5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit After Exploring the Popular Tourist Destination 'Miyako Island' | Okinawa Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Dec 27 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit After Exploring the Popular Tourist Destination 'Miyako Island' | Okinawa

Miyakojima City in Okinawa Prefecture is famous for its beautiful sea. The highly transparent emerald green and cobalt blue waters are popular for marine sports such as diving. This makes it a place with many repeat visitors. This time, they have selected popular restaurants frequented by locals and repeat visitors alike. These are all restaurants that they want to experience again and again.

See full listings of Yakiniku and Teppanyaki restaurants found in and around Okinawa.

Teppanyaki [Teppanyaki Steak Shukyu Miyakojima]

The teppanyaki restaurant "Teppanyaki Steak Shu," which has locations in Nagoya and Ginza, has opened in the beautiful resort area of Miyako Island, surrounded by nature. The offerings include teppanyaki made with the island's bounty and ingredients delivered directly from Toyosu. Diners will be captivated by the chef's exquisite skills as they prepare brand-name beef from various regions and Ise lobster right before their eyes.

In addition to the à la carte menu, the restaurant offers a course menu that allows guests to fully enjoy the flavors of the establishment. The interior features a fantastical space with a large aquarium resembling the seas of Okinawa, filled with colorful tropical fish. Guests can relax in comfortable chairs and savor the unique atmosphere of teppanyaki, enjoying an elegant 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
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Beer Garden

A recommended restaurant for creating wonderful memories in Okinawa with loved ones is [Heaven's Truck]. In addition to the classic 'Taco Rice' and 'Garlic Shrimp', there are many unique menu items that use Okinawan ingredients, such as the restaurant's original 'Omu Taco Rice' and 'Agu Noodle'. The restaurant also offers a variety of sangrias and cocktails made with tropical fruits.

In a spacious environment unified by Tiffany Blue, guests can enjoy a menu full of Okinawan flavors in a terrace setting complete with relaxing sofas. It is perfect for families, as well as for friends traveling to Okinawa or for romantic dates. With great photo opportunities, those looking to fully enjoy Okinawa should definitely stop by.

Heaven's Truck

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute drive from Shimojishima Airport
Address: 1443, Nagahama, Irabu, Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa
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3. Kushiage [Creative Kushiage Ten]

The "Creative Kushiage Ten" is a restaurant that boasts kushiage made with simple ingredients from Miyako Island and seasonal creative kushiage. The omakase course offers a luxurious 'Creative Kushiage Course' that combines Miyako Island ingredients with high-end ingredients, as well as the 'Island Vegetables, Seafood, and Meat Course' and the 'Island Vegetables and Seafood Course' that allow guests to enjoy seasonal ingredients from Miyako Island.

The restaurant features a cozy space that feels like a hidden retreat. It offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including Awamori from Miyako Island, sake sourced from across the country, and over 200 types of wine. The restaurant also has private rooms, making it a recommended choice for special meals with loved ones.

Sosaku Kushiage Ten

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] 10,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Hirara Port bus stop. 15-minute drive from Miyakojima Airport.
Address: 3F, K&G Nishizato, 13-1, Hirara Nishizato, Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa
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4. Japanese Cuisine [En no Sato]

A small restaurant called "En no Sato" is located right next to the "Kitakyuuyusho-mae" bus stop, in a quiet area slightly away from the bustling downtown. The restaurant prides itself on its creative dishes made with mozuku seaweed directly shipped from Ojima Island, as well as dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients sourced that day. There are also "seasonal recommended dishes" not listed on the menu, and ordering omakase is one of the highlights of dining at this restaurant.

In a calming space centered around the counter, guests can enjoy their meals at a leisurely pace. The staff will guide them through today's recommended dishes and options that suit their preferences, ensuring that even first-time visitors feel at ease. They can provide not only culinary advice but also share special places and information that only local staff can convey. This is a restaurant that they would like to recommend to those who want to enjoy Miyako Island even more deeply.

En no sato

Open: [Weekday,Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: * Closed every Tuesday in addition to every Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
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5. Yakiniku [Yakiniku Dining Rikyuu]

The second branch of the Japanese restaurant [ふぁいみーる], which has entertained many guests, especially tourists, in Miyako Island. The main ingredient is the brand black-haired Wagyu "Miyako Beef" produced and raised in the Miyako region of Okinawa, and only the finest class is offered. Additionally, they are particular about using only female black-haired Wagyu from famous production areas nationwide that are over 30 months old and have not yet given birth!

The restaurant offers a selection of carefully chosen awamori from Miyako Island, along with a diverse drink menu. The wine selection includes both casual glass wines and bottle wines perfect for special occasions. The attentive service provided by the owner and staff creates a pleasant atmosphere, making it a place one would want to visit for a special meal with loved ones.