Okinawan Cuisine Spots in Japan

Area

Japan
- Japan
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  Tokyo
  
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  Niigata
  
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- Kyushu / Okinawa
  
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  Kagoshima
  
  Okinawa

Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Japanese Food

Umi Monogatari Main Branch

5.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Nakama 2246

Umi Monogatari is an Izakaya (bar-restaurant) located adjacent to National Highway 58 in Onna Village, Kunigami District. Besides a menu that emphasizes fresh fish (delivered directly from Nago fishing harbor), diners can also enjoy Kusu Awamori (aged Awamori spirit). In addition, there are live folk song performances almost every day between 19:00 and 21:00. Umi Monogotari is very popular both with locals and tourists. A variety of dining options are available, including regular tables, horigotatsu (a heated table positioned in a depression in the floor), zashiki (tatami rooms for groups of up to 35 people), booths with tables, etc.

ホテルの食事も飽きた頃、沖縄料理を食べようと妻に探して貰いました。料理はどれも美味しく、食べきれない量を食べても良心的な値段で驚きました。歌を聴きながら、みんなで踊りもしながら食事を楽しめました。 3歳、1歳の子供たちも大興奮で家族4人楽しめました。駐車場もあるのでレンタカーがあるなら、足を伸ばしてみてもいいのでは？
Kishimoto Shokudo Yaedake Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunmotobuchou Inoha 350-1

Located in Motobu, Kunigami District near a municipal market, Kishimoto Shokudo is a famous, long-established Okinawan Soba noodles restaurant, which was founded in 1905. Kishimoto Shokudo’s second branch, the Yaedake Branch, is located to the east of the main branch on Prefectural Highway 84 near the entrance to Yae-dake (Mt. Yae). Using the same recipes as the main branch, the Yaedake Branch serves Okinawan Soba noodles with full-bodied noodles prepared using charcoal, and a simple broth, as well as Jushi (Okinawan rice porridge). As at the Main Branch, the entire menu basically consists of variations on these two items (diners can choose what size Soba noodles they want).
Kise no Chinbora

4.0

489 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Kise 115-2KISEBEACHPALACE

Kise no Chinbora is an Izakaya (bar-restaurant) located on the First Floor of the Kanehide Kise Beach Palace hotel, which is situated facing Nago Bay just off National Highway 58 in Kise, Nago City. The “Chinbora” in the name is an Okinawan word meaning “small spiral shell.” Kise no Chinbora serves a variety of Okinawan dishes, many of them making use of fresh seafood caught in Nago Bay, which is directly in front of the hotel. Visitors can also enjoy unique cocktails made using Awamori (an Okinawan alcoholic beverage).

I stayed here for 4 days as its situated in the middle of most of the attractions i was going. Location :good. It has some good restaurants down the road (approximately 5-10mims drive) besides...
Yaezen

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunmotobuchou Namizato 342-1

Yaezen is a restaurant located on Prefectural Highway 84 in Namizato, Motobu District that specializes in Okinawan Soba noodles and other Okinawan cuisine. Yaezen has Okinawan standards such as Soki Soba, Tebichi Soba and a Goya Chanpuru set-meal, but it is most famous for its unique Ikasumi (Squid ink) Soba noodles (limited to a maximum of 10 servings per day). Another popular item is the Yae Gozen, which combines a small serving of Okinawan Soba noodles with several other types of Okinawan food.
Urizun restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Asato 388-5

Urizun is a restaurant specializing in Okinawan cuisine that has been operating for over 40 years; it is located around five minutes’ walk from Asato Station on the Okinawa Monorail (Yui Rail) line. Diners can enjoy the restaurant’s famous Kusu (aged Awamori spirit), which has been specially blended by the restaurant owner using Awamori from an old wine store in Shuri, and then left to age for several more years in earthenware jars. Kusu is served directly from the earthenware jars into small wine-cups, to accompany dishes from a comprehensive menu that includes traditional Okinawan home cooking, Palace recipes dating from the time of the Ryukuan kings, and original modern recipes.
Tirabui traditional Japanese house restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Urumashi Katsurenhama 56

Tirabui Traditional Japanese House restaurant is an Okinawan cuisine restaurant located near the Hama Community Hall on Hamahiga Island. The restaurant occupies a traditional house with a red tiled roof, which was renovated for the purpose, and serves traditional Okinawan home cuisine with recipes learned from families in the owner's home-town of Uruma on Okinawa Island. One of the most popular items on the menu is the “Hama Tirabui Set Meal,” which includes rice, soup, and a choice of two side dishes.
Ryukyu Dining Matsuo (Okashigoten Matsuo Branch)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Matsuo 1-2-52F

