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on 06 Jul 2026

🌻𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻
🌽夏の傳で素敵なおもてなしのサプライズ
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

The globally renowned “𝗗𝗘𝗡” has repeatedly been featured on @theworlds50best restaurants and awarded two @michelinguide stars🌟

It can be... More

9 / 10
on 25 Jun 2026

I made a reservation two months ago for my partner and I on our wedding registration day, and we were able to enjoy a meal together. The hospitality and the food were truly impressive.▪️Visit Details The restaurant was fully booked with reservations, and there were many guests, both Japanese and foreign.▪️Ambiance & Service The staff paid attention to each table, making for a very pleasant experience.▪️Food (Appetizers → Main Course → Dessert) Every dish was delicious, especially... More

10 / 10
on 19 Jun 2026

In June at Den.The signature dish, foie gras monaka, features raspberries.Hot and crispy scallop fish cake.Silken yuba chawanmushi that highlights its melting sweetness.Aged tuna paired with den-den.The enjoyable texture of grouper and bell pepper is enhanced by the umami of katsuobushi.The drinking course includes tempura corn instead of salad.As always, their frying skills are exceptional.Underneath a generous amount of onions lies tenderly cooked duck.A comforting bowl that brings a sense of warmth.The... More

9 / 10
on 13 Jun 2026

I was invited by a friend to a restaurant I had been curious about for a long time!! Thank you all for your recommendations.Although I arrived just in time, I experienced a strange phenomenon where I could see the restaurant from the overpass but couldn’t find a way down. After wandering around, I discovered a staircase right next to me. What a surprise!! Haha.Despite that rocky start, the restaurant's exterior was impressive. My excitement was palpable the moment I arrived.Upon entering, the first... More

on 07 Jun 2026

I was looking forward to this visit since I couldn't make it last time due to prior commitments. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by a lovely atmosphere filled with various plants, a reflection of Hasegawa's personal taste. There were many unique items from overseas that you don't often see. The meal was consistently delicious, and I enjoyed a bowl of shirasu rice. It was a great meal, thank you!

9 / 10
on 01 Jun 2026

I regularly visit Den, and this is my review from June 2026.The gentle sweetness of new onions, the freshness of edamame and bell peppers, the robust umami of Isaki and Kue, and the fragrant Sakura shrimp.Each dish showcases the distinct flavors of the ingredients while harmoniously blending Den's signature sweetness and richness.Moreover, the tea pairings complement each dish with refreshing notes, vibrant aromas, and pleasant astringency, enhancing the overall experience.This course beautifully... More

10 / 10
on 30 May 2026

Den is a prime example of a restaurant that offers both delicious food and a fun atmosphere. I’ve been wanting to visit, and recently, I’ve been coming here with different people each time, but the service remains consistently excellent. This time, I enjoyed a meal with someone special, and we had a truly delightful experience.- Monaka with Raspberry - Chawanmushi with Fresh Yuba, Béchamel Marinade, and Ginger Sauce - Den Tacky with Edamame - Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) - Kue (Grouper)... More

8 / 10
on 27 May 2026

Den has always been in my mind as a pioneer of hard-to-book restaurants, alongside the famous "Sanpi Ryoron" in Ebisu about ten years ago. Back then, I wasn't particularly focused on making a reservation, just thinking it would be nice to visit someday. Recently, however, I decided to seriously explore dining options and managed to visit through a cancellation slot.I have been to several Michelin-starred restaurants, but this is the first two-star establishment I've encountered with such a relaxed... More

8 / 10
on 24 May 2026

Located in Jingumae, Shibuya, the innovative restaurant "Den" has earned two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide, a score of 16/20 from Gault & Millau, and is recognized as a Tabelog Silver 2026 and one of Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants in 2025. It stands as a representative establishment of creative Japanese cuisine. The playful presentation of dishes and the humor infused in the plating showcase the restaurant's unique charm, alongside a sincere commitment to seasonal ingredients and daily sourcing.... More

