Seafood Rice bowls to try in Kanagawa Prefecture! 13 recommendations by area

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Wasaidokoro Yakura is a Japanese restaurant located right outside the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, along Komachi-dori, a popular sightseeing spot. You can enjoy Rice bowl menu items and dishes made with plenty of local ingredients such as shirasu (whitebait) and Kamakura yasai (Kamakura vegetables).

The interior has a bright wood-based feel, and they say you can relax at ease and forget the bustle outside.

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The seafood Rice bowl menu, made with only freshly caught shirasu (whitebait) carefully selected that morning, is popular. Each Rice bowl comes as a set with seasonal small side dishes and house-made pickles.

The shirasu is sourced from trusted fishing ports in Kanagawa Prefecture, and besides kamaage shirasu (boiled whitebait), there are also limited-quantity menu items made with nama shirasu (raw whitebait).

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They also offer many Rice bowl menu items made with seafood other than shirasu (whitebait), as well as colorful local Kamakura yasai (Kamakura vegetables).

The photo shows the “Kamaage Shirasu to Jizakana Kaisen Rice bowl.” This is a luxurious dish that lets you enjoy shirasu together with seasonal jizakana (local fish) sourced from Misaki Fishing Port.

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Maguro Oju Sakaemachi Kamakura Komachi Ten is also a good pick when you want to eat seafood Rice bowls around Kamakura Station in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Their popular stacked boxes are topped with fresh maguro (tuna) and shirasu (whitebait).

Located on the second floor of a building, the restaurant has a Japanese modern interior. The large windows look out over Komachi-dori.

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The hon-maguro (Pacific bluefin tuna), the main ingredient in the jubako (tiered box), is sourced each day from one of the industry's top tuna wholesalers, selecting the best available that day.

The carefully made akazu shari (red vinegar sushi rice) laid under the tuna is said to be prepared by a rice meister, who blends seasonal rice such as newly harvested rice from Shonan according to the time of year.

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There are 8 boxed meal options in total, and reviews say the most popular is the “Honmaguro (bluefin tuna) chutoro and asa-dore nama-shirasu (freshly caught raw whitebait) Two-Color Jubako Box,” which lets you enjoy both tuna and raw whitebait.

The shirasu was landed that very morning, and people praise its fresh taste with a nice sweetness.

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Kamakura Shokudo is a diner where you can enjoy seasonal flavors, built around the theme of local production for local consumption from Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Shonan area. Their seafood Rice bowl with shirasu (whitebait) as the main ingredient is popular.

The bright and open interior is also said to be very comfortable. There are plenty of table seats, so it seems easy to visit with family or in a group.

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One of the highlights here is getting to enjoy dishes made with plenty of local ingredients, including seafood from Sagami-wan (Sagami Bay).

Among them, the "Kamaage Shirasu to Nama Shirasu no Nishoku Rice bowl" is especially popular, served with a homemade soy sauce based tare (sauce). Nama shirasu (fresh whitebait) has a rich, silky texture, and the more you chew, the more its sweetness and umami spread across your palate, they say.

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They also offer dishes such as miso-marinated Shonan buta (Shonan pork), stew, and colorful menu items made with Kamakura yasai (Kamakura vegetables).

The curry made with plenty of Kamakura yasai is said to be a dish where you can taste the natural sweetness of the vegetables in the spicy curry. People of all ages can enjoy it.

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Restaurant Shikisai is a restaurant along Wakamiya Oji where you can casually enjoy seafood dishes Specially selected by a former fishmonger.

In a prime location overlooking the cherry tree lined approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Omotesando, you can enjoy a pleasant time along with the view from the windows. Counter seats and Sunken kotatsu seating are also available.

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They offer a full lineup of seafood Rice bowl dishes topped with all kinds of seafood, including ikura (salmon roe), crab, and tuna.

A nice touch is that every Rice bowl menu item comes with goma-dofu (sesame tofu), a small side dish, pickles, miso soup, and dessert. The seafood is all fresh and tasty.

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Among the many menu items, the Rice bowl made with shirasu (whitebait) caught that morning, a Shonan specialty, seems especially popular. The photo shows the “Nishoku-don,” topped with both nama-shirasu (raw whitebait) and kamaage-shirasu (boiled whitebait).

The shirasu is fresh, and people say its plump texture is hard to resist. They also offer pizza and dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet) dishes made with shirasu.

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Kamakura Kaisen Hekikai umi Wakamiya Oji is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy seafood dishes made with fresh seafood from Sagami Bay and ingredients from Kanagawa areas such as Kamakura and Miura.

It stands in front of the second torii gate of one of Kamakura's best known shrines, and the interior is said to feature a Japanese style space with elegant, unified tones. There are also Private room options for 2 people and 6 people.

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Popular here are Gozen set menu items made with seasonal ingredients and designed to bring out the best of each one. They come with many small side dishes, so they are perfect for anyone who wants to try a variety of foods little by little.

