Unagi Kappo Maehara

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Unagi Kappo Maehara

Savor exquisite domestic eel dishes prepared by skilled chefs.

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Unagi Kappo Maehara is a renowned kappo restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of exquisite dishes made from top-quality domestic eel, primarily sourced from Mikawa in Aichi Prefecture, along with selections from Tosa in Kochi Prefecture and Osumi in Kagoshima Prefecture. The eel dishes crafted by experienced chefs offer a supreme taste that transcends conventional eel cuisine.

A specialty of the house is "Unagi Shabu-shabu," where thinly sliced fresh eel is briefly dipped into a flavorful dashi and enjoyed with ponzu sauce or yuzu pepper. This dish is accompanied by seasonal vegetables like spring bamboo shoots or autumn matsutake mushrooms, adding to its hearty appeal. Other classic offerings include "Kabayaki," where eel is grilled over binchotan charcoal, then steamed and finished with a secret sauce, and "Unadon" (eel rice bowl), which are also outstanding. The menu features not only individual dishes but also a variety of course meals.

Despite its convenient location near the station, stepping inside the restaurant transports you to a tranquil, Japanese-style space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The restaurant offers both vibrant counter seats and relaxing sunken kotatsu private rooms, making it suitable for business meals, dining with friends, or special occasions.

Highlights

  • Features various dishes made with carefully selected Japanese eel, primarily from Mikawa, Aichi.
  • The signature "Unagi Shabu-shabu" involves dipping thinly sliced eel in rich dashi.
  • The restaurant offers both counter seats and sunken kotatsu private rooms.

Photos

  • "Unagi Shabu-shabu" irresistibly combines rich dashi and the delicious flavor of eel.

    "Unagi Shabu-shabu" irresistibly combines rich dashi and the delicious flavor of eel.

  • "Kabayaki" showcases the skill of experienced chefs, bringing out the best in eel.

    "Kabayaki" showcases the skill of experienced chefs, bringing out the best in eel.

  • The counter seats provide a comfortable spot for solo diners to enjoy a meal.

    The counter seats provide a comfortable spot for solo diners to enjoy a meal.

Official FAQs

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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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No.

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Do you serve vegetarian menus?

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No.

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Can I get take-out?

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Yes.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

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No free Wi-Fi available.

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Is it possible to reserve a seat?

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Yes, it is.

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Are there any smoking areas?

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Not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
鰻割烹まえはら
Postal Code
604-0856
Address
108-1 Kitakojicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
050-5266-0488
Closed
Irregular holidays
Business Hours
Daytime hours 11:30am - 2:00pm (L.O.1:30pm), Nighttime hours 5:00pm - 9:30pm (L.O.9:00pm)
Budget
Lunch 5,000yen, Dinner 12,000yen-
Access
1) About 4 minutes walk from Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line’s Marutamachi Station.
2) About 6 minutes walk from Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line’s Karasuma Oike Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)