10 / 10
on 21 May 2026

This restaurant offers delicious dishes and a heartfelt spirit of "omotenashi" (hospitality) that truly shines.This time's menu includes:- Den's Signature Foie Gras Monaka- Tempura of Koshiabura and Tara no Me- Asparagus Violette- Trout with Fried Mountain Vegetables- Beef and Mountain Vegetables in Sauce- Den-tucky, likely with Fuki Miso and Sansho (inspired by Kentucky Fried Chicken)- Firefly Squid in Soy Sauce- Firefly Squid and Flower Pepper Rice

10 / 10
on 18 May 2026

To wrap up Golden Week, I visited my favorite restaurant, Den.Spring is the season for wild vegetables, and they have plenty of them!◯ Den MonakaBlueberries, smoked daikon, and miso-marinated foie gras.The combination of berries and foie gras is simply perfect!◯ Tempura of Koshiabura and Tara no MeEven if I've had these before, I can't explain why, but these are on a whole different level—it's truly mysterious.◯ Aori Ika and AsparagusRefreshing with sudachi, and the asparagus is rich in flavor... More

9 / 10
on 15 May 2026

Den, a popular restaurant in Gaienmae that is notoriously hard to book, is a regular on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. It attracts a global clientele, always welcoming guests from abroad. Every visit feels like home, thanks to the warm atmosphere and the concept of "home-cooked meals made with the diner in mind" by Chef Hasegawa. Each dish is unique and filled with love, offering a delightful taste that brings smiles all around! This time, from the first dish to the final dessert, I enjoyed a... More

on 12 May 2026

🌿𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻
☘️傳の山菜祭りコース
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

The globally renowned “𝗗𝗘𝗡” has repeatedly been featured on @theworlds50best restaurants and awarded two @michelinguide stars🌟

It can be difficult to secure a reservation... More

on 07 Jan 2026

🎍𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻
🐴年末年始限定、傳の「お正月コース」
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

The globally renowned “𝗗𝗲𝗻” has been repeatedly featured on @theworlds50best restaurants and holds two @michelinguide stars🌟

We... More

on 23 Nov 2025

🎂𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗻
🦀誕生日は「香箱蟹の傳タッキー」で〆
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

The globally renowned “𝗗𝗲𝗻” has been repeatedly featured on @theworlds50best restaurants and holds two @michelinguide stars🌟

Reservations can be difficult... More

on 21 Oct 2025

Great meal with excellent hospitality at Den by chef @zaiyuhasegawa. The food was fun, tasty and refreshingly different. Swipe to the end to see an appearance from @puchi.jr

Foie gras, black fig, miso, radish

Cashew nut tofu (excellent). Broth of bonito flakes

KFC stuffed with rice and maitake mushrooms

Sumagatsuo fish 🫶🏽. Seaweed And vinegar.

Spanish mackerel with fried yellow turnip. Bechamel sauce with Japanese truffle

Vegetables with seaweed/kombu

Duck... More

on 10 Sep 2025

🌈𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
🍁数年ぶりに再登場、幻の「秋刀魚の土鍋ご飯」
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

📍┆DEN · 傳
🗼┆Gaienmae · 外苑前
👩🏻‍🍳┆Japanese Fusion · 創作料理
🏷┆#傳 by @zaiyuhasegawa
💰┆¥30,000~¥35,000🌛
🚉┆Gaienmae... More

on 03 Aug 2025

🌈𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
💫笑顔と安心感に包まれるひととき
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

📍┆DEN · 傳
🗼┆Gaienmae · 外苑前
👩🏻‍🍳┆Japanese Fusion · 創作料理
🏷┆#傳 by @zaiyuhasegawa
💰┆¥30,000~¥35,000🌛
🚉┆Gaienmae... More

9 / 10
on 12 Dec 2024

Finally had the chance to try Zaiyu's cuisine after going to a few collaborations over the years.

Good to taste the seasonal monaka and DFC. Finally had the DEN salad, and loved the seafood dishes.

