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Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花
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Michelin-recommended teppanyaki at the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 33rd floor — Japanese culinary artistry performed live with a panoramic view across the city.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- French Concession
- Since
- 1990
- Chef
- Kazuki Onodera
- Owner
- Okura Hotels & Resorts (Japan)
Plate № 23
About
Sazanka at the Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai is one of the city's most storied teppanyaki restaurants and part of the prestigious Okura Hotels & Resorts portfolio from Japan, which has operated the property for decades. Chef de Cuisine Kazuki Onodera — trained in Japan — performs at the teppan with precision and elegance, supported by Honorary Culinary Advisor Masanori Tomikawa. The restaurant holds a Recommended listing in the Michelin Guide Shanghai and stands for authentic Japanese teppanyaki at the highest hotel level.
Neighborhood & visiting
Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 sits in French Concession, one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional teppanyaki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin Guide Recommended — part of the esteemed Okura hotel universe from Japan
- Spectacular panoramic view over Shanghai's cityscape from the 33rd floor
- Japanese chef Kazuki Onodera prepares premium wagyu live at the teppan
- Just 26 seats — an exclusive counter experience in elevated surroundings
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Frequently asked
About Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花
- Is Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 an authentic teppanyaki restaurant in Shanghai?
- Yes — Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for teppanyaki in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused teppanyaki format.
- Where is Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 located?
- Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 is located at 33F, Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Maoming Nan Lu, Huangpu, Shanghai 200020, Shanghai, China in the French Concession neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花?
- Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular teppanyaki restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花?
- Teppanyaki Sazanka 山茶花 sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for teppanyaki of this format in Shanghai.
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