Discover Kikkoman #3 Teppanyaki Colza

“Discover Kikkoman” as Kikona, Kikkoman’s official brand mascot, visits the restaurant Teppanyaki Colza in Ginza.

Having operated restaurants in Tokyo for fifty years, Kikkoman relaunched its Teppanyaki Colza in November 2024 at a new location in Ginza under the concept, “Tradition and innovation, hospitality, and the discovery of new deliciousness.” Teppanyaki Colza is known for its fusion pairing menus that highlight Japanese soy sauce along with gourmet meats and fine wines.

When first entering, diners encounter an accent table crafted from old wooden Kikkoman Soy Sauce brewing barrels. Here amidst Colza’s serene, contemporary Japanese aesthetic, we are seated around the iron teppan grill, where the chef prepares meals right before our eyes. As the chef chats with us directly, we can experience a true appreciation of how the food is prepared.

After looking over the menu, let’s start with Linguine Bolognese with Mushrooms and Japanese Pear. This East- West fusion dish features pasta with Japanese wagyu beef and Japanese pear. Savory soy sauce and butter impart a rich aroma and perfectly complement the gentle sweetness of the pear. Three kinds of mushrooms add a pleasant accent of texture.

At Colza, guests may select from two types of steaks as their main course. We tried the Colza Selected Premium Wagyu Sirloin Beef Steak, where thick-cut wagyu is enjoyed by dipping in Goyogura Soy Sauce. At Colza, the chef recommends the best way to prepare each cut, and for this visit, we followed his suggestion of medium rare. Goyogura Soy Sauce is a special soy sauce that Kikkoman has long supplied to the Imperial Household, and is available only at Colza, the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum and on Kikkoman’s online shop (Japan delivery only), which is why many guests choose to purchase it here as a souvenir. The steak is accompanied by freshly steamed Premium Tako rice CELEB, a rarely available rice often referred to as “the legendary rice.” The tender juicy steak, enhanced by aromatic Goyogura Soy Sauce, releases abundant umami with every bite. Eaten together with the glistening, perfectly cooked rice, this dish is a unique Japanese indulgence.

At Colza, guests may select from two types of steaks as their main course. We tried the Colza Selected Premium Wagyu Sirloin Beef Steak, where thick-cut wagyu is enjoyed by dipping in Goyogura Soy Sauce. At Colza, the chef recommends the best way to prepare each cut, and for this visit, we followed his suggestion of medium rare. Goyogura Soy Sauce is a special soy sauce that Kikkoman has long supplied to the Imperial Household, and is available only at Colza, the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum and on Kikkoman’s online shop (Japan delivery only), which is why many guests choose to purchase it here as a souvenir. The steak is accompanied by freshly steamed Premium Tako rice CELEB, a rarely available rice often referred to as “the legendary rice.” The tender juicy steak, enhanced by aromatic Goyogura Soy Sauce, releases abundant umami with every bite. Eaten together with the glistening, perfectly cooked rice, this dish is a unique Japanese indulgence.

It all tastes simply amazing and unforgettable. We were completely satisfied, and enjoyed every bite, including dessert!

Yujiro Ogai, general manager of Colza, shared his insights: “At Colza, we serve our dishes with the intention of integrating overseas cuisines into Japan’s unique food culture, transforming them into something distinctly Japanese. In doing so, we aim to create meals that can be enjoyed not only by our Japanese guests, but by visitors from abroad. We hope that by thoughtfully engaging with soy sauce—something people use casually every day—guests can rediscover flavors that are uniquely Japanese.”

Teppanyaki Colza creates truly delicious memories. Not only do guests enjoy the shared excitement of live cooking, they can savor innovative dishes that pair soy sauce with select ingredients. We highly recommend giving Colza a try!