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Ishibashi (石ばし)

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Bunkyo-ku Tokyo USD 171.2 + Eel, Unagi

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Michelin Guide, 2025
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Best 100
Japan Restaurant Award, 2024
Best 100
Japan Restaurant Award, 2022
Bronze
Japan Restaurant Award, 2020

About Ishibashi

Located in a quiet neighborhood just a 3-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station in Tokyo, "Ishibashi" is an eel restaurant.

Founded by Ryo Nemoto, the first-generation owner, in 1910, it has been passed down as a family business and is currently being managed by the fourth generation, Kazunori Nemoto. His master was his father, Mitsuaki Nemoto, the third-generation owner. He has been honing his skills since 20 years old and strives to maintain the flavor of "Ishibashi's" famous eel.

Only carefully selected high-quality eels from Shizuoka and Kyushu are used, and the sauce, which is said to be the lifeblood of an eel restaurant, has been passed down since the establishment of the restaurant. The eel is filleted, weighed, skewered, and initially grilled before being steamed for an hour to ensure that the flesh becomes tender. It is then grilled with Binchotan charcoal and served in a lacquered box called "Wajima-Nuri".

This box is very precious and sometimes dishes are served using a historical one that has been handed down for over 100 years since the first generation.

While waiting for the eel to be cooked, Ayuko Nemoto, the young proprietress who is also a sake sommelier, will recommend courses, a la carte dishes, and sake to complement your meal based on your request. There are always 20 to 30 kinds of seasonal sake available, and the lineup is highly regarded by sake connoisseurs, as they have a wide range of connections with sake breweries. They also have rare sake that can only be encountered once. They serve "Rakuzan," a famous tea from Kagurazaka that has been a partner of Ishibashi since the first generation.

The restaurant has three private rooms and three tables, seating a total of about 40 people. Whether it's for business or private use, they hope you can enjoy the space and traditional flavors of "Ishibashi". English menus are available, so we can confidently recommend their restaurant for entertaining overseas guests.

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Menu and Courses

Lunch

Donation Course for Wajima Lacquerware

Our restaurant has been cherishing Wajima lacquerware from Ishikawa Prefecture since the first generation. The recent Noto Peninsula earthquake has inflicted severe damage on Wajima lacquerware, and its survival is at stake. We would appreciate it if you could agree to donate the price of the dishes served with Wajima lacquerware from the Taisho and early Showa eras to the traditional craft of Wajima lacquerware. Therefore, we would like to ask for your cooperation in donating a part of the course fee as a relief fund. *We will donate 1,000 JPY as a relief fund.
USD 225.26
Lunch

Eel on rice Course

Appetizer, appetizer, soup, palate cleanser, main dish, fish dish, pickles, rice, and mizusashi or sweet
USD 171.2
Lunch

Broiled eel on rice Course

Course Details
Appetizer, appetizer, mukozuke, soup, grilled dish, pickles, rice, fruit or sweet, beverage

※Tax and service charge are included.
※No additional charge unless additional order is made.
USD 198.23
Dinner

Donation Course for Wajima Lacquerware

Our restaurant has been cherishing Wajima lacquerware from Ishikawa Prefecture since the first generation. The recent Noto Peninsula earthquake has inflicted severe damage on Wajima lacquerware, and its survival is at stake. We would appreciate it if you could agree to donate the price of the dishes served with Wajima lacquerware from the Taisho and early Showa eras to the traditional craft of Wajima lacquerware. Therefore, we would like to ask for your cooperation in donating a part of the course fee as a relief fund. *We will donate 1,000 JPY as a relief fund.
USD 225.26
Dinner

Eel on rice Course

Appetizer, appetizer, soup, palate cleanser, main dish, fish dish, pickles, rice, and mizusashi or sweet
USD 171.2
Dinner

Broiled eel on rice Course

Appetizer, appetizer, mukozuke, soup, grilled dish, pickles, rice, fruit or sweet, beverage
USD 198.23

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Reservation notes

  • Price Range:

    Lunch: USD 171.2 - USD 225.26
    Dinner: USD 171.2 - USD 225.26

  • Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

    If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

  • Arrival time:

    Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

  • Dress Code:

    Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

  • Children:

    Guests aged 16 and above. Children, including infants, are not allowed. We regret to inform you that entry on the day of the event is not permitted, and refunds will not be provided. Please be aware of this policy.

  • Others:

    It will take about 2.5 hours until the last dish, so please come with plenty of time.We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances

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Service availability

  • Available

  • Not available

  • Not available

  • halal

    Not available

  • Guests aged 16 and above. Children, including infants, are not allowed. We regret to inform you that entry on the day of the event is not permitted, and refunds will not be provided. Please be aware of this policy.

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Reviews of Ishibashi

5.0(7 reviews)
  • roger siu

    Posted on : 08/10/2024
    Really nice house transform to a traditional eel rice restaurant.
    Traditional cook and experience different in tokyo
  • Albert

    Posted on : 07/13/2024
    Ishibashi offers an exceptional dining experience in Tokyo, specializing in perfectly grilled eel. The unaju, served over steamed rice in a beautiful lacquered box, is tender, smoky, and glazed with a sweet soy-based tare sauce, making each bite melt in your mouth.

    The restaurant’s serene atmosphere and elegant decor provide a tranquil setting, while the attentive and knowledgeable staff ensure top-notch service. The meticulously prepared side dishes, including miso soup and seasonal vegetables, complement the main dish perfectly.


    For an unforgettable unagi experience in Tokyo, Ishibashi is a must-visit. The combination of exquisite food, outstanding service, and refined ambiance makes it a standout choice.
  • Kyla

    Posted on : 05/09/2024
    What an amazing meal! We were in a beautiful private room for our omakase. The food and sake was delicious, service impeccable. This was the first full restaurant meal I had in Tokyo and it didn't disappoint
  • Yezi

    Posted on : 03/02/2024
    must go back!!! very good food and service! need to book ahead :)
  • Katherine Atwood

    Posted on : 02/12/2024
    What a wonderful, original and delicious experience. Every aspect of the eel presentations were so delicious and exceptional. The service was also exceptional and the history of this restaurant is so very special.
  • Richard B

    Posted on : 01/09/2024
    We enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Ishibashi. The staff was incredibly hospitable and kind. The unagi was delicious and it was a treat to have it prepared in so many different ways. The private room was tatami style with short chairs instead of being seated on the ground and was beautiful. Very happy we got to enjoy this experience and would happily recommend.
  • Annabelle Rincon

    Posted on : 12/16/2023
    What to say ? The quintessence of the Japanese cuisine! We had several dishes all more delicious than the previous one. Several versions of the eel, each time cook at the perfection! Thank you so much for the delicious meal !

Information

Seats 40 Seats
Operation hours Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Regular holiday Sundays, Mondays
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed.
Payment methods Credit card available
Smoking Not Allowed
Address 2-4-29, Suidou, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Edogawabashi Station
Directions from station
7 minutes walk from Edogawabashi Station
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Ishibashi

Apr 9

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