{"id":4802,"date":"2023-07-14T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T02:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/?p=4802"},"modified":"2024-10-10T09:27:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T02:27:05","slug":"best-japanese-cuisine-in-bangkok-authentic-creative-dishes-at-sasayas-silom-and-sukhumvit-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thailand-real-review.com\/en\/4802.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Japanese Cuisine in Bangkok: Authentic & Creative Dishes at Sasaya’s Silom and Sukhumvit Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hello, everyone I am Chifumi Maeda, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a Japanese female president living in Bangkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you, guys, for visiting this <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, I would like to introduce my favorite Japanese restaurant, Sasaya<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are many Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but this Sasaya offers creative cuisine <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that is a little different from other restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are two branches in Bangkok; Silom (Narathiwas Soi 1 and Silom Soi 6) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and Sukhumvit Phrom Phong area (Soi Phrom Si 1: between Sukhumvit 39 and 49) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and because of its deliciousness and good service, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the restaurants are loved not only by the Japanese living in Thailand but also by the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience Authentic Japanese Cuisine at Sasaya, Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inside Sasaya: A Visual Tour of the Restaurant’s Interior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sasaya has large and small private rooms in a mud-walled restaurant <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that evokes old Japanese rural houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lighting inside the restaurant is a little dark, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

creating a calm atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entrance to the Silom branch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I often visit the Silom branch as it is near my house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Silom branch has 1st<\/sup> to 4th<\/sup> floors, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

with table seats and private rooms on the 1st<\/sup> floor, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and private rooms on the 2nd<\/sup> to 4th<\/sup> floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Sukhumvit branch is designed basically the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1st<\/sup> floor of the Silom branch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The restaurant is suitable for every occasion <\/p>\n\n\n\n

such as important entertainment and dinner with friends and family, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and I myself use the restaurant for both business and private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everybody will be very happy when you take them to Sasaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The staircase leading from the 1st<\/sup> floor to the 2nd<\/sup> floor has a nice atmosphere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View of the 2nd<\/sup> floor. All rooms are private rooms.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In Japan, the number of old private houses are decreasing, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and there are not many opportunities to see shops built like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being able to experience the feeling of being <\/p>\n\n\n\n

in the countryside of Japan in Bangkok is truly priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Of course, most importantly, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the meal is also delicious, so it is very helpful place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Review of Sasaya’s Japanese Cuisine in Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sasaya’s Signature Dishes: Fresh Ingredients & Unique Japanese Creations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using fresh fish and vegetables delivered directly from Japan 5 times a week, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the restaurant is particular about the soup stock they prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sasaya also has a wide selection of sake <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that goes well with meals, and one of Sasaya’s charms is that <\/p>\n\n\n\n

you can enjoy sake from various regions with delicious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you order sake, you can choose your favorite sake cup (ochoko) that you want to drink from.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sasaya’s menu features fresh ingredients and unique creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a lot of items on the menu,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and as someone like me who cooks, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

you would just like me, wonder how they prepare the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’ve posted here few examples of their menu, you will get the impression that they have everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to arranging course meals, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

there are also appetizers, steamed foods, fried foods, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

sashimi, meals, desserts, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And there are pictures of all dishes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so that even for those who have never had Japanese food can easily imagine it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And since Japanese cuisine does not have so many spicy foods, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

even those who do not like spicy food can enjoy the foods here without any worries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of the dishes are not cutting corners, and beautiful to look at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each dish is prepared one by one, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

while reproducing the traditional taste of Japan, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

it also adds a unique arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, I would like to talk about some of the menus that I personally recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Menu Items to Try at Sasaya, Bangkok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I eat at Sasaya 4-5 times a month, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and I would like to introduce to you some of the dishes that I eat repeatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, what I always, and I mean always, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

order Tai-Meshi (sea bream rice)<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It takes 40 minutes to come to my table, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so I order before making any other orders first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the most popular Tai-Meshi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It is a luxurious dish using a whole sea bream <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and is cooked with rice in an earthenware pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The flavor of the sea bream is condensed in the kombu broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are about 4 servings, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

