RESTAURANT FRIYA

Welcome to Restaurant FriyaWelcome to Restaurant Friya

Restaurant Friya was founded in 1933 by Isaburo Kawachi with a strong passion to offer authentic Japanese-style Western food to the people of Wakayama and beyond. With his own unique recipes, Isaburo’s passion and authenticity has been passed down to now the third generation. It is our continued commitment to strive and deliver the best dining experience to our customers.

装飾

About the Founder

Isaburo Kawachi, Founder, Friya Diner
Isaburo started his career as a chef in Osaka and opened Friya Diner in Wakayama in 1933. He was drafted into the army in World War II, and the diner was destroyed in a fire during an air raid. After the war, he was back in Wakayama, frying croquettes in the black market and later reopened the diner at the current location.

装飾

Original Homemade Sauces

With pride as a historic
authentic Japanese-style Western food restaurant
we carefully prepare our sauces
pulling out the true natural flavor of selected ingredients

“Special Made Dobi Sauce”

Demi-glace sauce (brown sauce) - Our signature sauce which differentiates Friya from any other Japanese-style Western food restaurants.

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”Homemade Tartar Sauce”

Homemade mayo and hand cut fresh ingredients to create the perfect flavor.

“Tangy Ponzu Sauce”

Homemade citrus sauce - Perfect balance of salty, tangy and sweet. Homemade with select ingredients to enhance our savory dishes.

Media
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KOKOIRO
ABC TV
2021
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Kansai TV
2021
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KANSAI JOHONET TEN
YTV
2020
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TV ASAHI
2018
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MANTEN AOZORA RESTAURANT
NTV
2015