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Asakusa Unana

Asakusa

4.2 (1.3k) unagi
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Asakusa Unana is a renowned street food stall in Asakusa celebrated for its affordable grilled unagi served over smoky, toasted yaki-onigiri. Glazed in a savory-sweet tare sauce, the freshwater eel is praised for being tender, warm, and freshly grilled to order in a convenient grab-and-go format. While most reviewers consider it a must-try highlight worth the hype, a few note occasional small bones or feel the dish is somewhat overhyped.

Viewer sentiment is largely enthusiastic, with many travelers eager to add the unagi stall to their Tokyo itineraries and praising the unique food concept. However, some commenters raise concerns about heavy tourist crowding in Asakusa and debate whether viral food spots live up to the hype.

  • Order the signature grilled unagi yaki-onigiri glazed in sweet-savory tare sauce
  • Expect wait times around 30 minutes or more due to high popularity
  • Watch out for tiny, natural fish bones in the eel while eating
  • Eat immediately upon pickup for the best warm, freshly grilled texture
  • Budget around 690 yen for an affordable, portable unagi snack

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Monday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

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