I took a day off to visit the famous "Unachan" in Kokuritsu. When I arrived at Kokuritsu station at 4 pm, the restaurant was already full. Luckily, the chef managed to find a seat for me on the first floor. It was a close call, as the restaurant seemed to be busier than usual. To fully enjoy the experience at this restaurant, you need to sit on the first floor, which can be a challenge for most people, even on their days off. I made sure to order the "Unaju" before they ran out and also got a Sapporo beer to start my meal. I enjoyed some pickled gizzard while waiting for the skewers to arrive. The skewer time started around 4:30 pm, earlier than usual. I switched to sake and savored various skewers like "Karakuriyaki," "Liver Grill," "Hireyaki," "One-Bite Kabayaki," and "Liver." After that, they steamed and grilled the Unaju I ordered earlier, and it was delicious. "Unachan" is definitely a restaurant worth taking a day off for, where you can enjoy perfectly grilled skewers and fluffy Unaju while rubbing shoulders with other customers.

I visited this popular restaurant with my friend after a long time. We arrived at 5:00 pm when the restaurant opened, but it was already full. We waited outside in the scorching heat from 4:10 pm, and the owner noticed us and kindly asked us to wait upstairs where it was cooler. After a short wait, we were called to the counter where we started with beer and pickles. The rule here is to enjoy a variety of eel dishes with drinks, such as liver, grilled eel, collar, and tail. The eel dishes were served at the perfect timing, and they paired well with beer, sake, and shochu. The atmosphere with Showa era songs playing in the background may not be for everyone, but if you don't mind, this place is a heaven for eel lovers and drinkers with good value for money.

A group of four friends made a reservation for a course meal over the phone. We arrived around 5 pm, but the counter seats were already full, so we were seated on the second floor. The atmosphere was cozy, like visiting grandma's house. We enjoyed pickles, liver, grilled dishes with soy sauce, and eel rice bowl for the finale. Everything was really delicious! We were worried if we could finish the eel rice bowl, but it had just the right amount of rice and plenty of eel, making it a great deal. My favorite was the grilled dish, it was so tasty with rich flavors. We had some drinks and were surprised that the bill was less than 5000 yen per person. The restaurant is next to the highway, so the building shook occasionally, which was a bit unsettling, but added to the unique experience.

Simply the best, I want to go back again. I made a reservation and went. The interior of the restaurant is old-fashioned, giving a sense of being on a trip somewhere. The place was packed, so even though I had a reservation, I had to wait a little. When I ordered a drink, they left the bottle at the table and settled the bill later. I didn't drink too much, but the table still got crowded, auntie. They served steamed and grilled eel skewers one by one, and finished with an eel rice bowl. There was also pickled vegetables. It may not look like much in the photos, but I was satisfied. The price was a little over 6,000 yen per person. Considering how much we drank and ate, I thought it was cheap.

I wanted to try various parts of eel, so I made a reservation at Unachan for the first time. Just as the reviews said, the restaurant was crowded with regular customers. Enka music playing in the background. It felt like stepping into the Showa era. Perhaps because I made a reservation this time, we were seated on the second floor. The second floor also had a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. It felt like a time travel adventure, and I was excited. This restaurant offers an omakase course, so there is no menu. I had already ordered the unagi-don when making the reservation. Thanks to the information from everyone's reviews. First, we were served pickles, eel liver simmered in soy sauce, and beer for a toast. The pickles were just the way I like them, well-pickled. Paired with the eel liver simmered in soy sauce, the beer went down smoothly. Next came the grilled eel skewer. It was fluffy with just the right amount of salt. The sweetness of the eel danced in my mouth, making me smile. I ordered another beer at this point. Then, the waitress brought us the grilled white eel. We enjoyed it with wasabi soy sauce. The eel melted in my mouth, and the combination of wasabi and the sweetness of the eel was perfect. Of course, the beer kept flowing. The other customers were also enjoying the eel and drinks, and the regulars downstairs were having a lively time. It felt so happy and content. With a pleasant buzz from the alcohol, the grilled eel liver arrived next. This time it was served with sauce. It was crispy on the outside, and the slightly bitter liver paired well with the not overly sweet sauce, enhancing the umami flavor. I usually don't drink much beer, but I ended up ordering a third bottle. The eel was delicious, the atmosphere was enjoyable, and the conversations were lively. Then, the knockout came with the liver. It was rich in flavor, smooth, and elegant. Each bite made me involuntarily exclaim, "Mmm." This was truly a delicacy! I was captivated. Finally, it was time for the eel rice bowl, and I ordered another beer. It was great that they offered a smaller portion of rice for those who drink. The soft, melting sweet eel, the slightly less sweet sauce, and the slightly firmer rice. I took a bite, sipped my beer, sighed in delight, and felt incredibly happy. As we were leaving, the chef apologized for the wait. But I had enjoyed the wait, the delicious food, and the affordable price. I will definitely come back. It's a wonderful restaurant loved by regular customers. I wanted to convey more, but the chef seemed busy, so I just said, "It was delicious. I will definitely come back." On the way back to the station, we talked about the magic of Unachan and decided to visit a few times a year. It was a delicious and wonderful night. Thank you for the meal.

