About 12 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is an Okinawan cuisine-centered izakaya located in Miebashi, Naha City. Not only is it reasonably priced and delicious, but it also has a reputation for customer service and hospitality, and has many repeat customers. Reservations can be made two weeks in advance, but the reservation status varies depending on the day, so the key is not to give up immediately because you can’t get one.
Point 1: Miebashi gourmet area in Naha City! What is the location of “Ma-Chinu-Ya”?
Ma-Chinu-Ya” is said to be one of the “hard-to-reserve” restaurants among the restaurants in Naha.
It is located in Miebashi, about 12 minutes from Naha Airport by car, and is very popular in an area where many gourmet restaurants are gathered, so it is said that reservations are difficult to get.
The restaurant is located a 3-minute walk from Miebashi Station on the Yui Rail Line.
The entrance has an impact of Ryukyu limestone and wood. The bougainvillea in bloom is typical of Okinawa. On the right side of the entrance, there is a tatami room that can accommodate about 6 people. In the back, there are three tables for four people and counter seats for about eight people.
The restaurant is not very spacious, but it has a unique atmosphere with indirect lighting and folk art-style tables that make a big impact.
What kind of food will we be served? My heart swells with anticipation.
Point 2: Flexible to suit any number of people! Introducing the menu of “Machinu-Ya”!
The restaurant offers a wide variety of Okinawan cuisine, including fried, grilled, simmered, and sashimi dishes.
Chanpuru, a staple of Okinawan cuisine, includes bitter gourd, tofu, fu, chikina, and somen, and is priced from 550 yen to 680 yen.
Tofu items such as tofu yoyo and jimami are reasonably priced at 400 yen, Agu steak at 1,300 yen, five island pork wieners at 700 yen, and three Mozuku tempura at 900 yen.
The Mozuku tempura, which is especially large, contains spam and has just the right amount of saltiness. 3 pieces can be made into 2 pieces, and the staff will be happy to make adjustments according to the number of people.
The food is freshly prepared and you get the feeling that there is no reason why it can’t be delicious.
At the end of the meal, pineapple is served as a complementary dish, and the Okinawan pineapple is delicious! Even if you are full, you can eat it in one bite.
Not only the Pineapple but also the “Try this! The owner of the restaurant is very friendly and will casually offer you a dish, saying, “Try this one!
It is always memorable to receive such a small service when you are on a trip.
Point 3: “Machinu-Ya” has many kinds of Awamori!
As you would expect from an Okinawan izakaya, “Machinu-Ya” has a large variety of awamori, and awamori lovers will not be able to resist.
Kumeisen, Zuisen, and Hiroshima are all well-known brands, but Zuisen also has Sky and King (both 30 degrees, 2,400 yen, and 4,800 yen, respectively), and Kumeisen has a 5-year-old 40-degree awamori for 5,000 yen.
Shuri also has a lineup of 10-year-old brands at 4,400 yen, 6,600 yen, and 7,400 yen for 25, 35, and 43 degrees of alcohol, respectively. The same brand is also available in different strengths.
The menu lists the beers as sold by the bottle, but they can also be sold by the bottle. Also, if you order Orion beer, it is served in a glass that is perfectly chilled.
This kind of thoughtfulness is also a nice touch!
Please visit “Machinuya,” a memorable izakaya in Miebashi, Naha City, not only for its delicious food but also for its excellent customer service and hospitality.
