Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch
Discover Tokyo's traditional eel at Komagata Maekawa. Historic Asakusa charm, kabayaki mastery, and a secret sauce that elevates eel to perfection.
Restaurant Details
Komagata Maekawa is where Tokyo's unagi (freshwater eel) legacy thrives. Over their more than 200 years of history, the restaurant has mastered the art of preparing the Japanese delicacy in all its myriad forms.
In the heart of Asakusa, where its main branch resides, Maekawa bridges history and flavor. Established as a fish wholesaler in the Bunsei period, its name reflects the Sumida River's proximity and freshness. Now, kimono-clad servers treat you to traditional hospitality while modern Tokyo peeks through the windows.
As you step into the tatami-mat rooms — a nod to tradition — you're greeted with an enticing aroma. But the real magic happens on the plate. Maekawa’s delicate eels are sourced from the Tone River, one of Japan’s Three Great Rivers, renowned for the purity of its waters. They are then grilled to perfection with the restaurant’s secret sauce, the recipe of which has been perfected over more than two centuries. This legendary soy sauce and mirin elixir elevates the eel’s natural flavor to new heights.
Most guests dive straight into the classic unaju, grilled eel fillets nestled on fluffy rice. But popular among locals is the uzaku, a refreshing grilled eel salad. Regardless of the chosen menu option, each bite bursts with umami, a testament to Maekawa’s generations of culinary expertise.
Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch Access Info
Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch can be accessed via a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Line, a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line, or a 6-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line.
Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch Phone Number
Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch Business Days
Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch Address
2-chome-1-29 Komagata, Taito City, Tokyo, 111-0043
Unagi Komagata Maekawa Asakusa Main Branch Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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COURSE MENUToshima Manryo Ichigetsuan
Enjoy traditionally-prepared unagi dishes in this Odawara restaurant, housed in a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. Toshima Manryo Ichigetsuan uses exclusively blue-backed “ao-unagi” eels, said to account for only 10 percent of mature eels.
COURSE MENUMARUICHI FUJI AKASAKA (formerly Nyorosuke Akasaka)
Rather than steam the eel first in Kanto style, this famed Akasaka unagi specialist upholds Kansai tradition by going straight into grilling the eel for a crispier, crunchier texture.
COURSE MENUAzabujuban Hanabusa
This Tokyo restaurant sources its eels from unagi farmers in Isshiki Town, who have raised them in an all-natural environment for over 100 years. The unagi are then coated in a secret sauce, before being grilled Kansai-style over a charcoal flame.
COURSE MENUNyorosuke Roppongi
At Nyorosuke, you can experience authentic Kansai-style charcoal grilled eel dishes such as grilled eel skewers, unaju and unagi-don. Unlike most Tokyo-style eel restaurants, the eel here is not steamed—meaning it’s bursting full of flavor!