[Okinawa] A Selection of 10 Restaurants Serving Premium Wagyu Beef Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 20 2024

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[Okinawa] A Selection of 10 Restaurants Serving Premium Wagyu Beef

Okinawa’s beaches of turquoise, blue seas and fine, white sand contribute significantly to its attraction as a premier resort area in Japan. Between marine sports, shopping, and cultural experiences, you won't have a dull moment with all of the recreational activities to try. After a full day of being out and about, there are throngs of different restaurants that satisfy your hunger. To narrow it down a bit, this will be an introduction to 10 of the best places to feast on some sumptuous, tender Wagyu beef in Okinawa.

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1. Yamakasafai Minowa

Yamakasafai Minowa, located in Miyakojima, specializes in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki courses featuring Okinawa's "Motobu Beef." This Japanese-style restaurant offers high-quality meat, including the flavorful and tender Motobu Beef and Okinawan Agu pork. It's an ideal place for special occasions and also offers a variety of individual dishes and unique Okinawan drinks, including awamori millet brandy. This restaurant is highly recommended for a memorable dining experience in Okinawa.

Yamakasafai Minowa

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: From the bus stop in front of the public market, turn left at the traffic light, the first street on the right, it's the second house you see
Address: 560-1, Hirarashimozato, Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa Map
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2. TEPPANYAKI STEAK SHU MIYAKO ISLAND

Teppanyaki Steak Shu, with branches in Nagoya and Ginza, has opened in Miyakojima, a resort island brimming with natural beauty. It offers teppanyaki using fresh local ingredients and those shipped directly from Toyosu. The skilled chef prepares Miyako Beef and Ise lobsters right in front of you. Along with a la carte options, course menus are available for a fuller dining experience. The restaurant features a large aquarium with colorful tropical fish, providing a unique and elegant teppanyaki dining experience.

TEPPANYAKI STEAK SHU MIYAKO ISLAND

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Miyako Island Bus Hirara Port Stop / 15-minute drive from Miyako Airport
Address: 1F, K&G Nishizato, 13-1, Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa Map
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3. Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa

Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa serves teppanyaki using local ingredients. Highlights include the "Ishigaki Beef Course" featuring rare A5-grade Ishigaki beef, and the "Anniversary Course." The menu also offers a variety of a la carte dishes, drinks, and meals to finish off. The chef, trained in French cuisine, prepares specialty dishes like "Rossini-style Foie Gras and Aged Meat." The restaurant uses seasonal vegetables from local farmers. With counter seating, private rooms, and table seating, it's a relaxed space ideal for anniversaries, business dinners, and other occasions.

Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am) *Courses are available until 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 372m from Miebashi Station
Address: 2-10-13, Matsuyama, Naha-shi, Okinawa Map
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4. Miyazaki Beef Restaurant NAHA MIYACHIKU

NAHA MIYACHIKU, operated by Miyachiku Corporation, offers reasonably priced dishes with selected "Miyazaki beef," a four-time winner of Japan's Wagyu Olympics. Known both domestically and internationally, this restaurant serves Miyazaki beef, a well-regarded Japanese beef brand. With counter-seats and private rooms with teppan griddles, guests can watch as fresh seafood and "Miyazaki beef" are transformed into dishes. Ideally suited for visitors to Okinawa, from outside the prefecture or abroad, it's perfect for special occasions or business entertainment.

Miyazaki Beef Restaurant NAHA MIYACHIKU

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Prefectural Office Station on Yui Rail
Address: 1F, Ryukyu Hoso Kaikan, 2-3-1, Kumoji, Naha-shi, Okinawa Map
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5. Wagyu Yakiniku Horumon Aigo

Wagyu Yakiniku Horumon Aigo in Ishigaki, Okinawa, is a hidden gem specializing in Japanese Black Beef yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). The chef, with extensive butchering experience, carefully selects the best cuts of Ishigaki and Misaki beef daily. Popular dishes include the "Aigo Bulk Red Meat," and the "Thick-cut Beef Tongue," along with the "Four kinds of Red Meat Assortment." The restaurant, frequented by locals and tourists, offers table and counter seating with smokeless roasters, making it suitable for business, dates, friends, and family dining.

