Kitchen Puzzle
A standout 'ichiba meshi' (market meal) restaurant that opened in March 2023 inside the Ichikawa Regional Wholesale Market. Started by a couple who had previously run the popular kitchen cars 'Yakibuta Specialty Potender' and 'Handmade Gyoza Specialty.' The signature house-made chashu and handmade gyoza, perfected through trial and error, are the star attractions. Tabelog 125 reviews, rating 3.52; Yahoo! Maps 3.95. 20-min walk from Motoyawata Station (near Ichikawa IC—car recommended). Takeout and bento available.
"Quality you wouldn't expect from a market cafeteria. The chashu is melt-in-your-mouth perfection." "The handmade gyoza are crispy and delicious. Can't believe this is near the Ichikawa IC." "The liver and chives set meal has incredible volume for the price." "I always stop by when I come to the market. A hidden gem in Ichikawa."