Yashima
Taitō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Why go
Tabelog Unagi 100 specialist serving Kanto-style grilled eel bowls at JPY 5,000-5,999, roughly 25% below central Tokyo's prestige houses. The kitchen steams before charcoal-grilling, delivering soft, delicate flesh with balanced tare glaze. Counter and tatami seating near Shin-Okachimachi Station; reservations recommended weekends, walk-ins possible weekdays.
About Yashima
Yashima is a Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 5,000-5,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024, giving diners a clear reason to place it on a Tokyo dining shortlist. Before visiting, check exact location within Tokyo, opening hours, seating layout, menu items, preparation style, booking method, and takeout availability directly.
The Unagi Approach
Yashima’s recognition is in the Unagi category of Tabelog 100 for 2024. That makes it relevant for diners specifically researching eel-focused dining in Tokyo, while the JPY 5,000-5,999 price range gives a practical expectation for budgeting. First-time visitors should approach the venue as a promising unagi listing rather than rely on a detailed menu preview; review the current menu for cooking technique, sauces, portion tiers, and individual dishes.
Format and Booking
Yashima is a Tokyo venue in the JPY 5,000-5,999 price range with Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Before planning around a specific meal time or group size, confirm current hours, reservation process, phone booking, seating style, and takeout service directly with the restaurant or a current official listing.
Compared with Tempura Shimomura, Yashima is best considered through its own profile: a Tokyo venue in the JPY 5,000-5,999 range with Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. For broader planning, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide, and check our full Tokyo bars guide for other Tokyo options.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都台東区小島2-18-19
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131101/13024325
- Phone
- +81338512108
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional, nostalgic décor with tatami rooms and a relaxed, quietly bustling atmosphere, more like a classic neighborhood house‑restaurant than a modern design destination.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Top-grade unagi donburi (unaju)
- Special top-grade unagi bowl
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都台東区小島2-18-19
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fakalo pizza gallery, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Tempura Shimomura, Tempura, ¥¥¥
- Kabuki, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- コウタロウ ハセガワ ダウンタウン キュイジーヌ, Notable alternative
- KOTARO Hasegawa DOWNTOWN CUISINE, French, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
Yashima occupies the value tier among Tokyo's recognized unagi specialists, charging JPY 5,000-5,999 where prestige houses exceed JPY 8,000. Fakalo pizza gallery sits higher at JPY 8,000-9,999 for dinner but operates in a different category entirely (pizza, not traditional Japanese). Kabuki lands far below at JPY 1,000-1,999, reflecting casual izakaya pricing rather than specialist-grade technique. For French dining at a similar investment level, KOTARO Hasegawa DOWNTOWN CUISINE offers tasting menus in the ¥¥¥ bracket, though format and cuisine diverge entirely from unagi bowls.
If Yashima is fully booked or you want to explore Tokyo's wider eel landscape, consider heading to Asakusa (15 minutes north) where multiple Tabelog-recognized houses operate, or Nihonbashi for higher-end omakase-style unagi courses. The price-to-quality ratio here favors diners who prioritize technique over prestige location; you're paying for the fish and the grill work, not for central Ginza real estate or elaborate multi-course pacing.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yashima good for solo dining?
Yashima is a Tokyo venue in the JPY 5,000-5,999 range. If you are planning to dine solo, check the seating layout and service format directly before visiting.
Is Yashima worth the price?
Yashima’s price range is JPY 5,000-5,999, and it is listed in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024. Whether it is worth the price depends on your interest in unagi-focused dining and your expectations for the meal.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Yashima?
If you are looking for a tasting menu, review the current menu directly. Yashima is in Tokyo, has a JPY 5,000-5,999 price range, and appears in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024.
What should a first-timer know about Yashima?
First-timers should know that Yashima is a Tokyo venue with a JPY 5,000-5,999 price range and Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Before going, confirm specific hours, reservation details, location within Tokyo, and current menu items directly.
What should I order at Yashima?
Because Yashima’s recognition is in the Unagi category, diners interested in eel should review the current menu directly before ordering.
