My November Food Guide in Zushi-Hayama-Kamakura, Japan

November 2023 Food Log

Hi there! Welcome to my November 2023 food log!

It has been over a month since I have been working in Japan temporarily, and way too long since I made my last food log. When my family recently moved to Japan a couple years ago, my visits to Japan mainly consisted of exploring outside of my new home town, such as Tokyo, Yokohama, and beyond. Since I’m here for a couple months, I want to focus on local eats and to feel closer to this area.

This food log will cover my eats from mid-October to the end of November, around the Kamakura-Zushi-Hayama area. Please feel free to use this as a guide to find local eats around this area!

Cost Legend (based on one meal per person)

$ - under 2,000

$$ - 2,000 - 6,000

$$$ - 6,000 - 10,000

$$$$ - 10,000+

Kamakura

一閑人 Ichikanjin

Known for their tsuke-men (dipping noodles), they were recently featured on several news articles and became quietly popular. Their signature spicy noodles with habanero or jalapenos are the go-to (which I was too weak to order). Btw, portions are big!

Where: 1 Chome-10-3 Yuigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0014

What I got: Regular tsukemen (no spicy!)

Cost: $

銀座 篝(かがり) Ginza Kagari Kamakura Branch

Apparently I got the wrong dish according to my friend, but I had to try their special limited dish. Although my uji matcha ramen was still delicious, my friend strongly recommended their truffle ramen.

Where: 〒248-0006 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Komachi, 2 Chome−10−7 ストロール鎌倉

What I got: Uji matcha ramen

Cost: $

Starbucks Reserve

Needed a place to study, and this Starbucks café did the job. It combines Japanese architecture and design. It’s a popular spot to work, so finding a table to work at might be a little tricky.

Where: 15-11 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012

What I got: Matcha latte

Cost: $

Eredge Café

A hard-to-miss café located in the outskirts of the heart of Kamakura. They have a huge menu to select from!

Where: 959-8 Tokiwa, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0022

What I got: Chiffon cake, orange almond caramel latte

Cost: $

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Zushi

海畑marche太陽 (Umihata marche Taiyou)

They have a wide selection of high quality vegetables, meat, and fish that are locally sourced from the Miura Peninsula.

Where: 〒249-0006 Kanagawa, Zushi, 2 Chome−6−31 魚佐次ビル 5F

What we got: Hata salad, sashimi platter, meat charcuterie, shikwasa sour drink

Cost: $$

ひこのや　(Hikonoya)

The juiciest, most tender tonkatsu I have ever eaten.

Where: 102 1 Chome-1-32 Yamanone, Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0002

What we got: 上ロース (jyou rōsu), メンチカツ (menchi katsu)

Cost: $$

Matchpoint

I probably came here 3 times in the past month… This just shows how much I love this casual and laid-back place. They are known for their delicious curries.

Where: 5 Chome-1-13 Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0006

What we got: Various (cheese plate, pasta, curry, salad, garlic fries, etc)

Cost: $

Café Terrace Nagisa

Tucked away upstairs, this cozy café is an ideal spot for a healthy lunch with a variety of colorful veggies.

Where: 1 Chome-11-13 Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0006

What we got: Ginger pork plate, ice coffee

Cost: $

おかみ家 (Okamiya) Yakiniku

Serving high quality meat (like wagyu!), you can also serve and make your own drinks at their drink bar.

Where: 3 Chome-3-29 Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0006

What we got: Various meat dish

Cost: $$-$$$

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Enishi

An intimate, classy izakaya serving high quality dishes.

Where: 1 Chome-2-7 Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0006

What we got: Salad, spring rolls, tamagoyaki with mentaiko, kara-age, fried mushrooms, ochazuke, grilled chicken, tofu yukke, (and a couple more dishes)

Cost: $$$

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カフェ くじらぐも (Cafe Kujira Gumo)

Apparently their bagels go hard… but I just got their coffee :)

Where: 2 Chome-2-1 Shinjuku, Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0007

What we got: Siphon coffee

Cost:$

Hayama

Marlowe Café

A popular pudding company. This location has a spacious dining area with a covered outdoor area. Super rich and creamy pudding!

Where: 1296-6 Nagae, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0113

What we got: Shirasu (white bait fish) toast set with half pudding

Cost: $$

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Happy Holidays!

- Sarah