Located in the national capital, there is a popular eel restaurant called "Unachan". I was strongly recommended to visit, and when I did, it was truly amazing. I thought I arrived early, but the place was already full. The interior had a nostalgic Showa era vibe, with Showa era music playing in the background. I ordered the skewer course with eel rice bowl, and the eel skewers arrived one after another. They were grilled carefully over charcoal and incredibly delicious. From grilled eel to liver, each dish was irresistible. The finale, the eel rice bowl, was also outstanding. I couldn't help but eat in silence. This is dangerously delicious. The atmosphere was also great, with regular customers engaging in casual and amusing conversations. I truly thought it was a fantastic restaurant.

I went to "Unachan" in Kokuritsu to avoid suffering from eel withdrawal at the end of the year and beginning of the year. I made a reservation and took a day off to go to Kokuritsu, entering the restaurant at 4:30 pm. The regular customers were already drinking, so we followed suit and sat down to have a Kirin Lager. We enjoyed some eel liver tsukudani and pickles while waiting for the skewer time to start, chatting and having a good time. Around 5:00 pm, the preparation for grilling the eel was finished, and finally the long-awaited skewer time began! The skewers included "Kurikara-yaki," "Hire-yaki," "Hitokuchi-kabayaki," "Kimo-yaki," and "Liver," all grilled perfectly and delicious. We also switched to hot sake to match the season and atmosphere. Lastly, we enjoyed the "shime no unaju" that we had ordered in advance, a fluffy and fragrant grilled eel dish that left us completely satisfied at "Unachan"!

I visited "Unachan" in Kokuritsu to eat delicious eel skewers. I arrived at 4:30 PM on a cold autumn rainy day and was seated right away. They were just starting to grill the white eel, so I secured an eel bowl for the finale and ordered a large bottle of Kirin beer. I enjoyed some cabbage appetizer and pickles that came out unexpectedly at this time, along with sipping on my beer until the white eel finished grilling by 5 PM. After 5 PM, the chef started grilling the skewers and I switched to hot sake, marking the start of tonight's Unachan time! The flow of this visit was as follows: ————————————————————— Apps) Cabbage, pickles 1) Grilled eel fin 2) Grilled eel skin 3) One-bite grilled eel 4) Grilled eel liver 5) Grilled eel liver 6) Eel bowl ————————————————————— Drinks) Bottle of beer (Kirin Lager), sake (served in a tokkuri) All the skewers were cooked perfectly with high-quality ingredients. The hot sake went down smoothly! And the finale eel bowl was beautifully grilled and shining! This restaurant is a must-visit for eel lovers! ^^

Summer is a busy time, but we managed to avoid the peak and get a seat at the counter with around 10 seats. Without saying anything, they served various parts of eel as a course. The smoky and fragrant aroma is irresistible. The drink of choice is bottled beer, with the brand being asked. After a few bottles, switch to hot sake. You can enjoy your meal without staying too long.

I went to "Unachan" in Kokuritsu to eat delicious eel skewers. This time, instead of my usual 4:00 pm visit, I made a reservation in advance. However, even with a reservation, I couldn't guarantee a seat near the grill on the 1st floor, so I arrived at 4:15 pm and found that more than half of the seats were already taken, making me a bit nervous. The benefits of making a reservation are as follows: 1) Seats are guaranteed, although you can't choose between the 1st and 2nd floors. 2) You can pre-order the final dish of eel rice. By securing a prime spot near the grill, I ordered a bottle of Sapporo beer. Cabbage was also served, helping me pass the time until 5:00 pm. Around 5:00 pm, pickled vegetables were served, and at 5:05 pm, the first eel skewer, "Kurikara Yaki," was ready, marking the start of tonight's eel time! The menu for this visit was as follows: - Cabbage - Kurikara Yaki - Hirezake - One-bite Kabayaki - Liver - Eel Rice - Pickled Vegetables Every skewer was delicious and enjoyable! Eel liver was a rare treat, and the final "eel rice" was perfectly fluffy. It was a fulfilling eel time!

