Let’s eat simple and delicious tofu dishes in Shuri!
It is said that there are few restaurants near Shuri Castle and that they are hard to find. It is true that they are cozy and hard to find, but in fact, there are.
Tofu House Beans is a restaurant specializing in Okinawan tofu dishes.
The cozy, rustic interior makes you feel at home. Tofu dishes at Tofuya Beans are authentic, yet reasonably priced, so you can enjoy them with peace of mind.
There is a parking lot behind the restaurant, but it seems that there are more local customers than tourists. There is no doubt that the restaurant is loved by the locals.
Point 1: Yushi Tofu is delicious.
Yushi-dofu is the fluffy tofu that has begun to harden after bittern is added and before it is placed in a mold.
The process of making tofu in Okinawa is different from that of other prefectures.
Tofu outside of Okinawa is made by boiling soybeans and then straining them to make soy milk.
Okinawan tofu is made by soaking the soybeans in water, then grinding and pressing.
Okinawan tofu is therefore richer in flavor and full of goodness.
Many Okinawans are tofu lovers, and many of them eat tofu on a daily basis.
Tofu House Beans” specializes in Okinawan tofu dishes.
Point 2: Set meals are very popular.
Here is the menu for Tofu House Beans.
Often sold out early, the restaurant is crowded with lunchtime set menus.
You can order a tofu dish by itself, but if you order the set meal, a small bowl of tofu comes with it.
The small bowls of tofu dishes are known to be very tasty.
They are fried Okara, potato salad style with ham and okara, pickles, and nuggets ,and burdock salad. All are carefully prepared and delicious.
Point 3: Mapo Yushi Tofu tastes like authentic Chinese food.
Tofu House Beans’ Mapo Yushi Tofu has an authentic Chinese flavor. The domed tofu is covered with a rich red bean paste. The bean paste is made spicy with Chinese spices such as octagonal horns. It is spicy but has a delicious and lingering taste.
If you like an even spicier taste, you can adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding the chili peppers provided.
You can also get a large serving of rice for free, which is a nice service.