For people who want to enjoy seafood Rice bowls, the "Sanshu Gozen set" is recommended, with only 15 servings available per day. It comes with three small seafood Rice bowls.

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They also offer a wide selection of Rice bowl dishes made with tuna sourced directly from the port. The photo shows the "Kohaku," an assortment of two kinds: Misaki maguro (Misaki tuna) and Shonan shirasu (whitebait from Shonan).

This luxurious dish looks as beautiful as it tastes, and lets you fully enjoy the bounty of the sea.

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With a local production for local consumption concept, this eatery serves Rice bowl and set meal dishes made with ingredients from Kanagawa. Their wide variety of seafood Rice bowls are especially popular.

Located between Komachi-dori (Komachi Street) and Wakamiya Oji (Wakamiya Avenue). It is said to be appealing for its homey atmosphere that makes it easy to drop by and its comfortable setting where you can relax and take your time.

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This place is known for hearty seafood Rice bowls made with plenty of local seafood.

The menu offers a wide variety of options, including the popular kamaage shirasu Rice bowl (boiled whitebait Rice bowl), as well as the luxurious Kani-zukushi Rice bowl (all-crab Rice bowl) and Uni Ikura Rice bowl (sea urchin and salmon roe Rice bowl). The 4-shoku Rice bowl and 5-shoku Rice bowl, where you can choose your favorite seafood, are popular too.

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For curry lovers, the kaisentappuri kare (seafood loaded curry) is also recommended. The curry has a spice level between medium hot and mild, so it is easy even for children to eat.

One of its key features is the chunky pieces of seafood, which are said to blend well with the curry. They also offer jidako no kare (local octopus curry) and Kamakura-san shirasu kare (Kamakura whitebait curry).

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This restaurant sits along the road leading from Hase Station to the sightseeing spot Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura). It also offers easy access to Hasedera Temple.

You can stop by casually and enjoy plenty of nama-shirasu (fresh whitebait), a local specialty, mainly in seafood Rice bowls. In addition to table seating, they also have counter seats and terrace seats, which are said to be open only on weekends and holidays.

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The seafood Rice bowl menu mainly features shirasu (whitebait) caught that morning, with both nama-shirasu (raw whitebait) and kamaage-shirasu (boiled whitebait) available.

Nama-shirasu is known for its sweet taste, while kamaage-shirasu stands out for its freshly boiled, plump texture. The "Shirasu Negitoro 3-Color Rice bowl," which adds negitoro (minced tuna) to the two kinds of shirasu, is also popular.

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The very fresh shirasu (whitebait) can also be enjoyed in Tempura Rice bowl and udon dishes. The photo shows the "shirasu kakiage Tempura Rice bowl."

A big, crispy kakiage fritter made with Kamakura yasai (Kamakura vegetables) and scallops is piled boldly over rice, and it looks like plenty of Shonan shirasu are added on top as a topping.

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Kamakura no Gohanyasan Ishiwata is a Japanese restaurant that focuses on Rice bowl dishes, located a 1-minute walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and a 10-minute walk from Kamakura Station.

The interior has a charming Japanese atmosphere, and it also offers counter seats with views of cherry blossoms in full bloom during spring. There are also zashiki (tatami room) seats where you can stretch out your legs and relax.

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This local favorite has been loved for more than 10 years and offers a wide range of Rice bowl dishes, including (Each) seafood Rice bowl options as well as Yakiniku Rice bowls made with jidori (local chicken).

According to reviews, the "Itasan Osusume Kaisendon" is especially popular. It is a luxurious dish topped with several kinds of fresh seafood such as tuna, kanpachi (greater amberjack), and scallops.

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One of the attractions of this place is the All you can eat fresh Kamakura yasai (Kamakura vegetables) salad. You can enjoy about 8 kinds of Special ingredients, including wasabi-na (mustard greens), mizuna (potherb mustard), and arugula.

It is served with Japanese-style dressing for a light, refreshing taste, and people say the crisp texture is great. Some reviews also said it is just right as a palate cleanser between bites of your Rice bowl.

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Around is a homey Japanese restaurant on the second floor of Oji Building along Wakamiya Oji. You can enjoy seafood Rice bowls centered on shirasu (whitebait), as well as the house-made steak Rice bowl.

The compact interior has counter seats and table seating. It is an easy place to drop in whether you are dining alone or in a group.

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They offer a full lineup of seafood Rice bowl dishes made with all kinds of seafood, including nama-shirasu (fresh whitebait) sourced directly from fishermen, as well as tuna and ikura (salmon roe).

The nama-shirasu is popular for its fresh, tasty flavor with no distinctive off notes. The menu is the same for both lunch and dinner, so you can order your favorite dish whenever you visit.

