When I got off at Kanda station to have dinner, I saw an advertisement for "Unagi Kikukawa" on the surrounding map. Oh! I feel like having eel! So, I suddenly felt like having eel. I checked Tabelog and it had very high ratings, so I decided to go there. The restaurant in the traditional Tokyo-style area of Kanda had a great atmosphere. I went upstairs without having to wait and the staff, especially the ladies, were very kind. I ordered the limited liver grill, cabbage roll with eel liver, lightly pickled firefly squid, grilled white eel (small), and eel rice bowl (small) with extra rice and warm sake. For the eel, there were options for a small or large portion. I chose the small portion. Unfortunately, they were out of the large portion that day. I started with the liver grill, which was delicious! It was my first time realizing how tasty eel liver can be. Since it's limited to one per person, I recommend ordering it first. I wanted to order more if I could. Then, my favorite grilled white eel. Lately, I feel like I go to eel restaurants just to eat grilled white eel. I can't imagine going to an eel restaurant and not eating grilled white eel. I feel happy when I eat grilled white eel. The eel had a slightly river fish-like flavor. As someone who grew up eating river fish and loves river fish, I prefer this flavor over not having any river fish taste at all. I loved it! The eel rice bowl was delicious, but what stood out was the "delicious rice." Eel restaurants often focus on the eel, but the rice can be soggy, which is a common issue. However, the eel rice bowl here had delicious rice. It was wonderful. I love the eel in Urawa because it's delicious and affordable, but considering the taste and proximity, this place is currently my top eel spot!

Located a 3-minute walk from Kanda Station, this well-known eel restaurant is a must-visit. I arrived around 4:30 PM and found out that they sometimes run out of eel by 6 PM due to a shortage of ingredients. Whenever I come back to Japan for a visit, I always look forward to secretly enjoying eel here by myself. The eel doesn't fit in the regular bento box, so they fold it into a special bento box (using 1.5-2 eels' worth) which was unfortunately sold out. The photo shows a regular bento box with one eel, priced around 5000 yen. The fluffy texture of the eel is something you can't experience overseas or at ordinary Japanese restaurants. I definitely want to visit this place again in secret.

After 6 years, I visited this restaurant again. I used to love the eel at Kanda Kikukawa so much that I started going on an eel-eating spree, and I used to come here dozens of times. I would often drive by the restaurant during work, but in recent years, it always seemed to have long lines, so I had to give up. Today, I passed by the restaurant before 11 o'clock, and the curtain was already up, so I impulsively went in. Since the last time I ate at the Hibiya branch 2 years ago, which was delicious, my expectations were high. The first floor was already full, so I sat on the second floor. I ordered the unagi (eel) hitsumabushi, which is not on the menu. It consists of two thick and fatty pieces of eel on rice. Shortly after, the cabbage dish called "Kyabegin" arrived. It is an original pickled cabbage and kelp dish from Kikukawa that comes as a service with the hitsumabushi. The unagi hitsumabushi arrived in about 10 minutes. It looked amazing. The dessert has always been lychee, but it was changed to orange this time. However, unfortunately, the eel was the worst I've ever had. Both pieces were bad. They were not crispy on the outside, not fluffy on the inside, not tender on the skin, and even had a rubbery texture. For an 8,800 yen unagi hitsumabushi, it was incredibly bad. I could have tolerated it if it was just one piece, but this was unbearable. What happened? Maybe because it's a famous restaurant, they can still attract customers even with bad eel? When you feel bad, you start noticing all the negative aspects. The disposable chopsticks were cheap. They didn't break cleanly and were rough. It irritated me when the chopsticks caught on my mouth. Even things that wouldn't bother me if the food was good. It's so disappointing because I used to love this place.

Invited to a party, went by car so there was no coin parking. Parked a bit further away and entered the restaurant. There were more waitresses than usual. It's good in a way, but also feels a bit cramped... The ramen I ordered this time was delicious. The miso came out quickly, but I had to wait for the shoyu. Just that alone made a difference. It's so good. I could eat two... I want to eat it again... Thank you for the meal.

