Kisetsu Ryori Ara Tama — Restaurant in Kamakura

An unexpected gem. It lays on the main walking route and that would be the last place I expected to find a restaurant from this level.

The food here is just excellent and very creative.

No cheap or disposable tableware either. Good quality chopsticks, water came in a metal cup and the glass ware for the sake didn't look (and probably wasn't) cheap either.

If possible ask for a seat with a view of the garden.

They also have an outside terras but it's next to the main road. Inside you won't hear that though.

English and kids menu available.

Don't let what I paid scare you off. I went full in but cheaper options are available.

This place alone was worth it coming to...

High quality Japanese cuisine Excellent food, good location, good atmosphere, good people and good service! Everything is great!

Seasonal Kaiseki Appetizer ・Simmered scallops Fuyaku Green pea tofu Grilled conger eel with salt and koji Steamed chicken and zucchini with basil sauce Pressed prosciutto Boiled spinach Marinated octopus Sashimi ・Assortment of three types of city fish from Odawara Kakashi Tuna, amberjack, and golden-eyed amberjack Grilled dish Yamayuri beef sirloin steak from Kanagawa Prefecture Hot dish Boiled silver cod Meal ・Rice cooked with clams, pickles, red miso soup Sweets Seasonal dessert Yuzu...

The food was delicious and at just over 2,000 JPY for a full lunch set with plenty of different items I find it to be quite reasonable.

The inside of the restaurant is furnished with lots of wood and large windows towards a small green garden. There is also a terrace, although it is right next to a busy street (albeit with a thin wooden wall to protect from sight and sound).

The menu is very small and you effectively only have 2-3 options in the 2k JOY region, however, there are other pricier options for hot pot that...