Cafe Del Mar A Place to Rave About!

Scrumptious "Torotoro omelette"

To say I don't often get to rave about a place without taking a long train or bus ride would be a major understatement. Recently while on a bicycle ride in the Hojo Beach area of Tateyama I noticed a new cafe. The veranda and proximity to Tokyo Bay pulled me back one day to try lunch. The cafe was a little busy, but I really wanted to enjoy the deck and the fresh spring air. I ordered a "green curry", pictured below, hoping that it might be like Thai "gang guy" spicy curry. My expectations were exceeded when I tasted the wonderfully spicy dish which I was presented with white rice and a small carrot salad. Not for those who avoid spicy dishes, I warn you, but absolutely perfect for my overjoyed taste buds! I decided that my curry loving son should try it at the first opportunity which was today.

Spicy Green Curry!

He ordered the curry and I decided to try the "Torotoro" omelette, pictured at the top of the page. I often enjoy 'omurice' which is an omelette wrapped around a mound of rice-a Japanese creation that my son is quite good at making for the family. This, my friends, was no ordinary omelette! As spicy and delicious as the curry was, this dish was rich and flavorful. It is now going to be difficult to decide what to order for lunch. They also have individual size pizzas which I'm looking forward to trying late one Saturday afternoon. They close at 6 PM

Japanese are not like Europeans when it comes to eating outside. Cafes and restaurants with "al fresco" dining are difficult to find. In rural areas it's often difficult to find an eatery with an unobstructed view of street or scenery. It's a "privacy" issue. Just ask Google Earth about that problem.

This is not the case at "Cafe Del Mar",  even though you can't see Tokyo Bay, the veranda is spacious and  provides a view of Tateyama's spanish style train station, just a 3 minute walk away.

Finally, I must not forget the service which is charming and bilingual. The young lady who served us spoke English quite well. This led to my eventual question. "You are not from around here are you?"

By all means, if in the area of Tateyama station, visit Cafe Del Mar for a touch of class and great food.