Top 4 Restaurants in Okinawa that Serve Ishigaki, Motobu, and Other Premium Okinawan Beef Brands Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Mar 07 2025

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Top 4 Restaurants in Okinawa that Serve Ishigaki, Motobu, and Other Premium Okinawan Beef Brands

Going to Okinawa? Are you looking forward to tasting premium beef brands like Ishigaki beef (a type of Kuroge Wagyu - high-quality beef) from Yaeyama Island and Motobu beef from Motobu Farm in Okinawa? If so, read on to find out about the top 14 restaurants that serve these wonders.

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1. Shima ShabuShabu NAKAMA (Naha)

Top 14 Restaurants in Okinawa that Serve Ishigaki, Motobu, and Other Premium Okinawan Beef Brands

First on this list is NAKAMA, which opened in the summer of 2017. Taking great care in producing their dashi (broth), which is made with fresh Okinawan ingredients, they serve shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) with Ishigaki beef and Agu pork. Ishigaki beef is well-loved by many, thanks to its melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet taste. In addition, the restaurant serves at least 15 different ji-zake (Japanese local alcohol) from the central and southern parts of Okinawa, including Awamori. At NAKAMA, you can indulge in good food and drinks while enjoying the feel of a Ryukyu-style old house. Try and see it for yourself!

Shima ShabuShabu NAKAMA (Naha)

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: B1, New Sun Parco Bldg., 3-3-1, Kumoji, Naha-shi, Okinawa Map
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2. Ryukyu Yakiniku NAKAMA (Onna-son)

Located along the national highway of Onna Village (Onna-son) in Okinawa, NAKAMA is built from a refurbished 40-year-old Okinawan house. The restaurant's tables are made from ancient Ryukyu materials, and they use pendant lights made from Ryukyu glass, so diners can feel immersed in the Ryukyu atmosphere while enjoying their food. They serve yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) made with Ishigaki beef, Agu pork, and vegetables grown in the islands of Okinawa. The ingredients used in their dishes are all from Okinawa - from the yakiniku sauces to the post-drinking meals. Hence, this yakiniku restaurant is referred to as a "Ryukyu yakiniku" spot that offers a pure Okinawan taste.

Ryukyu Yakiniku NAKAMA (Onna-son)

Open: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: Exit Okinawa Highway at the Kyoda Interchange. 7 minutes by car from Kyoda Interchange along National Route 58.
Address: 2247-1 Aza Nakama , Onnason, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa (Map)
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3. Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi Main Branch (Naha)

12. Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi Main Branch (Naha)

Located in Higashi-machi, Naha, Shabu-Shabu Kou offers shabu-shabu and Okinawan cuisine made with locally-produced ingredients. For their meats, they only use A3 - A5 grade Okinawan beef, such as Ishigaki and Yanbaru beef. They also offer dishes made with different parts of the Agu pig, as well as fresh [Kumeshima Akadori] (red chicken) that's prepared in-house. You may choose any of these methods to enjoy these meats: shabu-shabu, suki-shabu (sukiyaki and shabu-shabu), or steamed. The restaurant also has private rooms, so large groups or families can dine comfortably.

Shabu-Shabu Kou Higashimachi Main Branch (Naha)

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY - 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY - 3,200 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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4. DINING Hana (Naha)

DINING Hana is located within Kokusai Street (Kokusai-dori), and operates under the concept of "local production for local consumption". Upon entering the restaurant, you will first see the beautiful wooden counter that provides a relaxing and happy experience, even for solo diners. The restaurant also has private rooms adorned with ryu-ka (Ryukyuan poetry) on its walls. As their concept suggests, they serve a lot of dishes that showcase the Okinawan taste, including [Chanpuru] (a type of Okinawan stir-fry dish). They prepare different varieties of the dish, but their best-seller is the [Somen Chanpuru] (700 JPY) (stir-fried somen). For meat dishes, the most recommended item in the menu is the [Ishigaki Beef Aburi Sushi] (6 pieces for 1,600 JPY) (a type of sushi where the meat is partially grilled), made with A4-grade Ishigaki beef and basted with a special soy sauce-based sauce.

DINING Hana (Naha)

Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: Sunday *Will open if Monday falls on a national holiday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the exit of Miebashi Station on Yui Rail Line, toward Kencho-mae Station. Walk 50 meters along Hisamoji River, then on your right.
Address: 1F, Riverside Yabe, 2-18-21, Kumoji, Naha, Okinawa (Map)
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Okinawan cuisine is an entirely different food culture from the main island of Japan. Although this article focused mainly on dishes made with premium beef, there are still a lot of other dishes to try, such as those made with Agu pork. When in Okinawa, let your tastebuds explore these different restaurants.

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.