Sazenka
茶禅華
Chinese in Hiroo, Tokyo, 10 min walk from Hiroo Station
Our analysis
- #1of 9 Chinese restaurants in Hiroo
- ¥55,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sazenka is 1st of the 9 Chinese restaurants in Hiroo and 1st of 107 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥55,000 (on its website), 178% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 11 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 7 of them Gold; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck, and OMAKASE; 51 of the 107 Chinese restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Tokyo with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sazenka | #1 | ¥55,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 10 min, Hiroo | Mon, Sun |
| Hayato | #2 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Roppongi | — |
| Wasa | #4 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | — | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Ebisu | Mon, Sun |
| Furuta | #5 | — | — | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Shintomichō | Mon, Sun |
| Ginza Jotaki | #7 | ¥42,350 | ¥42,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Tsushima | #8 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Roppongi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Sazenka
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5449-6778 (+81-3-5449-6778 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person. See the page
Signature Degustation Course
季節の食材のおまかせコース(約15品)
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
Cheapest
Simmered Dried Abalone Course
茶禅華の名物 吉品干鮑を楽しむ特別コース
¥88,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$590
¥33,000 more than the one above
厳選素材と特別料理が織りなすスペシャルコース
¥110,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$730
¥22,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥80,000–99,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% (15% for private rooms) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please refrain from smoking during meals, including electronic cigarettes. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing men's shorts and sandals. Additionally, to fully enjoy the aromas of the dishes, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume or cologne when visiting. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | February 2017 |
Getting there
10 min walk (770 m) from Hiroo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Azabu-Jūban (Exit 1): 15 min · Shirokane-takanawa (Exit 4): 15 min
- Leave Hiroo Station by Exit 1 and walk south for 130 m.
- Bear left at Segafredo and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Calva and walk 380 m.
- Bear left and walk 220 m.
Sazenka is on your right.
On your right
Look for
茶禅華
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
茶禅華東京都港区南麻布4-7-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-7-5 Minamiazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0047 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 12-minute walk from Hibiya Line Hiroo Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Sazenka has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sazenka in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred Chinese restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sazenka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10% (15% for private rooms)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sazenka have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sazenka closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sazenka?
Hiroo Station, about 10 minutes on foot (770 m). Shirokane-takanawa Station is about 14 minutes away.
Does Sazenka have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing men's shorts and sandals. Additionally, to fully enjoy the aromas of the dishes, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume or cologne when visiting.
Does Sazenka have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sazenka has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.