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Nodaiwa Azabu Iikura Honten

Restaurant · Unagi / Freshwater Eel

Why we point you here

One Michelin star unagi in Azabu — worth the detour for Tokyo's most refined freshwater eel.

Nodaiwa Azabu Iikura Honten has charted Tokyo's unagi tradition with one Michelin star recognition, making it a place worth building a night around. The kind of destination we'd point you to when you're ready to understand what makes freshwater eel an art form in this city.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11