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Ogakiku
A venerable eel restaurant with a history spanning 220 years.
Since its establishment in the 4th year of the Bunka era (1807) during the late Edo period, this renowned store has been devoted exclusively to eel. Even after transitioning through six eras - Edo, Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa - the store continues to be celebrated for its exquisitely grilled eels, each piece cooked with meticulous care, just as in the past.
The "Unaju" (eel rice bowl), prepared with a secret sauce passed down through generations since the founding, is known for its perfect combination of fluffy, fragrantly grilled eel and rice soaked in the sauce. The menu also offers a variety of dishes such as "Shirayaki" (plain grilled eel) that allows you to enjoy the pure taste of eel, "Yanagawa" (eel and loach cooked with egg), and the refreshing "Uzaku" (eel and cucumber salad), making it ideal to pair with drinks.
The three-story wooden building, constructed in the early Taisho period, exudes a nostalgic charm and has been designated as a significant urban landscape building by Kawagoe City. The first floor is barrier-free, ensuring accessibility for the elderly and those with strollers.
Highlights
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Established in the 4th year of Bunka (1807), the current 7th generation continues to uphold the tradition of this eel specialty store.
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Famous for its "Kabayaki" eel, finished with a secret sauce passed down through the generations.
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The building, constructed in the early Taisho period, is designated as a significant urban landscape structure by Kawagoe City.
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Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
English and Traditional Chinese menu are available.
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Can I get take-out?
Yes.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
Reservations from overseas are not accepted.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 小川菊
- Postal Code
- 350-0065
- Address
- 3-22 Nakacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama
- Telephone
- 049-222-0034
- Closed
- Thursday (open if National holiday), Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 11:00am - 2:00pm, 4:30pm - 7:30pm (L.O. 7:00pm)
- Budget
- 5,000yen
- Access
- About 10 minutes walk from Seibu Shinjuku Line’s Hon-Kawagoe Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)