Full account of my dinner is here: https://www.diarygrowingboy.com/2024/12/tokyo-2024-day-7-date-with-puchi-jr.html

on 31 Mar 2024

Yes, that’s my face 🤭🍗 ~ amazing experience at DEN 🌟🌟 🫶 @zaiyuhasegawa

on 28 Feb 2024

📍DEN 傳┆🗼Gaienmae 外苑前┆💎Tasting Menu おまかせディナー (¥18,000~ / person)

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼
👩🏻‍🍳┆Japanese Fusion · 創作料理
🏷┆#傳 by @zaiyuhasegawa
💰┆¥20,000~¥30,000🌛
🚉┆Gaienmae 外苑前駅 (Exit 3)🚶🏽‍♀️9min
👣┆Smart Casual · スマートカジュアル
📅┆Book via Phone · 電話予約は2ヶ月前に
✍️┆Food... More

on 28 Sep 2023

A conversation with Zaiyu san a night before gave me some light bulb moments💡 . I asked a simple question about whether he has changed his sequence of the courses which appeared different from before. He gave me such a great answer. He said it is determined by the ingredients and the flow of the customers, so every time it is different. There are a lot of regulars but also new customers at Den, they can be of different ages, some drink and some don’t. It has been 16 years since Den opened, and... More

8 / 10
on 11 Nov 2022

Den is always great to go to. The food is funny, delicious and well executed. The “easy to draw man” salad is one of the best you can get with its different textures and tastes created by treating each ingredient different. The DKF with a seasonal filling is succulent and delicious.
For me the highlight besides the classics was the エボダイ(疣鯛)/Butterfish, Ebodai. The fillet was grilled and the head deep fried so one could eat it almost as a fish chip. Excellent, deep flavor and... More

on 07 May 2021

Rice, kabocha bushi, caviar
白米、かぼちゃぶし、キャビア

白米にキャビア、そして周りには枕崎の鰹節屋さんとコラボレートして作ったという南瓜の節。

鰹節のような燻香の中に凝縮された甘味が感じられる。

スモークしたカンズリのオイルが添えられているので、香りが共鳴して増幅される。

こちらも、日本の食文化を外部の視点で深く掘り下げるトーマスならではの発想で、大いに刺激的。... More

on 19 Apr 2021

Den, Tokyo. Always a great time, and spring ingredients in Japan are my favorite.

on 08 Apr 2021

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神宮前の「傳 (DEN)」

A warm and welcoming restaurant serving Japanese cuisine with a sense of creativity.
もはや海外の方から聞くことの方が多かったお店。
Puchiにもようやく会えました🐶

2枚目: フォワグラ最中 Foie gras monaka
3枚目: デンタッキー Dentucky
4枚目: 豚フィレ ほうれん草と牡蠣のソース
   Pork fillet with spinach and oyster sauce
5枚目: 季節のサラダ Seasonal Salad
6枚目: 筍と蛤のお椀
   Bowl... More

on 13 Feb 2021

DENtucky Fried Chicken, an iconic dish of this restaurant ranked No.3 in Asia with two Michelin stars

傳タッキーフライドチキン

「傳」のアイコン的一品。今回の中身は、黒豆、松の実、クコの実、高麗人参。

2021年1月

Den (Jingumae, Tokyo)
神宮前「傳」

#den #tokyoeats #tokyorestaurant #dentucky #dentuckyfriedchicken #傳 #東京グルメ #渋谷区グルメ... More

on 19 Oct 2020

The Dentucky fried chicken changes every time we visit. This one was filled with sticky rice and edamame. Yum! 😋
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Den (傳), Tokyo (May 2019)
#cityfoodsters_tokyo
#cityfoodsters_den
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#傳 #傳den #visittokyo

8 / 10
on 21 Apr 2020

Back for the second time in almost as many weeks. The hospitality and great food merits frequent visits. This time, being the world champion of omotenashi, the Japanese are of hospitality, they cooked me the hana-sansho rice in a donabe, one of my favourite variations and only when in season. To top it up they produced another rice with sautéed mushrooms.

