01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set right beside the train tracks and railway crossing, Fumikiri in Hamadayama slides open its doors from 11:00 in the afternoon. The compact interior—fitted with counter seating and a few small tables—exudes a relaxed, unpretentious warmth that invites casual drop-ins. It suits an unhurried afternoon drink on days off just as well as a quick, refreshing pit stop on the commute home.
The toast set is an easy starting point, combining a drink with freshly fried bites. Hot, seasoned chicken karaage pairs naturally with a highball, and upgrading to a mega mug keeps the momentum going. Skewers and fried fare headline the offerings, from the house Fumikiri skewer and battered seasoned boiled eggs to handmade croquettes, each arriving crisp from the fryer.
Beyond deep-fried dishes, the kitchen offers an assortment of small plates and seasonal seafood. Thick, plump salted grilled mackerel and rough-cut raw seafood assortments share the menu with simple drinking fare like pickled melon and spicy miso sides. Ordering a few small dishes makes it easy to settle into your own drinking rhythm in this easygoing neighborhood haunt.
