ABOUT US
◆ABOUT NIJIYA◆
We opened NIJIYA in December 2018 with the goal of "one day becoming a rainbow-like place in this town."
I opened this shop with the dream of adding a little color to Sumiyoshi, where I was born and raised, and of it becoming a place where local people can gather, feel at ease, and smile.
This space was originally a parking lot, but I scraped the floor, polished it, painted the walls, and turned it into a shop. I even broke the pillars with a hammer just after they were finished to give them an aged look.
My three children always poured their enthusiasm and imagination into opening the restaurant. Even on the day shortly after opening when only two customers came, and on the day when all reservations were canceled due to the spread of COVID-19, they always supported us with smiles on their faces.
Just after opening, when I was unsure of the direction of the restaurant, I happened to meet an irreplaceable female chef who shared the same passion, and she has lent me so much support that I can't imagine NIJIYA without her. Even now, we always confirm each other's ideas and welcome customers to our restaurant.
We want to become a store that the people, staff, and children of this town can be proud of in the future, a decade or so from now. Without forgetting the goal we set in our hearts that day, we will continue to listen to the voices of our customers and staff, and work hard every day to become "a store like a rainbow in this town."
Aiming for deliciousness in appearance and content!
We always strive to make our food not only taste good, but look good too!
Enjoy a lot of food
If you're not sure what to order, please ask our staff!
These dishes have been created after countless trial and error, so our staff are well-versed in the craftsmanship and will be happy to serve you.
About ...
I grew up in this town, Sumiyoshi, from my childhood.
From a young age, I was a curious child who loved searching for "treasure" in the Onagi River, which was then full of junk.
Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Keio University, he loved customer service and decided to pursue a career in the service industry.
He won numerous awards and moved overseas after getting married.
I gave birth there, and while I was raising my child in a foreign land and sometimes struggled with cultural differences, a local cafe helped me refresh my mind.
I am now a mother of three children, and my experiences at that time made me want to create a relaxing space that is open to everyone.
NIJIYA is my precious fourth child.
Although our shop is still in its infancy, we hope to grow one step at a time, little by little, with the support of our customers and our irreplaceable staff.
Owner / Masako Sakuma
