Ogakiku is a traditional unagi restaurant in Kawagoe, recognized by Tabelog’s 2024 Restaurant 100 at No. 74 with 3.6pts.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒350-0065 Saitama, Kawagoe, Nakacho, ３−22
- Phone
- +81 49-222-0034
- Website
- ogakiku.com
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Tabelog 2024 Restaurant 100 No. 74
Tabelog placed Ogakiku at No. 74 with 3.6pts in its 2024 Restaurant 100, and the restaurant focuses on traditional unagi. That makes it a focused choice when eel is the point of the outing.
Unaju, kabayaki, shirayaki, and eel courses
Unaju, kabayaki, shirayaki, and unagi course menus named Yamabuki, Sakura, and Kiku define the order. Sake and beer sit alongside the eel format, with local sourcing also part of the kitchen profile.
Nakacho ３−22 historic standalone building
Nakacho ３−22 puts the restaurant in Kawagoe, with street-scene views, a historic standalone building, private dining, and conversational noise. Casual dress and standard pacing fit lunch or dinner without a formal plan.
Pricing, Compared
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogakiku | $$$ | , | Nakacho / Taisho-roman Street (Little Edo area), Traditional Unagi (Eel) Restaurant | |
| Kawagoe Ichinoya | Matsuecho, Traditional Japanese Unagi | $$$ | , | |
| Kawagoe Bakery Rakuraku | $ | , | Kashiya Yokocho / Motomachi, Japanese-style Bakery & Bread Shop | |
| Ganja Honten | $ | , | Shintomi-cho, Tsukemen / Ramen | |
| Ramen Jiro Kawagoe ten | Asahicho, Ramen Jiro-style pork ramen | $ | , | |
| Kotobuki Seimen Yoshikawa Kawagoe ten | Minami Otsuka, Japanese Ramen | $$ | , |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #74 · No. 74
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Well Known
- Cozy
- Rustic
- Family
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Casual Hangout
- Date Night
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Private Dining
- Sake Program
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Saturday
- 10:40 AM–6 PM
- Sunday
- 10:40 AM–6 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Atmosphere is that of a classic, long-established eel house in a wooden Taisho-era building: warm and nostalgic with traditional decor, tatami seating upstairs, and a relaxed but bustling feel at peak times.