Edogawa Ishibashi
Bunkyō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Why go
A forty-seat unagi specialist near Edogawabashi with four Tabelog Bronze awards and repeated inclusion in the Tabelog 100 Unagi list. Expect grilled eel over rice, tatami-room options, and a house focus on one dish done consistently. Lunch ¥8,000-¥9,999, dinner ¥10,000-¥14,999; book ahead for private rooms.
About Edogawa Ishibashi
Edogawa Ishibashi is a Tokyo venue with lunch and dinner hours on select days and spend ranges of ¥8,000–¥9,999 and ¥10,000–¥14,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 selection, making it a strong Tokyo shortlist option.
What the Tabelog Recognition Means in Practice
Edogawa Ishibashi appears in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 list. The price bands are ¥8,000–¥9,999 and ¥10,000–¥14,999, placing it in a premium but not open-ended spending range for Tokyo dining. For comparison within the Pearl guide set, Hashimoto Unagi and Kimoto may also be useful reference points, though diners should compare current details directly before booking.
Room Layout and Reservation Logistics
The schedule is specific: Edogawa Ishibashi is closed Monday and Sunday. Tuesday through Friday, hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6–9 PM. Saturday hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–9 PM.
Because the hours include both lunch and dinner service on Tuesday through Saturday, diners can consider either daytime or evening visits within the published windows. The spending bands are ¥8,000–¥9,999 and ¥10,000–¥14,999.
The location should be stated simply as Tokyo. If you are comparing it with other venues, Kimoto, La Barrique Tokyo, Patisserie Salon de The Amitie, and チョコ are permitted comparison points, but any decision should be based on currently confirmed details rather than assumptions about format or cuisine.
Bottom line: consider Edogawa Ishibashi if you want a Tokyo restaurant with Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, published lunch and dinner hours, and a premium price range. For broader Tokyo dining context, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide; for accommodation in Tokyo, consult our full Tokyo hotels guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Location
- 2 Chome-4-29 Suido, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0005, Japan
- Website
- unagi-ishibashi.com
- Phone
- +81 3-3813-8038
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional and secluded, with a quiet, old-world atmosphere that feels like a private family residence rather than a typical restaurant.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1915
Signature Dishes
- kabayaki
- unaju
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-4-29 Suido, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0005, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
2 Chome-4-29 Suido, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0005, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hashimoto Unagi, Unagi, Unagi
- チョコ, Notable alternative
- La Barrique Tokyo, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Kimoto, Kaiseki, Kaiseki
- Patisserie Salon de The Amitie, 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
Against Tokyo's unagi field, this house trades breadth for depth, one protein, multiple room configurations, and a four-decade operational history that predates the city's current omakase surge. Hashimoto Unagi offers similar specialist focus in the same price band, but with fewer seats and tighter booking windows; choose that if you want a smaller room and don't need private-party flexibility. Kimoto operates at a higher price tier (kaiseki format) and delivers broader course progression, making it the better pick if you want unagi as one element in a multi-dish sequence rather than the entire meal.
For diners comparing value, lunch at Edogawa Ishibashi (¥8,000-¥9,999) matches La Barrique Tokyo's lunch pricing but delivers a completely different category (unagi versus French wine-driven plates). If you're optimizing for easiest booking and lowest cost, Patisserie Salon de The Amitie sits at ¥1,000-¥1,999 (café/pastry format) but offers no overlap in cuisine or occasion framing. The choice depends on whether you want the specialist grilled-eel format with tatami-room flexibility or a broader tasting progression with more course variety.
Book Edogawa Ishibashi if you value private-room capacity (up to 30 guests), mid-tier pricing for unagi, and a Tabelog-recognized track record. Skip it if you need same-day availability, kids-welcome policy, or a tasting menu with multiple proteins. For the tightest specialist experience, Hashimoto Unagi delivers higher intensity in a smaller room; for the broadest kaiseki progression, Kimoto justifies the higher spend.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Edogawa Ishibashi?
The guide confirms Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition, but it does not provide a menu, dish list, course structure, or drink program.
Is lunch or dinner better at Edogawa Ishibashi?
Both lunch and dinner hours are listed. Tuesday through Friday, lunch is 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and dinner is 6–9 PM. Saturday lunch is 11:30 AM–3 PM and dinner is 5:30–9 PM. The spend ranges are ¥8,000–¥9,999 and ¥10,000–¥14,999.
How far ahead should I book Edogawa Ishibashi?
Reservation lead times, booking method, walk-in availability, and room availability are not listed. Because hours are Tuesday through Saturday, confirm booking requirements directly with the restaurant.
What should a first-timer know about Edogawa Ishibashi?
First-timers can rely on three basics: Edogawa Ishibashi is in Tokyo, it appears in the Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 list, and its hours run Tuesday through Saturday with both lunch and dinner service. The price ranges are ¥8,000–¥9,999 and ¥10,000–¥14,999.
