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Toku Unagi & Sushi
IzakayaUnagiEelSushiWest HollywoodHamamatsu1909Japan Import
The only dedicated unagi restaurant in Los Angeles, a direct extension of a 1909 eel-market tradition from Hamamatsu — serving hitsumabushi, unajyu, and live-imported eel with a century-old sauce.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- West Hollywood
- Since
- 2019
- Owner
- Takeharu Kawai / Toku Co., Ltd.
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About
Toku Unagi & Sushi is operated by Toku Co., Ltd. (株式会社徳), based in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, where the company traces its origins to 1909 as an eel market. Owner Takeharu Kawai imports live eel weekly from Japan and uses a tare sauce recipe unchanged for over a hundred years. The West Hollywood location, one of 11 Toku outlets worldwide, is the only unagi specialty restaurant in Los Angeles.
Neighborhood & visiting
Toku Unagi & Sushi sits in West Hollywood, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- LA's only dedicated unagi restaurant
- 1909 Hamamatsu eel-market tradition; tare sauce unchanged for 100+ years
- Live eel imported weekly from Japan
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Frequently asked
About Toku Unagi & Sushi
- Is Toku Unagi & Sushi an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Toku Unagi & Sushi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Toku Unagi & Sushi located?
- Toku Unagi & Sushi is located at 1106 N La Cienega Blvd #201, West Hollywood, CA 90069, Los Angeles, USA in the West Hollywood neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Toku Unagi & Sushi?
- Toku Unagi & Sushi accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Toku Unagi & Sushi?
- Toku Unagi & Sushi sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.
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