Sakume
Mikkabichosakume, Kita-ku, Shizuoka
Restaurant in Shizuoka, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A no-reservation, 17-seat charcoal eel specialist in Hamana Ward that has held Tabelog 100 status since 2018. Lunch sells out early, evening service is sporadic, and the walk-in-only policy demands strategic timing—but the grilled unagi and national recognition justify the effort for eel purists touring Lake Hamana.
About Sakume
At JPY 3,000–4,999 per head, Sakume in Shizuoka is a casual venue listed in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Plan around the essentials: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, and opens Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 4–6 PM.
The Tabelog 100 Unagi Recognition
Sakume is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024. Treat it as a straightforward Shizuoka dining choice where the strongest signals are the unagi-category recognition, the casual dress code, and the JPY 3,000–4,999 price range.
Plan Around the Hours
Sakume is closed on Monday and Tuesday. From Wednesday through Sunday, its hours are 11 AM–2 PM and 4–6 PM. Confirm practical arrangements such as reservation policy, payment methods, parking, phone details, transit access, queue timing, and sell-out patterns directly before making a special trip.
How It Compares With Other Dining Options
If you are comparing Sakume with other named options, keep the comparison high-level unless you have current details from the venues themselves. Sumiyaki Unagi Kamo and Sumiyaki Unagi Hajime may be useful peers to research for a similar dining plan, while Abondance, Kibori, and ビストロ ア ターブル can be considered as other named alternatives depending on your itinerary. For broader planning, consult our full Shizuoka restaurants guide for additional options across price points and formats.
Planning details
- Location
- 724-1 Mikkabicho Sakume, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1401, Japan
- Website
- taketsune.co.jp/partner/unagi_sakume
- Phone
- +81 53-526-1758
Venue details
Ambiance
A traditional, no-frills eel shop with a classic local feel, simple counter and table seating, and a cozy, family‑run atmosphere that draws both regulars and anime pilgrims.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Tea, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 1972
Signature Dishes
- Hamana-ko wild eel unajū
- Grilled eel over rice (unagi don)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 724-1 Mikkabicho Sakume, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1401, Japan
Planning details
Location
724-1 Mikkabicho Sakume, Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1401, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sumiyaki Unagi Kamo, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Sumiyaki Unagi Hajime, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
- ビストロ ア ターブル, Notable alternative
- Abondance, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Kibori, 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 the same JPY 3,000–4,999 price tier as Sumiyaki Unagi Kamo and Sumiyaki Unagi Hajime, the venue distinguishes itself with six Tabelog 100 selections (2018, 2019, 2022, 2024), a credential neither peer holds. That recognition comes with trade-offs: walk-in-only service and unpredictable evening hours make it the least flexible option in the set. Kamo and Hajime both accept phone reservations and run more reliable dinner services, making them better fits for tight itineraries or evening plans. If charcoal eel is non-negotiable and you're willing to time your visit around the kitchen's rhythm, the award pedigree tips the decision here, but only if you arrive by 11 AM on weekends or call ahead to confirm evening availability.
Abondance and Kibori sit in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range and serve casual café fare rather than traditional unagi, so they're not viable alternatives if grilled eel is the draw. For travelers seeking a higher-end Shizuoka meal with advance reservations, Asaba offers kaiseki in a more formal setting. If you're flexible on cuisine and prefer easier logistics, Chabo and Aozora deliver Shizuoka dining closer to the city center with predictable hours and reservation systems. Check our full Shizuoka restaurants guide for the complete comparison set.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Sakume?
Named alternatives to research include Sumiyaki Unagi Kamo, Sumiyaki Unagi Hajime, Abondance, Kibori, and ビストロ ア ターブル. For menu, booking style, location, or service comparisons, check current venue information before deciding.
What should I order at Sakume?
Sakume is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 category. Ask staff for the current offering when you arrive.
Can Sakume accommodate groups?
Confirm group capacity, seating layout, and reservation policy directly. Sakume's hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM–2 PM and 4–6 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed.
Is Sakume worth the price?
Sakume's price range is JPY 3,000–4,999, and it is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024. Whether it is worth it depends on your itinerary and interest in visiting a recognized unagi-category venue in Shizuoka.
