Located right by the Todoroki Station level crossing, diners can savour precise unagi in a Meiji-era house. Unagi is prepared in the jiyaki style. This un-steamed, direct-grilling method is favoured in western Japan to showcase the aroma of the charcoal fire. The unaju selections are named for Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. The ‘Kotobuki’ selection (representing the “ju” in Fukurokuju and symbolising health and longevity) features a half-and-half pairing of unseasoned shirayaki and richly glazed kabayaki, side by side like a married couple. The ‘Fuku’ and ‘Roku’ options are equally auspicious.
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- Address
- 2-39-23 Todoroki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 158-0082, JPN
- Phone
- +81 3-6805-9923
- Website
- unagi-hirasawa.com
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Located right by the Todoroki Station level crossing, diners can savour precise unagi in a Meiji-era house. Unagi is prepared in the jiyaki style. This un-steamed, direct-grilling method is favoured in western Japan to showcase the aroma of the charcoal fire.
The unaju selections are named for Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. The ‘Kotobuki’ selection (representing the “ju” in Fukurokuju and symbolising health and longevity) features a half-and-half pairing of unseasoned shirayaki and richly glazed kabayaki, side by side like a married couple. The ‘Fuku’ and ‘Roku’ options are equally auspicious.
- Unaju Kotobuki
- Unaju Shou
- Shirayaki
- Kabayaki
- Unaginabe (winter only)
- Kimo-yaki (grilled eel liver)
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
Michelin · 2026 Michelin Plate
At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Scenic
- Elegant
- Family
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Business Dinner
- Date Night
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Street Scene
Traditional and quietly refined, set in a 140-year-old Meiji-era house with a strong sense of history; charcoal aromas from the jiyaki grilling and polished yet relaxed service create a serene, classic eel-specialist atmosphere.