Ryukyu Dining Matsuo (Okashigoten Matsuo Branch) is a restaurant located on the Second Floor of Okashi Goten (a shopping complex on Kokusai Street selling local delicacies that is famous for its Purple Yam Tart). The restaurant offers Okinawan Soba noodles made with home-made noodles, as well as a variety of set meals featuring Okinawan Agu Pork and Okinawan vegetables and seafood, etc. The interior décor, based on traditional Okinawan houses, creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Shuri Horikawa

5.0

1 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Shurimawashichou 1-27

Horikawa is an Okinawan soba noodle shop, opposite Shuri Castle Park and near Josei Elementary School and Ryutan Pond in Shurimawashi Town. Their Okinawan soba noodles have a clear soup mixed with homemade noodles which are boiled after an order is received. The decoration with condiments such as spring onion and ginger on a porcelain spoon is impressive.

首里城近くの路地裏にある隠れ家的雰囲気のお店。開店と同時に入店しました。お店の入口で靴を脱ぐのが面白いと思ったのですが、後になってそういうお店が沖縄には多いのに気づきました。私は、『ソーキそばのBセット』を注文。沖縄そばとしては、かなり優しい味わい。人によっては、物足りなく感じるかもしれない。でも、お店の雰囲気も含めて再訪したいと思えるお店でした。
Mutsumibashi Kadoya

4.5

36 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Makishi 1-3-49

Mutsumibashi Kadoya is a specialty Okinawan soba noodle shop near the intersection of Kokusai-dori and Okiei-odori Street. The long-established shop has been loved mainly by locals for over half a century and is famous for its simple and reasonable Okinawa soba noodles. Thanks to the location, it is convenient to stop off sightseeing while in Kokusai-dori Street.

かけそば（300円）税込※ネギ、紅生姜抜き子どもの為に注文の為、ネギと紅しょうが抜きにしてくれました。優しい味が子どもたちも気にいったみたいであっという間に完食です。いなりずし2ケ（100円）税込特に特徴はないが、普通に美味しいお稲荷さんロースそば（600円）税込私は脂身が苦手なのでロースにしましたが、隣の常連さんの三枚肉が美味しそうでしたのでそちら挑戦すればよかったと後悔。ソ...
Udunyama

4.5

88 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Shurishiminechou 1-121-2

Yuntakusuba Udunyama is a specialty Okinawan soba noodle shop in the foothills of Shuri. The shop is a renovated traditional Japanese house with traditional Okinawan architecture which was built 150 years ago. The breeze can pass smoothly through the shop, so it is cool and comfortable even in the hot summer. The Okinawan soba noodles made from noodles using a method passed down from old generations that go down smoothly with an exclusive stock are superb so you may want to finish the soup. Side dishes are also popular such as Udunyama inari sushi, red bean soup with raw sugar and Jyushi (Okinawan style seasoned rice), which is cooked with four ingredients in special stock.

Their motto:Do one thing and do it right. Arrived 1 hr before closing and the noodles were still boiled to order. Broth clear and deep as a 50kg bell and the Orion Beer as cold as a New York winter...
Okinawa cuisine Chinuman Onna-son Moon Beach Bettei

4.0

56 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Maeganeku 523-2

This Okinawan restaurant is where Okinawan folk song and shimauta sanshin lives are held every night. They offer an extensive menu, from authentic Okinawan dishes to seafood dishes using plenty of fresh seafood direct from the fishing port’s morning market and meat dishes using black hair wagyu beef and Agu pork with a homemade taste. They also offer pickups and drop-offs to area hotels near the restaurant in Onna Village. (Reservations are required)

My first experience in Chinuman was ok, food quality is average, and service wasn’t special. Price against quality wasn’t good enough.
Taco Rice Cafe Kijimuna (Onnason Village Branch)

4.0

33 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Serakaki 475

This store is where you can eat omelets with fluffy eggs on taco rice, which originated in Okinawa in 1984. Taco rice, also known as an Okinawan soul food, is wrapped in fluffy and runny eggs, and you can select either sweet or spicy meat. While standard taco rice is on the menu, it is also possible to add toppings such as avocados, bacon or teriyaki chicken.

