Zassoya
Indulgence meets well-being at this Minami-Aoyama restaurant, leaving guests feeling relaxed, revitalized, and utterly satisfied.
Restaurant Details
Tucked away in the luxurious Minami-Aoyama neighborhood, Zassoya offers a culinary experience that nourishes body and soul. From Gaienmae Station, stroll past designer boutiques before stepping into a softly lit sanctuary modeled after a Korean temple, said to relax and heal the moment guests step in.
For the better part of 20 years, Zassoya has been a beloved local gem, renowned for its innovative combination of yakiniku and yakuzen (traditional Japanese medicinal cuisine). Yakuzen, a centuries-old practice, utilizes medicinal ingredients based on Eastern medicine principles.
At Zassoya, this translates to exquisite dishes featuring domestic vegetables packed with circulatory benefits, specially raised akage (Japanese Brown cattle, as opposed to the typical Japanese Black) wagyu beef fed with medicinal herbs, and Sangenton pork prepared in a herbal Chinese-style stew.
From nutrient-rich vegetables to medicinal black chicken soups, every dish overflows with both rich flavors and health benefits.
Every season, each course menu is carefully crafted by a yakuzen expert, who supervises the craftsmanship of each by assessing the best use of seasonal ingredients. Even the charcoal for the yakiniku — bincho-tan charcoal that burns with minimal smoke — is fastidiously chosen.
Based on principles of yakuzen medicinal cooking, this special yakiniku course uses exclusively Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef in a number of different cuts, ranging from salt-grilled beef tongue to skirt steak.
Based on principles of yakuzen medicinal cooking, this special yakiniku course uses exclusively Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef in a number of different cuts, ranging from salt-grilled beef tongue to skirt steak.
The highlight of the Kampo Wagyu Beef Course is, fittingly, the kampo wagyu. This is a type of wagyu beef that is limited to a select few restaurants in Tokyo. Raised on a diet that incorporates a blend of 13 different types of Chinese medicinal herbs, the beef — sourced directly from kampo wagyu specialist Sekimura Farm in Miyagi Prefecture — is said to be more flavorful and healthier than the average wagyu beef. As for whether it genuinely melts in the mouth, there’s only one way to find out.
The highlight of the Kampo Wagyu Beef Course is, fittingly, the kampo wagyu. This is a type of wagyu beef that is limited to a select few restaurants in Tokyo. Raised on a diet that incorporates a blend of 13 different types of Chinese medicinal herbs, the beef — sourced directly from kampo wagyu specialist Sekimura Farm in Miyagi Prefecture — is said to be more flavorful and healthier than the average wagyu beef. As for whether it genuinely melts in the mouth, there’s only one way to find out.
Using only the best kuroge wagyu beef available, along with other premium ingredients, Zassoya presents a “meat kaiseki” course — presenting a wide selection of cuts that showcase the wildly varying tastes and textures of black beef across different parts of the cow.
Using only the best kuroge wagyu beef available, along with other premium ingredients, Zassoya presents a “meat kaiseki” course — presenting a wide selection of cuts that showcase the wildly varying tastes and textures of black beef across different parts of the cow.
Zassoya Remarks
Private rooms come with an additional charge of ¥550 per person payable at the restaurant.
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.
The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.
The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.
Zassoya Business Days
Zassoya Address
Artecaverte Plaza B1, 4-1-15 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0062
Zassoya Access Info
Zassoya is located a 10-minute walk from Gaiemmae Station’s Exit 1A on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
Zassoya Phone Number
Zassoya Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 3 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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