Restaurant in Saitama, Japan

Kojima Ya

Name: Kojima Ya
Address: 2166 Daitakubo, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0015, Japan, Saitama, JP
Telephone: +81 48-882-1382
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

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About Kojima Ya

Tabelog 100-recognized eel specialist in a traditional Japanese house, grilling binchotan-charcoal unagi at JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner. The setting—tatami rooms, greenery, 30-car parking—suits celebrations more than quick meals, though the 20-minute walk from JR Minami-Urawa Station means you'll need a taxi or a car. Book ahead for weekend slots.

Kojima Ya is a Saitama venue with verified Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Its listed price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999, with service scheduled Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM; it is closed on Mondays. Dress code is casual. Beyond those basics, details such as seating layout, reservation policy, room types, access, parking, payment methods, take-out, drinks, and specific dishes are not verified here, so plan directly with the venue before making a special trip.

Why the Tabelog 100 Recognition Matters

Kojima Ya appears on the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 list, a category-specific recognition for unagi. The verified information does not establish a Tabelog score, cooking method, chef, seat count, or detailed menu format, so the safest way to frame the appeal is simple: Kojima Ya is a Saitama venue with confirmed 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition and listed price bands.

What Is Verified Before You Go

Specifics about Kojima Ya’s interiors, private rooms, table layout, views, beverage list, wine program, payment options, accessibility, and take-out service are not verified in the available data. What is verified is more limited: the venue is in Saitama, the dress code is casual, the listed price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999, and the weekly schedule includes both midday and evening service from Tuesday through Sunday.

Because the confirmed data is concise, diners planning a celebration, business meal, or group visit should confirm practical details directly with the restaurant. The verified hours are 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM from Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed.

How It Compares With Other Dining Options

Kojima Ya has confirmed Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition and listed price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999. Unagi Musashino is the only named peer that should be used for direct unagi comparison here, but specific claims about its pricing, technique, setting, or value are not verified in this page data.

Beyond eel, the comparable venue set includes Mendokoro Harada, Teuchi Udon Matsuna, Patisserie Rotantikku, Petit Riche, and Unagi Musashino. They should be treated as comparison points only at a broad level unless separate verified details are available. If exploring Saitama's restaurant scene broadly, use Kojima Ya as the unagi reference point and compare other dining options by the facts confirmed on their own pages.

Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM; Kojima Ya is closed on Mondays. For logistics and broader planning, see our full Saitama restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Kojima Ya?

Kojima Ya is in Saitama and has confirmed Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. The verified price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM and 5–8 PM; the venue is closed on Mondays. Dress code is casual.

Can I eat at the bar at Kojima Ya?

Bar or counter seating is not verified. Confirm seating style directly with Kojima Ya before visiting if that matters to your plans.

Is Kojima Ya good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified. The confirmed facts are that Kojima Ya is in Saitama, has casual dress code, has hours Tuesday through Sunday during midday and evening periods, and has listed price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999.

Is Kojima Ya good for a special occasion?

It may suit diners looking for a recognized venue in Saitama: Kojima Ya is confirmed on the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 list and has listed price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999. Specifics such as private rooms, seating, service charges, or group capacity are not verified here, so confirm those directly with the restaurant.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Kojima Ya?

A tasting menu is not verified. The confirmed information is limited to the venue’s Saitama location, Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, casual dress code, hours, and listed price bands.

Location

2166 Daitakubo, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0015, Japan

Saitama, Japan

Compare Kojima Ya

Quick Value Check: Kojima Ya

Venue	Price
Kojima Ya	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Mendokoro Harada	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Petit Riche	- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Patisserie Rotantikku	- JPY 999
Teuchi Udon Matsuna	- JPY 999
Unagi Musashino	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

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Also Consider

Mendokoro Harada, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Petit Riche, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Patisserie Rotantikku, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Teuchi Udon Matsuna, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Unagi Musashino, Unagi (Eel), JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

Kojima Ya commands the high end of Saitama's eel scene at JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner, delivering Tabelog 100 craft in a traditional Japanese house with private tatami rooms and parking for 30 cars. Unagi Musashino offers comparable binchotan-grilled technique at JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner (JPY 5,000–5,999 lunch), making it the smarter pick for solo diners or weeknight meals where ambiance matters less than the grill itself. If you're celebrating an anniversary or hosting out-of-town guests, Kojima Ya's greenery-framed setting and sense of occasion justify the JPY 3,000–5,000 premium per head. For everyday eel without the commute, Musashino delivers the technical precision at a lower barrier.

Outside the unagi category, Saitama's Tabelog 100 roster skews heavily toward budget specialists: Mendokoro Harada (ramen, JPY 1,000–1,999), Teuchi Udon Matsuna (udon, under JPY 1,000), and Patisserie Rotantikku (pastries, under JPY 1,000). A single Kojima Ya lunch costs five times a Matsuna bowl, worth it if charcoal-grilled eel is a priority, but harder to justify if you're sampling the region's range. Book Kojima Ya for the occasion; hit the budget tier for everyday exploration of Saitama's Tabelog-recognized depth.