Update-date: Jan 29 2025
Kokusai Street in Naha City is one of the representative tourist spots in Naha. It is a must-visit area for travelers to Okinawa, offering everything from markets where one can buy local Okinawan cuisine and souvenirs to trendy cafes. However, with so many restaurants available, it can be difficult to decide where to go. This time, the editorial team has selected five restaurants where one can enjoy unique island dishes that Okinawa has to offer.
Cafe
Enjoy Okinawa's soul food in a relaxing space reminiscent of a tropical resort.
Located near the International Street Yatai Village, this restaurant, known for its nationwide popularity as a delivery-only establishment, has opened its first physical location. Here, customers can enjoy authentic taco rice with a variety of options. In addition to the classic spicy taco meat, there is a Japanese-style flavor with a fragrant butter soy sauce, and the 'Half & Half Taco Rice,' which allows customers to enjoy two flavors at once, is also popular.
The interior, featuring a striking blue reminiscent of the seas of Okinawa, creates a stylish atmosphere akin to visiting an overseas resort. It can be enjoyed in various settings, whether dining solo at the counter by the window or visiting with a partner. Takeout can be reserved in advance, so there is no need to worry about waiting.
THE TACORICE HOUSE
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,200 JPY
Access: From Makishi Station, walk in the direction of the prefectural office. Turn left at the sign for Ryugu Street, cross Yatai Mura, and turn right at the first intersection.
Address: 101, M's road makishi, 3-11-12, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,200 JPY
Access: From Makishi Station, walk in the direction of the prefectural office. Turn left at the sign for Ryugu Street, cross Yatai Mura, and turn right at the first intersection.
Address: 101, M's road makishi, 3-11-12, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
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Yakiniku [Kuroge Wagyu Specialty Restaurant Nikuya Fuzuki]
Reasonably priced local Wagyu beef in Okinawa's Kokusai Street
The restaurant "Kuroge Wagyu Specialty Store Nikuya Fumizuki" located on Kokusai Street in Okinawa Prefecture is a yakiniku restaurant where one can enjoy carefully selected ingredients, including locally sourced wagyu, at reasonable prices. The particularly recommended dish, "Ishigaki Beef Nigiri," allows diners to directly savor the freshness and quality of the "Ishigaki Beef."
The restaurant has an open atmosphere, making it easy for first-time visitors to feel comfortable. It offers tatami seating and counter seats that can accommodate up to 15 people, allowing both individuals and families to enjoy their time. Additionally, it features a variety of Okinawan specialty drinks, such as awamori, which can be enjoyed alongside the dishes.
Kuroge Wagyu Senmonten Nikuya Fumitsuki
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Don Quijote on Kokusai-dori Shopping Street. Across from Kokusai-dori Shopping Street Yataimura.
Address: 3-9-9, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Don Quijote on Kokusai-dori Shopping Street. Across from Kokusai-dori Shopping Street Yataimura.
Address: 3-9-9, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
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Japanese-French Cuisine
Experience the world of Japanese and French cuisine that satisfies all five senses.
Located just a one-minute walk from Miebashi Station, [MOSS okinawa] offers a unique specialty that incorporates French culinary techniques with the essence of Japanese and Ryukyu cuisine. This restaurant prides itself on its "kama fire French" cooking, using high-quality ingredients sourced from Ryukyu and producers across the country, which are baked in a 500-degree stone oven to maximize the natural flavors of the ingredients.
The interior exudes a sense of warmth from wood while also radiating luxury, making it a perfect space for anniversaries and special occasions. There is an open counter where guests can watch the chefs prepare dishes right in front of them. How about experiencing the unique fusion of Japanese and French cuisine at [MOSS okinawa]?
MOSS okinawa
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O 8:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Miebashi Station on Yui Rail Line
Address: Hotel Strata Naha, 1-19-8, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Miebashi Station on Yui Rail Line
Address: Hotel Strata Naha, 1-19-8, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa
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Shabu-shabu [Kinjyu Agu and Yamashiro Beef Shabu-shabu Ryukyu Main Building]
Savor the locally produced Okinawan pork and black-haired wagyu to the fullest.
The restaurant "Kintama Agu and Yamashiro Beef Shabu-Shabu Ryukyu Main Building" offers 100% purebred "Kintama Agu," which has its roots in the indigenous Ryukyu pig, and "Yamashiro Beef," a brand of beef from Okinawa that dominated the top three positions in the 2021 Prefectural Competition. "Kintama Agu" is known for its sweet yet light fat, while "Yamashiro Beef" is attractive for its exceptional meat quality and tenderness. A course that allows guests to compare both is very popular.
The vegetables are, of course, all locally grown. It is a restaurant that is particular about using local produce. The spacious interior is equipped with completely private rooms. Each private room is also equipped with an air purifier, so there are no concerns about odors. In a casual atmosphere that is not pretentious, conversations among friends are likely to flow naturally.
Kin Agu and Yamashiro Beef Shabu-Shabu Ryukyu Main Building
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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5. Local Cuisine [Okinawan Cuisine Hateruma]
Nostalgic landscapes of Okinawa. Experience the relaxed island time of Hateruma, the southernmost island.
Experience Okinawan cuisine and local dishes in a nostalgic Okinawan house. One can be captivated by the rhythms of island songs and the sound of the sanshin while listening to the lyrical songs of the island. This is the Okinawan restaurant [沖縄地料理 波照間], where one can fully experience Okinawa. They can enjoy Okinawan delicacies such as the melt-in-your-mouth 'rafute', the crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside 'mozuku tempura', and the beloved 'fu-champuru' that is cherished by the locals.
The interior features a warm atmosphere with a wood-based design, creating a cozy and homely mood. Its casual and unpretentious vibe makes it perfect for dining with familiar companions. There are also sunken kotatsu-style seating areas available, making it suitable for company receptions, as well as parties and gatherings with family and relatives. The Okinawan-style stage shows are also a must-see.
Okinawa Local Cuisine Hateruma
Open: 11:00 am - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
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This article was written by AI Translation.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