This is a revisit. I couldn't eat much last time, so it's time for revenge. I visited at 6 pm on Saturday, and the eel rice bowl with 1.5 eels was sold out. The one with 1 eel left only had 7 servings left. It's a popular place! This time, I also ordered an eel roll. The eel roll takes longer, so the eel rice bowl arrived first. As for the eel rice bowl, it was not as impressive as last time. I felt like the eel, which is oily and rich, had a lighter taste. It was good, but not as amazing as before. Maybe the taste of the eel varies depending on the day? Or maybe I wasn't that hungry this time? The eel roll was big, juicy, and delicious! I was a bit disappointed, but it was still delicious. I want to visit again after some time. Thank you for the meal!

Founded in 1947 in Kanda, this long-established eel restaurant does not take reservations. Reviews mentioned that it was not crowded, but when I arrived 10 minutes after opening on a holiday, the first floor was already full with customers. I was able to sit on the second floor at a shared table, as there was only one seat available. I ordered a single eel without sauce, which had a decent amount of fat and a thin cut. The sauce was not too sweet, following the Tokyo style. As I left the restaurant, I saw about 10 people waiting in line behind the curtain.

Fluffy on top of fluffy, the midsummer eel bowl is incredibly delicious, starting from 14:00, wait for just over 5 minutes, grab a bottle of beer in hand, the perfect... almost too perfect way to spend a midsummer afternoon. Let me take a nap like this, baby.

I was thinking of eating ramen, but happened to pass by this place so I decided to visit. The eel is fluffy and goes perfectly with the sauce. I added some sansho pepper for a different taste, and finished with some eel liver and lychee dessert. It was a bit pricey for lunch, but I was completely satisfied. #eel #unagi #unadon #lunch #delicious #yum #foodie #TokyoEats #KandaEats #Kikukawa

This eel restaurant is still delicious as always! There are many eel restaurants in Kanda-Nihonbashi area, and those around me also praise it as delicious regardless of age. In this season, it's hot so the grilled eel with wasabi soy sauce is refreshing to eat. There was a lot of people after the midsummer day of the ox weekend, it was quite crowded haha.

In the past, I have had some failed attempts at finding a good eel restaurant on my own, so this year I relied on Tabelog. We arrived at the restaurant around 10:40 AM, and there were already customers inside wearing matching outfits. The queue outside was well-organized, which was appreciated. We were seated on the first floor (there is also a second floor). The interior of the restaurant is not very large, but the atmosphere is nice. Due to the season, we were asked to share a table, but it was not a problem. The servers were dressed in lovely white-collar black dresses. We ordered an eel rice bowl for ¥4950. The sauce was lightly drizzled, which was nice. For those who prefer more sauce, there is extra on the table for adjusting. The eel was tender and the rice slightly firm. It was delicious. Eel rice bowls are usually sold at department stores for around ¥3000 per bowl, so being able to enjoy a freshly grilled one at this price is a good deal.

I arrived 15 minutes before the store opened, but it was already open. After waiting for 20 minutes, I was seated on the second floor. Unfortunately, I couldn't order the special selection, but I enjoyed a delicious unagi rice bowl set with a small beer and left with a full stomach.

I went prepared to wait in line at a charming eel restaurant, but surprisingly I was able to enter smoothly. The restaurant had created shaded areas for waiting customers, which was a nice touch. The eel was soft and delicious with a sweet sauce, and for dessert, we were served lychee. The tables were spaced out nicely, creating a calm atmosphere for enjoying our meal. I would love to come back and leisurely enjoy a meal with some Japanese sake. It was a bit of a luxurious lunch experience!

I visited Kanda and wanted to eat delicious eel, so I decided to come here. The eel was tasty and the atmosphere of the restaurant was good, so I was satisfied with my meal. It wasn't exceptionally delicious, but it was as good as I expected. I think it's a good place to go when you don't want to take any risks.

Every time I come, the timing is bad and they are sold out, and this time too, even though two of us went, there was only one portion of eel rice left. It was after 8 pm on a Friday night, so maybe we were a little late. They asked if we wanted to share one portion, so we decided to share it since we were already there. I thought they would bring one portion for us to share, so I was planning to split it between us, but they actually brought us each a set meal with liver, pickles, eel rice, and fruit. I think it's priced as one portion, so it was a nice gesture. We also ordered some cabbage pickles called "Kyabejin" as an extra. Now, I've always wanted to try eel rice. It was so fluffy and delicious! I've mostly had eel in hitsumabushi style, but this was completely different, very tender and flaky. It was really delicious. I wish I could have eaten a whole portion, or maybe 1.5 portions. I finished it in no time. The eel was great, but the rice was also delicious. Next time, I want to come during the day and have a full portion to myself. I'll definitely come back for another try!