8 / 10
on 30 Mar 2020

Back at Den for the spring menu. Some classics like the fried chicken and some new dishes like the veal cheek with Japanese truffles. The latter being the star of the menu. The rice in two versions, firefly squid and mountain vegetables.
den is famous for its omotenashi which is truly unparalleled but I like it for its food. It is modern but respects the rules, it is tasty and very well executed. It tries to surprise but always does.

on 17 Jan 2020

(SWIPE FOR MORE PICS) All the happy moments during the collaboration lunch of @ristorantelido84 x Den @zaiyuhasegawa . Food was so great, in fact, exceeding all my expectation.
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The company, super!!!! It was like 新年会New Year Gathering in Japan, with an Italian theme. Besides seeing @zaiyuhasegawa san and team Den, there were Italian cuisine chefs @luca.fantin @hidehito_hirayama Of @alterego.tokyo , @susumu0shimizu... More

on 17 Jan 2020

Video 1 & Pic 2-3: イカ、燻製した鰻バター、 菊芋の「 マヨネーズ」
Cuttlefish, Smoked Eel Butter, Jerusalem Artichoke “Mayonnaise”.
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Pic 4 : 春キャベツ 、 山椒のペーストと山椒の実、生の唐墨
Spring Cabbage, Sansho Paste and Sansho Seeds, Raw Karasumi (Bottarga)
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Video 5 & Pic 6-7: リゾート、黒にんにく、ベリー
Risotto, Black Fermented Garlic, Berries
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Pic 8-9: スモークサーディンの唐揚げ 、はちみつ、サラダ Smoked... More

on 17 Jan 2020

(SWIPE TO SEE MORE PICS) : Final Cacio e Pepe “En Vessie”. Perfectly al dente, with just the right amount of peppery pecorino sauce coating each rigatoni. So good. The recipe does not change but the texture did vary in different location. Because when something so simple with so few ingredients, every detail - water, temperature, etc counts.
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Many people asked me why use the pig’s bladder to cook the pasta? The last picture is the answer #LiDen84 #Lido84xDen #littlemeg_best2019... More

on 01 Jan 2020

The most important meal for me on New Year day today is to have Den’s osechi! This has been my tradition now ever since I had my first osechi by Team Den. The contents are about the same as these items have specific symbolic meanings so they are not supposed to be omitted or changed drastically. You can see the item list in the last pic and most of the explanations are in my old posts (#littlemeg_osechi2018 , #littlemeg_osechi2019 ) This year a new item to replace the pork... More

on 15 Dec 2019

Collaborative dinners and pop ups can often be a mixed bag, but I had a lot of fun at the #gelinaz shuffle this year. Coconuts and banana leaves in the communal table at @zaiyuhasegawa’s Den told us we were in for something fun. The crew did a great job of interpreting Thai flavors, but very much in the Den spirit. Turns out our mystery restaurant twin for the night was @ledubkk - which almost no one guessed.

8 / 10
on 05 Apr 2019

Zaiyu Hasegawa
WB 50 Chefs’ Choice Award 2019

Zaiyu cooks a modern kaiseki meal. He follows the rules, uses great ingredients and has a flawless technique.

However then he takes the stiff- and stuffiness out of the whole experience and infuses it with unparalleled omotenashi and fun.
This creates an addictive mixture which is impossible not to fall for.

No wonder he won all of these accolades, but don't get me wrong, the food by itself is worth a visit.


on 27 Jun 2018

Den. No need to say anything else. Just delightful from start to finish. A few dishes pictured here. And they dressed Puchi Jr. (@puchi.jr) up in the costume I brought him in January!

on 18 Jan 2018

The whole Den family was as lovely as always, and another fantastic meal. And Puchi seems to tolerate the hat :)

on 17 Jan 2018

My little gift for @puchi.jr - a chef’s hat and bandana with his name on it.

on 28 Nov 2017

Team Den ??‍????‍? Always so happy to be back at Den! ? They will always take great care of you like family. Can’t wait to return next month! ?
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Den (傳), Tokyo (April 2017)
#cityfoodsters_tokyo
#cityfoodsters_den

8 / 10
on 15 Apr 2017

Always happy to be back to DEN Family.

on 31 Mar 2017

?? Chef Zaiyu-san and Puchi Jr ?
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神保町 傳 Jimbocho Den, Tokyo (Sept 2016)
#cityfoodsters_tokyo
#cityfoodsters_jimbochoden

Recommended in Tokyo

Address

Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingūmae, 2-chōme−3−18 建築家会館JIA館

Hours

Open hours

Phone

+81364555433

Price Range

Based on country average

$$$$ (¥10,000+)

Website

http://www.jimbochoden.com/

Tabelog

https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1306/A130603/13046855/