Every once in a while, even a dining stalwart needs to be renovated. But when the institution in question is as revered as Nadaman Sazanka-so, deference must be given to the heritage within its very walls.
Nadaman Sazanka-so was first established in Osaka in 1830 before moving to Tokyo¡¯s Hotel New Otani in 1974. The restaurant specializes in kaiseki (multicourse Japanese haute cuisine).
While other Nadaman branches have opened in high-end hotels in Japan and overseas over the decades, the flagship Nadaman Sazanka-so remains a special dining destination. Its location in the center of Hotel New Otani¡¯s 400-year-old Japanese garden lends it a rustic air ¡ª a peaceful getaway from the city¡¯s hustle and bustle. The building, with its teahouse aesthetics designed by the late architect Togo Murano, is considered a masterpiece in traditional architecture.
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