After spending time at the beach, taco rice always sounds refreshing. I found this restaurant as it was on the way back home. There is a large parking area nearby. When you get here, you order, pay...
Okinawa cuisine Chinuman (Onna Sunset Mall Nakama Store)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami-gun Onna Village Naika 299-1

This Okinawan restaurant recognizable from its storefront with red roof tiles like old-fashioned Okinawan houses. They offer an extensive menu, from authentic Okinawan cuisine to meat dishes using black hair wagyu Agu pork and fresh seafood fishes with a homemade taste. They also have a wide variety of drinks, including tropical cocktails that color the nights of tropical Okinawa, awamori, shochu, Japanese sake, wine and soft drinks.
Naha Soba Nahatei

3.5

76 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Kanagusuku 2-chome 18-7

This Okinawan soba noodle and local dish restaurant has celebrated its 40th anniversary. Their “Naha soba” is a signature dish where you can enjoy the three flavors of soki soba, nankotsu (cartilage) soki soba and sanmai niku (boneless rib) soba all at once. They also have many out of the ordinary Okinawa soba dishes, making you want to come back again and again. In addition, their top quality black Agu pork cooked on a ceramic grill is superb.

ランチでは、那覇そばをメインに炊き込みご飯やサラダやデザートなどを食べました。パイナップルなどを使ったソフトクリームもフルーツパフェもおいしいです。
Awamori and Okinawa cuisine, Sui Dunchi

4.5

76 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Shurikinjouchou 2-81

This awamori and creative Okinawan restaurant that is open day and night is located along the cobbled street of Naha City’s Shuri area. You can enjoy Omoro Agu cuisine using native Ryukyu pigs raised at Omoro ranch. Inside the store where you can experience ancient Ryukyu culture, you can also order banquet meals on the day of your visit.

The place is at the bottom of the old stone road, in a perfect location, with nice seating areas with view as well as garden. Very relaxing with super friendly people with English menu and skills.
Ryotei Naha

3.5

19 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Tsuji 2-2-11

This long-established restaurant with a 65-year history is where you can enjoy traditional Okinawan dance and dishes. In addition to the wide-ranging seven kinds of Waryu set menus and four kinds of celebratory set menus, you can also order a special menu list that suits your preferences. The restaurant has a wide variety of seating from private rooms to large halls where customers can enjoy Okinawan cuisine while taking in the magnificent dancing of exclusive Ryukyu dance performers.

表に出ると風俗店の客引きに声かけられて不愉快料亭とグルかもしれません。大人数で行く際気をつけてください
Kanucha Resort Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas Kusu Kusu

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Abu Within 156-2 Kanucha Resort Kanucha Bay Hotel & Villas

This Okinawan restaurant offers various menu items from chanpuru Okinawan stir fry to palace cuisine. With hall and terrace seating, you can enjoy the nights of Okinawa. Because reservations are unavailable, you should arrive before the store opens. Because it is located in Kanucha Resort, it is convenient to stop by even after going to Kanucha Beach or the indoor pool at night.
Shimabuta Shichirinyaki MANMI

4.5

60 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Pref. Nagoshi Isagawa 251

This Okinawan pork restaurant cherishes the idea of eating pork raised on Yanbaru (northern part of Okinawa Island) in Yanbaru. Besides pork carefully raised on a ranch located 15 minutes away by car, the restaurant uses items such as vegetables and seasonings made on Yanbaru. They have many popular menu items such as their yakiniku BBQ meat assortment where you can enjoy 16 different cuts of meat, shabu-shabu and lightly grilled salt-pickled pork.

This place got really busy and stayed that way for the 2 hours we were here. A good sign of being in the right place. This was my first experience with what they called Shabu Shabu. We ordered a...
Jahana Kippan

4.0

25 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Naha-shi Matsuo 1-chome 5-14

Went to the store and bougt the melon candy soaked in run. Its really good. And not overly sweet. I also bought the local citrus juice which is also really nice! highly recommend. And i will for...
Arakaki Kami Confectionery shop

4.5

22 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Okinawa Naha-shi Shuriakahiracho 1-3-2

首里城の近くにあります。近くに「新垣」というちんすこう屋さんがあるので、ちょっと迷いそうになります。素朴な味です。また、このお店のちんすこうの包装紙が黒を基調として、カッコいいです。首里城から少し離れていますが、モノレールの儀保駅からすぐです。