Unagi Kobayashi is a traditional unagi restaurant in Suwa, recognized by Tabelog in 2024 and centered on eel preparations such as kabayaki and unaju.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒392-0012 Nagano, Suwa, Shiga, 赤沼1958-2
- Phone
- +81 266-54-7717
- Website
- unagikobayashi.jp
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Tabelog 100 #94 in 2024
Tabelog placed Unagi Kobayashi at #94 with 3.8pts in 2024. The restaurant focuses on traditional unagi, so the recognition sits around a narrow eel specialty.
Kabayaki, shirayaki, unaju and hitsumabushi
Unagi kabayaki, unagi shirayaki, unaju and hitsumabushi define the order. Sustainable seafood and standard pacing make it suited to lunch or dinner without a drawn-out format.
Conversational upscale-casual room in Suwa
Suwa is the setting, with a casual dress code and upscale-casual service. Conversational noise and a historic building point to a sit-down eel meal where conversation can remain central.
Fast Comparison
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unagi Kobayashi | Traditional Unagi (eel) Restaurant | $$$ | , | / |
| Kara Semi Tei (空蝉亭) | Specialty Tonkatsu with Aged Pork | $$$ | , | Kamigyo-ku |
| Torafugutei | Premium Tiger Pufferfish (Fugu) Specialist | $$$ | , | Shinjuku |
| Iruka Tokyo Roppongi | Modern Ramen | $$$ | , | Roppongi |
| 太平寿し | Traditional Japanese Sushi with Steamed Specialties | $$$ | , | 太平寺 |
| 麺尊RAGE | Modern Shamo Shoyu Ramen | $$$ | , | Suginami |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #94 · No. 94
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024
At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Date Night
- Family
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Solo
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–6:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–6:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–6:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
The atmosphere is that of a classic Japanese house-restaurant, with a relaxed, laid-back feel and a mix of table and tatami seating that makes it cozy yet comfortable for small groups.