themselves. They asked the staff and went upstairs, but oh, they didn't notice the lone customer waiting outside? Even so, I waited for a while, but after 5 minutes, there was still no sign of the door opening. Looking at the board filled with reservations for the night, it seemed like they couldn't be bothered with single customers. Feeling a bit lost, I walked away and saw a happy hour sign! So, I decided to go in. This was my first visit around 5:00 pm. The light drinking set for 1,250 yen (tax included) included bone senbei, pickles, chicken tail skewers, eel skewers, and a choice of drink. The drink was a premium malt beer, which is usually 330 yen, so the value was quite good. The bone senbei was tasteless, but when dipped in the accompanying Sansho pepper, it became enjoyable. The pickles were refreshing and sour, very delicious. The chicken tail skewers had a dark appearance but a chewy texture, and the eel skewers were traditional and delicious. They also had a Tokyo Sour cocktail for 110 yen during the happy hour, which was a unique plum and shiso flavor. The Ichinokura sake poured from a full bottle was very cold and refreshing. The place was not crowded, with only one customer before me and two takeout orders. The staff, including a long-haired chef and a friendly waitress, were attentive and made the experience enjoyable. Overall, this restaurant in the south exit of Tachikawa caters well to those who want to enjoy eel dishes or take advantage of their original happy hour deals and affordable beer prices.

I visited for lunch! I visited the Asakusa branch about 10 years ago and was hooked for a while. The prices have doubled since then, but I think the taste has improved. It is a large eel of foreign variety with thin skin and soft flesh, which I feel has evolved. Thank you for the meal!

I had always wanted to try this place and it was my first visit. I ordered the double eel bowl and it arrived in just 3 minutes! The eel was thick and soft, not tough like rubber. It had a nice smoky flavor from being grilled. The slightly salty sauce went well with the rice. It's a good option when you're short on time and want something affordable to eat. It was delicious and I will definitely come back again.

Double eel rice bowl for 1100 yen. Thick foreign eel, much larger than domestic eel. It's quite bold in flavor, but at a reasonable price for everyday eel consumption. The rice is cooked firm and delicious. A few older men sitting at the counter, perhaps for good luck after eating eel.

【Order】Double eel bowl for 1100 yen, with free extra rice 【Impression】I had been curious about this eel chain restaurant for a while. It was around 12:30 during lunch peak time, and nearby restaurants were all full, so I decided to try this place. Since many people order takeout here, I was able to enter without waiting in line. The eel is probably imported, but they grill it in the store, so it has a delicious aroma and texture. However, the portion size is a bit small. You can get extra rice for free. There is eel sauce on the table, so you can add more sauce if you like. Since the amount of eel is on the smaller side, if you have leftover rice, it's good to eat it with the sauce. Parking: Not available Credit cards: Accepted Electronic money: Accepted Visit date and time: Weekday, 12:20 Weather: Cloudy Wait time: None

The eel restaurant I was aiming for unexpectedly closed on Mondays. So, I ended up going to the one I found last time. They only had limited menu items available, probably because it was close to the Day of the Ox. I planned to have an eel bowl from the start, so I understood and sat at the counter. I ordered the eel bowl for 590 yen and the eel liver for 160 yen. The interior of the restaurant had a slightly fishy smell, well, it's an eel restaurant so it's to be expected. It seemed like they were reheating eels that were cooked in a factory on the grill inside the restaurant. I waited longer than I thought. The eel, which was thicker than I expected, could use a bit more effort in terms of flavor. But, considering it's only 590 yen, I can't really complain. The sauce was delicious. There's even eel sauce rice sold in supermarkets. And if you think about it, there's real eel on top of it. The eel liver was a bit light in flavor. Overall, this can be considered a super cheap eel restaurant. I think I'm good with just this one visit.

Date: Saturday, 3:30 PM Customers: No prior customers, 5 people waiting in line Seats: Counter Service time: 5 minutes Number of people: 1 Number of visits: 4 times Menu item: Gigantic eel bowl for ¥1,100 Limited time offer with four times the amount of eel Certainly, there is a lot of eel in it Overall, the taste leans towards the eel bowl, I think

The timing was a bit off, but I ended up here. It's cheap, but you can get quite a decent eel dish for the price, which is great. I've been here a few times since they opened, but this is my first time posting. Well, it's not as good as a serious specialty shop, but I really appreciate that they offer this quality at this price. Probably good for those who want to have a full eel dish, but unfortunately, I'm here for dinner. Still, I'm satisfied with the value for money. The rice isn't bad either. I'll probably go back again.

