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UYA Unagi Singapore (Wheelock)
501 Orchard Rd, #02-15 Wheelock Place, Singapore 238880
UYA Unagi Singapore serves Japanese cuisine specializing in eel dishes at Wheelock Place in Orchard. Located at 501 Orchard Road, the restaurant draws visitors who note its quality preparations and consistency across thousands of visits.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 90 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: UYA Unagi Singapore at Wheelock Place consistently delivers on its promise of authentic Kansai-style live eel.
We see frequent praise for the unagi's clean taste, lacking any muddy or fishy notes, and its perfectly grilled texture – tender, flavourful, with a slight crispness.
The secret savoury-sweet sauce is highlighted for complementing, not overpowering, the eel's natural flavour.
The Hitsumabushi, especially the large size, is a standout, offering three ways to enjoy the dish, including with dashi broth as ochazuke.
While the unagi is a clear winner, some side dishes like the prawn and vegetable tempura receive more lukewarm reviews, described as 'not bad' but not exceptional compared to specialty tempura restaurants.
The restaurant is often busy and packed, particularly during peak times like Sunday lunch, which can lead to long queues.
We think it's a reliable choice for unagi enthusiasts, but be prepared for a wait during popular hours.
The 'Healthy Unagi Rice Don' also gets a mention for those seeking a different unagi experience with additional ingredients.
Signature
Hitsumabushi (L)
Best time
Avoid Sunday lunch for shorter queues
Wait time
Super long queue on Sunday lunch
Score: 90 · 5 sources
What customers say
UYA Unagi Singapore (Wheelock) is highly praised for its authentic Kansai-style live eel, particularly the Hitsumabushi, which is consistently described as melt-in-your-mouth tender, flavourful, and free from fishy or muddy aftertastes.
While the unagi dishes are a standout, some side dishes like prawn and vegetable tempura are considered average compared to specialty restaurants.
The restaurant is frequently busy, often with long queues, and is viewed as slightly pricey but worth the experience.
Google Reviews
This establishment is a notable destination for those who appreciate high-quality eel dishes. One of the most prominent features of the restaurant is the service; the staff are clearly well-trained, a…
My son tried the unagi set before and highly recommended it to us—and he was absolutely right. The unagi was delicious and perfectly prepared. Special thanks to Yen for the thoughtful and attentive s…
Had a wonderful dinner with my team mates at UYA, a Japanese Unagi specialty restaurant at Wheelock Place. The restaurant offers farm-to-table authentic Kansai-style live eel cuisine, grilled over tra…
The best unagi meal we’ve had in ages! Felt like we were in Japan. Love the unagi as the bones were hardly discernible. Clearly from Japan. Substantial meal. Lovely cold and refreshing salad. And the…
We recently visited this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by its seating arrangement. They’ve thoughtfully designed the space to ensure that diners have enough room to relax and enjoy their me…
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