Unagi Midori — Restaurant in Kyoto

I was lucky enough to find this place when I was looking for a good unagi place. I went in and the owners, exceptionally nice people, sat me down and fed me some of the best eel I have ever had. It wasn't too sweet, grilled perfectly, and was tender and not oily at all. Even better, the price was reasonable; around 4500 yen for a liter of beer, a lot of eel, and an eel omelet. I would come back in a second, and wish I had discovered it earlier. It's conveniently located by Toji Temple and I'd advise anyone looking for an amazing eel restaurant to check it out.

One final thing to note is that have an English menu as well and the owners speak...

The place is located about a 10-15 minute drive from the central hustle of Kyoto and it was a nice quiet place to eat. They served us the eel bones for our appetiser and we ordered two sets. One was grilled eel and the other was broiled. The grilled one was tastier due to the depth of flavour the grilling provides and also additional condiments served. The food went really well with plum wine. There are very clean toilets and English menus as well. It is easy enough to find on the taxi app so I would recommend a detour to try their food ☺️ the staff are also very welcoming and the service...

I had an absolutely enchanting experience at Unagi Midori in Kyoto! The hot sake served in those magical cups that illustrate images when poured was a delightful surprise, adding an extra layer of wonder to the meal. The eel with rice was an exquisite culinary masterpiece that left my taste buds dancing with joy. What truly sets this place apart is the exceptional hospitality - the staff went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was memorable. Unagi Midori is a hidden gem in Kyoto, and I can't wait to return for more of their delightful cuisine and warm...