Hayama Sunday Morning Market Report: Breakfast in May 2023
May 2023 Seasonal up date : 2
A Sunday morning with weather like summer.
My family suggests, “Let’s go have breakfast at the Hayama Sunday Morning Market.” So, we decide to go. However, to get the incredibly good deal on cake trimmings, which you can only buy if you line up early, we send an advance party. After that, the rest of us head to Hayama’s Abuzuri Fishing Port while walking the dog.
We look forward to enjoying our regular favorites, but we also hope to find some new stalls.
Contents
- 1 The top recommendation is a hearty soup and stew prepared by a French chef.
- 2 New discovery! Philly cheesesteak sandwiches!
- 3 At Hayama Asahiya Meat Shop… today it’s minced meat cutlets!
- 4 8:30. It’s finally time! Chaya’s discounted cakes and tarts are now available for sale!
- 5 When there’s soup available, it makes you crave it! I’ll try the seaweed soba as well.
- 6 To finish off, the classic “hajime coffee” iced coffee.
- 7 The last purchase was lively moving turban shells.
The top recommendation is a hearty soup and stew prepared by a French chef.
The soup shop is right at the entrance of the market. The soups are delicious and packed with vegetables. “Potatoes are at their best right now,” says the chef.
My son loves the pork stew so much that he buys two servings and eats them by himself. One cup of stew and a slice of toast cost 500 yen.
First, we try a dish from this soup shop. Today, they only had pork stew, but their minestrone and clam chowder also have a gentle flavor, perfect for breakfast. The stew pairs well with bread toasted on a griddle, making it a must-stop whenever we come to the market.
Today, it wasn’t too crowded, and we were able to purchase after waiting in a line of about ten people, but there have been times when it sold out before we could get any. Arriving before 9 a.m. is a safe bet.
New discovery! Philly cheesesteak sandwiches!
The shop has a photo of an incredibly impressive sandwich, and the griddle emanates the mouthwatering aroma of beef being grilled.
In the back of the market, we discovered a new shop for the first time. The enticing aroma of beef grilling on the griddle drew us in, revealing a delicious-looking sandwich.
The sandwich features soft French bread filled with beef and onions, topped with melted cheese. Attracted by the impressive, meat-heavy display, we decided to try one. It turned out to be quite large, priced at 700 yen.
We had the sandwich cut in half and took a bite. The beef was juicy and plentiful, making for a simple yet delicious meal. Next time, I think I’ll ask for less cheese. This might become a new staple for our market visits.
Since it was quite large, we shared one sandwich between the two of us. It was a very satisfying meal.
At Hayama Asahiya Meat Shop… today it’s minced meat cutlets!
In Morito, Hayama, there’s also “Hayama Asahiya Beef Shop,” a permanent establishment. While their croquette sandwich with Hayama beef croquettes is tempting, I opted for minced meat cutlets today since I’ve had enough carbs. There might not be much difference in choice, but oh well. I’ll have one here and take the rest to go.
Asahiya Beef Shop also has a branch at Hayama Station, convenient for those coming from Tokyo via the Do-yo Shin Road. Their diced steak made from Hayama beef is reasonably priced for a branded beef and highly recommended. Additionally, their bacon is quite delicious, so be sure to give it a try.
8:30. It’s finally time! Chaya’s discounted cakes and tarts are now available for sale!
On this day, there are quite a few people lining up relatively early. However, I managed to secure a safe position to make my purchase.
The tart is 1000 yen, and the cake offcuts are only 100 yen? That sounds like a generous portion for a great deal!
Until the 8:30 discounted cake and tart sale began, we spent our time taking turns waiting in line and saving seats. One family member, who seemed to get an adrenaline rush from snagging the cake offcuts, kindly lined up at 6:30 and secured a spot around 10 to 15 people from the front.
We bought enough cake offcuts and pear tarts for everyone. Since many people arrived early that day, we estimated that the sold-out line formed around 7:15.
The cake offcuts came in packs that were almost equivalent to three pieces each, which felt like a great deal. With a limit of one pack per person, the three of us in line bought three packs each. The sense of value was truly immense.
The tarts, which had no purchase limit, came in three flavors: apple, orange, and pear. They were sold as whole pies with an 18cm diameter for 1000 yen each. Packaged in beautiful boxes, they were perfect for souvenirs.
If you missed out on the cake offcuts or tarts despite waiting in line, there are other delicious options within the market. “Brown Sweets” offers tasty roll cakes and puddings, and Bredor’s Danish pastries are also worth trying. Be sure to give the cake offcuts and tarts another try next time!
When there’s soup available, it makes you crave it! I’ll try the seaweed soba as well.
Soba topped with locally harvested seaweed. 500 yen.
The portion is generous, and the broth is slightly sweet. It seems they use boiled soba noodles.
Perhaps due to the trendy atmosphere of Hayama, which leans towards Western influences, it’s surprising to see “wakame soba” on the menu. Immediately, the noodle enthusiasts in my family ordered it. They said the wakame was delicious! They dug in before I could even take a photo, and it was gone in no time. I wonder just how much our family of foodies can eat!
To finish off, the classic “hajime coffee” iced coffee.
Delicious cold brew iced coffee for 250 yen.
Chiba-grown Silk Sweet roasted sweet potato – delicious! Its rich, syrupy sweetness pairs perfectly with coffee.
There’s a café set up right at the entrance of the market, using a parked car. I always buy coffee there. Whether it’s cold or hot, I usually opt for warm coffee, but this time, I decided to try their iced coffee. What I got was coffee with frozen coffee ice cubes. It’s a delightful touch that prevents dilution.
In addition to the coffee, I ordered roasted sweet potato. The piping hot sweet potato exudes a sweetness and aroma reminiscent of processed sweets. It paired perfectly with the coffee, making for a wonderful dessert.
I definitely plan to order this combination again. It’s exciting when your list of favorites grows!
The last purchase was lively moving turban shells.
Among the various shops selling fresh produce and seafood within the market, we stumbled upon a table run by local fishermen’s wives, primarily selling turban shells. They offered a variety of sizes, with the average ones priced at 500 yen for five, which is quite reasonable. Even those who didn’t buy any were entertained by the lively, moving shells.
Overheard conversations included remarks like, “I wish we had brought an icebox.” We purchased several and headed home. Thinking about how to enjoy them was part of the fun – whether to grill them on a net and drizzle them with soy sauce or go for a French-style with escargot butter?
Since we planned a Western-style dinner for the evening, we debated whether to steam them quickly, remove the flesh, cut them, and then bake them in the oven with escargot butter.
It was an early start to the morning market, and even after returning home, it was just past 10 o’clock. The Sunday morning atmosphere lingered, marking the beginning of a fulfilling day.
Hayama Market Sunday Morning Market
50-20 Horiuchi, Hayama-machi, Miura-gun, Kanagawa 240-0112, Japan
Phone: 090-4745-2238
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