Tenshin-an — Restaurant in Kamakura

After enjoying Nagashi Somen from Chayakado, I visited Tenshin-an in Kamakura for desserts.

I tried the Moss Parfait (¥760), inspired by their moss garden. This visually stunning treat featured sponge cake, matcha pudding, vanilla ice cream, and matcha powder. It was moderately bitter, smooth, and perfect for matcha fans.

The Dessert and Drink Set (¥1010) included Kamakura Honey Pudding and a Matcha Latte. The pudding was silky with natural sweetness from Kenchoji Temple's honey, while the Matcha Latte had a mild matcha flavour but lacked creaminess.

The peaceful ambiance, Zen vibes, and serene moss garden added to the experience, making it a...

This small restaurant is located in a traditional Japanese wooden house - you need to take off your shoes to get access here. Staff was very warm and friendly, providing water and wet wipes just arrived. We ordered some matcha desserts and everything was tasty, fresh and well prepared. There is a small traditional Japanese garden just outside with a circle window that overlook just on it. You can take some photos here as the view is really charming. Prices are aligned to food quality and location. Staff talks basic English but it is still hard make specific requests as they don’t...

I loved that everything was made from vegetables! The curry had a smooth texture, though it might be common tasting, the texture really elevated it. The vegetables were all fresh! The kenchinjiru had a subtle flavour that might be too bland for some, but I quite liked it. The onigiri that came with the set was simple and tasty. My husband felt everything tasted common, but I find it hard to come by vegetable-made food that tasted good in Japan. The service was good. Recommended for anyone who wants to eat shoujin ryouri, or any...