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【Restaurant】Sazenka【Location】Tokyo / Hiroo Station【Order】◇Omakase Course ◇Xihu Huahua ◇Shaozui Dazha ◇Wuliang Xiangyu ◇Mizhi Chashao ◇Yingtao Rouyuan ◇Suantanger Haizhe ◇Jizhi Wonton Soup ◇Steamed Hokki Clam ◇Spicy Chicken Wings ◇Bajiao Tomato (not listed on the menu) ◇Hongshao Paichi ◇Today's Seasonal Vegetables ◇Yunbai Roupian ◇Mapo Tofu (additional) ◇Qingtang Noodles (not listed on the menu) ◇Kaffir Lime Sorbet (not listed on the menu) ◇Almond Tofu (not listed on the menu) ◇Bai Dango (not listed on the menu) 【Notes】This renowned Chinese restaurant is just a short walk from Hiroo Station. It has a Tabelog Gold rating and is a Michelin three-star establishment. Reservations can be quite difficult to secure, but I was fortunate enough to book a table this time. I had been looking forward to this day since I made the reservation.◇Xihu Huahua These are xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) filled with zucchini. They are served hot, but at a perfect temperature that is easy to eat.◇Shaozui Dazha These are botan shrimp marinated in Shaoxing wine. The gentle aroma of the wine complements the rich sweetness of the shrimp, with a hint of yuzu for an accent.◇Wuliang Xiangyu The sweetfish seems to swim in the river. It is served with a sauce made from watermelon juice and red shiso vinegar.◇Mizhi Chashao This is Sazenka's char siu (barbecued pork). Juicy and flavorful char siu, served with soybeans, bitter melon, and maca.◇Yingtao Rouyuan This is a bite-sized sweet and sour pork wrapped in cherry. It's interesting to see fruit wrapped in sweet and sour pork, though the cherry aroma is subtle.◇Suantanger Haizhe This dish features jellyfish and sudachi (a type of citrus).◇Jizhi Wonton Soup A soup made with pheasant and watercress wontons.◇Steamed Hokki Clam Steamed hokki clams served with XO sauce and vermicelli. The clams are tender and flavorful.◇Spicy Chicken Wings These fried wings are filled with crab meat. It's quite an interesting combination.◇Bajiao Tomato This dish features star anise and tomato. As soon as you bite into it, the tomato juice bursts in your mouth. I've never had a tomato dish like this before. It looks simple, yet it surprises you. Impressive!◇Hongshao Paichi This is a braised shark fin dish made with blue shark. The shark fin is enveloped in a rich broth, both flavorful and with a luxurious texture. It's rare to find something this sticky and rich. It clings to your mouth in a delightful way.◇Shark Fin Rice After a conversation about how shark fin soup would pair well with rice, the rice was served. Just as the restaurant intended.◇Today's Seasonal Vegetables This dish features white asparagus shaved with Jinhua ham.◇Yunbai Roupian This is Sazenka's version of the pork belly dish. I had been wanting to try this specific dish. Eggplant and pork—this is bound to be delicious.◇Mapo Tofu This is the additional mapo tofu, which has a nice level of spiciness.◇Qingtang Noodles These noodles are made with chicken broth and hairy crab XO sauce. They are light and refreshing.◇Kaffir Lime Sorbet This is essentially a green curry sorbet. Delicious!◇Almond Tofu This almond tofu allows you to enjoy both warm and cold textures. This difference is something to experience at Sazenka.◇Bai Dango with Coconut Powder This dessert ends on a gentle sweet note.Overall, it was a delightful time enjoying Chinese cuisine. Thank you! Less