This is a shop that I stopped by a few years ago and gave up because there was a long line. This time, I finally had the opportunity to visit. I arrived around 16:40 on a weekday. The front of the shop was quiet, so I was wondering if they were open yet. I saw a person boldly open the door and enter without hesitation. I followed suit and entered the shop. Even though it was before opening time, the counter on the first floor was already full except for 4 seats. I had made a reservation for 17:00 the day before just in case, so I gave my name and was seated at the counter at the back on the right side. The background music in the shop was playing "Himawari" by Fukuyama, followed by the singing voice of Qusai Maekawa (Uchimaya Yoko and Cool Five)♪ Qusai Maekawa also sings "Himawari" solo. Is the owner or the mama a fan of Qusai Maekawa? I had checked on Tabelog in advance, so I ordered a drink and immediately ordered the "Unagi-don". It seemed that there were only a few left for today. The food and drinks I had were as follows. ■Kirin Lager large bottle ■Salted cabbage with dried seaweed There were no chopsticks? I looked around and saw that we were supposed to eat with toothpicks. ■Hire The first eel skewer finally arrived at 17:10♪ It was grilled well, giving the fins a nice crispy texture. The fat around the fins was also delicious. ■Sapporo Black Label large bottle ■Nukazuke I was asked if I wanted it, and I said yes♪ so maybe it was not part of the course? ■Kurikara It was plump and tender, and very delicious♪ ■Shirayaki It was steamed after being grilled, so it was very tender♪ Served with wasabi soy sauce. ■Liver It was my first time eating eel liver. How many eels' worth was this? It was moist and tender with no strong taste. ■Unagi-don The rice portion was small, with the eel as the main focus. It was incredibly delicious. The restroom was located outside the shop, and I took a shortcut through the back door behind the counter on the right side. Oh, it's been a while since I had eel, it was delicious~ The total came to ¥6,500. Thank you for the meal.

I went to "Unachan" in Kokuritsu to eat delicious eel skewers. The restaurant opens at 16:00 and food service starts after 17:00. Even on weekdays, it's a popular spot, so I arrived at 15:50 and found the restaurant just finishing setting up. The owner told me to wait on the 2nd floor because it was warm there. Around 16:30, the owner called me down to the 1st floor where a few other customers had arrived, and they started lighting the charcoal. I ordered a bottle of Kirin beer and at 16:40, the grilling of the eel started, so I ordered the eel rice bowl to finish. It's recommended to order it early to ensure you get it before they run out. The eel skewers are served without ordering. By 16:55, cabbage and eel liver were served, and finally, I could start eating. The owner's preparations were progressing well, and when the grilling was done, they started grilling the eel fins. At 17:15, the first dish of grilled eel was served, marking the start of the eel feast! The menu I had that day was liver stew, cabbage, grilled eel, grilled eel with sauce, one-bite grilled eel, grilled eel liver, eel rice bowl, and pickles. The grilling was done carefully and had a delicious charcoal flavor that made me smile. The eel rice bowl at the end was beautifully cooked. All this food and drinks, and so delicious, only cost 5,500 yen. The cost performance is excellent! The owner's service was great, and the warm atmosphere created by the close proximity of everyone is commendable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

On March 14, 2016, for dinner and drinks, we visited a traditional eel restaurant and izakaya located just 150 meters east of the north exit of Kokuritsu Station on the JR Chuo Line, right next to the Chuo Line guard. The restaurant has been in business for 52 years. When we arrived at the restaurant in the cold drizzle around 5 pm, the first-floor counter seats were already full with 17 people. Fortunately, we had made a reservation a week ago for two people, so we were able to be seated on the second floor at a table (there were 4 tables with 3 groups of 7 people in total). We ordered the chef's choice course, which included eel rice at the end, and requested hot sake and Hoppy for drinks. We were told that we would have to pay for the shochu we added to the Hoppy separately. The first dishes served were pickled cabbage, hot sake, Hoppy, ice-filled glasses, and shochu. We also ordered the pickled vegetables that other customers were enjoying. The room on the second floor was cold, despite the presence of an oil fan heater set to 19°C, showing an actual temperature of 8°C. After an hour, the temperature rose to 11°C. As we continued to drink, I started to feel lightheaded, as if seasick. I then noticed that the water in the Hoppy glass was shaking, similar to a scene from the movie Jurassic Park. It turned out that the shaking was caused by the passing trains on the nearby Chuo Line. The pickled vegetables arrived after about 30 minutes, followed by the grilled eel and soup after 40 minutes of being seated. The grilled eel and soup were delicious. The grilled eel was tender and cooked just right. The bill, including drinks, came out to around 4,000 yen per person, which was reasonable. Despite the challenging environment, the worth of enduring the wait is questionable. However, I would consider revisiting during the seasons other than summer and winter if someone assures me that I can always get a seat at the first-floor counter.

The eel was fluffy and delicious with a not too heavy sauce. It's worth waiting in line before opening as it may seem exclusive to regulars. Definitely worth a visit!

Including beer, it was around 3500 yen! It was delicious!

I was guided to a table on the second floor, but the first floor seemed to be filled with regular customers. The eel was delicious.

On Wednesday evening, I found one empty seat at the counter and was able to sit down. They had a variety of beer brands available, so I chose one and poured it into a glass. I nibbled on the appetizer with a toothpick and grabbed some cabbage with my fingers. I enjoyed a set of skewers with my drink, and the alcohol went down smoothly. I also had two bottles of shochu with oolong tea. The atmosphere was lively, and despite feeling a bit tired, it was a pleasant scene.

Second time here. The appetizer was something with liver. Delicious. Skewers are still juicy as always. Grilled liver, liver, and fin from the white fish kuri.

When I went there for the first time, I passed through the counter seats on the first floor and ate on the second floor. I love the atmosphere where you can take out beer from the fridge yourself. If you make a reservation, you can enjoy a course meal with peace of mind. I think about when to go next every day because the food is so delicious.