Steeped in Japan’s traditional izakaya culture, DEN takes inspiration from the country’s informal pubs where people gather over drinks and small dishes designed for sharing, offering premium Japanese grilling and beverages amid an atmosphere that pays homage to Tokyo after dark. 

Previously known for its Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine, DEN has also been reimagined as a lively social destination, with a new musical direction blending Japanese city pop and contemporary sounds. Japanese highballs, freshly poured beer and sake are central to the experience.

To mark the launch, DEN will host a four-course dinner on October 30 from 7-9pm, beginning with sharing appetisers of edamame and sweet potato fries, followed by fried Wagyu gyoza and aburi shime saba pan con gohan. The second course features an ocean-inspired selection of hand-sliced salmon crudo, salmon and tuna croquetas, and assorted sushi rolls.

A highlight of the evening is the premium yakitori selection, featuring chicken thigh, Kurobuta pork, Wagyu striploin, Saikyo miso grouper and grilled vegetables, followed by yuzu sake sherbet for dessert. Each course will be paired with premium Japanese sake in collaboration with beverage distributor Italasia.

The dinner is priced at THB 1,990++ per adult and THB 995++ per child aged five to 12. See menu here.

Beyond the launch event, DEN's new à la carte menu focuses on Japanese-style grilled skewers prepared over a charcoal Robata grill. Sharing dishes include spicy chicken karaage and fried Wagyu gyoza, while subtle influences from Meliá's Spanish heritage and Thai cuisine are reflected in sweet potato fries with Romesco mayo, aburi shime saba served on crispy Japanese rice with tomato salsa and extra virgin olive oil, and tuna and red snapper rolls accompanied by Thai coconut sauce. See DEN’s menu here.

From November, DEN will introduce one of its signature weekly dining experience “Yakitori Matsuri”, featuring unlimited Japanese-style grilled skewers, including chicken, pork, Wagyu beef, seafood and vegetables, accompanied by sharing dishes such as fried rice, edamame and sweet potato fries.

Available every Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 9pm, Yakitori Matsuri is priced at THB 990 net per adult and THB 495 net per child aged five to 12, including complimentary free-flow cold brew tea.