GourmetAbout a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. This beloved local eatery is located in Tomigusuku City, southern Okinawa Island. Despite its name, “Ocean Restaurant,” it’s famous for its delicious tofu. Their champuru and yushi tofu soba, made with homemade tofu, are definitely worth trying. Point 1: Closer than the airport! The location of ‘Ocean Dining’...
GourmetAbout a 25-minute drive from Naha Airport. This cafe is located in Chatan Town, central Okinawa Island. It’s a spot frequented by locals and U.S. military personnel stationed in Okinawa, renowned for its exceptional French toast. Here, you can enjoy an authentic American breakfast featuring French toast served with bacon, sausage, eggs, and more. Point...
GourmetAbout a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport. This vegan-friendly curry restaurant is located in the central part of Okinawa City, in the middle of Okinawa Island. Their specialty is the two-curry combo, where you choose two out of four varieties—most people order it! It’s spicy, but the flavor is addictive. Another feature is their selection...
GourmetAbout a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport. This hamburger specialty shop is tucked away just off Naha’s Kokusai Street. It boasts an incredible 4.7 rating on Google Maps! They take pride in making everything by hand—not just the patties, but the buns and sauces too. No wonder it’s so delicious. Point 1: Just one block...
GourmetAbout a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport. This hidden gem cafe is nestled halfway up the hillside in Nakijin Village, northern Okinawa Island. The pancakes are absolutely exquisite, and the view stretches all the way to Izena Island in the distance! If you want to escape the ordinary and experience superb pancakes, this is the...
GourmetAbout an 80-minute drive from Naha Airport. This takeout taco specialty shop opened in northern Nago City on July 6, 2025. Its stylish and colorful tacos, crafted by a chef with French training, are generating buzz. It’s a taco shop worthy of gourmet Nago. Point 1: Where is ‘Famille’ located? この投稿をInstagramで見る フレンチシェフのつくるタコス🌮Famille(@famille.okinawa88)がシェアした投稿 Famile, which opened...
GourmetNaha Airport’s first floor actually has a local convenience store selling Okinawan bento boxes. Its name? ‘Convenience Store Sharon’. Most people probably only know Lawson as the airport’s convenience store, but once you discover the quietly tucked-away ‘Sharon’ near the center, you’ll be hooked. Point 1: Where is the location of ‘Convenience Store Sharon’? Naha...
GourmetAbout a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport. Ajazu is an Okinawa soba shop frequented almost exclusively by locals. First, you’ll be surprised by its lush green exterior! Savor the gentle flavor of the broth and the thin noodles of the Okinawa soba. It’s still crowded even outside lunchtime, so it’s a place you’d rather keep...
GourmetApproximately 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This cafe is located in Zakimi, Yomitan Village, central Okinawa Island. True to Yomitan Village, it features displays of Yachimun pottery. Its generous lunches and uniquely original sweets and drinks are popular! Point 1: The Location of CLAY Coffee & Gallery Yachimun Village, located in Yomitan Village...
GourmetAbout a 10-minute drive from Naha Airport. Located in a corner of the Kokusai Street Yatai Village, just off a small alley near the Makishi end of Kokusai Street. While the atmosphere is undeniably eclectic, it’s always bustling and offers reasonably priced seafood. Point 1: The Location of ‘Seafood Ryukai’ When it comes to the...
