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Kikuya (Narita, Chiba)
A long-established restaurant serving safe, delicious eel dishes.
Kikuya is a long-established Japanese restaurant located along the approach to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Founded in the mid-Edo period, the name Kikuya comes from the chrysanthemum crest bestowed by Shinshoji. In addition to Narita’s famous eel and other freshwater fish dishes like carp, it also offers a wide range of a la carte dishes and set meals.
The restaurant’s signature eel dishes use only eel with proof of origin, ensuring every serving is safe and delicious. The kabayaki sauce is rich yet cleanly sweet, bringing out the eel’s full flavor. The “Unaju (1 whole eel)” comes with soup and pickles. For an additional fee, you can upgrade the soup to kimosui (eel liver soup).
Beyond eel, the menu also includes set meals, rice bowls like tendon (tempura bowl), a la carte dishes, and full-course options, making it an easy pick for many occasions. There’s also a great selection of drinks that pair well with Japanese cuisine. A newer location, “Kamimachi Kikuya,” opened near the main restaurant in 2022 and offers the same menu.
Highlights
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A long-established Japanese restaurant founded in the mid-Edo period.
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Signature eel dishes use only eel with proof of origin.
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A wide variety of set meals and a la carte dishes for any occasion.
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The most popular dish: “Unaju (1 whole eel)”
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Deluxe set meals with unaju plus sashimi or tempura are also popular
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Private table rooms are available for groups of 6 to 36
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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English menu is available.
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Do you offer takeout?
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Yes. Some items require advance reservation by the day before, so please check in advance. (Bento with umaki must be reserved by the day before.)
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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No.
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Can I reserve a table?
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Yes, if seats are available. Please note we may not always be able to accommodate your request.
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Are pets allowed?
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No, except for guide dogs and service dogs.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 菊屋
- Postal Code
- 286-0027
- Address
- 385 Nakamachi, Narita City, Chiba
- Phone
- 0476-22-0236
- Closed
- None
- Hours
- 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Price Range
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Lunch: 3,000yen-3,999yen
Night: 6,000yen-7,999yen - Access
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1) Approx. 8-minute walk from JR Narita Station
2) Approx. 10-minute walk from Keisei Narita Station - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official website (Japanese)
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