Shaoxiong Hanten
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$500+per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
This eight-seat Sendagaya basement Chinese restaurant, a four-time Tabelog 100 honoree, operates by reservation only at JPY 100,000 per head. The intimate counter-and-table format justifies the price for diners seeking a rare, focused experience, but the long booking window and single dinner service mean you'll need to plan months ahead. Worth it if the format matters more than flexibility.
About Shaoxiong Hanten
Shaoxiong Hanten is a Tokyo venue with a price of JPY 100,000 and evening hours from 6–10:30 PM daily. It is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 selection, and the dress code is smart casual. For diners comparing premium meals across Tokyo's dining landscape, those are the key facts to plan around.
The Focused Format and What It Means for Your Meal
The safest way to approach Shaoxiong Hanten is to treat it as a premium Tokyo reservation and confirm any format-related expectations directly before booking.
The price of JPY 100,000 places Shaoxiong Hanten in a high-spend category. Its Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 recognition gives diners another point of reference. If you are comparing it with other venues such as CURRY UP or Okashiya Ucchi, make the comparison on the basis of your own booking needs, budget, and current availability rather than assuming a shared format.
Booking, Timing, and What to Expect
Shaoxiong Hanten's hours are 6–10:30 PM every day of the week. No lunch hours are provided in the information, so plan around dinner unless the restaurant directly confirms otherwise. With a price of JPY 100,000 and smart-casual dress code, treat the booking as a planned evening meal.
Shaoxiong Hanten is in Tokyo. For travelers staying in Tokyo's hotel districts, the practical advice is simple: plan the evening around the reservation, allow time to arrive calmly, and confirm any current access or arrival details directly with the restaurant.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 6–10:30 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-14-10 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan
- Website
- koguma-hanten.com
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
A softly lit, wood-accented room with simple concrete details creates a calm, refined atmosphere; lighting and table layout are adjusted daily to suit the specific guests and occasions, giving the space a private, almost hidden feel despite its central location.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Chinese liquor, Beer
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Matsutake and Shanghai crab course
- Seasonal shark fin preparations
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-14-10 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 6–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 6–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 6–10:30 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
At JPY 100,000, Shaoxiong Hanten sits in a different price tier than most Tokyo Chinese restaurants, including CURRY UP (JPY 1,000–1,999) and Okashiya Ucchi (JPY 5,000–5,999). Those venues offer easier booking, lower commitment, and more forgiving reservation windows, making them better choices for travelers with flexible schedules or tighter budgets. Shaoxiong Hanten's eight-seat format and Tabelog 100 recognition place it closer to the city's French tasting-menu venues like Sincère and Convivio, both of which offer similar intimacy and require similar advance planning.
For diners prioritizing value and accessibility, the lower-priced Chinese options in Tokyo deliver strong experiences without the months-long booking window or the six-figure spend. But if you're after the scarcity of the eight-seat format and the recognition that comes with consistent Tabelog 100 placement, Shaoxiong Hanten is one of the few venues in the city that offers that combination. The trade-off is inflexibility, both in timing and cost, which makes it a poor fit for spontaneous diners or those testing the format for the first time.
Booking difficulty is high across the board for Tokyo's top-tier Chinese and French venues, but Shaoxiong Hanten's limited phone hours and reservation-only policy make it one of the harder tables to secure. If you miss the booking window or can't commit to the single dinner service, Okashiya Ucchi or the broader Tokyo dining scene offer more forgiving alternatives with comparable quality at lower price points.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Shaoxiong Hanten?
The dress code is smart casual. Dressing neatly is a sensible choice for this Tokyo venue.
What should a first-timer know about Shaoxiong Hanten?
Shaoxiong Hanten is a Tokyo venue recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - TOKYO - 2026 selection, with a price of JPY 100,000; hours are 6–10:30 PM daily, and the dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Shaoxiong Hanten?
The hours are 6–10:30 PM daily, and no lunch hours are provided. Approach Shaoxiong Hanten as an evening destination unless the restaurant directly confirms otherwise.
