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Sazenka (茶禅華)
Sazenka is a place of outstanding hospitality—always flexible, never overpowering. The restaurant aims to create the finest new Chinese cuisine while honoring the spirit of Japan and respecting the ingredients.
The concept of Sazenka is the combination of Japanese spirit and Chinese talent. In ancient Japan, there was a period of frequent cultural exchange between Japan and mainland China. During this period, Japan had no basic foundation of education; it was developed through academic research of mainland China by our ancestors. At the same time, our ancestors did not want to simply imitate the mainland, but to create an identity of its own. “心” is kokoro, meaning “spirit,” “heart,” or “mind.” It is through kokoro that we perceive an aesthetic sensibility in art, spirituality, and life—and from this, Japan’s subtlety and uniqueness were born.
At Sazenka, the restaurant strives to embody kokoro as modern cuisine, Japanese cuisine, and Chinese cuisine find harmony together. Chef Kawada draws on his years of experience to bring out delicious, bold flavors using seasonal Japanese ingredients from across Japan. Sazenka hopes to communicate traditional Chinese cuisine to Japan and the world.
Restaurant Information
- Style: Chinese Cuisine Restaurant
- Address: 4-7-5 Minami Azabu, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan
- Telephone: 50-2018-3430
Opening Hours
- Tuesday–Friday: 17:00–24:00 (Last Seating 20:30)
- Holiday: Irregular holidays
Number of Seats
- 1F Private room: 3–4 seats
- 2F Private room: 4–6 seats
Menus
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Degustation Course: 28,000 yen (excluding tax) Served with seasonal ingredients selected by Chef Kawada.
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Course pairing with alcohol: 18,000 yen (excluding tax) Featuring wine, Shaoxing wine, Japanese liquor, etc., paired with your dishes upon request.
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Course pairing with tea: 10,000 yen (excluding tax) Featuring Japanese teas and Chinese teas, prepared to perfection using various techniques and water temperatures tailored to each tea.
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Course mix pairing: 16,000 yen (excluding tax) Featuring teas served between drinks and offered in accordance with each dish.
Chef
Tomoya Kawada, Executive Chef of Sazenka, was born in 1982 in Tochigi. He achieved two Michelin stars in Tokyo in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and three Michelin stars in Tokyo in 2021. He believes the essence of Chinese cuisine is “where you can make the most of the ingredients’ taste” through skillful cooking and seasoning. For this reason, he considers it most important “to know the nature of the ingredients.”
Social Media
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Website: https://sazenka.com/en/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sazenka/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sazenka/