so if I can’t finish it all, I will take home and eat it again the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apart from the menu, you can’t miss the “Today’s Sashimi” <\/span>directly sent directly from Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Japan, the fish that can be caught varies depending on the season, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and you can notice the seasons in Japan through the fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today\u2019s Sashimi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Grilled Abalone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Dashimaki tamago”<\/span> is a simple dish made with dashi stock and eggs, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but it’s quite difficult to prepare when we want to try to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It has a fluffy texture, and when you put it in your mouth, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

the good aroma of the soup spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dashimaki tamago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The picture on the left is “Pickled whole Eggplant” <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the picture on the right is “Green Onion with Salted Octopus”<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pickled eggplant has just the right amount of saltiness <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and are not too sweet or too salty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think pickles are often eaten with rice, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but the salty taste is just right, so you can eat it like a salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The key to the \u201cSalted Octopus\u201d is the salt sauce of the green onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The umami of thinly sliced octopus <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and the umami of green onions overlap in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t miss the fresh \u201cHorse Mackerel Namero\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you like alcohol, this is the perfect accompaniment to Japanese sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I had it with a heaping amount of white rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Yam potato and green onion teppanyaki”<\/span> has a fluffy texture like a pancake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sakura shrimp is inside, and the saltiness of the sakura shrimp is a nice accent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yam potato and green onion teppanyaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMinced Shrimp steamed in yuba wrap\u201d <\/span>is a carefully prepared dish <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that wraps minced shrimp in yuba, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

slowly steamed and then pour starchy sauce over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is recommended that you order this dish for the number of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minced Shrimp steamed in yuba wrap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The broth has a mild flavor that melts in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t think there are many restaurants where you can have this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Potato pepperoncino” <\/span>is thinly sliced potato stir-fry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For some reason it goes well with rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chinese dish also has stir-fried potatoes, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but it tastes a little different from that of Chinese food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it is called pepperoncino, some may think it is spicy, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but it has a light spiciness that whets the appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cKaki Rishiri Kombu Hasamiyaki\u201d<\/span> is a dish that combines the umami of kelp with the umami of oysters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s delicious with ponzu sauce but it’s delicious enough as it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sasaya’s meals are of course delicious, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but their desserts are also pretty good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I don’t like sweets, but Sasaya’s desserts are elegantly sweet, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and I often orders them at the end of meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Among desserts, I often order “Naruto Kintoki Kintsuba”<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Kintsuba” is a traditional Japanese confectionery <\/p>\n\n\n\n

made mainly of rice flour (or wheat flour), sugar, and water, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and is made by wrapping sweet bean paste in a thin skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sasaya’s kintsuba is made with sweet potatoes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

called “Naruto Kintoki” from Tokushima Prefecture, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and you can enjoy the rich flavor of sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another recommended dessert is \u201cWasanbon cream cake\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wasanbon is the name from one of the sugars <\/p>\n\n\n\n

that is traditionally produced in Kagawa and Tokushima prefectures <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and is often used in high-end Japanese sweets in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It has a mild sweetness and is pleasant to the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And this cake is using the wasanbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The texture is fluffy and makes you in a happy mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are more menus that I would like to introduce, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but I think you should find them out and enjoy them at the restaurant Sasaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Wear to Sasaya: Dress Code Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no dress codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just come with clothe that you are comfortable in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of Dining at Sasaya: Budgeting for Your Meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t drink alcohol and just came to enjoy their foods, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

you can make yourselves full for about 1,000 baht per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I come there with my husband, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a bottle of 300ml sake and a meal will cost around 4,000 baht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They are also open for lunch, and you can eat for less than 500 baht for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pros and Cons of Dining at Sasaya, Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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They have a large number of choices in the menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every dish is prepared without cutting any corners and thus delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices are relatively cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have many private rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are also open for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas for Improvement: Sasaya’s Less Impressive Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reservation required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking is far away. (Silom store)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts: Comprehensive Review of Sasaya in Bangkok<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in Bangkok, Sasaya is the place to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The delicious taste, comfortable atmosphere, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and courteous service provided gives a sense of satisfaction to all who visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I think it will be the restaurant that you want to visit many times.<\/p>\n\n\n