I felt like eating eel, so I happened to visit "Kikukawa" in Kanda. I ordered an eel rice bowl and a beer, and after a short wait, the eel rice bowl was brought to me. The eel rice bowl is served with sauce on the side, so I added some sauce and topped it with sansho pepper. It was a traditional eel rice bowl and it was delicious. The price of eel rice bowls seems to have gone up recently. Maybe it's because of the high land prices in front of Kanda Station. The lychee was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This place is definitely the go-to spot for eel! The sauce and the eel are both incredibly delicious. I have visited many places but always end up coming back here. The sauce mixes perfectly with the eel and rice, and the grilled eel is so fluffy and tasty. The portion size is quite generous, so when I have it for lunch, I always end up feeling really full in the afternoon. They also serve pickles, soup, and fruit. They even offer grilled eel during lunchtime, which is great to enjoy as a snack with wasabi soy sauce.

Arrived around 1:00 PM on Sunday. Waited in line with 3 groups ahead of me under the eaves. It was good to avoid direct sunlight. While waiting, the staff politely informed us that the special selection bowl and half-size eel rice bowl were sold out, leaving only the regular eel rice bowl available. I wanted to try the special selection bowl, but maybe next time. The wait time was about 15 minutes, then we were shown to the second floor. *Eel Rice Bowl (with liver and pickles) ¥4950 *Asahi Premium Jukusen ¥740 It was delicious. I would like to try the special selection bowl next time.

Unagi restaurant in Kanda. It is located within a 5-minute walk from Kanda Station. The main store is here in Kanda, but the Hibiya branch will be selected as one of the top 100 eel restaurants in 2022. This is also a very popular eel restaurant in the Kanda area. I went there around 4 pm on Saturday and it was about 30% full. We were seated on the second floor. Today's goal was of course the eel rice bowl. The large size eel rice bowl was already sold out today, so I ordered the following instead: - Eel Rice Bowl Type I (4510 yen) - Grilled Eel Liver (650 yen) The food arrived in about 5 minutes. Eels usually take about 30 minutes to grill, so I was surprised by the incredibly fast service. Maybe they had already started grilling when I entered the restaurant. If so, their efficiency is remarkable. Besides the eel, the meal also came with pickles, soup, and lychee. The soup had a rich eel flavor. The lychee for dessert was a nice touch. Now, the eel rice bowl. It was packed with eel pieces. The eel had a tender texture typical of Kanto-style eel. It was soft and delicious, with just the right amount of fat. I sprinkled some sansho pepper for extra flavor towards the end. As I leisurely enjoyed my meal, it passed 5 pm and the restaurant switched from lunch to dinner time. The staff informed me that I could now order from the dinner menu. They recommended the Grilled Eel Liver, so I decided to try it. It was my first time having grilled eel liver and it was incredibly delicious. It's like a grilled eel liver skewer, with a soft texture and a hint of bitterness. It would have been perfect with some drinks, but I resisted (laughs). This was my first time trying eel in this area. It's nice to be able to casually drop by and enjoy a meal. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I love Kanda Kikukawa-san. I always regret it if I don't eat it at least once a year. I went around 1 pm, so there was only one type left! It was different from the "special selection" last time, but the meat was fluffy and tender - the best. The taste of the sauce remains the same, nostalgic and heartwarming. It's a great restaurant that I want to keep visiting forever. Thank you for the meal!

I went to the Uenoge store for the first time and I thought I would like to visit the main store someday. I was so hungry that I ate before taking a picture, so please forgive me for not having a nice visual. It was delicious, but I realized that I wasn't as impressed as before at this price. I found that I enjoyed the wallet-friendly restaurant in Jiyugaoka more. Maybe it's difficult when there are stores everywhere. The bill exceeded 10,000 yen.