[Kyoto Nishiki Market] Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis to Celebrate 5th Anniversary. Rare 'Tenku Unagi' Specialty Restaurant 'Unagi Sora' to Offer Appreciation Services (Eel Chawanmushi & Drink) from April 1st

Unagi Sora, an eel specialty restaurant operating near Kyoto's Nishiki Market, is pleased to announce its 5th anniversary. To express our gratitude to our customers, we will hold a '5th Anniversary Campaign' from April 1st to April 24th, 2026.

[Unagi Sora Web Pages] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unagisora/ Homepage: https://unagisora.co.jp/

Image: Grilled Eel (Unagi Kabayaki) Image: Hitsumabushi (1 whole eel) Image: Eel grilling scene

About Unagi Sora At our restaurant, we offer 'Tenku Unagi' (Sky Eel), 'Tosa no Igossou', and 'Chikushi Kin Unagi', which are unique brand eels not found in other eel specialty restaurants in Japan, along with carefully selected ingredients. Please enjoy our proud eels, raised with meticulous attention to their feed. We are just a 15-step walk from Nishiki Market, which has been loved by locals for many years as Kyoto's kitchen. You can enjoy exquisite eel dishes in our Japanese modern-designed restaurant, themed on the fusion of innovation and tradition.

Image: Exterior view of the restaurant Image: Interior view of the restaurant

Unagi Sora's Commitment Our restaurant is particular about the feed given to the eels, using no chemical substances whatsoever, and entrusting their cultivation to trusted eel producers in Japan. 'Tenku Unagi' (Sky Eel) is the ultimate eel raised on both natural blue fish and mantis shrimp. 'Tosa no Igossou' is raised on natural blue fish and white fish meal. 'Chikushi Kin Unagi' is raised with mantis shrimp mixed into its feed, resulting in a richer flavor and softer texture than wild eels. 'Kagoshima-produced Unagi' uses only eels sourced from our designated eel farm in Kagoshima Prefecture. Please enjoy the supreme eel that can only be tasted at Unagi Sora.

Image: Eel farming scene

Normally, eel is grilled with sauce applied 3 to 4 times, but at our restaurant, to allow you to enjoy the original taste of the eel, we apply the sauce only twice. We are also particular about our additive-free sauce. Even with two applications, you can fully savor the umami of the eel. The rice we use is a domestic blend developed jointly with Hachidaime Gihei, a long-established Kyoto rice dealer, and is carefully cooked.

Menu Image: Unaju [Tokujo / Special] (1 whole eel) Image: Unaju [Nami / Regular] (1/2 eel)

[Hitsumabushi] (1 whole eel) Tenku Unagi... ¥7,100 Tosa no Igossou... ¥6,600 Kagoshima-produced Unagi... ¥5,300

[Unaju] Tokujo (Special, 1 whole eel), Jo (Superior, 3/4 eel), Nami (Regular, 1/2 eel) Tenku Unagi... Tokujo ¥6,700, Jo ¥5,300, Nami ¥3,900 Tosa no Igossou... Tokujo ¥6,200, Jo ¥4,900, Nami ¥3,700 Kagoshima-produced Unagi... Tokujo ¥4,900, Jo ¥3,900, Nami ¥2,900

[Specialties] Umaki (Eel omelet)... ¥1,600 Eel Tempura... ¥1,200 Eel Tataki (Seared eel)... ¥1,200 Kimoni (Simmered eel liver)... ¥900 Uzaku (Eel and cucumber vinegar salad)... ¥900 *Prices include tax.

Image: Umaki, Tempura, Tataki Image: Kimoni Image: Uzaku

Message from the Owner Unagi Sora, which opened in April 2020 amidst the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been able to celebrate its 5th anniversary thanks to everyone's warm support. The first three years after opening were difficult, but we have been able to continue thanks to our customers. To express our daily gratitude, we have prepared a modest but special 5th-anniversary campaign.

Image: Andon (Lantern)

Campaign Details The following services will be provided to customers dining in. *For each order of Unaju or Hitsumabushi, one Chawanmushi and one drink will be served free of charge. *Takeout is not eligible for this service.

[Campaign Period] April 1st (Wednesday) - April 24th (Friday), 2026

● One 'Chawanmushi with Eel' free service Uses 'Ranou' brand eggs from Oita Prefecture. These eggs, laid by chickens raised on mineral-rich natural feed, are combined with dashi carefully made from bonito flakes and kelp in our restaurant. This is a luxurious chawanmushi topped with grilled eel.

Image: Chawanmushi with eel

● One 'Free Drink' service You can choose from the following drinks: Draught beer, bottled beer, highball, plum wine, sake (glass), shochu (glass), soft drinks (oolong tea, orange juice, cola, ginger ale), non-alcoholic beer. *Some exclusions apply.