What to order at Sazenka

Must order
The full tasting; the smoked duck and house-made hand-pulled noodles are the through-line.
Signature dishes
Tea-Zen-Chinese tasting course, Smoked duck, Hand-pulled noodles
Editor tip
Closed Sundays and irregular Mondays. Booking via byFood opens 60 days ahead for international guests.
CuisineJapanese
Price¥¥¥¥
NeighborhoodMinami Azabu
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Taste Tea-Zen-Chinese tasting course with a local in Tokyo

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Location

Address: 4-7-5 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047

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