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Zauo fishing restaurant is definitely one to put on your Tokyo Bucket List. Catch your food, tell them how you want it prepared then eat! It`s a spot the entire family will enjoy.
We had an early dinner with friends at the Meguro location. We walked in and saw a long fish pool with elementary school aged kids fishing for their meal. We passed the kitchen and walked towards the back only to see another long pool filled with fish! The process is to grab a pole and a net, catch a fish, flag down the staff, tell them your table number and how you want your fish to be prepared; Sashimi, Sushi, Grilled/Boiled or Tempura (deep fried), wait to be served then eat! You can continue to fish while they prepare your first catch. No catch and release! They also give you the option to cook the fish in two ways (e.g. half sashimi – half grilled). If you`re unable to catch a fish you can order one off the menu. Note the price is lower if you catch your own fish. Side dishes are also available on their English menu. Everyone loved it!
If you are looking for quintessential “Japan” eating experiences to take the family or visitors to try some of our other favorites; Banzai-yu, Pokemon Cafe, Tonkatsu Maisen, Ukai, and Kikkoman Live Kitchen.
Zauo restaurant has locations all over Japan and three in Tokyo. Shinjuku is the most popular for company parties and visitors. Reservations recommended.
2019 Fishing List
| Type of Fish | Fishing Price + tax | Cooking Method |
| Top Shell | 380 yen | Sashimi / Grilled |
| Prawn | 380 yen | Sashimi / Grilled / Tempura / Breaded |
| Abalone | 680 yen | Sashimi / Grilled with salt / Sauteed with butter |
| Horse Mackerel | 880 yen | Sashimi / Minced raw / Grilled / Deep Fried / Breaded |
| * Sea Bream | 2950 yen | Sashimi / Grilled / Boiled / Deep Fried / Breaded / Sauteed with butter |
| * Flounder | 3550 yen | Sashimi / Grilled / Boiled / Deep Fried / Breaded / Sauteed with butter |
| * Yellow Jack | varies depending on size | Sashimi / Grilled / Boiled / Deep Fried / Breaded / Sauteed with butter |
| Spiny Lobster | varies depending on size | Sashimi / Grilled with salt / Grilled with mayonnaise |
* Can cook 2 ways
** Additional fish not listed above.
Zauo Fishing Restaurant Details
Address: 2-27-1 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Sun Felista Meguro 5F (東京都品川区上大崎2-27-1 サンフェリスタ目黒5F)
Phone:03-6417-9588
Hours: Weekdays 17:00-23:00(L.O.22:00) Weekends and holidays 11:30-23:00(L.O.22:00)
Access: A 2 min walk from Meguro Station
Notes: Restrooms are located by the elevators. Diaper changing table is available. Floor, booth seating and private room seating.
Website: http://www.zauo.com/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zauomeguro
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Zauo Restaurant, Meguro
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