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Japanese dining · Tokyo

Den

Den is a small contemporary Japanese restaurant in Jingumae with an omakase-style fixed course that changes with the day's ingredients. It accepts reservations only by telephone during its published hours, authorises no online platform or intermediary, and confirms a booking by email.

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This is a destination dinner built around the kitchen's interpretation of home-style generosity rather than a menu of individually chosen signature dishes. The official site says parties are limited and the meal is a fixed course, so confirm dietary needs before treating the table as secured.

Demand can make the phone line difficult to reach. That does not authorise third-party booking: the restaurant explicitly rejects agencies and online intermediaries.

Practical summary

Restaurant quick facts

TypeDestination contemporary Japanese restaurant
CuisineSeasonal Japanese fixed course
ExperienceChef-led evening tasting menu
BookingFixed window
Last checked5 August 2026
The experience

What kind of meal is it?

A chef-led evening tasting experience in a small dining room, using daily ingredients and a single course format. It suits travellers who want one carefully planned dinner rather than a flexible à-la-carte meal.

The reservation is complete only when the restaurant sends confirmation. A phone attempt, voicemail or third-party message should not be treated as a table.

01

Changing fixed course

The kitchen builds the course from ingredients arriving each day, so old dish lists are not promises.

02

Direct human booking

The official telephone and confirmation email are the authorised route.

03

Small-party dinner

The official policy currently accepts parties up to four, reinforcing the intimate format.

A balanced decision

Is it worth prioritising?

A strong fit for

  • Food-focused travellers comfortable with a fixed, changing course.
  • Small groups able to communicate dietary requirements during the request.

Lower priority for

  • Anyone needing a broad à-la-carte choice or guaranteed dietary adaptation.
  • Travellers unwilling to phone Japan directly or wait for email confirmation.

How much time?

Quick
This is not a quick dinner format.
Normal
Protect the evening for the fixed course; the official site does not publish a universal meal duration.
Complete
Avoid a timed attraction immediately afterwards because the pace depends on the course and service.
Before requesting a table

Restaurant policies worth checking

Dietary requests

Requests are considered but cannot be guaranteed; disclose all allergies when requesting.

Cancellation and no-show

Notify by two days before; full fixed-course price applies to same-day cancellations or fewer diners.

Payment

The official site currently displays a temporary cash-payment notice; recheck before visiting.

Policies can change. Confirm the current official wording when you reserve, especially for allergies and cancellations.

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Reservation method

How the official booking works

Telephone reservations open at 12:00 JST on the same date two months ahead, Monday to Saturday. DEN does not authorise online intermediaries.

  • 01
    Start with the official information

    Confirm the product, visitor eligibility and current release method before opening checkout.

  • 02
    Prepare names, account and payment

    Use the exact details requested by the provider and never treat an application as confirmation.

  • 03
    Save every condition

    Keep the confirmation, cancellation policy and official route for changes together.

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From visit date to booking task

This example uses 15 April 2027 to demonstrate the stored official rule. It does not promise that tickets will exist or remain available for that date.

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15 April 2027
Calendar marker
15 February 2027

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Getting there

Location and access

Location: Architect House Hall JIA, 2-3-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; entrance on Gaiennishi-dori

Nearest station: Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Line

The official site places the entrance on Gaiennishi-dori and describes the walk from Gaienmae. Save the exact building rather than navigating only to Jingumae.

Keep the confirmation email accessible on arrival and notify the restaurant directly if plans change.

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Specific advice

Practical visit tips

Call only the official number

Den does not authorise online platforms, agents or intermediaries.

Wait for confirmation

The official policy says completion occurs when the confirmation email is received.

Declare dietary needs early

The restaurant will try to help but explicitly does not guarantee every request.

Respect the cancellation deadline

Same-day cancellation or reducing diners is charged at the full fixed-course price; changes should be communicated earlier.

Stay flexible

If official availability is gone

Try the official group restaurant

Den links Den Kushi Flori as its group restaurant with a separate official reservation route.

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Keep the evening in Jingumae

If no table is confirmed, use a flexible neighbourhood shortlist rather than an unauthorised broker.

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FAQ

Questions about Den

Can Den be booked online?

No. The official site accepts reservations only by telephone and rejects online platforms and intermediaries.

When is a Den reservation confirmed?

When the restaurant sends its confirmation email, according to the official policy.

Can Den accommodate every allergy or diet?

No guarantee is given. Tell the restaurant every allergy and intolerance when requesting the booking so it can decide.

What happens with a same-day cancellation?

The restaurant states that the full fixed-course price is charged for same-day cancellation or a reduction in diners.

Evidence and maintenance

Official sources used

Rules, access and policies can change. Check the provider again before paying or changing travel plans.

OFFICIAL SOURCES CHECKED

Rules are dated and linked. Recheck the provider before payment because systems can change. Checked: 2026-08-05.

  1. Den — Official reservation policy

    Concept, phone-only reservation, two-month window, confirmation, party size, diet, cancellation and access.

    Accessed 5 August 2026 · High confidence
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Priority, then possibilities.Official lotteries and monthly releases come first; live and flexible availability follows.