Not all tempura looks the same. In Kansai, it tells a different story.
Just two stations and about 10 minutes by train from Kansai International Airport, Tempura & Fish Cake ChiuChi Shop in Izumisano City offers a taste of Osaka’s everyday life within easy reach of the airport.
Located a short 6-minute walk from Nankai Izumisano Station, this long-standing neighborhood shop serves a unique Kansai-style version of tempura — made not from batter, but from seasoned fish paste (nerimono).
Step inside and you’ll find baskets filled with freshly fried golden pieces, their aroma drifting through the old shopping street.
Each bite captures the nostalgic warmth of Osaka’s local food culture — a flavor both humble and unforgettable, perfect for those who wish to experience the real Japan between flights or on a short trip from Osaka City.
📌 Basic Information
📍Tempura & Fish Cake ChiuChi Shop
📍てんぷら・かまぼこ チウチ商店
| 📅 Reservation | By phone |
| 📞 Phone | 072-462-1174（Japanese Only） |
| 🏠 Address | 15-7 Ōmiya-chō, Izumisano City, Osaka |
| 🚉 Access | Approx. 6 minutes on foot from Nankai Izumisano Station |
| 🚗 Parking | None |
| 🕒 Business Hours | 9:00–18:30 |
| ❌ Days Closed | Thursdays, Obon, and New Year holidays |
| 💴 Average Budget | Approx. ¥120 per piece |
| 💳 Payment Methods | ✔ Cash only (Japanese yen) |
📌 Note: Prices include tax. Information may change, so please contact the facility before visiting.
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ℹ️ Detailed Information (Seating & Facilities)
This shop once appeared on the TV program “Tonari no Ningen Kokuhō” (“Living National Treasures Next Door”).
This long-established shop continues the legacy of Ishihara Shōten, preserving its traditional techniques and using the same workbenches and fryers passed down through generations. The warm, nostalgic atmosphere offers a glimpse into Japan’s culinary heritage—be sure to savor the taste of freshly fried tempura made before your eyes.
⭐ Highlights (Menu & Services)
The shop mainly offers kamaboko-style tempura — a Kansai specialty made from seasoned fish paste (nerimono) and lightly fried to golden perfection.
(Note: Unlike the batter-coated tempura often seen abroad, this Osaka-style version is closer to fish cakes, known for their soft texture and savory depth.)
Priced from around ¥100 per piece (made using sayori — Japanese halfbeak), these freshly fried tempura are perfect for a light street snack—or to take home as a charming taste of Izumisano.
Signature Items
Shōga-ten (Ginger Tempura):
A Kansai favorite made by mixing minced ginger into fish paste before frying — a simple yet distinctive flavor loved across Osaka for its warmth and refreshing zest.
Gobō-ten (Burdock Root Tempura):
A crunchy delight wrapped with burdock root, reflecting the Osaka spirit of adding texture and depth to everyday food. A long-loved local favorite with earthy flavor.
Yasai-ten (with Onion):
Fluffy and sweet, this vegetable tempura features onions that melt gently inside — a comforting, home-style taste familiar to Osaka locals.
Kikurage-ten (Wood Ear Mushroom Tempura):
Known for its pleasantly chewy texture, this variety showcases the Japanese love for unique mouthfeel (shokkan) — a fun and satisfying contrast of soft and crisp.
Hira-ten (Flat Fish Cake Tempura):
A nostalgic Osaka classic, simply seasoned and fried flat, symbolizing the comforting taste of Japan’s old-fashioned snack shops (shitamachi no aji).
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