Gourmet

Delicious gourmet spots in various areas of Okinawa

Northern Area

Local specialties from the nature-rich northern area

  • Nago Market - Fresh seafood and local cuisine
  • Around Churaumi Aquarium - Tourist spot gourmet
  • Motobu Town - Motobu beef steak
  • Nakijin Village - Nakijin soba
  • Kouri Island - Sea urchin bowl, sea grapes

Central Area (Chatan)

International cuisine centered around American Village

  • Mihama American Village - Birthplace of taco rice
  • Chatan Town - Burger shops
  • Ginowan City - Steakhouses
  • Okinawa City - Famous Okinawa soba shops
  • Yomitan Village - Seafood, purple sweet potato sweets

Naha

Diverse gourmet scene in the prefectural capital

  • Kokusai Street - Okinawan restaurants for tourists
  • Makishi Public Market - Fresh seafood
  • Sakaemachi Market - Deep izakaya district
  • Around Shuri Castle - Ryukyu court cuisine
  • Shintoshin - Upscale restaurants

Southern Area

Flavors woven by history and nature

  • Itoman City - Fresh seafood from Itoman fishing port
  • Tomigusuku City - Tropical fruits like mango
  • Nanjo City - Cafes near Nirai Kanai Bridge
  • Yaese Town - Gushikami soba
  • Haebaru Town - Handmade soba, local cuisine
Gourmet Tips by Area
  • Northern - Fresh seafood and local ingredients blessed by nature
  • Central - International cuisine influenced by American culture
  • Naha - Wide range from traditional Okinawan to modern gourmet
  • Southern - Fresh seafood from fishing ports and tropical fruits
Signature Dishes by Area
Northern Specialties
Motobu beef, sea urchin bowl, Agu pork
Central Specialties
Taco rice, burgers, steak
Naha Specialties
Okinawa soba, goya champuru, awamori
Southern Specialties
Fresh seafood, mango, brown sugar sweets