Omusubi Sandwich Shop "Kitakamakura Omusubi-An" Opens May 2 Spreading food culture from the ancient city of Kitakamakura to the world
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Kitakamakura Omusubi-An", an omusubi sandwich store, will open in front of Kitakamakura Station on May 2, 2024.
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Produced by the owner of "BUTSUHIAN" in Engakuji Temple and "Treat KANEKO
Omusubi Sandwich Shop "Kitakamakura Omusubi-an" opens on Thursday, May 2!
Soichi Takabatake, the chief priest of "Butsunian" in Engakuji Temple, and Tatsuyuki Kaneko, the owner of "Treat Kaneko", a Japanese restaurant in Kamakura, have teamed up to open a rice-ball sandwich store in front of Kitakamakura Station. The new restaurant will enliven Kitakamakura as a new sightseeing spot, a place for local people to eat, and a place to introduce Japanese food culture.
What is "Kitakamakura Omusubi-An"?
<Our commitment to the menu
Under the motto of "local production for local consumption," we offer a new type of omusubi sandwiches with seasonal ingredients (vegetables, meat, fish, etc.) in the form of "omusubi sandwiches" that showcase the four seasons in Kamakura. In addition to the main ingredients, we are particular about the gas-cooked rice (Koshihikari produced in Kakizaki, Niigata) and seaweed. Expect a delicious taste that sets it apart from ordinary omusubi sandwiches. Other menu items include omusubi (rice balls) made to order, udon noodles, kenchin soup, and fried dishes (healthy nuggets made with tofu and minced chicken).
<Examples of menu items (all prices include tax)
Example of Omusubi Sandwich (menu changes depending on the season)
Rice with bamboo shoots, deep-fried tofu, and plenty of sprouts: Omusubi Sandwich 600 yen
Miura beef, mushrooms and ginger omusubi sandwich: 2,100 yen
Omusubi Sandwich - Kamakura Shirasu and plenty of condiments - 750 yen
All items except omusubi sandwiches and soup are available for take-out.
Rice with bamboo shoots and fried bean curd
Take out
Other menu items (menu changes depending on the season)
Ooban Kitsune Udon: 800 yen
Kenchin Jiru: 700 yen
Treat Kaneko Kaneko's karaage-chan (5 pieces) 550 yen
Alcoholic and soft drinks such as wine, sake, shochu, beer, etc. available
Three kinds of Omusubi
About Soichi Takahata, the chief priest of Butsunichian in Engakuji Temple
Soichi Takabatake, the 25th chief priest of "Butsunichian" in Engakuji Temple (founded in 1282, Kamakura period), says, "A temple used to be a place of faith as well as a place that encouraged cultural activities. I would like to reconsider the original role of temples, and disseminate Japanese culture to a wider audience. The "Kitakamakura Omusubi-an" which will be opened next to "Zuikoden," a branch temple in front of the station in Kitakamakura, is also a "karma" or a "karma". Through this restaurant, I would like to revitalize Kitakamakura, where I was born and raised," he says, "I will focus on creating a place where people can taste real food.
About Tatsuyuki Kaneko, owner of the Japanese restaurant "Treat Kaneko
Tatsuyuki Kaneko has worked as a chef at Michelin-listed Japanese restaurants including Ryu Palace in Hakone, Asakusa, Shibuya, Nishi-Azabu, etc. In 2018, he opened the Japanese restaurant "Treat Kaneko" along Wakamiya-oji Avenue in Kamakura. Then in 2020, he also opened "Menjo Kaneko" in Ofuna. We will provide strong support for "Kitakamakura Omusubi-An" in the form of production. We would like to expand the possibilities of "Omusubi", which is well known to all Japanese people from children to adults, from here in Kitakamakura. Since we have many customers from overseas, we will devise a menu that allows foreign customers to taste Japanese food culture.
About the restaurant's name and logo
The name of the restaurant was conceived by rakugo storyteller Hayashiya Kikuzo. The inspiration for the name came from the rakugo storyteller Hayashiya Kikuzo, who thought that omusubi would bring people together. The logo was designed by Yosuke Katsuno, a handicraft artist. The logo features a cute onigiri-shaped design that looks like the family crest of the Hojo clan, which is closely associated with Engakuji Temple.
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Location ： 495-9 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City
Phone number ： 0467-55-8134
Business hours: 8:00-15:00
Seating: 6 seats at the counter and 10 seats at the tables (eating and drinking inside the restaurant and take-out are also available)
Closed: No regular holidays
Parking: Not available (Pay parking is available nearby)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omusubian_kitakamakura
Other Activities
＜North Kamakura Monk Academy
Rakugo performances are held at Butsunichi An in Engakuji Temple and other venues in Kamakura.
<"Tera Uta" on the temple's YouTube channel
Kaoru Takabatake, the publicist of "Kitakamakura Omusubi-an" and the temple garden of "Butsunichian" in Engakuji Temple, performs nostalgic cover songs and original songs. She also performs live regularly.
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