The best zenzai shop in southern Okinawa, known by those in the know.
About 30 minutes by car from Naha City. Iiyanbe is located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, about 30 minutes by car from Naha City.
It is a small store with a “banner” but you may often pass by it without noticing it.
There is no space to go inside, only to take out. There is no space to go inside, and only takeout is available.
In the summer, many local customers rush to their cars after receiving their zenzai and happily enjoy it in their air-conditioned cars.
Point 1: A different kind of rich Kintoki-mame and fluffy ice.
In Okinawa, Zenzai is usually made with Kintoki-mame (red kidney beans) boiled down to a smooth paste, with a moderate sweetness and coarse ice as in the old days.
The zenzai at Iyanbei is the exact opposite.
The Kintoki-mame (sugar-flavored kidney beans) are simmered to a thick and glossy consistency, and the ice is fluffy, which is the latest trend.
You will feel very rich when eating it.
What is that? There is no shiratama on top….
Don’t worry, it is hidden underneath. It is perfectly boiled and has an attractive firm texture.
When eaten together, it neutralizes the sweetness of the kidney beans.
Point 2: The wide variety of menu items is delightful.
There are many flavors that go well with the standard Zenzai, such as “Kinako”, “Matcha”, and “Cream”.
For those who don’t like Kintoki-mame (red kidney beans), we recommend the “Seekwasa” shaved ice, which is unique to Okinawa. The refreshing Shikwasa will cool your body down during the hot summer season.
Prices start at 250 yen for shaved ice and 350 yen for zenzai. The Zenzai is filled with white bean jelly, which is very satisfying and will fill you up.
It would be fun to try a different flavor each time you visit and conquer them all.
Point : 3 The Okinawa! Surrounded by “Nature on the right and the ocean on the left.
The journey to “Ii Yanbei” is truly enjoyable.
Starting from Naha, the road becomes more and more green as it goes south. On the way, there is a road under construction for expansion, which makes it look less and less like Okinawa.
Once you pass through the road, you will see palm trees along the road and villages, which will make you feel excited and say, “This is Okinawa!
There are several ocean spots near Iiyanbe. The surroundings are very quiet, and as I gazed at the blue ocean and fishermen, I thought to myself from the bottom of my heart, “Okinawa is wonderful! Okinawa is wonderful!
Now, everyone, don’t you want to enjoy the best Zenzai and the great view?
