
Best Dishes at Sassa
Abalone Risotto
Signature DishesRice prepared a sushi chef's way—with minimal water to bring out natural sweetness and umami. Topped generously with tender boiled abalone and thinly sliced tuna that complements light soy sauce. The combination is restrained but deeply flavored. Represents the bridge between sushi technique and kaiseki presentation.
Soup Course
SoupA carefully balanced soup combining flavorful broth with tender red sweetfish and aromatic yuzu wood leaves. The soup course illustrates Sassa's restraint—no heaviness, just clean flavors building on each other. Changes seasonally with available ingredients.
Seasonal Appetizer
StartersDelicate shredded snow crab mixed with chrysanthemum and seasonal vegetables, topped with clear jelly. The preparation showcases Sassa's focus on seasonality and visual presentation. Each visit offers different ingredients depending on the market's best offerings that day.
About Sassa
Opened in December 2024 in Hiroo (Shibuya ward), Sassa earned a one-star rating in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Japan. The restaurant blends refined kaiseki with a sushi chef's sensibility and attention to detail. Chef draws on culinary experience from Shanghai, reflected in thoughtful choices like serving Pu-erh tea after dinner. The omakase menu changes daily based on market finds, allowing diners to experience the day's specialties.
Top 3 dishes at Sassa:
- Abalone Risotto – 92% recommended(Signature)
- Soup Course
- Seasonal Appetizer
Details
- Cuisine:
- Japanese
- Price Range:
- ¥¥¥¥
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations
Hours
- Friday:
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The menu is omakase-style, changing daily. This is intentional—call ahead if you have specific dietary needs.
Restaurant is closed Mondays. Opens at 5pm most days. Counter seating provides intimate views of the chef's work.
Pu-erh tea is served after dinner, reflecting the chef's Shanghai experiences. It's a thoughtful detail that sets Sassa apart.
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