Kojima Ya focuses on traditional unagi in Saitama, with Tabelog’s 2024 Restaurant No. 75 ranking and signatures led by charcoal-grilled eel over rice.
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- Address
- 2166 Daitakubo, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0015, Japan
- Phone
- +81 48-882-1382
- Website
- unagi-kojimaya.jp
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Tabelog No. 75 and traditional unagi
Tabelog placed Kojima Ya at No. 75 in its 2024 Restaurant ranking with 3.7 points. Traditional unagi defines the restaurant’s focus for lunch and dinner.
Charcoal-grilled unagi over rice
Charcoal-grilled unagi over rice anchors the signature dishes, alongside carp soup with miso and Japanese omelette. Local sourcing adds a practical cue for diners who care about ingredient origin.
2166 Daitakubo standalone setting
2166 Daitakubo puts Kojima Ya in Minami Ward, Saitama, in a standalone historic building with a street-scene outlook. Casual dress, conversational noise, and leisurely pacing suit a meal planned around discussion.
Comparison Snapshot
Side-by-side context: comparable cuisine and price.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kojima Ya | Traditional Unagi (Eel) Restaurant | $$$ | , | Minami Ward |
| Wataya | Traditional Izakaya & Sake Bar | $$$ | , | Urawa |
| Toyo Zushi | Traditional Sushi & Hot Pot | $$$ | , | Omiya |
| Yakiniku New Hiuchi | Premium Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku | $$$ | , | Omiya |
| かねかつ | Traditional Shoyu Ramen & Abura Soba | $$ | , | 北浦和 (Kita-Urawa) |
| Masuya | Traditional Unagi & Kaiseki Ryotei | $$$ | , | Urawa |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #75 · No. 75
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024
At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Family
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Private Dining
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Traditional Japanese house-restaurant with tatami rooms and private spaces, a calm and quietly refined atmosphere that feels like a long-established local hideaway rather than a modern dining room.