Chayakado

The place is chill and calming, the staff is friendly but they dont understand english so is it quite confusing at the beginning she just throw the soba noodles too fast and i didnt catch up to take the whole shot video. When u drop the soba in sauce for times it will be bland, but they have a additional sauce for the dipping.

The place is smaller than expected; if you’re going for the nagashi somen, they only have about 14 seats at a time for it, and they seat people in batches. After you’re seated it’s a pretty quick dining experience though. I initially thought they’d require diners to use separate chopsticks to take the noodles from the bamboo raft and to eat, but I saw people use the same pair of chopsticks so I followed suit. So it’s definitely not recommended for those who are extremely conscious of contamination. The food itself tasted pretty average. It’s mostly just the experience that makes it unique, and even then it would probably just be a one time thing as it is somewhat impractical.

Visited on 25th March, hoping to try the famous Nagashi Somen, only to find out it hadn’t started yet. Unfortunately, there was no information on the website, and we learned it only runs from April to October — a bit disappointing for those planning a trip around it. The restaurant is run by two elderly locals, adding a charming, homely vibe. However, they only speak Japanese, so we relied on Google Translate to navigate the menu — a bit of a challenge but manageable. Eventually ordered soba and donburi. The food was decent but unremarkable — a simple, comforting meal but not something I’d go out of my way for. Would I return? Maybe for the Nagashi Somen, but otherwise, it’s an average spot with a cozy atmosphere.

Chayakado does flowing nagashi somen, I ordered the dipping sauce with tempura set for ¥2,200. It was my first time trying nagashi somen, so it was an interesting experience, but the bamboo “runway” for the somen is really short, like a few meters, so it felt a bit strange since I expected something more like the long bamboo shoots you see in videos set in nature. This setup is in a small backyard with seating for about 10 people (5 on each side), so it doesn’t have that wow factor, and the whole vibe is more manmade than natural. The food itself was just okay, the dipping sauce was a bit diluted compared to the richer, well-balanced cold soba tsuyu dipping sauces I’ve had elsewhere. Overall, it felt overpriced for what you get, and I was a bit disappointed since I traveled quite a bit just for this. But it was still a unique experience to try once.

I've had Nagashi Somen on my bucket list for this Japan trip of mine. The dish seems to be more common in the south but luckily we found this place. The owner had really good service and has created a really good vibe in the back yard of the restaurant. The somen was really good but the dipping sauce was not that rich. 5/5 would recommend.

Visited Chayakado on Aug.30th 2025 with 2 friends who saw a posting on instagram. It looks fun and a new experience for foreign visitors. The location is quite far from Komachi street. The closest station is Kita Kamakura on JR line but it’s not included with our Odakyu Kamakura Enoshima pass. So, we walked to this place during hot summer day. It was fun. Tip for visitors: (1) try to come earlier to avoid queues, let say come around 10:30 to 11 am, before lunchtime; (2) say “enegaishimasu” to the lady who twirl the noodles; (3) say “Gochisousamadeshita” after you finish eating; (4) Bring cash, it only accepts cash.

THE WORST JAPAN SERVICE . First, Only a very short tube for the noodles. THEN, Terrible service in Japan. The staff moved food tray and changed our seat for other guest coming in without any request. And it happened 4 times! For the food, very normal and the tempura is poor. I should believe the score in tabelog, it has only 3.18 score on it. POORRRRRRRRRR!

I finally got to experience the fun of Nagashi Somen, and it was unforgettable! For ¥2600, I had a set with dipping sauce, grated yam, tempura, and extra soup. Arriving early meant I had the entire place to myself, and there’s no time limit for eating. The handmade somen flows down a bamboo channel with water, and you catch and eat it. The auntie owner thoughtfully observes when you're ready for more noodles. It's an endless serving until you signal to stop. The dipping sauce was hearty and savoury but diluted over time due to the water from the noodles. Despite this, it remained enjoyable. The tempura was excellent—light, crispy, and not greasy—featuring three vegetables, a shrimp, and a fish piece. It added a delightful crunch to the meal. This unique somen experience is seasonal, available only from April to October. Reservations are not accepted, and it’s cash only. Don’t miss it if you're in the area!

We walked pretty far from Kita-Kamakura station in the heat to try this place and it did not disappoint! The service was excellent and the staff were all super nice. From the moment we arrived, the attentive service and warm hospitality of the staff made us feel right at home. The availability of an English set menu at the entrance eased the ordering process, ensuring a seamless dining experience. While the trying to catch the nagashi somen, while eating, before it reached the end of the bamboo was a little stressful, it was definitely worth a try for the experience. The noodles had a great texture! In particular, the tempura stood out as some of the best I've encountered in Japan, showcasing the restaurant's mastery in the art of frying. Each piece was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to quality and culinary excellence. Would definitely recommend!

We mainly came here to try the nagashi somen (summer noodles). In the summer time, the noodles are placed on a bamboo chute and you catch it with chopsticks and dip into the sauce. You can opt to get tempura alongside with your noodles as well. Ever since we discovered this place, we've taken our visitors here (if it is being offered). I believe this portion of the restaurant runs from March until October but it is best to call ahead. We don't speak Japanese but the ladies who run this place are so nice and helpful! This is a cash only restaurant. Also, if you are driving, there is a big parking lot less than a block away. This is also close to the Kamakura shopping street, 20-25 min walk, and a bit hilly. Definitely a unique experience!

Amazing little place I visited 18years ago & was lucky enough to take 16 of my students from the US to enjoy as well. The tempura is outstanding, the somen delicious & entertaining. Thanks as always to lovely ladies and a beautiful setting! Looking forward to returning again, but sooner next time.

It's a fun place where you can try something very Japanese. It's called nahashi-somen which is flowing wheat noodles. You catch flowing noodles in a half cut bamboo pipe with chopsticks then dip it in a sauce before you eat it. This nahashi-somen is only available from the end of March till the end of October.