Out for Sunday lunch yesterday, we hit up an old favourite ramen joint in Kamakura.
We started with a plate of the suigyoza dumplings. These ones are special — and not just because they're not usually on the menu at lunchtime (only at weekends and after 2 pm)...
They're stuffed not with the usual minced pork but with a mix of ebi (shrimp) and crunchy kuwai (arrowhead bulb). Served with a scattering of pakchi (aka cilantro/leaf coriander), plus a nice rich soy and sesame seed dressing, they are really good.
But that was just to limber up our appetites while we were waiting for our ramen to arrive...
For me: a healthy bowl of the special of the day – tantanmen noodles. The soup was creamy and rich with plenty of tonyu (soymilk). And it had a nice mellow burn, from the addition of homemade chili paste. Plus a nice garnish of local vegetables.
For her: the standard classic shio ramen, very straightforward and satisfying.
Ichikanjin, Kamakura — classic comfort food. And a very popular Sunday lunch spot. Be prepared to wait your turn in line.
You'll find previous posts on Ichikanjin here…, and here… !
And here's the map link…