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A tall flame rising from seared wagyu on a black stone set in a ring of salt

Japanese Omakase · Kulai, Johor

DEN Culinary

A modern Japanese dining concept where the finest ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship and contemporary Japanese cuisine come together. We believe dining is more than just food — it is an experience shaped by flavour, detail, atmosphere and genuine hospitality.

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The DEN Experience

A hidden gem in Kulai, offering an intimate Japanese omakase experience shaped by seasonal ingredients and thoughtful craftsmanship.

A whole loin of raw bluefin tuna on a pale wooden board at the counter, the dark dining room behind
A blowtorch flame searing a glazed fish fillet on a bamboo leaf
A chef’s open palm holding a piece of tuna nigiri while brushing it with soy

The Omakase

We let the seasons guide the ingredients, the chef shape the experience, and every detail speak for itself.

Alex, founder and itamae of DEN Culinary, in a black chef’s jacket and glasses, working at the counter with a knife, a stack of boxes and a row of garnish bowls in front of him

Handed down.

DEN takes its name from the Japanese character 伝 (den): to hand something down. At DEN Culinary, omakase is an intimate expression of Japanese craftsmanship, guided by seasonality, precision and respect for every ingredient.

Japanese cooking sits at the centre. Western, Thai, Chinese and Peruvian technique sit around it, learned in the kitchens the two chefs trained in.

Alex

Founder · Owner-Chef

Five years in Japan: Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, two-Michelin-star kaiseki at Kodaiji Jugyuan in Kyoto, Edomae sushi at Fufu Atami, and the fish market. Founder of DEN Culinary — a hidden omakase in a converted factory in Kulai.

Desmond

Executive Head Chef

Trained in French cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu, then Nobu Singapore — starters to mains, charcoal grill and Josper. At DEN he brings that kitchen to a Japanese centre.

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Lunch at the counter

Japanese lunch in Kulai, Johor

The DEN Mini Don Series: seven Japanese rice bowls, RM38 to RM238, from salmon and avocado to uni and ikura. At lunch, 12:00 to 15:00, Tuesday to Sunday, a bowl can be ordered on its own at the counter; at dinner the bowls come alongside an omakase.

  • Negitoro Otoro Donねぎとろ・大トロ丼RM138
  • Unagi Donうなぎ・玉子丼RM42
  • Salmon Avocado Donサーモン・アボカド丼RM38
  • Salmon Ikura Donサーモン・いくら丼RM58
  • Engawa Donえんがわ丼RM108
  • Uni Ikura Donうに・いくら丼RM238
  • A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki DonA5和牛すき焼き丼RM188
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A salted cube of raw wagyu resting on a black stone

Your Table Awaits

An intimate omakase experience in Kulai, Johor.

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DENSETSU needs three days’ notice. DENGOKU needs seven.

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Find DEN

Hidden inside a converted factory in the Indahpura estate, Kulai, about 26 km north of Johor Bahru. Set the navigation before you leave and look for the DEN sign at the door.

DEN Culinary

Lot 58904, Jalan Pekeliling Tanjung 27/2
Kawasan Perindustrian Indahpura
81000 Kulai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
Lunch
12:00 – 15:00
Dinner
17:30 – 22:00
Tuesday to Sunday · Closed on Mondays
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Lot 58904, Jalan Pekeliling Tanjung 27/2, Kawasan Perindustrian Indahpura, 81000 Kulai, Johor Darul Ta’zim

Kulai, Johor · 26 km north of Johor Bahru · 7 km from Senai Airport · Coming from Singapore? Getting here →

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