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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 2166 Daitakubo, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0015, Japan
- Website
- unagi-kojimaya.jp
- Phone
- +81 48-882-1382
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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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Compare Kojima Ya
| Venue | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kojima Ya | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 | Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 · #75 |
| Mendokoro Harada | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
| Petit Riche | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Patisserie Rotantikku | - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Teuchi Udon Matsuna | - JPY 999 | No published awards |
| Unagi Musashino | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 | No published awards |
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FAQ
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.
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.
