01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into an alley by the west exit of JR Kamata Station, Nakaneya is a casual izakaya where you can drop in for a drink starting from 1:00 p.m. The dining area includes counter and table seating inside, as well as outdoor terrace seats where you can take in the open air on pleasant days. It serves as a dependable stop whether you are winding down after work or setting out for an unhurried drink early on a weekend afternoon.
Dashi-Rich Shio Motsu Nikomi and Freshly Fried Skewers
Once settled in, a natural first choice is the house favorite, shio motsu nikomi (salt-seasoned braised offal). While nikomi stews are typically based on miso or soy sauce, this version simmers tender offal in a clear, savory salt dashi; stirring in a touch of the accompanying yuzukosho adds a bright, spicy kick that calls for another sip. Alongside the stew, the menu's other mainstay is kushiage, deep-fried skewers that can be ordered conveniently one stick at a time. The lineup covers meats such as pork belly, beef fillet, and chicken thigh, seafood like sillago, squid, and scallop, and vegetables including onion, asparagus, and eggplant. If you are unsure where to begin, the kushiage set—combining pork belly, chicken thigh, and three kinds of vegetables—offers a balanced introduction.
From Kamata-Exclusive Craft Beers to Everyday Sours
The drink selection is just as varied: draft beer and highballs share space with Kamata-exclusive craft beers, including the light, fruity Konatsu, the rich vintage-style Yasutsugu, and the dark malt Ginshiro. Unfussy sours and mixed drinks are plentiful too, from a lemon sour that matches the salt stew to refreshing green tea highballs and citrusy freshly squeezed grapefruit sours. With bottled shochu and awamori alongside an assortment of cocktails, companions with different tastes can each settle on a preferred glass.
Unpretentious Small Plates and Finishing Yakisoba
Ancillary dishes are equally well suited to pairing with drinks, featuring fragrant grilled atsuage tofu, locally named Kamata curry croquettes, and spicy chorizo. To close out the visit, hearty staples such as the boldly seasoned Nakaneya Special Yakisoba or a lettuce fried rice served with soup bring things to an easy, satisfying conclusion.
