About 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Plus Garden Cafe, located in Nishihara-cho, central Okinawa’s main island, is a healing cafe attached to a plant store surrounded by greenery. Surrounded by seasonal flowers and foliage, the café offers a relaxing atmosphere for all five senses. It is slowly gaining popularity, especially among female customers, but also among local families, couples, and recently, tourists who have seen it on SNS.
Point 1: What is the location of “Plus Garden Cafe”?
Plus Garden Cafe” is located in a quiet area near a relatively residential area in Nishihara-cho, Nakagami County, Okinawa Prefecture. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from Naha City, easily accessible from the Nishihara IC of the Okinawa Expressway, and close to Prefectural Route 34, making it easy to access by car.
A spacious private parking lot is available right next to the store, which opened in September 2023, so parking space is rarely a problem, even at lunchtime.
The restaurant has a natural appearance, as it is attached to an ornamental plant store. When you enter the restaurant, you will see small ornamental plants on the tables! At this point, you are already feeling relaxed.
By bus, take Toyo Bus No. 30 and get off at Tanahara bus stop. From there, it is about a 7-minute walk.
Point 2: Recommended lunch menu at Plus Garden Cafe
One of the most popular dishes at Plus Garden Cafe is the colorful lunch plate. The deli dishes are made with an abundance of local vegetables, and the main course changes daily and includes chicken, seafood, pasta, etc. The plates are both nutritionally balanced and visually appealing. The plates are both nutritionally balanced and visually appealing, making them perfect for photographs.
The “Detox Water with Gekko and Lemon” is especially popular among female customers. The refreshing aroma of the Okinawan herb, shell ginger (sannin), and the tartness of lemon are a perfect match and go well with the meal. Refills are free and are always available during lunch hours.
Lunch hours are from 11:30 a.m. to around 2 p.m. The restaurant is crowded with local mom-and-pop groups and couples enjoying a stylish holiday.
Point 3: Introduction of other a la carte menu items at Plus Garden Cafe
In addition to lunch plates, the a la carte menu includes a variety of pasta and sweets. The pasta lunch, available only on weekends, and homemade cakes popular during café hours are perfect for spending an elegant afternoon.
The cake lineup includes not only the standard gateau chocolat and tea-baked cheesecake (drink set available), but also tarts made with seasonal fruits. Drinks include coffee, herbal tea, and fruit smoothies, all of which are sure to taste even better when enjoyed in a space surrounded by plants.
The store also has a plant sales corner, so after relaxing in the café, you can go straight to looking around at the houseplants. Don’t miss out on the discount for the café with a receipt of ¥1,000 or more from the plant store.
Oh, then it might be more economical to look at the houseplants first and then enter the café!
The shop also offers a selection of plants and pot covers that are easy to grow, even for beginners, and are popular with those who want to add greenery to their lives.
