Unatoto Kinshicho
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A casual, high-value unagi (eel) specialty chain restaurant occupying a compact 22-seat space in Kinshicho. The interior has a no-frills, old-school atmosphere — counter-style seating built for quick, affordable eating rather than lingering. Nadai Unatoto built its reputation on the motto "cheap, fast, and delicious," serving binchotan charcoal-grilled eel bowls at prices far below the typical unagi restaurant. Beyond rice bowls the menu extends into izakaya-style eel snacks, making it popular for solo diners stopping in for a beer and a skewer.
Address
3-chōme-9-25 Kōtōbashi, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0022, Japan
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Hours
TodayLast order: 22:30
Open now11:00 – 23:00
MondayLast order: 21:30
11:00 – 22:00
TuesdayLast order: 21:30
11:00 – 22:00
WednesdayLast order: 21:30
11:00 – 22:00
ThursdayLast order: 21:30
11:00 – 22:00
FridayLast order: 22:30
11:00 – 23:00
SaturdayLast order: 22:30
10:00 – 23:00
SundayLast order: 21:30
10:00 – 22:00
Features
Walk-in onlyNon-smokingCredit cards acceptedTakeout availableKids friendly22 seatsBinchotan charcoal-grilled eelSolo diningNo parking
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Menu
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Grand Menu
Side Menu
Eel Snacks (Izakaya Style)
Grand Menu
Una-don Double
Eel rice bowl with double the eel of the standard una-don. The most popular item on the menu, featured in many media outlets. Rice large-size is free. Takeout available.
¥1,200
Una-don
The signature eel rice bowl — the face of Unatoto. Charcoal-grilled eel served over rice with house tare sauce. Takeout available.
¥640
Una-ju
Classic eel box meal — grilled eel served over rice in a lacquer-style box. The standard style at any unagi restaurant. Takeout available.
¥1,060
Una-ju Premium
A step up from the standard una-ju with a larger portion of eel for a more indulgent meal. Takeout available.
¥1,740
Una-ju Special Premium
The top-tier eel box meal — a reward for yourself. Features a generous serving of charcoal-grilled eel. Takeout available.
¥1,980
Bikkuri-ju (Surprise Box)
One whole eel in a box — approximately 4.5 times the eel of a standard una-don. Free rice size upgrade available.
¥2,700
Hitsumabushi
Finely chopped grilled eel mixed into rice, served with Unatoto's special white dashi broth on the side. A traditional Nagoya-style eel dish. Takeout available.
¥1,300
Una-tama Don (Eel & Egg Bowl)
Unatoto's take on TKG — chopped eel topped with a soft-boiled onsen egg and plenty of green onions. Eel portion can be increased. Seasonal item (unavailable in summer).
¥880 / ¥1,010 (extra eel) / ¥1,140 (double extra eel)
Una-toro Don (Eel & Grated Yam Bowl)
Chopped eel topped with tororo (grated Japanese mountain yam). A nutritious, stamina-boosting bowl. Eel portion can be increased.
¥880 / ¥1,010 (extra eel) / ¥1,140 (double extra eel)
Eel & Dashi Tamago-yaki Bowl
A popular bowl topped with a whole rolled dashi omelette alongside fluffy, thick-cut eel. The combination of eel and egg is highly popular.
¥1,200 / ¥1,330 (extra eel) / ¥1,460 (double extra eel)
Eel & Chicken Soboro Bowl
A value bowl with eel glazed in the house tare alongside chicken soboro (minced chicken) and fluffy scrambled egg.
¥590 / ¥720 (extra eel) / ¥850 (double extra eel)
Eel & Crispy Whitebait Bowl
A bowl combining charcoal-scented eel with crispy sesame-oil-fried whitebait for a double layer of savory fragrance.
¥690 / ¥820 (extra eel) / ¥950 (double extra eel)
Side Menu
Kimo-sui (Eel Liver Soup)
A clear broth soup made with rare eel liver, prepared with Unatoto's special dashi. Takeout available.
¥190
Akadashi (Red Miso Soup)
Red miso soup made with Unatoto's preferred red miso — a great pairing with eel. Takeout available.
¥110
Okra
Simple okra side dish.
¥150
Oshinko (Pickled Vegetables)
Traditional Japanese pickled vegetables. Seasonal item (takeout unavailable in summer).
¥150
Onsen Tamago (Soft-boiled Egg)
Slow-cooked soft-boiled egg with a silky, custard-like yolk. Seasonal item.
¥150
Potato Salad
Classic Japanese-style potato salad.
¥250
Salad
House salad.
¥250
Tororo (Grated Yam)
Grated Japanese mountain yam.
¥250
Kimchi
Fermented spicy Korean cabbage side dish.
¥150
Eel Snacks (Izakaya Style)
Kabayaki Ju (Tail Cut)
Kabayaki (tare-glazed grilled eel) using the tail section, served box-style.
¥910
Kabayaki Double (Belly Cut)
Kabayaki using two belly sections — equivalent to an una-don double in eel quantity.
¥1,050
Kabayaki Whole Eel
One whole eel served as kabayaki (tare-glazed grilled).
¥2,400
Uzaku (Eel & Cucumber Vinegar)
Chopped eel and cucumber dressed with rice vinegar — a classic izakaya snack, great with beer.
¥380
Umaki (Eel Rolled Omelette)
Piping hot eel wrapped inside a rolled egg omelette cooked with dashi. Served hot — take care not to burn yourself.
¥430 (half) / ¥790 (whole)
Unatoro (Eel & Yam)
Eel and grated Japanese mountain yam combined — a nutritious snack.
¥380
Kimo-kushi (Eel Liver Skewer)
Rare eel liver threaded onto a skewer and grilled. Takeout available.
¥290
Kurikara (Eel Skewer)
Thin-cut eel wrapped around a skewer and grilled; available in tare-glazed or white-grilled (shiro-yaki) style. Takeout available.
¥290
Eel Tempura
Eel in a light, crispy batter, served with special sansho (Japanese pepper) salt.
¥490
Unatoto Salad
House salad with Unatoto's special tare and onsen egg dressing. Mix well before eating. Seasonal item (unavailable in summer).
¥500
Shiro-yaki Ju (Salt-grilled Eel Box)
Half-portion eel grilled without sauce (shiro-yaki style) and served in a box. Best enjoyed with wasabi and soy sauce.
¥1,090
Shiro Uzaku (Salt-grilled Eel & Cucumber Vinegar)
Refreshing vinegar dish using shiro-yaki (salt-grilled) eel instead of the usual kabayaki.
¥450
Shiro-yaki with Pickled Plum, Shiso & Ponzu
Salt-grilled eel topped with pickled plum and shiso leaf, finished with ponzu sauce for a refreshing, light flavor.
¥450