Eat your way around Okinawa! Time-efficiency gourmet food that you can only get here

Hatsumi Ito
A gourmet blogger who eats and drinks at more than 400 restaurants a year. She posts gourmet information on various SNS accounts, mainly X (@hatsu823).
Host of the online salon "Tokyo Gourmet Salon" limited to 140 people. "Gourmet is communication" is her life theme.

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Eightman's Seaburg is a seafood restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Okinawan fish.

Why not enjoy some delicious seafood while looking out at the beaches of Okinawa?

Eight Man's Seaburg is located right in front of the Naha beach resort, Naminoue Beach. It is a restaurant that offers a wide variety of original seafood dishes with the desire to let you enjoy Okinawan fish.

On sunny days, we also recommend the open terrace seats, where you can relax and enjoy the Okinawan breeze.

The interior of the restaurant, which exudes a resort atmosphere, is based on the concept of "Oriental x Okinawa" and features striking, vibrant blue walls.

If you visit this restaurant, the specialty you should try is the "Original Fish Burger (1,100 yen)." This satisfying fish burger is made with a thick original patty made from fish from Okinawa and topped with Okinawa's famous shirishiri-style carrots.

There are two sauces to choose from: a refreshing salsa sauce and a rich tomato tartar sauce. This time, we're going with the adult salsa sauce, which has a refreshing sourness and a spicy kick. The ginger accent and the crunchy onions and pickles are fun to try.

The triple-fried patty is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a rich flavor, a different taste from the fish burgers I usually eat. The fluffy bun, crispy patty, and crunchy lettuce are perfectly balanced.

Another popular item is the "Irabujima Namariburi Cheeseburger (950 yen)," which uses Namaribushi, a fish commonly eaten in the Miyakojima region. Topped with onions and shiso leaves, the refreshing flavor spreads in your mouth.

Put it in a cute burger bag with our original logo and take a bite! Namaribushi, which is slowly roasted over an open flame using Casuarina, has a strong aroma and a unique flavor. Its mild taste goes perfectly with cheese and salsa sauce.

Why not try Okinawan seafood you've never tasted before while feeling the Okinawan breeze in a spacious resort space?

Eightman's SEABURG

Aged sake curry and bubbling coffee, a taste of Okinawa's unique specialties at "Cafe Okinawashiki"

The cafe has a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by Okinawan crafts and serves unique Okinawan cuisine.

Founded in 1993, Cafe Okinawashiki is a long-established cafe that is a must-visit if you are traveling to Okinawa. They offer a variety of dishes that can only be enjoyed here, such as bubbling coffee, aged sake curry, and brown sugar purple potato Mont Blanc.

You can take off your shoes and relax in the shop, where soft jazz music plays and the warmth of the wood will envelop you. Traditional Okinawan crafts are displayed here and there in the shop, and time flows slowly, as if time has stopped.

The restaurant's specialty, "Koshu Curry," is made by kneading spices with awamori and aging them, resulting in a surprisingly mellow flavor. It was created after much trial and error, with the desire to create a curry that would become an Okinawan specialty.

The mildly flavored curry with a hint of spice goes perfectly with the tender pork belly that melts in your mouth. The gentle flavor is loved by a wide range of customers, from children to adults.

The curry roux does not contain any flour, and is thickened only with onions and tomatoes. The French bread has a subtle buttery aroma that brings out the richness of the spices.

The "Bukubuku Coffee (600 yen)" is a very visually impactful drink. This beautifully whipped foam is filled with prayers for the customer to be happy and "bukubuku" (good fortune).

There is no set way to drink Bukubuku Coffee. It is made by blending roasted soybeans, bitter melon, turmeric, etc. with coffee, and adding brown sugar and cream as secret ingredients to create a mellow flavor. The moment you drink it, you will be impressed by its fluffy, warming and soothing taste.

All the sweets are handmade in the shop. The "Brown Sugar Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc (600 yen)" is made using only brown sugar and soft brown sugar without using any white sugar, resulting in a refined sweetness. It's not too sweet, so you'll want to eat it every day and you'll never get tired of its deliciousness.

Founded 30 years ago, this popular restaurant offers a wide variety of unique dishes that are unique to Okinawa. Be sure to stop by this famous restaurant that will heal your body and mind.

Cafe Okinawashiki