Amsterdam · Izakaya · a la carte
EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar
Japanese kitchen / Kaiseki course / Sake barJapanese-ownedJapanese-led kitchenSake barDe PijpAsahikawa
EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar is a Japanese-owned restaurant in Amsterdam's De Pijp, co-owned and led by Japanese chef Ken Osawa (from Asahikawa, Hokkaido) and manager Ryuji Ikemizu, offering kaiseki courses and à la carte alongside a curated sake selection.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- De Pijp
- Chef
- Ken Osawa
- Owner
- Ryuji Ikemizu / Ken Osawa
Plate № 86
About
EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar occupies a special position in Amsterdam's Japanese dining scene as one of the very few genuinely Japanese-owned and Japanese-led restaurants outside the Okura hotel. Co-owners chef Ken Osawa (who grew up in Asahikawa, Hokkaido) and Ryuji Ikemizu have created a restaurant that feels simultaneously intimate and serious: kaiseki-inspired courses and à la carte dishes coexist with a thoughtfully curated sake bar. The Japanese Foodie Guide to the Netherlands cites EN as one of the city's most authentic Japanese dining experiences. De Pijp's vibrant neighbourhood atmosphere provides a convivial setting for what is fundamentally a very focused culinary operation.
Neighborhood & visiting
EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar sits in De Pijp, one of Amsterdam's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese-owned and Japanese-led — chef Ken Osawa from Asahikawa, Hokkaido co-owns and cooks
- Kaiseki-inspired courses alongside à la carte — rare flexibility in fine Japanese dining
- Curated sake bar: one of the best sake selections in the Netherlands
- Japanese Foodie Guide-certified — among Amsterdam's most authentically Japanese dining experiences
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Frequently asked
About EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar
- Is EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar an authentic japanese kitchen / kaiseki course / sake bar restaurant in Amsterdam?
- Yes — EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese kitchen / kaiseki course / sake bar in Amsterdam: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar located?
- EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar is located at Dusartstraat 53H, 1072 HP Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands in the De Pijp neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar?
- EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar?
- EN Japanese Kitchen & Sake Bar sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese kitchen / kaiseki course / sake bar of this format in Amsterdam.
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