About a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. Located in Nago City, northern Okinawa Island, this izakaya offers a popular lunch menu featuring grilled chicken curry. At night, the all-you-can-eat-and-drink menu for men at ¥4,000 is hugely popular! Women, children, and students are welcome too, though prices vary accordingly.
Point 1: Where is Izakaya Kura located?
Izakaya Kura in Nago City, renowned as a gourmet destination, is a traditional izakaya that lives up to its name, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Its exterior is inviting, and stepping through the noren curtain reveals a lively scene where local regulars and tourists sit shoulder to shoulder.
While Nago is a popular tourist destination, this place stands apart from the flashy resort hotel restaurants, offering a genuine taste of local food culture and down-to-earth warmth.
It’s perfect for those seeking a “casual, relaxing spot” over a trendy space. Especially at night, the cheerful laughter and clinking of glasses create a pleasant ambiance, making it an ideal place to create lasting travel memories.
Point 2: Introducing the Menu at Izakaya Kura
The biggest draw of Izakaya Kura is undoubtedly its all-you-can-eat-and-drink nighttime plan. Pricing is tailored to different generations and circumstances: men pay around ¥4,000, women ¥3,700, students ¥1,700 to ¥2,700, and children just ¥700, making it affordable for everyone.
What’s more, there’s no time limit. Being able to enjoy the food and drinks to your heart’s content without worrying about the clock is a definite plus.
The all-you-can-eat menu features an extensive selection of Okinawan dishes. Alongside staples like goya champuru (bitter melon stir-fry) and hirayachi (Okinawan-style okonomiyaki), you’ll find local specialties such as mozuku seaweed salad, island rakkyo (pickled garlic), and goya tempura.
Additionally, single-dish offerings like mimiga (pork ear) and cucumber dressed in ponzu sauce allow you to fully immerse yourself in Okinawa’s bar culture. These flavors evoke nostalgia for locals and offer a fresh experience for tourists.
The drink menu is equally extensive. Alongside staple Okinawan spirits like awamori and Orion Mugi Shokunin, it includes various sours, cocktails, tea-based drinks, and shochu. Non-alcoholic and soft drinks are also included in the all-you-can-drink option, ensuring everyone can enjoy themselves, even those who don’t drink alcohol or are driving.
This wide-ranging lineup ensures everyone in a group will be satisfied.
While the all-you-can-eat menu doesn’t include premium items like cubed steak or sashimi platters, these can be ordered separately. They’re priced at 800 yen per plate, with subsequent plates at half price – a great deal. Adding one of these slightly more luxurious plates to your all-you-can-eat selection is highly recommended.
During the daytime, we also offer lunch service, featuring authentic curry that defies expectations for an izakaya. The “Grilled Chicken Curry” is especially popular among regulars. The combination of the savory, grilled chicken and the spicy curry sauce is superb, making it well worth a visit during lunchtime.
Point 3: Izakaya Kura and Recommended Menu Items
Among the many dishes available, Okinawan cuisine is what we most want you to try at our nighttime all-you-can-eat buffet. Goya champuru perfectly balances bitterness with the mellow richness of eggs, making it a classic dish that pairs wonderfully with both rice and drinks.
Freshly fried goya tempura has a surprisingly light texture. Its crisp coating and the subtle lingering flavor of goya become addictive.
Furthermore, mozuku seaweed salad is a simple yet quintessentially Okinawan dish. Its refreshing taste provides the perfect palate cleanser between richer dishes. Salted island rakkyo (garlic chives) offer a delightfully crunchy texture and are a superb accompaniment to drinks.
And the ponzu-marinated mimiga (pig’s ear) and cucumber? Its refreshing acidity and uniquely crunchy texture are addictive—a dish you absolutely must try.
For all-you-can-drink pairings, start with the local spirit: awamori. It pairs perfectly with Okinawan cuisine and elevates the unique atmosphere of Izakaya Kura. The easy-drinking Orion Beer is also popular, and since it’s often hard to find on the mainland, it’s especially recommended for tourists.
For those seeking something special, adding a separately ordered steak or sashimi platter is a great choice. Pairing your all-you-can-eat-and-drink with hearty meat dishes or fresh seafood makes for an even more satisfying experience.
Izakaya Kura offers different pleasures day and night. Enjoy curry for lunch, or gather friends for lively all-you-can-drink evenings. If you’re in Nago and want to casually savor authentic Okinawan food and drinks, this is the place to visit.
