Restaurant in Osaka, Japan

DENDA

Name: DENDA
Address: Japan, 〒550-0011 Osaka, Nishi Ward, Awaza, 1 Chome−14−4 サインカンパニービル １階, Osaka, JP
Telephone: +81 6-6616-9825
Price range: JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

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Basque-Coded Osaka

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About DENDA

Sister to Michelin-starred Aralde, this 12-seat Basque pintxos and à la carte counter earned Tabelog Spanish Cuisine 100 spots in 2024 and 2026. Lunch-only service (1:00–5:00 PM, Monday–Saturday) at JPY 6,000–7,999 per head, with a retail wine program and casual pacing. Book ahead; five minutes from Hommachi Station.

DENDA in Osaka is a thin-data listing with a few verified essentials: the published price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and the verified hours are Monday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with Sunday closed. It is also listed in Tabelog's Spanish Cuisine 100 for 2026. Beyond those points, specific claims about dishes, seating, service style, reservations, location details, drinks, or ownership should be treated as unverified unless confirmed directly with the venue.

What Is Verified About DENDA

The most useful confirmed planning details are price and hours. DENDA is listed at JPY 6,000–7,999, and it operates from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday is closed. The venue appears in Tabelog's Spanish Cuisine 100 for 2026, which is the only verified recognition available here.

Because the verified record does not include a menu, seat count, booking policy, payment methods, dietary information, take-out or delivery status, or a drinks program, those details are not stated here as facts. If any of those points matter to your visit, confirm them directly before going.

Hours and Location

DENDA is in Osaka. Its verified opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It is closed on Sunday. No more specific address, neighborhood, station access, parking information, or holiday schedule is verified in the available data.

If you are comparing DENDA with Alarde, Los Sitios, Chuka Soba Kazura, or Spice Shokudo Nikki, keep the comparison broad unless you have current details from each venue. DENDA's confirmed profile is simply Osaka, JPY 6,000–7,999, Monday-to-Saturday afternoon-to-evening hours, and a 2026 Tabelog Spanish Cuisine 100 listing. For more Osaka dining intel, see our full Osaka restaurants guide.

DENDA is best approached as a venue to verify before committing: the price range and hours are clear, and the 2026 Tabelog recognition gives it a useful point of distinction. However, details such as menu format, signature dishes, seating, reservations, dietary accommodations, and atmosphere are not confirmed in the provided record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at DENDA?

The verified data does not include specific dishes or a menu format for DENDA. Check directly with the venue for current menu details before visiting.

What venues can I compare with DENDA?

Other venues to consider or compare include Alarde, Los Sitios, Chuka Soba Kazura, and Spice Shokudo Nikki. Because the verified data here does not include current details for those venues, treat them as broad comparison points rather than direct substitutes.

Is DENDA good for solo dining?

The verified data does not include seating style, counter availability, reservation rules, or service format, so solo-dining suitability can change. The confirmed price range is JPY 6,000–7,999. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Does DENDA handle dietary restrictions?

No dietary accommodation details are included in the verified data. If you have allergies, vegetarian requirements, or other restrictions, contact DENDA directly before visiting.

Is DENDA good for a special occasion?

The verified record does not include atmosphere, private rooms, seating, service style, or celebration-related details. DENDA may be worth considering based on its Osaka location, JPY 6,000–7,999 price range, and 2026 Tabelog Spanish Cuisine 100 listing, but occasion suitability should be confirmed directly.

Is lunch or dinner better at DENDA?

DENDA's verified hours are 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. The data does not identify separate lunch or dinner services, so plan around the listed hours rather than assuming a specific meal period.

Is DENDA worth the price?

DENDA's verified price range is JPY 6,000–7,999, and it is listed in Tabelog's Spanish Cuisine 100 for 2026. Whether that is worthwhile depends on your priorities, especially because specific menu, seating, and service details are not verified here.

Location

Japan, 〒550-0011 Osaka, Nishi Ward, Awaza, 1 Chome−14−4 サインカンパニービル１階

Osaka, Japan

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Getting a Table: DENDA and Alternatives

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
DENDA	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999	Easy
Alarde		Unknown
Los Sitios	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999	Unknown
Chuka Soba Kazura	- JPY 999	Unknown
アラルデ		Unknown
Spice Shokudo Nikki	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Alarde, Notable alternative
Los Sitios, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Chuka Soba Kazura, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
アラルデ, Notable alternative
Spice Shokudo Nikki, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

DENDA sits between Osaka's high-end Spanish omakase counters and casual tapas bars, offering Basque-focused pintxos and à la carte plates at JPY 6,000–7,999, the same price bracket as Los Sitios but with lunch-only hours and a tighter, 12-seat format. Sister restaurant Alarde delivers Michelin-starred polish and evening service, but expect higher spend and more formal pacing; DENDA trades that structure for flexibility and lower cost. If you need dinner service in this price range, Los Sitios is the clearer choice. For budget-conscious midday meals, Chuka Soba Kazura (under JPY 1,000) and Spice Shokudo Nikki (JPY 1,000–1,999) serve faster, cheaper fare but lack DENDA's Tabelog 100 pedigree and Basque ingredient sourcing.

DENDA's retail wine program and à la carte structure make it easier for solo diners or anyone who wants to control pacing and spend, an advantage over set-menu formats. The 12-seat counter accommodates groups up to 12 (or 20 standing), but there are no private rooms, so noise and intimacy depend on who else is booked. Reservations are recommended; the Tabelog recognition and limited capacity make walk-ins unreliable, especially mid-week.

Choose DENDA if you want ingredient-driven Basque cooking at lunch with a wine list you can shop from, and you're comfortable with casual service and single-session hours. Pick Alarde for evening dining and Michelin-level polish, Los Sitios for dinner in the same price tier, or budget-friendly spots like Chuka Soba Kazura if cost and speed matter more than pedigree.