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Update-date: Jan 29 2025

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Categories: Yakiniku Steak Okinawa Vegan/Vegetarian/Macrobiotic

5 Restaurants to Visit After Exploring the Scenic Treasure of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa

Ishigaki Island, known as the center of the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa, is easily accessible with direct flights from Haneda Airport, making it an attractive destination. It is a treasure trove of nature, featuring rare spots for manta rays and blue coral. This time, they have selected special restaurants that can only be experienced here. Whether it's Japanese cuisine, Italian, or fusion dishes, all the restaurants are intriguing.

See full listings of Yakiniku, Steak, and Vegan/Vegetarian/Macrobiotic restaurants found in and around Okinawa.

Vegan Cafe[neo earth cafe - Roots - Ishigaki Island]

Enjoying island time at a vegan cafe surrounded by nature.

Located in the Ihara district of northern Ishigaki Island, [neo earth cafe - Roots - 石垣島] is a vegan cafe surrounded by beautiful nature. The highlight is the 'Fermented Island Buddha Bowl & Cultured Miso Soup Set with Island Herbal Tea.' Featuring island tofu as the main ingredient, it is seasoned with handmade fermented condiments and includes a variety of vegetables, grains, and legumes. Additionally, customers can enjoy colorful and healthy menu items such as over 20 types of 'Smile Smoothies' and 'Acai Bowls.'

5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit After Exploring the Scenic Treasure of Ishigaki Island | Okinawa

The restaurant is located in a rural village, just a 3-minute walk from the beautiful beach and the power spot known as Heart Rock. Upon entering the restaurant, customers are greeted by the warm smiles of the owner and staff. With a wide variety of vegan-friendly menu options, it is recommended not only for vegans but also for health-conscious individuals.

neo earth cafe - Roots - Ishigakijima

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:00 pm), [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Take-out 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm) *Subject to change in the winter season. Please check Google Maps for the latest information.
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Average price: [Lunch] 1,800 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from the Ibaruma bus stop on the Hirano Line of Azuma Bus / 20-minute drive from Ishigakijima Airport / 3-minute from Tamatorizaki Observatory / Diagonally across the street from Arakaki Shokudo
Address: 56, Ibaruma, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
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2. Fusion Cuisine[HANARÉ}

They offer a dish that blends modern design with arrangements of Ryukyu culture.

A special space where the charm of the Ryukyu Islands and innovation merge, [HANARÉ] is a restaurant that innovatively expresses dishes influenced by Kyushu cuisine, Chinese, and Southeast Asian flavors. The menu consists solely of original courses that combine tradition and innovation. Elements from various countries and regions, both domestic and international, blend together, creating dishes that utilize the blessings of the season.

The dining area, with a wall of windows overlooking a tropical garden, beautifully harmonizes traditional Japanese design with modern Ryukyu culture. Talented chefs infuse new life into traditional Ryukyu cuisine, while the staff works diligently to enhance service, providing full support to guests. It is perfect for proposals, anniversaries, and business meetings.

HANARÉ

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Monday except National Holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 35-minute drive from Ishigaki Airport. 15-minute drive from Euglena-Ishigaki Ferry Terminal. Inside FUSAKI BEACH RESORT Hotel & Villas.
Address: FUSAKI BEACH RESORT Hotel & Villas, 1625, Arakawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
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3. Yakiniku [Wagyu Yakiniku Hormone Aigo]

Enjoy high-quality Ishigaki beef and Misaki beef yakiniku.

The hidden gem restaurant, Wagyu Yakiniku Hormone Aigo, offers carefully selected cuts from the two major brands of beef from Ishigaki Island, "Ishigaki Beef" and "Misaki Beef." Particularly popular are the "Aigo Lean Meat Block" which is grilled in large blocks, and the rare "Thick Cut Beef Tongue." Additionally, the "Assorted Lean Meat Platter (4 types)" featuring their proud lean meats has also received high praise.

The spacious restaurant features both table and counter seating, making it suitable for various occasions such as dining with friends or family, as well as dates. Additionally, with the installation of a smoke-free roaster, guests can enjoy yakiniku without worrying about smoke or odors.

Wagyu Yakiniku Horumon Aigo

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm-10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,999 JPY
Access: Within walking distance from Ishigaki Island's city center
Address: TAMA Bldg. II, 278, Okawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
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4. Steak[Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA]

Enjoy a rare Ishigaki beef steak along with the view of the cityscape of Ishigaki Island.

The restaurant Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA is a stylish steakhouse where one can enjoy rare Ishigaki beef steak. The particularly popular 'Special Tenderloin and Special Sirloin Half & Half Set' allows guests to savor both lean tenderloin and juicy fatty sirloin in equal portions. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper and grilled to perfection, this dish lets diners fully appreciate the natural flavors of the meat.

The restaurant features a bright and open atmosphere, located on the 8th floor of a building, allowing for a panoramic view of the city from its windows. On clear days, guests can enjoy a luxurious meal while gazing at the distant islands. How about indulging in Ishigaki beef steak and delicious wine at [Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA]?

Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 30 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport. On the 8th floor of Okawa Leo Bldg.
Address: 8F, Leo Bldg., 258 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa
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5. Japanese Cuisine [Wisdom of the Forest]

Enjoy the natural blessings of Yaeyama with original dishes.

Located just a 5-minute drive from Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal, [森の賢者] is a restaurant where visitors can enjoy dishes made with the rich ingredients of the Yaeyama Islands. The restaurant offers many original menu items, and one standout dish is the 'Seasonal Vegetables and Nabeラー Ratatouille with Baguette,' which is a twist on the traditional ratatouille made with eggplant and incorporates nabeラー (loofah). Additionally, there is a wide variety of daily specials featuring Okinawan ingredients.

The interior, adorned with wooden decorations, exudes a calm atmosphere reminiscent of the natural beauty of the Yaeyama Islands. There are semi-circular counter seats and table seats available, making it suitable for a wide range of visitors, from solo diners to families and girls' gatherings. How about enjoying the blessings of nature from Yaeyama at the restaurant "Mori no Kenja"?

Mori no Kenja

Open: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by car from Ishigaki Terminal
Address: 49-2, Arakawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa
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