01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set atop Sendai-zaka in the quiet enclave of Minami-Azabu, Izawa offers a calm vantage point for appreciating the shifting seasons through traditional Japanese cuisine. The kitchen selects seasonal produce with care and prepares each dish with meticulous attention. From sweet crab and aromatic matsutake mushrooms in season to rice cooked in earthenware donabe pots, meals here unfold with an unhurried focus on genuine flavors.
The evening revolves around carefully curated omakase courses built from peak-season ingredients. Options range from a balanced 9-course dinner paying close attention to fire and pacing, to an elevated plan suited to formal gatherings and milestone occasions. Seasonal à la carte specialties also grace the menu, such as Omi beef bo-zushi rolled with sirloin, or fresh wild ayu sweetfish caught by tomo-zuri decoys and grilled over charcoal in summer.
The beverage selection offers thoughtful pairings for the food. Regional sake labels from across Japan—including Toyo Bijin, Nabeshima, and Denshu—stand alongside an extensive range of wines, Champagnes, shochu, and whiskies. Non-alcoholic sparklers and house-made red shiso juice provide equally considered alternatives.
Arranged with counter seating and private dining rooms, the interior is refined without feeling stiff, warmed by the hospitality of the chef and okami. Dinner requires an advance reservation, making it a peaceful retreat for lingering over the flavors of the season.
