Harakama — Thailand's first Kamameshi restaurant in Bangkok. Niigata rice, Hiroshima dashi, Mie pots.

日本釜飯  ·  Rice Pot of Japan

Taste, given time.

Thailand’s first Kamameshi restaurant

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Taste, given time

Steaming Niigata Shinnosuke rice lifted from the bowl by the window
Taste, given time. A single pot of Niigata rice, Hiroshima dashi and Mie clay — the wait is part of the meal.
Hiroshima dashi poured into a clay pot
腹釜

Niigata

Rice

腹釜

Hiroshima

Dashi

腹釜

Mie

Pots

About Harakama

A Harakama kamameshi set — rice pot with seasonal garnish and condiments

Harakama brings the quiet ritual of Japanese kamameshi to Bangkok — rice steamed individually over flame in its own iron-glazed pot, finished at the table where the crackle of okoge meets the rising steam.

We source what matters: Niigata rice for its clean sweetness, Hiroshima dashi for depth, and hand-thrown Mie pottery fired to hold heat the way it has for generations. The result is unhurried, seasonal, and made for one bowl at a time.

Our Philosophy

A bowl of just-steamed Niigata rice
A Harakama kamameshi set by the wooden blinds

The Philosophy

The meal takes thirty minutes. That is not a flaw. That is the point.

Every kamameshi is cooked to order, one pot at a time. Nothing is rushed, nothing is held. What reaches your table has been waited for — and in that waiting is the whole of it. Intention. Always.

The Course — four-movement tasting menu

おまかせ · The Course

Four movements,
one pot at the heart.

A guided tasting that unfolds in its own time — from the first warm dashi to the last sweet. The Kamameshi, your centrepiece, is yours to choose.

  1. Warm DashiHiroshima dashi, to begin — taste before sight
  2. ZensaiSeasonal appetiser, three small plates
  3. KamameshiThe main — cooked to order in Mie clay · choose one
  4. DessertHokkaido milk pudding · yuzu sorbet

参 · The Main — choose your Kamameshi

Omi Wagyu Kamameshi
Signature

Omi Wagyu

From Shiga

The finest A5 Omi beef fillet — our most exquisite, and most recommended.

เนื้อโอมิ คามาเมชิ

Ikura Hotate Kamameshi

Ikura & Hotate

From Hokkaido

Salmon roe and scallop — a luxurious encounter from Hokkaido's waters.

ไข่ปลาแซลมอนและหอยเชลล์

Oyster Koebi Kamameshi

Oyster & Koebi

From Hiroshima

Rich oysters and sakura shrimp — the umami of the sea in every grain.

หอยนางรมและกุ้ง

Miso White Cod Kamameshi

Miso White Cod

From Gifu

Delicate flakes of white cod glazed in smooth, savoury miso.

ปลาค็อดขาวมิโซะ คามาเมชิ

Kashiwa Chicken Kamameshi

Kashiwa

Chicken

The deep, rustic umami of premium chicken and seasonal roots.

ไก่คามาเมชิ

おすすめ · From the kitchen

Signatures & recommendations.

  • Hara Katsu Mabushi — breaded pork cutlet over rice

    Hara Katsu Mabushi฿430

  • Omi Gyu Mabushi with seasoned egg yolk

    Omi Gyu MabushiSeasoned egg yolk · ฿950

  • Unagi Mabushi — grilled eel over rice

    Unagi Mabushi฿780

  • A5 Omi wagyu kamameshi clay pot

    A5 Omi Wagyu KamameshiSignature pot

  • Hokkaido ikura and scallop kamameshi

    Hokkaido Ikura & Hotate KamameshiRecommended

  • Signature Omi Gyu curry

    Signature Omi Gyu CurrySignature

おたずね · Good to know

Questions, answered.

What is kamameshi?

Kamameshi (釜飯) is Japanese rice cooked to order in its own iron-glazed clay pot. At Harakama, every pot is steamed individually over flame and finished at the counter — with Niigata rice, Hiroshima dashi, and hand-thrown Banko-yaki pottery from Mie Prefecture.

Where is Harakama in Bangkok?

On Soi Prasarnmitr (Sukhumvit 23), Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok — a short hop from the Asok and Phrom Phong stations, in the heart of Sukhumvit.

How long does a kamameshi take?

About thirty minutes — each clay pot is cooked fresh to order, never held. The wait is part of the meal: that is the point.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended. Book through Reserve with Google or call 098 252 9434. We're open Wednesday–Monday for lunch (11:30–14:00) and dinner (17:30–22:00); closed Tuesdays.

What can I expect on the menu?

A quiet five-part tasting built around your choice of kamameshi — A5 Omi wagyu, Hokkaido ikura & scallop, Hiroshima oyster, miso cod, or kashiwa chicken — alongside seasonal à la carte and dessert.

Is Harakama good for solo dining?

Yes — the counter is made for it. It's equally suited to a quiet date, a special occasion, or anyone who loves Japanese clay-pot rice and omakase-style dining.

Contact & Reservations

A bowl of Niigata rice, held
Come sit at the counter.
Reservations recommended.
A kamameshi pot resting by the window
Reservations 098 252 9434 37/1 Prasarnmitr, Sukhumvit 23 Lunch 11:30 – 14:00 · Dinner 17:30 – 22:00
Wednesday – Monday · closed Tuesdays