Sazenka ★ 4.8
Tomoya Kawada's Sazenka in Minami-Azabu was Japan's first three-star Chinese restaurant, awarded in 2020. The cuisine blends Chinese technique with kaiseki rhythm.
Signature: Tea-Zen-Chinese tasting course, Smoked duck, Hand-pulled noodles
Order: The full tasting; the smoked duck and house-made hand-pulled noodles are the through-line.
Tip: Closed Sundays and irregular Mondays. Booking via byFood opens 60 days ahead for international guests.