I have long admired "Ichirin Hanare," a sister restaurant of "Textura" in Hibiya and "Ichirin" in Ginza, and finally had the chance to visit for a birthday lunch.It’s about a 15-minute walk from Kamakura Station, but the serene location away from the hustle and bustle is part of its charm. The lush greenery surrounding this standalone house creates a unique atmosphere that makes the journey worthwhile.This time, I enjoyed the "Weekday Lunch Only 8,800 JPY Course." The dishes, featuring seasonal ingredients that evoke summer and spices typical of Chinese cuisine, were exquisitely refined, providing a soothing comfort to my weary body in the heat! The portion size was surprisingly generous for a weekday-only course, leaving me completely satisfied.The signature "Yodare Chicken" is simply exceptional. The remaining sauce was cleverly utilized in a three-step process with "Gyoza" and "Sansho Noodles," allowing me to savor every last bit of flavor! Each dish brought new surprises and discoveries, from the sweet and sour shrimp with passion fruit sauce to the black vinegar sweet and sour pork katsu sandwich accented with perilla.The birthday plate served after the meal was adorably decorated with real hydrangeas, eliciting an involuntary gasp of delight! I was able to leisurely enjoy the tea (Jin Xuan tea) while adding hot water multiple times, making for a perfect birthday celebration in a space surrounded by greenery.Reservations are relatively easy to make, and if you're looking for a meal on a day when you absolutely cannot afford to fail in Kamakura, I highly recommend this place. I definitely want to return to experience it in a different season. Thank you for the wonderful meal!**Weekday Lunch Only 8,800 JPY Course**- Chilled Corn Soup- Octopus with Doubanjiang Miso, Myoga, Manbai Chili, and Pickled Shallots- Steamed Monkfish Liver with Shaoxing Wine- Kyoto Tanba Kōsaka Chicken Yodare Chicken (with sauce used in Gyoza and Sansho Noodles)- Shrimp with Mayonnaise and Passion Fruit Sauce- Shumai coated with Jasmine Rice (with crab and fried chicken)- Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork Katsu Sandwich (with perilla seeds)- Kailan with Nam Pla Sauce, Garlic, and Red Chili- Aiyu Jelly- Jin Xuan Tea
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