Jensen
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999
Why go
Jensen, a two-time Tabelog Bread Tokyo 100 honoree, operates a no-frills takeout counter in Motoyoyogicho selling Danish pastries and bread for under ¥1,000 per item. Open until 7 PM weekdays (4 PM Saturdays, closed Sundays), it offers award-recognized quality at prices well below most Tokyo bakery peers. Arrive before 10 AM for the fullest selection; cash only, no reservations.
About Jensen
Jensen is a Tokyo venue with a price listing of ¥999 or less and confirmed inclusion on Tabelog's Bread Tokyo 100 list for 2022. Its opening hours are 9 AM–7 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM–4 PM Saturday, closed Sunday. Beyond those basics, specific details about menu items, service format, payments, seating, exact location are not confirmed here, so the safest way to plan is around the published hours and Tokyo setting.
Why Jensen Has Tabelog Recognition
Jensen's clearly recognition is its inclusion in Tabelog's Bread Tokyo 100 list for 2022. That makes it a venue to consider if you are looking at recognized bread listings in Tokyo, especially at a modest listed price point. This guide does not verify additional award years, a Tabelog score, a specific neighborhood address, or a detailed menu, so those details should not be treated as confirmed.
The price listing places Jensen at ¥999 or less. Direct comparisons should be kept general unless the other venue's price and format are independently. If you are weighing Jensen against other Tokyo choices such as Raisan or Shizuru, use Jensen's confirmed strengths simply: Tokyo, Tabelog Bread Tokyo 100 recognition in 2022, a low listed price.
What to Expect on a First Visit
Plan around the schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, closed on Sunday. For a first visit, the practical approach is to confirm current details directly and avoid arriving on Sunday.
Compared with named peers such as Le cabaret, Jensen should be understood through the limited confirmed facts rather than assumed dining style or menu format. It is listed in Tokyo, has a low price band, has confirmed 2022 Tabelog Bread Tokyo 100 recognition. Other venues, including Les Chanterelles and SPICE POST, may be useful reference points only in a broad planning sense, not as evidence of Jensen's specific service or offering.
Jensen is in Tokyo. For a wider plan, consider other dining in Tokyo generically alongside Jensen, while checking each venue's current details before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒151-0062 Tokyo, Shibuya, Motoyoyogicho, 4−2 パークサイド代々木
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1318/A131810/13007309
- Phone
- +81 3-3465-7843
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non-smoking neighborhood bakery with a classic Nordic feel, tucked into a residential street near Yoyogi Hachiman; it functions mainly as a take-out shop, so the atmosphere is calm and low-key rather than a sit-down café.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒151-0062 Tokyo, Shibuya, Motoyoyogicho, 4−2 パークサイド代々木 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Raisan, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Les Chanterelles, Notable alternative
- Shizuru, Japanese, ¥¥
- Le cabaret, French, ¥¥
- SPICE POST, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Jensen sits at the budget end of Tokyo's award-listed bakeries, charging under ¥1,000 per visit versus Raisan's ¥¥¥ tabs or Shizuru's ¥¥ midtier pricing. The trade-off: no seating, no reservations, a cash-only policy that speeds transactions but limits convenience. Le cabaret, a French ¥¥ spot, offers sit-down service Jensen does not, while SPICE POST (¥1,000–¥1,999) runs closer in price but without Tabelog credentials.
Jensen's weekday 7 PM closing and Saturday 4 PM cutoff make it more accessible than peers that shut by midafternoon, though selection narrows after lunch. Les Chanterelles operates a similar takeaway model but lacks Jensen's repeat Tabelog recognition. If you prioritize credentials and value, Jensen wins; if you want a dining experience or flexible payment, choose Raisan or Le cabaret instead.
For first-timers weighing options: Jensen for budget-conscious shoppers who value awards; Raisan for a splurge; Shizuru for midtier balance; Le cabaret if you need a sit-down meal. Jensen's early sell-outs and cash-only stance require planning, but the price-to-quality ratio justifies the effort.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jensen good for a special occasion?
Only limited facts: Jensen is in Tokyo, has a listed price of ¥999 or less, keeps the stated weekly hours, was included in Tabelog's Bread Tokyo 100 list for 2022. Seating, service style, special-occasion suitability are not confirmed here, so check directly before planning around an event.
How far ahead should I book Jensen?
The confirmed hours are 9 AM–7 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM–4 PM Saturday, closed Sunday. Confirm current visiting requirements directly before going.
What should I wear to Jensen?
What should a first-timer know about Jensen?
First-timers should rely on the confirmed basics: Jensen is in Tokyo, the listed price is ¥999 or less, it is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, it is closed Sunday. Its confirmed recognition is Tabelog Bread Tokyo 100 for 2022.
Is lunch or dinner better at Jensen?
The confirmed operating hours are 9 AM–7 PM on weekdays, 9 AM–4 PM on Saturday, closed Sunday. Choose a visit time within those hours and confirm current details directly.
