Unagi Senmonten Aikawa is a traditional unagi specialty restaurant in Takadanobaba, serving Kanto and Kansai unajū, kabayaki, and shirayaki.
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- Address
- 東京都新宿区高田馬場1-17-22
- Phone
- +81332003717
- Website
- unagi-aikawa.jp
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Tabelog 100 #21 and traditional unagi
Tabelog 100 placed Unagi Senmonten Aikawa at #21 with 3.7pts in 2024. The kitchen focuses on traditional unagi, including Kanto and Kansai unajū, kabayaki, and shirayaki.
Takadanobaba address, lunch and dinner
東京都新宿区高田馬場1-17-22 is the location, with lunch and dinner service and casual dress. Conversational noise and leisurely pacing make it suited to an unhurried eel meal.
Cuisine Lens
Comparable venues in the metro at similar price points.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unagi Senmonten Aikawa | Traditional Unagi (eel) specialty restaurant | $$$ | , | Shinjuku |
| Akasaka Tan-tei | Okinawan Kaiseki | $$$ | , | Akasaka |
| Torafugutei | Premium Tiger Pufferfish (Fugu) Specialist | $$$ | , | Shinjuku |
| 麺尊RAGE | Modern Shamo Shoyu Ramen | $$$ | , | Suginami |
| Akasaka Misuji | Modern Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) by Yoroniku | $$$ | , | Minato |
| Niou | Yoshoku (Japanese-style Western Cuisine) | $$$ | , | Chiyoda |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #21 · No. 21
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024
At a Glance
- Cozy
- Classic
- Low Profile Address
- Intimate
- Solo
- Family
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
A small, traditional neighborhood unagi shop with only a few tables and sunken kotatsu seating, a calm and conversational atmosphere, and the feel of a classic family-run spot focused on the grill rather than design spectacle.