Sawada serves Michelin-starred modern Cantonese in Ginza, with Peking duck, mapo tofu, fried chicken, eel, and sake in the planning frame.
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- Address
- MC Bldg., 5 Chome-9-19 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-3571-4711
- Website
- tabelog.com
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Peking duck, mapo tofu, fried chicken, and eel
Peking duck, mapo tofu, fried chicken, and eel give the meal a defined signature set. Sawada is framed as Michelin-starred modern Cantonese while also carrying a Japanese primary cuisine classification.
MC Bldg. in Ginza with formal pacing
MC Bldg., 5 Chome-9-19 Ginza puts the restaurant in Chuo City for a Tokyo plan. Formal service, leisurely pacing, and conversational noise suit lunch or dinner built around attention at the table.
Sake and guide recognition through 2026
Sake sits on the beverage side, useful for diners planning pairings around the listed signatures. Michelin awarded one star in 2024 and 2026, while Tabelog scored 4.6pts in 2026.
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawada | Michelin-Starred Modern Cantonese | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Nishitenma |
| La Baie | Michelin-Starred French Seafood | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Kita |
| Naniwakappo NOBORU | Naniwa Kappo | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Kita |
| Katamachi Kawaguchi | Refined Japanese Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Miyakojima |
| La casa TOM Curiosa | Contemporary Italian Omakase | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Kita |
| Ajikitcho Bumbuan | Traditional Japanese Kaiseki | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Chūō |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Tabelog Gold #25
Tabelog
Tabelog Silver #117
Tabelog
Black Pearl 1 Diamond
Black Pearl
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #9
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #8 · No. 8
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Sushi - TOKYO - 2025
Tabelog 100 #17 · No. 17
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - WEST - 2025
Tabelog Silver
Tabelog
The Best Chef One Knife
The Best Chef
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #13
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #18
Opinionated About Dining
At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Special Occasion
- Business Dinner
- Open Kitchen
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–2 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–2 PM, 6–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2 PM, 5–7:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–2 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Elegant decor with warm atmosphere and open kitchen where wok sounds create a lively yet professional feel.