Kawauo Nemoto
Misato
Restaurant in Misato, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in-only unagi specialist in Misato with Tabelog 100 recognition for 2024. Reception starts at 10:30 AM, tables fill fast, and the tatami room seats 56 across 14 four-tops. At JPY 3,000-3,999, it's worth the wait if grilled eel is your focus, but the no-reservations format and family-friendly noise level make it a midday anchor rather than a quiet splurge.
About Kawauo Nemoto
Kawauo Nemoto is a Misato venue with a price range of JPY 3,000-3,999 and a casual dress code. It is in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, placing it in a noted unagi category for that year.
Why This Venue Stands Out
For travelers sorting dining in Misato, Kawauo Nemoto stands out because the information is simple but useful: it sits in the JPY 3,000-3,999 range, keeps a casual dress code, and appears on the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 list. That recognition is the strongest reason to keep it on a short list when comparing dining options.
Treat Kawauo Nemoto as a promising Misato stop with limited public detail in this guide, rather than a venue whose full format can be guaranteed in advance.
How the Format Plays Out
The schedule is specific. Kawauo Nemoto is closed on Monday and Friday. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM and again from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. Those hours confirm both midday and early evening service on operating days.
The price range is JPY 3,000-3,999, and the dress code is casual.
How It Compares
Within a broader plan, Kawauo Nemoto is best understood as a casual Misato venue with a JPY 3,000-3,999 range and Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Other comparisons names include Handicraft Works, TORAYA BAKERY, Tsukemen Michi, Karachi no Sora, and Al Karam.
Kawauo Nemoto's clearest edge is the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 listing. If that category recognition and the JPY 3,000-3,999 budget fit your plans, it is a reasonable Misato candidate. If you need reservations, seating details, dietary information, takeout, or a particular service style, use the venue's current direct information before committing.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Location
- 2951-1 Togasaki, Misato, Saitama 341-0044, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- kawauonemoto.jp
- Phone
- +81 48-955-0036
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional neighborhood unagi house with a relaxed, down‑to‑earth atmosphere, focused on the charcoal grill and hearty portions rather than design, and often busy with local families and regulars.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Tea, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Unaju (grilled eel over rice)
- Hitsumabushi
- Shirayaki
- Kabayaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2951-1 Togasaki, Misato, Saitama 341-0044, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7 PM
Location
2951-1 Togasaki, Misato, Saitama 341-0044, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Handicraft Works, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TORAYA BAKERY, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Tsukemen Michi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Karachi no Sora, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Al Karam, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 3,000-3,999, Kawauo Nemoto sits in the middle tier for Misato dining. Handicraft Works offers a similar price range (JPY 1,000-1,999) with broader menu variety and a more predictable booking window, making it a safer bet for travelers short on time. TORAYA BAKERY undercuts the field at under JPY 999, targeting quick bites rather than sit-down meals. Tsukemen Michi and Karachi no Sora both clock in at JPY 1,000-1,999, delivering noodles and curry with minimal wait and no advance planning. Al Karam mirrors that pricing for South Asian cuisine, with a more accommodating walk-in structure.
Kawauo Nemoto's edge is narrow but clear: the Tabelog 100 recognition and fish-focused sourcing justify the premium only if unagi is your priority. For casual diners testing Misato's range, the no-reservations format and higher price make Tsukemen Michi or Handicraft Works easier entry points. If you're arriving early, prepared to wait, and focused on grilled eel specifically, this spot delivers on the category's benchmarks without the ceremony of Tokyo's high-end unagi specialists.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kawauo Nemoto good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key plan if the casual dress code, Misato location, JPY 3,000-3,999 price range, and Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition match what you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kawauo Nemoto?
Both midday and early evening hours are available on operating days: 11 AM–1:30 PM and 4:30–7 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday and Friday are closed.
