Okinawa attracts many tourists throughout the year. In addition to the beautiful ocean and sightseeing spots, restaurants using local ingredients such as beef, seafood, and vegetables are also the center of attention. Many popular restaurants are unique in their menus, restaurant design, and chefs. In this issue, we have selected five restaurants that surround two main types of cuisine: meat and seafood, which you should definitely visit when you visit Okinawa. They are sure to add even more fun and color to your memories of your trip to Okinawa.
1. Kappo Ren
Tempura, sashimi, and sukiyaki. A place where you can try popular Japanese dishes to your heart's content.
The restaurant has a modern and chic atmosphere with a beautiful white wood counter. The counter seating allows diners to observe the chefs' techniques up close, and the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere that can easily be used by a single person. Private rooms with kotatsu-style tables are also available, where you can eat while looking out over the courtyard. You can relax in a space overflowing with Japanese charm.
Kappo Ren
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: Walk along the river towards the prefectural office from [Miebashi station] of Yui Rail Line, turn left at Kumoji bridge then turn left again on the second street, it is right there
Address: 1F, Ichigin-kumoji heim, 1-12-16 Makishi, Naha city, Okinawa Map
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2. Osakana Tiger
An American diner with great taste and volume that both children and adults can enjoy
Osakana Tiger
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk form Miebashi Station
Address: 2-12-12, Maejima, Naha-shi, Okinawa Map
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3. Fillet specialty restaurant Briand - Charcoal Grilled Black Japanese Beef
A yakiniku restaurant with private rooms that focuses on delicious filet meat.
This restaurant specializes in fillet meat, which is considered the highest grade of red meat. You can choose from fillets and chateaubriands of Japanese black wagyu beef carefully selected from all over Japan and grill them over charcoal. You can choose from six meat courses ranging in weight from 150g to 400g. Charcoal grilling removes excess fat, resulting in a tender and juicy flavor. Salad and rice refills are free.
The interior of the restaurant, coordinated in brown tones, is a private space, with all seats occupied by private rooms. Customers can immerse themselves in their own time without worrying about others. A wide selection of wines and champagnes are available, covering wines from the five chateaus of France. They can suggest the best wine to enhance the flavor of your meat.
Fillet specialty restaurant Briand - Charcoal Grilled Black Japanese Beef
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3miutes walk from the Starbucks located on Kokusai-dori Street
Address: 1F, Shinkawa Bldg., 1-4-43, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa Map
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4. Wagyu Yakiniku Horumon Aigo
Enjoy Ishigaki Island's two major brands of beef yakiniku style!
A hideaway yakiniku restaurant where you can experience the high-quality meat of "Ishigaki beef" and "Misaki beef", the two major brands of beef on Ishigaki Island, at a reasonable price. The experienced owner selects and serves only the most delicious meat of the day. Popular menu items include "Aigo lean lump meat" with condensed original flavor of meat, "Thick sliced beef tongue" which is a rare part of beef, and "4 kinds of assorted lean meat".
Wagyu Yakiniku Horumon Aigo
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 Map
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5. 37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha
Savor the best aged meats in an authentic steakhouse setting
This stylish steakhouse is located a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Kokusai-dori. The main dish is a rib steak made from aged meat with concentrated flavor, and there is also a wide selection of seafood, such as oysters, and a la carte dishes using ingredients unique to Okinawa. You can dine either as a course or a la carte, so please choose the style that best suits your hunger.
With a 6-meter-high ceiling, large windows, and a total of 86 seats, this is a spacious and luxurious space with 2 private rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people, making it recommended for those who value their private time. On fine days, it is also wonderful to relax and enjoy your meal on the open terrace. This is a restaurant that will make your Okinawa trip even more memorable.
37 Steakhouse & Bar Naha
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: On the first floor in Hotel Blossom Naha
Address: 1F, Blossom Naha, 2-16-1, Makishi, Naha-shi, Okinawa Map
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