Unagi Sumito

Name: Unagi Sumito
Address: Nichome, 51 地下一階, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Telephone: +81757511200
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

159 votes

#20 of 3583 seafood restaurants in Kyoto

ClosedOpens at 11AM

Updated 1 month ago

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Guests enjoy the sights of Higashisanjo Taishogun Shrine and reserve a table for nice dishes here. Perfectly cooked grilled eel, unagi don and miso soup might be what you need. Most visitors mention that the staff is nice at this place. The terrific service demonstrates a high level of quality at this restaurant. Many people note that the atmosphere is lovely here. The overall rating of Unagi Sumito on Google is 4.9.

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miso soup

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really delicious

dinner lunch great service

eel fish unagi don

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Allen Dam 2 months ago on Google

The eel was exceptional here -- the best that I've ever had for sure. However, the most memorable part of the meal was the family that runs the establishment. They were so kind, welcoming, and I felt the pride that they have for their food. It definitely made the experience more personal and I thoroughly appreciated their hospitality. Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 2 months ago

Allen Dam　様この度は大変素敵なお言葉を頂戴し、本当に嬉しく思います。ありがとうごさいます開店のお時間に来て下さったのでゆっくりお食事を楽しんで頂け、お話も沢山でき楽しいお時間でしたさらに同じ日にご家族を連れ2度の来店をして下さり、驚きと共に感謝の思いでいっぱいです本当に本当に貴重なお時間を使って下さりありがとうごさいましたいつでも美味しい鰻をご用意しておりますので、また是非皆さまでゆっくりお食事にいらして下さい(^^) 初代　鰻すみと桑原清登

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Li Pin 2 months ago on Google

We were in the restaurant in the fall of 2024. Unforgettable! Delicious eel, the best I've ever tried—fresh, tender, and a well-balanced flavor. The chef prepares the food expertly after ordering. There's an explanation on how to eat eel properly (three steps). The interior was a joy to the eyes and soul—clean, beautiful, and stylish. There's a restroom, and everything in it is beautiful, too. We really enjoyed the food and the visit. Price per person: ¥5,000–6,000 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 2 months ago

Li Pin　様この度は素敵なお言葉を頂き、大変嬉しく思います 2024年の8月にオープンし観光地からも離れた三条通りで地元の方にも知られていなかった当店へ足を運んで頂けた事。さらに当店でのお食事を1年半経った今記憶に思い出して口コミを頂けた事。　本当に嬉しく感謝致します！誠にありがとうごさいますお食事もゆっくりと楽しんで過ごして頂け良かったです是非また京都へお立ち寄りの際はゆっくりお食事を楽しみにいらして下さいませ(^^) 毎日想いを込め最高に美味しい鰻をご用意してお待ちしております初代　鰻すみと桑原　清登

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Joshua Lee 4 months ago on Google

Visited Unagi Sumito after seeing that Unagi Sumito had better reviews than other unagi places that were more well known. They had limited seating, a total of 6 counter seats and 2 tables. When we got there , both tables were already occupied and 2 of the counter seats were reserved. After we were seated, we were told that due to the reservations, we could only get the Unagi sets with 1 eel instead of the options for 1.5 or 2 eels and it was also recommended that we should get the steamed version. It is run by a family, the husband grilling the eels and the wife running the rest of the operations. We were served an appetizer of a slice of steamed pumpkin, which was carved so delicately and cooked to such perfection. Soft and smooth texture of the flesh, although not to the point of mushiness. When the unagi was served, I understood the reason the steamed version was recommended. Soft and fluffy flesh with a nice thin crust on the outside, topped with the perfect amount of sauce to not drown the eel or the rice, allowing you to taste the natural flavors of the eel. Wonderfully cooked to perfection. We also ordered a side of grilled eel liver, not knowing what to expect although it was the number 1 recommended item. It came out on a skewer served with some peppercorns. I can only say it was cooked perfectly, cooked through completely without having any bitter burnt bits. Slight bit of gaminess that is expected from innards, but sauce went well along with it. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: ¥5,000–6,000 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 4 months ago

Joshua Lee　様この度は数ある鰻店より初代鰻すみとを選んでご来店頂けました事、心より感謝致します。日曜は翌日の月曜が定休日の事もあり、売り切り次第で営業終了しておりご来店の時間で最後の2尾となっておりました。当店は上で1尾使ってますので当店を調べて楽しみにご来店下さったお二人に満足頂けるオススメのサイズをご案内でき良かったです(^^) この日の仕入れの鰻が三河一色の雌うなぎと宮崎県産の雌うなぎで仕入れておりましたが、ラスト2尾は宮崎県産のみでした。この日の宮崎県産うなぎは身が締まっており硬かったので蒸す事で身が柔らかくなる為うな重をオススメさせて頂きました。その日の鰻により全く違いますので、必ずご注文の際にお客様へオススメし確認させて頂いております鰻を美味しくゆっくり楽しんで頂け、本当に嬉しく思います。当店のひつまぶしも大変人気ですので次回はどちらでもお好みの鰻を選んで頂けるようご用意しておりますので、また是非京都へ来られた際にはお気軽にお立ち寄り下さいませ(^^) 夫婦共に英語が得意ではなく日本語でお伝えする事が多い中、しっかりと想いが伝わっていた事に感動しました。この度は大変素敵お言葉を本当にありがとうごさいます。当店にとって大変励みになります初代　鰻すみと桑原　清登

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+81 75-751-1200

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$$$$ Price range per person JPY 5,000 - JPY 6,000

Nichome, 51 地下一階

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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Nichome, 51 地下一階, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Features

Сredit cards accepted No delivery Wi-Fi Takeaway Booking Not wheelchair accessible

Opening hours

SundaySun	11AM-3PM
MondayMon	Closed
TuesdayTue	11AM-2:30PM 5PM-8PM
WednesdayWed	11AM-2:30PM 5PM-8PM
ThursdayThu	11AM-2:30PM 5PM-8PM
FridayFri	11AM-2:30PM 5PM-8PM
SaturdaySat	11AM-2:30PM 5PM-8PM