About 51 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is an authentic American-style hamburger restaurant located in Lycamu, Kitanakagusuku Village in the central Okinawa main island. Compared to other authentic American burger restaurants, it is not so well known, so it is a good place to go. The price is expensive, but it is worth it.
Point 1: Lycoming has a strong American atmosphere! What is the location of “Backbone City Lycoming”?
Backbone City Lycoming” is located in Lycoming, Kitanakagusuku Village in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
It takes about 51 minutes by car from Naha Airport via Okinawa Expressway. It takes about 5 minutes from the Kitanakagusuku Interchange.
By bus, it is also recommended to take either the Limousine Bus from Naha Airport to Hotel Orion Motoburi Resort on the Naha Airport Line, get off at Yamazato and walk 17 minutes, or take Ryukyu Bus No. 152 directly to AEON MALL Okinawa Rycome and walk 12 minutes. The fare for both is 1,120 yen.
Lycam” is the official name of the area, and is even written on road signs.
It is still called “Lycoming,” an acronym for the old headquarters of the U.S. military, and is still used as the name of the city.
Backbone City Lycoming is located in a part of Okinawa with a strong American flavor. Even today, there are many American visitors because Kadena Air Base is located right next door.
The “Lycoming” is about a one-minute walk from the famous “AEON Mall,” which is one of the largest malls in Japan. However, since the AEON MALL site is huge, it is unclear where to count it as a one-minute walk, so please be aware that it may take more than 10 minutes.
The stylish exterior with its very American side letter signage. What kind of authentic burgers can we expect? You can’t help but wonder what kind of authentic burger you will be served.
Backbone City Burger” also had a restaurant called ‘Backbone City Southside’ at Kencho-mae Station, but it seems to be closed now.
If you want to eat a Backbone City hamburger, you have to go to Lycoming.
Point 2: Introduction of recommended menus for “Backbone City Lycoming”!
The menu at Backbone City Lycoming includes several standard items such as the double cheeseburger and teriyaki burger, as shown in the photo, as well as a few more unusual items.
First of all, the burger tastes are divided into “Cheese,” “American BBQ,” “Mexican,” “Japanese,” and “Simple.
First, you choose your favorite taste in the major categories. The “American BBQ” category has the most variety, with six types.
The “Cheese Burger” (1,260 yen), the “Howl Burger” (1,460 yen) with natural and cheddar cheese and honey, and the original “Moon Burger” (1,680 yen) with finely chopped pork, bacon, and sauerkraut are recommended.
None of the burgers are outlandish but rather standard.
There is a wide selection of toppings available for 100-650 yen, including pulled pork, bacon, avocado, and fried eggs, so you can try adding toppings to a simple burger.
Point 3: “Backbone City Lycoming” Introduction of a burger with an unusual name!
Backbone City Lycoming offers the Volcano Burger, shown in the photo, on its back menu.
It is a double patty with bacon, jalapenos, and five onion rings on top,
It is topped with our original hot sauce, habanero sauce, and spicy powder.
It is not on the menu but can be ordered anytime.
Also on the menu with unusual names are the “Full Moon Burger” (2,430 yen) with bacon, fried eggs, cheese, two patties, lettuce, and sauerkraut, and the “Fur Burger” (1, 580 yen) with bacon, cheese, barbecue sauce, patty, lettuce, and onion sourdough. (1, 580 yen).
The bacon and patties sticking out of the bun look like FUR (fur feathers)!
All of them have an American sense of naming and make you want to order them!
Backbone City Lycoming is located in Lycoming, one of Okinawa’s most American cities. It is a hamburger restaurant with authentic American taste and flavor that can only be found in Okinawa. Please give it a try.
