Restaurant · Kawaramachi
Okuniya Manbei 大國屋鰻兵衞
Twelve-seat eel restaurant near Karasuma Station in Kyoto, open for lunch only; in Tabelog's 2026 Unagi Top 100.
HoursMon, Tue, Thu-Sun 11:00-14:00
Closed2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays, and every Wednesday
PriceLunch (typical per person): ¥6,000
Getting thereKarasuma Station, 4 min walk
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeLunchtime (open daytime only); arrive early
Address534 Kikuyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-0975
Websitemanbei.bubu-unagi.com
About
Okuniya Manbei opened in 2018 and grills eel over charcoal for unaju and shirayaki. It has 12 seats and serves from 11:00 to 14:00. Meals average ¥6,000-¥7,999.
Highlights
- Tabelog Unagi Top 100 2026
- Tabelog score 3.69 from 442 reviews
- Only 12 seats
- Lunch only
Tips
- You can reserve a table, and it is sensible to do so for dinner or weekends.
- Payment is cash only.
- Closed every Wednesday and the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays.
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