Yoshitora

On the east side of Honmachi, in the direction of Osaka Castle, this hidden unagi (eel) specialist is a great place to try sublime unagi in refined and relaxing surroundings. It’s a good idea to have a Japanese speaker call in advance for reservations and to place the order. It’s down a small private walkway.

[Yoshitora - image © Florentyna Leow]

Unagi specialist Yoshitora has been serving up some of Osaka’s most sublime grilled eel since 1922. If you like eel, you’ll love this place - the tender, steamed, grilled freshwater eel brushed with sweet-salty tare is some of the best you’ll find in the city.

[Yoshitora - image © Florentyna Leow]

Located down a private walkway between two buildings, it’s not the easiest place to find, but worth the extra effort if you love a good bowl of unagi. Though the decor errs on the side of stiff and traditional, both Western-style table seating and Japanese-style floor seats are available here.

[Yoshitora - image © Florentyna Leow]

Yoshitora is a decidedly upscale restaurant. That’s reflected not just in the quality of the eel, but also in the prices. A simple eel rice bowl lunch here starts at around JPY4,000 and can quickly escalate depending on your order. Still, good unagi isn’t cheap - especially as supplies of freshwater eel are dwindling - and it’s perfectly fine to pay a little extra for a great meal.

For more Osaka unagi choices, see our Best Unagi In Osaka page.

English name:
Yoshitora

Japanese name:
吉寅

English address:
1-6-6 Bingo-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, 541-0051

Japanese address:
〒541-0051 大阪市中央区備後町1-6-6

Opening hours:
11am-2:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday and national holidays

Price:
Moderate to expensive

Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking

Reservations:
Possible

Nearest Transport:
Subway: 4-minute walk from exit 12 of Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji and Chuo Lines.

Telephone:
+81-6-6226-0220

Website:
none

Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Yoshitora on TripAdvisor.

Near To Here:
Yoshitora is located in Osaka’s Central district. See our complete list of things to do in Central Osaka, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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