Restaurant in Dazaifu, Japan

SANZO

Name: SANZO
Address: 832-2 Uchiyama, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0115, Japan, Dazaifu, JP
Telephone: +81 92-710-1722

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About SANZO

Robatayaki chicken specialist with traditional irori seating near Kamado Shrine. Tabelog 100 recognition for 2025, dinner JPY 3,000–3,999, lunch JPY 2,000–2,999. Owner trained internationally before returning to Fukuoka; 67 seats across hearth, counter, terrace. Continuous 11 AM–10 PM service (closed Thursday).

SANZO is a Dazaifu venue with a casual dress code, published hours of 11 AM–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, a regular Thursday closure. Verified price bands are JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. It is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition, making it a notable option to consider when planning dining in Dazaifu.

Verified Visit Basics

Specific seating layouts, terrace availability, reservation rules, parking, transit details, table time limits are not verified here. What is verified is simpler: SANZO is in Dazaifu, keeps casual dress, operates from 11 AM to 10 PM on its open days, with Thursday closed. If timing matters, plan around those posted hours and confirm directly before making a late visit.

Menu and Service Details

The verified recognition is in Tabelog's Chicken cuisine category for 2025, but specific dishes, cooking methods, drinks, course formats, payment methods, allergy policies, pet policies, private-event capacity, takeout or delivery details are not verified here. Treat SANZO as a Dazaifu dining option with the confirmed price bands of JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, rather than relying on unconfirmed menu or service specifics.

Compared with other references such as Oshokuji Dokoro Kasano Ya, SANZO should be evaluated on its own verified basics: Dazaifu location, casual dress, the listed price ranges, regular Thursday closure, the 2025 Tabelog 100 Chicken cuisine listing. For a Dazaifu meal plan, it can sit alongside other local dining options, while Bikkuri Tei Honke Honten, Higashi India Bengal Ryori Senmon Ten Indian Spice Factory, Wang Xiang, 菊鮨 are better treated as separate alternatives rather than proof of SANZO's specific menu or service style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SANZO worth the price?

SANZO's verified price bands are JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your priorities, but the confirmed facts are its Dazaifu location, casual dress code, posted hours, Tabelog 100 - Chicken cuisine - 2025 recognition.

What should I order at SANZO?

Specific dishes and drink pairings are not verified here. The reliable guidance is to check the current menu directly with SANZO, especially if you have dietary needs, allergies, or a particular dish in mind.

What are alternatives to SANZO in Dazaifu?

For other Dazaifu dining, consider local options generically or compare against references such as Oshokuji Dokoro Kasano Ya. Other named venues such as Bikkuri Tei Honke Honten, Higashi India Bengal Ryori Senmon Ten Indian Spice Factory, Wang Xiang, 菊鮨 may be alternatives depending on your route and preferences, but they should not be used to infer SANZO's menu or service details.

What should a first-timer know about SANZO?

First-timers should know the verified basics: SANZO is in Dazaifu, dress is casual, Thursday is closed, posted hours are 11 AM–10 PM on the other listed days. Seating layout, reservation timing, late-arrival rules, other service details are not verified here, so confirm directly before going.

Is the tasting menu worth it at SANZO?

A tasting menu, course structure, menu composition are not verified here. Use the confirmed price bands as general budgeting information, then ask SANZO directly about current menu formats before booking or ordering.

How far ahead should I book SANZO?

Specific booking lead times and reservation policies are not verified here. If you plan to visit on a weekend or near the end of service, confirm availability directly with SANZO and keep the posted 11 AM–10 PM hours and Thursday closure in mind.

Location

832-2 Uchiyama, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0115, Japan

Dazaifu, Japan

Compare SANZO

Value Check: SANZO and Peers

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
SANZO	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Easy
Oshokuji Dokoro Kasano Ya	- JPY 999	Unknown
菊鮨		Unknown
Wang Xiang	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown	Unknown
Bikkuri Tei Honke Honten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Higashi India Bengal Ryori Senmon Ten Indian Spice Factory	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999	Unknown

What to weigh when choosing between SANZO and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

Oshokuji Dokoro Kasano Ya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
菊鮨, Notable alternative
Wang Xiang, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Bikkuri Tei Honke Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Higashi India Bengal Ryori Senmon Ten Indian Spice Factory, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

SANZO sits in the mid-tier of Dazaifu's dining options, charging JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner against peers like Oshokuji Dokoro Kasano Ya, which lands under JPY 999. The Tabelog 100 credential and robatayaki format justify the premium if you're after charcoal-grilled chicken around an irori hearth rather than a quick teishoku meal. Wang Xiang and Bikkuri Tei Honke Honten both hold JPY 1,000–1,999 dinner pricing, making them easier on the wallet but less specialized; neither offers the same charcoal-fire cooking or seating atmosphere. Higashi India Bengal Ryori Senmon Ten Indian Spice Factory pushes dinner to JPY 5,000–5,999, so SANZO slots between budget-friendly teishoku spots and formal Indian courses.

If you're visiting Kamado Shrine and want a meal that matches the traditional setting without requiring a kaiseki budget, SANZO delivers. The 67-seat capacity and terrace option make it workable for families or groups, whereas Kasano Ya runs smaller and faster. For solo diners or couples prioritizing value, Wang Xiang or Bikkuri Tei Honke Honten offer lower entry points with less ceremony. SANZO's continuous 11 AM–10 PM hours also simplify scheduling; you're not hunting for a restaurant that bridges lunch and dinner service between shrine visits. Booking difficulty is low except for weekend evenings, when the hearth seats fill.