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Among the many seafood Rice bowls, the most popular is the "5-Color Rice bowl Set." It is a luxurious bowl topped with nama-shirasu (fresh raw whitebait) caught that morning, along with salmon and tuna.

Each topping is cut fairly thick, so it is quite satisfying to eat. Each seafood Rice bowl can be enjoyed with a drizzle of blended soy sauce.

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Shirasu Shokudo Jakoya Nanaidaime Yamari is a shirasu (whitebait) specialty restaurant located on the 8th floor of JR Yokohama Tower NEWoMan, directly connected to the West Exit of Yokohama Station.

They offer a wide variety of seafood Rice bowl and set meal dishes featuring shirasu, and you can enjoy your meal while taking in the view from the windows. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to drop in.

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They offer a range of shirasu (whitebait) Rice bowl dishes made mainly with kamaage shirasu (boiled whitebait) from a shirasu specialty shop in Wakayama that has been in business for 160 years.

The shirasu is said to have no distinctive flavor or bitterness, letting you enjoy its refined umami and soft, fluffy texture. The photo shows the “Yamari no Kamaage Shirasu to Salmon Avocado Don.”

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As a shirasu (whitebait) specialty restaurant, the menu is built so you can enjoy shirasu in every dish.

The "Otona-sama Lunch," which comes with a mini kamaage shirasu Rice bowl, brings the restaurant's popular items together on one plate. It also includes crispy fried items and dessert, making for a satisfying volume, or Manzoku.

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Isomaru Suisan Yokohama Tsuruyacho Ten is a popular seafood izakaya where you can casually enjoy hamayaki (grilled seafood) and kaisen-don (seafood Rice bowl). Its location, just a 1-minute walk from the northwest exit of Yokohama Station, is another plus.

The interior is bright and lively, with an atmosphere that brings to mind a hamayaki restaurant at a fishing port. The seating is mainly at tables, but there is also counter seating that makes it easy to visit on your own.

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At lunchtime, they offer a full lineup of Rice bowl dishes made with a wide variety of seafood, so it is also perfect for people looking for a seafood rice bowl.

Among the many options, including the classic “maguro-don (tuna rice bowl)” and the “kaisen kobore-don (overflowing seafood rice bowl)” piled high with toppings, the “Isomaru 5-shoku-don” seems to be a top pick.

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You will also want to fully enjoy the live hamayaki (seaside-style grilled seafood) experience, which has a great sense of being right there. You can grill and enjoy live shellfish pulled straight from the tank inside the restaurant yourselves.

They say you can fully savor fresh seafood here, with the quality of the ingredients really standing out. The Kanimiso Kora-yaki (crab miso grilled in the shell) is a popular dish with many repeat customers.

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Meriki no Ginji Shinyokohama Ekimae Ten is an izakaya on the 8th floor of "Shinyokohama Gateside," right outside the north exit of JR Shinyokohama Station. It is popular for seafood dishes made with fresh seafood.

Inside, the place is filled with the Fresh Scent of the Ocean and a lively, fun atmosphere, making it a spot where you can fully enjoy food and drinks without holding back.

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They offer a great selection of seafood Rice bowls made with a wide range of seafood such as tuna, shirasu (whitebait), and salmon. All the rice used is Domestic rice.

For those who want volume, the "Doka-mori Tencho" limited to 15 servings a day is also recommended. The toppings have just the right amount of fat, and it is said to offer not only quantity but also taste that leaves you satisfied.

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If you want to have a lively good time with everyone, hamayaki (seaside-style grilled seafood), where seafood is grilled right in front of you, is another menu option to consider. The savory aroma is said to really whet your appetite.

Sashimi is perfect for simply enjoying the natural taste of seafood. The "Gokai Sashimi Rokushu assortment" is a menu item piled high with generous cuts of seafood.

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Odawara Gotetsu is a seafood Rice bowl specialty restaurant near Hayakawa Station in Odawara, with a bright interior that makes it easy to visit even on your own.

With Hayakawa Fishing Port right nearby, you can enjoy a luxurious bowl topped with local fish caught that morning, along with ikura (salmon roe), uni (sea urchin), and crab. They are also particular not only about the ingredients but about seasonings such as soy sauce as well.

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The seafood Rice bowl menu stands out for its wide lineup. They use seasonal local fish caught in Sagamiwan (Sagami Bay), shipped directly from Odawara Hayakawa Gyoko (Odawara Hayakawa Fishing Port).

Rice bowls made with luxurious ingredients like ikura (salmon roe), crab, and uni (sea urchin) are also popular. The rice hidden under the seafood is plain white rice rather than vinegared rice.

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Once you’ve eaten part of the seafood Rice bowl, the house style at this restaurant is to finish it by pouring on broth made from ara (fish trimmings) and enjoying it in mago-chazuke (tea-over-rice style).

The broth changes the flavor a lot, and people like that you can enjoy it two ways.