Mi Casa
Kamakura
Restaurant in Kamakura, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 Spanish-format house restaurant in residential Kamakura, serving seafood-driven tasting menus at JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner, JPY 8,000–9,999 lunch. Worth booking for structured multi-course progression and seasonal Sagami Bay catches; skip if you prefer à la carte flexibility or lighter café fare.
About Mi Casa
Mi Casa is a Kamakura venue with price bands of JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999. It is located in Kamakura, follows a smart-casual dress code, and operates on the posted midday and evening hours below. Diners comparing it with other options such as Minowa, Sabou Kirara, ETE Kamakura, Koga Tei, or Salmanje de Yoshino should confirm current menu format and availability directly before booking.
Tabelog 100 Recognition and What It Signals
Mi Casa is listed for Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026. That recognition places the venue within Tabelog's Spanish-cuisine category for that year, but additional score, ranking position, chef detail, or menu description is not provided.
Menu Details and Visit Planning
Mi Casa is open for both a midday and evening service on its operating days, with the price bands of JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999.
How It Fits Among Dining Options
Mi Casa can be considered alongside other named dining options such as ETE Kamakura, Koga Tei, Minowa, Sabou Kirara, and Salmanje de Yoshino.
Reservations: Reservation method and walk-in policy are not detailed here; confirm directly with the restaurant. Timing: Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Access: Mi Casa is in Kamakura. Payment: Accepted payment methods are not detailed here.
For broader Kamakura dining and hotel context, see our full Kamakura restaurants guide and our full Kamakura hotels guide. For other dining comparisons, compare Mi Casa with comparable venues such as ETE Kamakura, Koga Tei, Minowa, Sabou Kirara, and Salmanje de Yoshino, or with other unnamed dining rooms more generally.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 1 Chome-12-9 Sasuke, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0017, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on TableCheck
- Website
- jeromequilbeuf.jp/micasa
- Phone
- +81 467-81-7647
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mi Casa positions itself at the intersection of local tradition and contemporary Spanish cooking. Set in a traditional Kamakura house, the restaurant pairs historic architecture with a modern, innovative Spanish menu. The listing on Tabelog reinforces a focus on careful presentation and user engagement, and practical notes such as no smoking signal a refined, guest-focused environment rather than a boisterous late-night spot.
Best For
Mi Casa is particularly well suited to private gatherings and intimate group meals thanks to its available private rooms. The combination of a traditional house setting and modern Spanish cuisine makes it a good choice for celebrations where guests want a distinct atmosphere and a bit more privacy. Because the venue is described on Tabelog with menus and maps, it also works for diners who like to research options ahead of time. The no-smoking policy further supports hosting groups that prefer a comfortable, smoke-free environment.
Ordering Tips
Reservations are recommended: online reservations are available, and private rooms are bookable, so securing space in advance is prudent. The Tabelog entry provides menus, maps and user reviews, making it a useful resource for planning and checking recent guest feedback. Note the restaurant is non-smoking, so expect a smoke-free dining environment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Small 18-seat space in a renovated kominka with warm lighting, open kitchen energy, and a relaxed "home away from home" feel that combines Japanese aesthetics with contemporary Spanish design touches.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Set menu, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Opened
- 2022
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-12-9 Sasuke, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0017, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM
Location
1 Chome-12-9 Sasuke, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0017, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Minowa, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Sabou Kirara, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Salmanje de Yoshino, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Koga Tei, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- ETE Kamakura, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner, Mi Casa sits just below Salmanje de Yoshino (JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner) and well below Koga Tei (JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner), making it the middle option among Kamakura's tasting-menu tier. Salmanje de Yoshino offers a similar lunch price point (JPY 8,000–9,999) but charges more for dinner, while Koga Tei commands a premium for its kaiseki-leaning approach and higher seat count. If you want the Spanish-format tasting experience without crossing JPY 15,000, Mi Casa delivers the credential (Tabelog 100 recognition in both 2024 and 2026) at a lower entry price.
For diners prioritizing value over format, Minowa and Sabou Kirara offer izakaya and café fare at JPY 1,000–1,999, though neither provides the multi-course structure or seafood focus that defines Mi Casa. ETE Kamakura remains an alternative for innovative cooking, but its pricing and menu details are less transparent in public listings, making direct comparison difficult.
Booking difficulty across all four peers remains low as of spring 2026, so the decision hinges on budget and format preference rather than access. If you want the Tabelog 100 credential at the lowest dinner price, book Mi Casa. If you can spend JPY 5,000–10,000 more per head, Salmanje de Yoshino or Koga Tei will offer a longer progression or kaiseki tradition. If you prefer casual izakaya pricing, Minowa and Sabou Kirara deliver solid neighborhood cooking at a fraction of the cost.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mi Casa worth the price?
Mi Casa has listed price bands of JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from a Kamakura meal; its Kamakura location, smart-casual dress code, posted midday and evening hours on operating days, and Tabelog 100 Spanish cuisine 2026 listing are provided.
What should a first-timer know about Mi Casa?
Mi Casa is in Kamakura and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On Monday and Thursday through Sunday, its hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mi Casa?
Mi Casa has midday and evening hours on its operating days: 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM. Choose based on timing.
