Highlighting Eel Cuisine: Unasho specializes in exquisite eel dishes that pay homage to traditional Japanese cooking methods:
Seiro: Grilled eel is delicately steamed in a traditional seiro (steaming basket), resulting in perfectly fluffed eel and rice.
Unasashi: A rare and exclusive offering from the course menu, featuring raw unagi marinated in kombu kelp and served with irizake—a plum-infused sake sauce.
Timeless Ambiance: Nestled in a corner of Asari Benten Nagaya Street, this historical venue has been reimagined as Unasho, preserving the charm of the Taisho era while emphasizing warm, meaningful connections.
Interior Design: The polished wood interiors exude a sense of history and elegance, with lattice windows glowing beautifully at night.
Seating Options: Choose from counter seating, tables, or private rooms on the second floor, catering to all occasions.
Dining Options:
Lunch: Features accessible set menus ideal for solo diners.
Dinner: Offers courses and à la carte dishes, perfect for relaxed and elegant dining experiences.
Ideal for Every Occasion: Whether you’re on a date, entertaining guests, spending time with family, or sightseeing in Kawagoe, Unasho provides a welcoming space for all.
Access:
16-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station.
2-minute walk from the “Fudanotsuji” bus stop.
Conveniently located along Benten Yokocho Street.
Cuisine:
Japanese / General.
Japanese / Unagi (eel).
Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish) and Seafood / Unagi (eel).
Unasho offers a remarkable dining experience where history, tradition, and culinary excellence come together. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor authentic eel dishes in a setting that captures the essence of Kawagoe.
The grilled eel is placed on rice with eel sauce and then steamed. You can enjoy a plump, tender, and crispy texture by steaming the unagi that has been grilled once.
¥ 6,600.00
Unasashi
It's a beautifully presented dish that takes time and effort. The unagi is marinated in kombu kelp for a day to enhance its flavor.
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