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 Map
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6. Briand - Fillet specialty restaurant - Charcoal Grilled Black Japanese Beef

This yakiniku restaurant on Kokusai-dori Street is known for its high-quality lean meat, including A5-grade domestic black wagyu fillet and Chateaubriand. They provide course menus offering 200g, 300g, and 400g meat options, along with a smaller portion size suitable for women. The tender meat can be easily cut with a fork. Salad, soup, rice, and kimchi come with free refills, and meals end with a dessert. With private rooms and VIP entrances, it's ideal for dates, parties, and client dinners. They also offer a selection of five major chateau wines.

Briand - Fillet specialty restaurant - Charcoal Grilled Black Japanese Beef

Open: Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
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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7. Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA

Steak & Restaurant PAPOiYA is known for its rare Ishigaki Beefsteak. Among their various set menus, the "Half & Half Set with the Highest-Grade Tenderloin & Sirloin" is popular, allowing patrons to enjoy both lean tenderloin and juicy, well-marbled sirloin. The "Set with Steak & Spiny Lobster (from Ishigaki-jima Island)" is also highly recommended. Some guests even make a one-day trip just to enjoy their Ishigaki Beefsteak. The restaurant offers a carefully-selected wine list that perfectly complements their meat dishes. It's an ideal spot for special occasions like anniversary dates or client entertainment.

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 Map
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8. Ishigaki Beef Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku - Yamamoto

Yamamoto, located near Ishigaki Port, is known for its delicious yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) cuisine. The owner, a fan of Ishigaki Beef, offers its savory meat at reasonable prices. Don't miss their high-grade and normal-grade ribeye & kalbi (ribs), and the original "Yaki Shabu" menu crafted by the owner. The refreshing sweet fat and red meat offer a rich, savory taste. They also serve various side dishes like "Nikotan (simmered beef tongue)" and "Aka Musubi (rice ball with special miso paste)." Known for high-grade yakiniku in a casual bistro style, they operate on a while-supplies-last basis and often close around 8 pm, so it's recommended to visit early or reserve in advance.

Ishigaki Beef Charcoal-Grilled Yakiniku - Yamamoto

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - (until meat supplies last)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from the bus terminal
Address: 2-5-18 Hamasaki-cho, Ishigaki, Okinawa Map
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9. Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi Main Branch (Asahibashi / Shabu Shabu & Sukiyaki)

1. Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi Main Branch (Asahibashi / Shabu Shabu & Sukiyaki)

A3 - A5 grade Ishigaki beef and Yanbaru beef are a couple of the premium cuts of [Okinawan beef] served at Kou, one of Okinawa's finest shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) specialty restaurants. The top recommendation is the [Okinawan Wagyu Beef Suki-Shabu], made with the dashi (broth) from sukiyaki (hot pot stew). The stew is simmered for a shorter period of time than usual, which is key to preventing the succulent umami (Japanese savory taste) of the meat from leaking out. An entire assortment of Okinawan ingredients are on full display in dishes like the [Agu Pork], characterized by a moist, tender texture and an intrinsic touch of sweetness, the fresh [Akadori Chicken from Kumeshima Island], and other fresh picked vegetables grown in Okinawa.

Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi main branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Asahibashi Station on Yui Rail Line, Okinawa Urban Monorail. Find us with a big sign with the Chinese character [紺]
Address: 1F, 19-25, Higashimachi, Naha, Okinawa (Map)
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10. Kappo Ren (Miebashi / Japanese Cuisine)

2. Kappo Ren (Miebashi / Japanese Cuisine)

Kappo Ren is a restaurant that serves a multitude of different kinds of kappo (Japanese-style cooking) cuisine like tempura, sashimi, and various charcoal-grilled dishes, all of which you'll have the opportunity to see prepared right in front of you. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes made with Kuroge Wagyu beef like the [Wagyu Oba Maki] and the [Kuroge Wagyu Beef Shabu Shabu Wan]. The [Wagyu Oba Maki] is a tempura dish prepared by cutting thick slices of Wagyu beef, wrapping them in perilla leaves, then deep-frying each one. The [Shabu Shabu Wan] also involves thick slices of Kuroge Wagyu, except it's prepared by dipping the slices in a dashi (broth) of concentrated umami flavors, then serving the dish in an elegant owan (a small Japanese bowl). The chef has trained extensively in Japanese cuisine, and his warm hospitality is especially well-received.

Kappo Ren

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 0:00 am)
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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