Located on the 6th floor of Marunouchi Oazo, just a one‑minute walk from Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi North Exit, Unagi Kitao offers “modern eel” cuisine—dishes that honor traditional flavors while integrating the techniques and wisdom of Japanese culinary arts.

The restaurant uses domestically raised live eel, carefully selected from its in‑house tanks. Rather than relying solely on the methods of traditional eel specialty restaurants, the chefs draw on the foundations of Japanese cuisine—dashi, precise heat control, and thoughtful ingredient pairing—to reveal new dimensions of eel.

The unaju is prepared using a unique cooking method distinct from typical Kanto‑style steaming or Kansai‑style grilling. The eel is softened through konashi, a technique of grilling while gently bending the eel, and repeatedly sprinkling water during cooking removes excess fat while enhancing its natural umami. Finally, the eel is finished with a house‑made, additive‑free sauce and grilled until the surface is crisp while the flesh remains tender and fluffy—creating the signature “crispy‑fluffy” texture.

In addition to unaju (grilled eel over rice), the restaurant offers a variety of eel dishes such as shirayaki (grilled eel without sauce), uzaku (vinegared eel with cucumber), umaki (eel rolled in omelet), and kimo‑yaki (grilled eel liver), each showcasing a different expression of eel alongside seasonal ingredients.

For shirayaki, the eel is steamed before grilling to achieve a softer texture, and infused with a special dashi during grilling to highlight its delicate flavor.

Guests can enjoy eel in many styles—from unaju to full course menus—in an open, airy dining space with large windows or in private rooms.

Cherishing tradition while embracing Japanese culinary techniques, Unagi Kitao pursues an unprecedented approach to eel.

Experience the new world of “modern eel” just steps away from Tokyo Station.

*À la carte dishes are available during dinner hours only.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 41.8 - USD 63.33
  Dinner: USD 47.81 - USD 99.62

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

  [Important Notice Regarding Food Allergies]

  Please be advised that, due to the nature of our kitchen operations, we are unable to guarantee a completely allergen-free dining experience.

  All dishes are prepared in the same kitchen using shared cooking equipment, utensils, tableware, and washing facilities. While we take every possible precaution to minimize cross-contamination, we cannot completely eliminate the risk of trace amounts of allergens being present.

  For guests with severe food allergies, including those at risk of anaphylaxis, we may unfortunately have to decline service in order to prioritize the safety and well-being of our guests.

  If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking or before placing your order. We will do our best to accommodate your needs within reasonable limits, including confirming ingredients and adjusting dishes where possible.

  By choosing to dine with us after reading and understanding the above, you acknowledge that we cannot accept liability for any illness, allergic reaction, or other incidents arising from food allergies.

  The decision as to whether it is safe for you to dine with us should be made based on your physician's advice and your own assessment of your health and condition.

  Your safety and trust are our highest priorities, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual

• Children:

  Available

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.

  Each eel is carefully grilled to order, which may take 30 minutes or more to serve. Please note that even guests with reservations may experience a wait before their food is served.

  Business hours comply with the operating days of Marunouchi Oazo. The restaurant is closed on New Year’s Day and scheduled building maintenance days.

  Depending on ingredient availability, reception may close prior to the last order time.