Hitsumabushi Bincho Tokyo Marunouchi Building

This was the most amazing unagi I've ever tasted! It was my last meal in Japan right before I was supposed to head to the airport and it's a meal I still daydream about. I went right around when they opened for dinner at 5pm - there was no line, and I waited maybe about 10 min or so to get seated inside. I got the special set. The unagi was just ever so slightly crispy on the outside and had a really thin glaze over the top so the sauce was not overpowering at all. There was a little card that shows three different simple ways to enjoy the unagi. I loved all of them - adding just a little bit of wasabi and topped with green onions was my favorite way to eat it. Definitely a filling meal, and I hope I can come back to Japan to enjoy this at a more leisurely pace next time!

Best unagi don I've ever had in my life so far! Their most known for the unagi set. Perfectly seasoned tender unagi on top of fluffy rice that you can eat in 3 ways (instructions on how to eat it are in English for foreigners). Each person in the party does need to order something, so you can't order one set to share. Service was typical Japanese standard (aka friendly and extremely polite), and prices are reasonable for the quality. I'd definitely come again!

"You must come here in Tokyo!", my friend told me. We decided to brave the rain and made our way from Toyosu to the Grilled Unagi joint and we didn't regret! The Unagi was grilled to perfection; flavourful tender, melt in your mouth kind. I also recommend the grilled chicken thigh, if the Unagi is not enough and you want different texture of protein. Two of us ordered one Hitsumabushi set, one 5 piece rice bowl set, one plain unagi and grill chicken thigh. It's also interesting how you can savour the Hitsumabushi in 3 ways. We walked in and lucky the lunch crowd was fading.

This was hands down the best unagi I've ever had. While the lunch set sounded great, I chose a different set just to try the fried eel bone—and it did not disappoint! It was crispy and flavorful. The unagi paired with the sour cucumber was fantastic, and while the eel liver wasn’t to my taste, the unagi don was absolutely exceptional. Unlike some cheaper unagi, which can be gooey on the outside or have unappealing skin, or sometimes overcooked and burnt, this eel was cooked to perfection. The first bite on its own was already delicious, but adding green onion and wasabi brought out even more vibrant flavors. Turning it into ochazuke was a great touch as well. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who loves high-quality unagi.

The famous Unagi restaurant from Nagoya in the center of Tokyo. Located on 6th floor in Marunouchi Building. Hitsumabushi was very delicious same as the one in Nagoya. Attentive staff, nice and clean interior. No kids’ chair

We arrived here around 12:45pm on a weekday, and there were a few tables available. The Hitsumabushi here is very excellent. Unlike other Japanese restaurants, the eel is not completely drenched in sauce so you can really taste the eel and enjoy its true taste and texture. I have a big appetite, and the lunch set was plenty of food for me.

Highly recommended! Really delicious grilled eels. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Wonderful three ways of eating. I enjoyed eating with the soup too. Really soothing. Make sure to make reservations

One male staff was extremely rude and yelled at us saying do not take photos of other people sitting next to us, and claimed that was violation of laws. While we were taking photos for our group people! We did not intentionally take photos of other people at all! He stared at us with obvious malice all the time and yelled at us once again for puting outside food on the table. Well, we didn’t open the container of the food at all! We have never met a waiter like him in Japan. Who showed his hate to us throughout our meal at the restaurant. However, other waitresses were very nice and polite, thumbs up to you girls! And you help the restaurant gain 2 more stars for the reviews! To the rude waiter: Learn some manners！ the food was okay and the eel wasn’t crispy enough. Just the attitude of that rude waiter ruined our final meal in Japan.

Probably the best unagi experience I had in my life and my favorite meal in Tokyo. I realized I am a big fan of the Hitsumabushi style, where the eel is cut up and char-grilled crispy outside. The taste and grilling of the eel are perfect, and the quality is really wonderful.

Bincho is originally from Nagoya, which is where hitsumabushi originated from. This Bincho is conveniently located inside Marunouchi Building, adjacent to Tokyo Station. And they have private rooms, which was really nice. With hitsumabushi, you're supposed to eat the unagi (eel) 3 different ways: - First, by itself with rice - Second, with seasoning like seaweed and wasabi - Third, as ochazuke, pouring green tea on it I actually generally only eat unagi by itself but still love hitsumabushi because of how the unagi is cooked and cut. It's soft on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. I ordered the regular Hitsumabushi (3,850 yen) and it was as delicious as usual. My friends and I had a nice time and I hope to return again with my family soon.