Kamakura Pasta Matsuyamagintengaiten

We wanted to eat early before travelling the next day but restaurants we tried were not open yet. We saw Kawamura Pass, open from 11:00 to 23:00, and tried it. We learned later that it is part of a popular chain started in Kamakura. We very murray enjoyed this location. The two of us had a caprese s...alad, a corn potage, grilled salmon pasta with tomato sauce, smoked salmon pasta with sea urchin cream, and a bottle of chardonnay for a total of 5900 yen (wine was 2400 yen). We did not have the set menu because we didn't want bread or dessert. There is also a very nice tea bar. There is a picture menu with English, the decor is attractive with a rustic dark wood beam at the entry, washi paper on the wall, and light wood paneling. We will look for this chain in other Japanese towns when we want an alternative to Japanese cuisine.

Visited May 2016