01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Break into a freshly fried kakiage fritter with your chopsticks, and generous chunks of prawn, squid, and onion emerge from the crisp batter. Tucked along a backstreet near Nishi-Nippori, Kamiya draws diners primarily for this substantial tempura. Served alongside zaru soba or atop a rice bowl in a set meal, the savory richness of the batter contrasts refreshingly with the clean, cooling noodles.
Lunch sets combining noodles with rice dishes are especially practical midday. Selections include the popular kakiage-don and noodle set, a 3-item sashimi and noodle set, and a fried chicken set with a small side dish, with your choice of udon or soba. For a more satisfying meal, diners can upsize the noodles or switch to a rich sesame dipping sauce.
Beyond noodles, the menu features a diverse selection of small izakaya-style plates. Offerings such as niku tofu, sliced shabu-style pork, and assorted sashimi pair naturally with draft beer, highballs, sake, or soba shochu. Outfitted with counter and table seating, the shop is welcoming for solo diners, making it an easy place to drop in late for a casual drink before finishing with noodles. Payment is cash only, so having bills and coins on hand is advisable.
