We had breakfast at Konparu (コンパル), located in the underground area of JR Nagoya Station. Konparu is one of Nagoya’s most popular spots for breakfast.
Konparu is a long-established kissaten (Japanese-style café) primarily based in Nagoya City, with 9 branches currently open. All their sandwiches are available for takeaway.
The café has been serving customers since 1947. Nagoya’s kissaten culture is well-known across Japan, with chains like Komeda Coffee and Hoshino Coffee representing this traditional style in Tokyo and beyond.
Navigating the underground area of Nagoya Station can be challenging for visitors as it feels like a labyrinth. I recommend using a map or asking someone for directions since Google Maps doesn’t work well underground.
In the morning, Konparu offers toast and a boiled egg for free with any drink order. However, we wanted to try their specialties: the Ebifurai Sandwich and Nagoya Cochin Egg Sandwich.
Nagoya Cochin egg sandwich
This sandwich features half-cooked tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) with Worcestershire sauce spread inside. This style of egg sandwich is common in the Kansai region, but the Worcestershire sauce gives it a distinct Nagoya twist. The sauce pairs wonderfully with the rich flavor of the Cochin egg.
Ebifurai sandwich
This sandwich contains three deep-fried shrimp, shredded cabbage dressed with mayonnaise, and a fried egg, all sandwiched between toasted bread.
The portion size is impressive—more like a small mountain than a sandwich! Sharing is highly recommended, as even half of it is quite filling.
After finishing these hearty sandwiches, we were so full we could barely stand up! Thankfully, the drinks are served in standard sizes, so they didn’t add to the overwhelming portions.
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Name Konparu Meichika (コンパル メイチカ店)
Open Breakfast through dinner
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