I ordered the popular Giga Mashi for 1100 yen and Akadashi miso soup for 110 yen. It was my first time visiting Unatoto. The portion size was a bit smaller than I expected, but since it's not a beef bowl, I guess it's understandable. The meat was tender and delicious. Maybe getting the large portion would provide more satisfaction. The fact that the sauce is available on the table for unlimited use is great. I always wanted to pour it on top myself. The slightly sweet and rich sauce was nice. Having pickled ginger on the table was also great. Although eel bowls at recent restaurants are tasty, Unatoto, being a specialty shop, excels in its savory flavor. It's a great place to enjoy eel at a reasonable price. I definitely want to visit again.

By the way, I realized I hadn't eaten eel on the midsummer day of the ox this year, so I visited this restaurant. Since it's just before payday, I ordered the cheapest eel bowl. It was 550 yen including tax. There was only one piece of eel, so I had leftover rice, but I managed to finish it with the eel sauce and complimentary pickles on the table. Anyway, I'm glad I got to eat eel this summer. I also received a free voucher for red miso soup next time, so I'll definitely come back again.

This is my first visit. The items I ordered this time are as follows: - Grilled chicken skewer (with sauce) ¥270 - Grilled chicken skewer (without sauce) ¥270 - Eel skewer ¥270 - Eel liver skewer ¥270 - Eel liver soup with pickles set ¥210 I enjoyed them safely. Thank you for the meal.

I used it for lunch on a holiday in June 2021. The inside of the shop has a slightly fishy smell of eel. There are pickles and special eel sauce on the table, so you can rest assured even if you have leftover rice. Eel bowl (550 yen) The eel is plump, but the taste is a little muddy. Salad (220 yen) Eel bowl double set (1270 yen) Salad and kimoyaki My husband chose the double.

Date and time: Saturday, 12:30 pm Customers: 4 people in front, 2 people behind Waiting: None Seats: Counter Service time: 7 minutes - Eel bowl: ¥550 - Grilled eel liver: ¥150 I haven't had a regular eel bowl in a while, so I ordered it with grilled eel liver as an addition. This basic combination costs 710 yen, which is still a great value, especially considering the recent rise in eel prices. The taste is also satisfying.

I have multiple locations but this was my first time visiting. From the outside, it had a fast food vibe so I decided to stop in since I had about 25 minutes to spare. It took 16 minutes from ordering to receiving my food, which felt long from a fast food perspective. The eel bowl that came out was thick and juicy, and very delicious. I realized that when it comes to eating eel, it's better to have some extra time to fully enjoy it. Next time, I want to make sure I have a similar amount of time as I did at this restaurant. I can't stress enough how tasty the eel was.

In Tachikawa, a new restaurant called "Unato" has opened, offering an eel bowl for only 550 yen, which is quite surprising. I personally welcome the increase in casual eel dining options. I visited the restaurant on a Sunday around 1 pm. The storefront has a stylish feel with a lot of glass, resembling a beef bowl restaurant. As I entered the restaurant, I was seated at the counter. Since there was no place to put my bag or coat, I had to place them on the chair next to me. The staff recommended the double eel bowl, so I ordered that along with an extra order of eel liver. They mentioned that the eel bowl comes with free extra rice, so I requested that. The restaurant had high counters and table seating, with about 4 table sets. There were around 5 groups of customers when I arrived, and more customers came in later, filling up more than half of the seats. There were also many customers ordering takeout, with some waiting outside the restaurant. The staff were all young, and their chatting was a bit distracting. I noticed that they served tea to customers who arrived later, so I also ordered some tea. The eel bowl that arrived had 2 pieces of eel on top of the rice, which seemed like about half the amount of a regular eel bowl. However, considering the price of 1000 yen, it was reasonable. The eel was decent, but the rice had some issues. It was a bit hard with a core remaining. Also, the way the rice was packed seemed to be too firm. Additionally, it felt like there was not enough sauce, which prevented it from soaking into the rice properly. Sauce is an essential part of the dish, in my opinion. Since the restaurant had just opened, there were some operational and rice quality issues, but the affordability is definitely a highlight. I look forward to seeing improvements in the future. They also serve alcohol at night, so I might visit again in the evening. Thank you for the meal.

A new chain of eel restaurants opened in Tachikawa. Last month, a colleague at work mentioned that there was a good eel restaurant in Chofu where they used to live, so I was looking forward to going there. I ordered an eel bowl for 550 yen and miso soup for 200 yen. It made me feel a little luxurious and happy. I couldn't believe I could eat delicious eel at this price. It was SAI & KO. It was a completely different experience from a certain chain eel restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Date and time: Weekday, 11:30 AM Seating: 5 customers in front, 5 customers behind Wait time: None Service time: Less than 10 minutes I finally had the chance to try Unatoto in Tachikawa. I was unsure of what to order, but decided to go with the Unadon with extra eel because the double eel bowl was a bit pricey at 1,000 yen. Although the restaurant wasn't too busy, there were quite a few orders for bento boxes which caused a bit of a delay in serving. As for the taste, it was great with the perfect combination of eel fat and sauce. It was delicious and considering the reasonable price, I could definitely be satisfied by getting a large portion of rice.