FENG BEN DIAN

This is an efficient Japanese chain restaurant. I would have liked a 4.5 star option. This score is because of the generous set menus and good prices (Y1800-Y2100 for a quality meal), especially in the heart of Kamakura. It is a large and comfortable restaurant and I am writing this after my third visit. Most meals revolve around soba and tempura (I had prawns, eggplant and pumpkin), sashimi, rice, salad, pickles, Japanese egg/shrimp custard (chawamushi) an assortment of hot and cold etc. It is not fine dining but very tasty hearty food and a nice respite from the Kamakura crowd.

This restaurant mainly serves traditional Japanese cuisine. We ordered sashimi, tempura, sake, etc. The sashimi is very fresh and tender, and their tempura is a bit special. It is not wrapped in ordinary bread crumbs, but fried with black sesame and other grains. It is crispy and looks more nutritious, but it is a bit chewy. People with bad teeth may still prefer traditional tempura.

A true Kamakura-style ramen restaurant, fresh and delicious, a book to satisfy

The lobster sashimi here is good, the portion is large, and the shell can be used to make porridge.

Kamakura is located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one side, it is an ancient city with a history of nearly a thousand years. It was once the seat of the "Kamakura Shogunate", Japan's first samurai regime. Numerous historical sites, modern beaches and various shops make Kamakura a city with diverse charm. Today, this ancient capital with both natural beauty and cultural atmosphere is one of Japan's famous tourist destinations.