Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan｜sushi bistro zen

A hidden gem tucked away on a residential street next to the main shopping strip in Kamakura. This bistro has so much more to offer than melt in your mouth sushi. We loved every savory morsel. The staff was also phenomenal and Chris explained every course and how to enjoy it as intended. I can’t rave enough about this place. One of the best meals I’ve ever had! What a treat! Highly recommend sitting at the bar so you can watch them in action. Make your reservations today.

Tucked away in a small alleyway, one has to seek out this restaurant to find it..and it would be well worth your effort. Whereas Tokyo would offer sushi connoisseurs many choices for high quality sushi, Kamakura's choices are very limited. Sushi Bistro Zen easily rivals the better restaurants in the big city. Beautiful sushi is made with care and skill by a master chef...crafted with quality ingredients which have been prepared and combined to maximize the flavor of each fish. Every piece eaten brings delight to the palate. To enhance the masterful sushi is a fantastic selection of wines and nihonshu that points to a talented sommelier. French wines and Belgian beers have been carefully curated to match and enhance the food served. Not an inexpensive meal, but I came away feeling like money well spent. Highly recommended.

Hands down, the best sushi I have ever had.