Kojima Ya
Minami Ward, Saitama
Restaurant in Saitama, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
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.
About Kojima Ya
Kojima Ya is a Saitama venue with 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. For details such as seating layout, reservation policy, room types, access, parking, payment methods, take-out, drinks, and specific dishes, 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 appeal is straightforward: Kojima Ya is a Saitama venue with 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition and listed price bands.
What to Know Before You Go
For specifics about Kojima Ya’s interiors, private rooms, table layout, views, beverage list, wine program, payment options, accessibility, and take-out service, contact the restaurant directly. 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.
Diners planning a celebration, business meal, or group visit should confirm practical details directly with the restaurant. 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 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; for its pricing, technique, setting, or value, consult that venue’s own details.
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 at a broad level. If exploring Saitama's restaurant scene broadly, use Kojima Ya as the unagi reference point and compare other dining options by their own menus, hours, and practical details.
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.
Planning details
- Location
- 2166 Daitakubo, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0015, Japan
- Website
- unagi-kojimaya.jp
- Phone
- +81 48-882-1382
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese house-restaurant with tatami rooms and private spaces, a calm and quietly refined atmosphere that feels like a long-established local hideaway rather than a modern dining room.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Charcoal-grilled unagi (eel) over rice
- Carp soup with miso
- Japanese omelette
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2166 Daitakubo, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0015, Japan
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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.
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What should a first-timer know about Kojima Ya?
Kojima Ya is in Saitama and has Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. The listed 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?
Is Kojima Ya good for solo dining?
For solo dining, consider the casual dress code, Saitama location, Tuesday-through-Sunday midday and evening hours, and 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 on the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 list and has listed price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999. For specifics such as private rooms, seating, service charges, or group capacity, confirm directly with the restaurant.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Kojima Ya?
For menu format and tasting-menu options, confirm directly with the restaurant. Kojima Ya is in Saitama, has Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, a casual dress code, scheduled hours, and listed price bands.
