Sazenka

Chinese restaurant · Minato

Sazenka

Chinese restaurant · Minato

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4 Chome-7-5 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan

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Highlights

Sazenka in Tokyo blends refined Chinese flavors with Japanese finesse in a serene, minimalist setting for an exquisite tasting menu experience.  

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4.0
Featured on Michelin
Featured in The World's 50 Best
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4 Chome-7-5 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan Get directions

sazenka.com
@sazenka

¥10,000+

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4 Chome-7-5 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan Get directions

+81 3 5449 6778
sazenka.com
@sazenka

¥10,000+

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Must-Try Dishes in Tokyo, According to MICHELIN Guide Inspectors

"Sichuan sliced spicy garlic pork: Thinly sliced pork and eggplant arranged on a large celadon plate, replacing cucumber with eggplant in a bold presentation, evoking a sense of romance and imagination." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"Chef Tomoya Kawada adopts the idea of ‘Chinese techniques infused with Japanese spirit’ he learned from history books. He holds that true flavour is found in the lightness of taste that comes from combining dishes cooked in water and over a flame, a triumph of Japanese spirit executed with Chinese skills. We couldn’t hide our amazement at how his dishes add a lightness to the five flavours in the Chinese concept of the five agents. Ingredients imbued with a Japanese spirit in Chinese cooking breathe new life into ancient culinary tradition." - Michelin Inspector

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"Rank: #12 "Chef Tomoya Kawada cooks Chinese cuisine infused with a Japanese sensibility, rooted in the two countries’ shared culture of tea drinking. His elegant restaurant, located inside a former diplomat’s residence in Tokyo’s upmarket Minami-Azabu district, has just 12 seats, plus two private rooms."

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"Rank: #75 "Landing at No.12 in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2021 only three years after the restaurant opened, Sazenka is famed for its Pan-Asian prowess in combining Chinese techniques and premium, seasonal Japanese ingredients."

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Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Tokyo, Japan - Eater

"Sazenka becomes the first Chinese restaurant in Tokyo to earn three Michelin stars. According to Michelin, the restaurant led by chef Tomoya Kawada 'combines traditional Chinese flavors with Japanese techniques.'" - Monica Burton

https://www.eater.com/2020/12/8/22163197/michelin-announces-2021-stars-for-tokyo
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Alan Chun

Google
High standard of Chinese cuisine, Rice with hairy crab and white truffle is unbelievably great. This restaurant shows the right direction for Chinese cooking to move on

Andrew D

Google
Beautiful experience from a chef and staff that care about all the details. From being seated to the final tea and dessert the setting, service and meal are exquisite and overall calming. While mainly seasonal, the chef takes care to tailor to each customer - we learned how much he will change the menu later. There is less overt fanfare but still there are surprises across the 11 courses and 3 desserts - such as how they present the fish on a hot stone, bring Char siu to table on a small bbq grill, surprise with edamame stuffed Szechuan chicken wings presented in a huge bowl of chilis and spices, juxtapose cold and warm almond pudding. All are fairly traditional recipes but the approach is fun with subtle flair. It’s a bit more pricey even by 3 Michelin star standards, but you know going in.Extras like water push the limits too. With a less is more approach you are left wanting more, maybe expecting a little more overall but you leave satisfied and totally impressed with the skill and unique flavours. PS. Dress code is oddly managed. On their web site they say for men not to wear t-shirts, shorts, sandals. To match the ambience and style I would agree even though it was a 30 degrees … but then literally every male customer in the place was wearing t-shirts and/or shorts and/or flip flops! Make the policy clear as in this humid weather I would have loved to not have had to wear a full shirt, trousers and shoes/socks!

Lau Tina

Google
Japanese style Chinese food. Service crew was friendly. Volume was quite a lot to my surprise.

TORQue Talrasha

Google
This was one of those rare dining experiences where every course felt like a quiet revelation. Sazenka, located in a tranquil corner of Tokyo’s Minami-Azabu district, fuses Chinese culinary depth with Japanese precision in a way that’s utterly unique. It’s a Michelin-starred gem, but it doesn’t scream luxury — it whispers it, with grace. Chef Tomoya Kawada’s tasting menu follows his “Wakon Kansai” philosophy — a blending of Chinese heart and Japanese spirit. The result? Dishes that are subtle, balanced, and full of emotion. I still think about the poached chicken with Shaoxing wine and the delicate tea-infused soup that followed. Each course was served with a curated tea pairing, which sounds simple but added an unexpected layer of complexity and harmony to the meal. The space itself is serene and minimal, almost meditative, which fits the food perfectly. Service was quiet, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable. You can tell this team loves what they do. It’s not just a restaurant — it’s an experience. Every bite made me slow down and appreciate the craftsmanship. If you're looking for a fine dining journey that’s thoughtful, peaceful, and refreshingly original, Sazenka is in a league of its own. Five stars, no hesitation.

R Yu

Google
Lucky to have been twice and what can I say? - both times were one of the best meals I have ever had worldwide... Every single dish from start to end was amazing...service was impeccable as well. A Tokyo trip is not complete without Sazenka for me.

Rachaphon Wangtepanukhor

Google
I had to try the original Sazenka in Tokyo to see if it’s the same as the one back home in Bangkok. The answer is definitely yes. The ingredients over here are so much better.

Hongzhi Chen

Google
Needless to say, as a michelin level restaurant the course is well planned with the Japanese Chief's deep understanding of Chinese tea and food. The waitress was not just serving the dishes but also delighted our dinner with a relaxing experience. The dishes and tea combination, as the essence of Chinese food culture, came together and created amazingly lasting taste experience. Overall, the taste of the dishes is similar to Huaiyang Suisine, one of the Four Great Traditions in Chinese cuisine, which a little bit thin to me.

Space Man

Google
Lot of delicate and wonderful surprises to traditional Chinese dishes. Created by Japanese chef Kawada / Manager Hayashi. Asia's 50best. Wine pairing recommended.