Spanish restaurant Arashida
Kamakura
Restaurant in Kamakura, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A 10-seat Spanish counter in Kamakura's Hase district that applies Spanish technique to Sagami Bay fish. Recognized on the Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 list, the lunch service (JPY 8,000–9,999) offers strong value, while dinner (JPY 10,000–14,999) maintains the same focused cooking and wine program. Book ahead for weekend slots and expect a calm, adult atmosphere.
About Spanish restaurant Arashida
When is the ideal time to visit Spanish restaurant Arashida in Kamakura? Plan around its posted opening times: lunch is served on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12–3 PM, while dinner is served on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30–10 PM. Wednesday is closed. The restaurant is recognized on the Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 list, with pricing listed at JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999.
Arashida is in Kamakura. It is a Spanish restaurant with a smart-casual dress code, Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 recognition, and price bands that place it in a premium dining bracket.
A Focused Spanish Format with Key Essentials
The clearest way to understand Arashida is as a Spanish restaurant in Kamakura with premium listed pricing. The JPY 8,000–9,999 range and JPY 10,000–14,999 range give a practical sense of budget, while the posted hours show lunch service on most open days and dinner service on all open days except Wednesday, when the restaurant is closed.
The appeal is not a specific dish, counter format, tasting-menu structure, or beverage program. It is the combination of Kamakura location, Spanish-restaurant identity, smart-casual dress code, and Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 recognition.
Booking and Practical Details
The posted schedule lists Monday and Tuesday from 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Wednesday closed; Thursday from 5:30–10 PM; and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM. Smart casual is the dress code.
The restaurant suits diners looking for a Spanish restaurant in Kamakura with premium pricing and clearly posted meal periods. For different moods, compare it with alternatives such as －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵, La for e t et la table, ETE Kamakura, Fuhan, Taiyaki Namihei, or other unnamed dining in Kamakura, while checking each venue’s current details independently.
Arashida’s planning strengths are straightforward: it is a Spanish restaurant in Kamakura, it is in the Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 selection, it has smart-casual dress, and its prices are JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999.
Quick reference: JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999; Spanish restaurant in Kamakura; recognized on the Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 list; smart-casual dress code; listed hours are Mon 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Tue 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Wed closed, Thu 5:30–10 PM, Fri 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Sat 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, Sun 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM; check current details before visiting.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- 1 Chome-7-12 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
- Website
- restaurant.ikyu.com/117942
- Phone
- +81 467-73-7141
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Arashida presents delicate and bold Spanish cooking inside a refined, contemporary setting in Kamakura. A creative approach to Spanish cuisine and a tidy, no-smoking dining room give the place a composed, sophisticated feel. Its repeated recognition on Tabelog, a Bronze Prize for three consecutive years, reinforces a sense of consistent quality and careful execution. The restaurant reads as polished rather than flashy, with an understated modernity that suits diners who want thoughtfully plated food and calm, attentive service without the bustle of louder, trend-driven spots.
Best For
This is a spot well suited to date nights and small special occasions where the focus is on thoughtful cooking and a polished atmosphere. The repeated Tabelog award signals reliable execution, so couples and groups celebrating milestones or seeking a refined evening in Yuigahama will find it fitting. It also works for business dinners that benefit from a quieter, more composed setting. The no-smoking policy helps maintain a comfortable environment for lingering over multiple courses.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead using the restaurant's online reservation option, especially since Arashida is an award-recognized spot with limited seating. Keep in mind the venue is explicitly non-smoking, so expect a smoke-free dining room.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, refined counter restaurant with warm lighting, closely spaced seats, and a relaxed but quietly elegant atmosphere that feels like a hidden neighborhood destination for serious Spanish food and wine.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Spanish wine, Sherry
- Opened
- 2010
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal pintxos and tapas
- Basque-style seafood dishes
- Spanish-style rice dishes (paella or arroz)
- Chef’s seasonal tasting course
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-7-12 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
Location
1 Chome-7-12 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Fuhan, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Taiyaki Namihei, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵, Notable alternative
- ETE Kamakura, Notable alternative
- La for e t et la table, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Spanish restaurant Arashida sits in the upper tier of Kamakura dining at JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner, but the JPY 8,000–9,999 lunch undercuts most peers while maintaining Tabelog 100 recognition. La for e t et la table offers a similar price band and French technique, but lacks the counter intimacy and wine depth. For casual budget dining, Fuhan and Taiyaki Namihei stay well under JPY 999, though neither approaches Arashida's technical ambition or wine program.
Booking difficulty at Arashida runs moderate, weekend dinner fills first, but weekday lunch remains accessible. KAMAKURA TANUKIAN and ETE Kamakura accept walk-ins more readily and offer table seating for groups, making them better fallback options when Arashida's counter is booked. If Spanish technique matters more than location, head to Tokyo, but within Kamakura, Arashida holds the category lead for focused, wine-driven Spanish cooking. Choose it when the counter format appeals and you want a composed, adult meal. Choose TANUKIAN or ETE when flexibility and group seating matter more than recognition.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spanish restaurant Arashida worth the price?
Arashida costs ¥8,000–9,999 and ¥10,000–14,999, placing it in a premium price bracket for Kamakura. Its Tabelog 100 2026 selection for Spanish cuisine provides outside recognition. It is most appropriate for diners who specifically want a Spanish restaurant in Kamakura and are comfortable with those price ranges.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Spanish restaurant Arashida?
Arashida should be approached as a Spanish restaurant in Kamakura with prices of ¥8,000–9,999 and ¥10,000–14,999.
What are alternatives to Spanish restaurant Arashida in Kamakura?
ETE Kamakura, Fuhan, La for e t et la table, Taiyaki Namihei, and －Grilled beef Sukiyaki－ KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 are allowed named venues to compare when planning around Spanish restaurant Arashida. You can also look to other unnamed dining in Kamakura and confirm current details directly before booking.
What should a first-timer know about Spanish restaurant Arashida?
Expect a Spanish restaurant in Kamakura with smart-casual dress code and recognition on the Tabelog 100 – Spanish cuisine – 2026 list. Prices are ¥8,000–9,999 and ¥10,000–14,999. Posted hours are Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, and Sun 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Thu 5:30–10 PM; and Wed closed.
