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    Tabelog 2024

    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 verified price range of JPY 5,000-5,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024, giving diners a clear, confirmed reason to place it on a Tokyo dining shortlist. Beyond those verified points, specific details such as exact location within Tokyo, opening hours, seating layout, menu items, preparation style, booking method, takeout availability are not confirmed here and should be checked directly before visiting.

    The Unagi Approach

    Yashima’s confirmed 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 verified JPY 5,000-5,999 price range gives a practical expectation for budgeting. Specific claims about cooking technique, sauces, portion tiers, or individual dishes are not verified in the available data, so first-time visitors should treat the venue as a promising unagi listing rather than rely on a detailed menu preview.

    Format and Booking

    Confirmed public details for Yashima are limited to Tokyo, the JPY 5,000-5,999 price range, its Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Hours, reservation process, phone booking, seating style, takeout service are not verified here. Before planning around a specific meal time or group size, confirm current operating details directly with the restaurant or a current official listing.

    Compared with Tempura Shimomura, Yashima is best considered through its own confirmed 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.

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    Planning details

    Location
    東京都台東区小島2-18-19
    Website
    tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131101/13024325
    Phone
    +81338512108
    Planning details

    Location

    東京都台東区小島2-18-19 · Directions

    +81338512108

    tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1311/A131101/13024325

    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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    VenuePriceAwards
    YashimaJPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
    Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 · #10
    Fakalo pizza galleryJPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999No published awards
    Tempura Shimomura¥¥¥
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - Tempura - 2025 · #272025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4592025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #3392024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended
    KabukiJPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999No published awards
    コウタロウ ハセガワ ダウンタウン キュイジーヌNo published awards
    KOTARO Hasegawa DOWNTOWN CUISINE¥¥¥
    2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #902025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Yashima worth the price?

    Yashima’s verified price range is JPY 5,000-5,999, 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.

    What should a first-timer know about Yashima?

    First-timers should know that Yashima is a Tokyo venue with a verified JPY 5,000-5,999 price range and Tabelog 100 - Unagi - 2024 recognition. Specific hours, reservation details, location within Tokyo, menu items are not verified here, so confirm directly before going.