The hardest tables in Tokyo

5 restaurants

Hardest first.

1. 01

   Sukiyabashi Jiro

   Sukiyabashi Jiro takes bookings from overseas guests only through the concierge of the hotel you stay at, with photo ID at the door. The course is from 88,000 yen; cancelling inside seven days costs 44,000 yen. Checked November 2, 2026.

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2. 02

   Den

   Den in Tokyo books by phone only, from noon Japan time on the same date two months before your dinner, for up to four people. The rules, the times in the United States and what to do when it is full, checked October 29, 2026.

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3. 03

   Narisawa

   Narisawa opens a whole month of tables at once, at 10am Japan time on the first business day of the month before, on OMAKASE only. January 2027 opens December 1. Rules and backups, checked October 29, 2026.

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4. 04

   Florilège

   Florilège in Tokyo opens each date on TableCheck exactly one month ahead, at midnight Japan time, which is 7am Pacific the day before in winter. Prices, cancellation and what to do when it is full, checked October 29, 2026.

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5. 05

   Quintessence

   Quintessence takes bookings three months ahead to the day, online from 9:30am Tokyo time (4:30pm Pacific the day before in winter) or by phone. The dated table, the cancellation rule and the days it is closed, checked November 13, 2026.

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