[Okinawa ]5 excellent gourmet foods to eat in Miyako Island!
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2024-04-18 Management office
Miyako Island is famous for its beautiful ocean among the many remote islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The island is full of charm, with flora and fauna unique to its subtropical climate, traditional handicrafts handed down from long ago, and a townscape where time passes slowly. Here are five recommended gourmet spots on Miyako Island.
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Maruyoshi Restaurant
"Maruyoshi Shokudo "is a long-established soba restaurant that opened in 1961 and has been loved by locals and tourists alike for many years. The restaurant's unique Miyako soba (buckwheat noodles), which has been passed down from father to son for three generations, is so popular that there is a long line at lunch time. The turnover rate is very good, so even if there is a long line, you can get in rather quickly.
Most people order the signature "Soki Soba ". The bonito-based soup with a hint of garlic is very appetizing. The noodles are thick, straight and hearty. Two extra-large pieces of soki are placed on top, making it a very filling dish. The soki is slow-cooked with vegetables for about two days, and is so tender that it can be loosely loosened with chopsticks.
Seasonings such as shichimi (seven spices), kohlra goose (spices made from island peppers soaked in Awamori), and curry powder are available on the table, and changing the flavor midway through the meal is also recommended.
"Besides Soki Soba ", "Tebichi Soba "and "Miyako Soba "made with pig's feet are also excellent. The soup is the same as "Soki Soba "with garlic and bonito broth. " Tebichi Soba "with pulled pork feet is popular among women because it is rich in collagen.
"Store Information "
Name: Maruyoshi Shokudo
Address: 975 Aza Sunagawa, Jobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, 906-0108, Japan
Phone number: 0980-77-4211
Business hours: 10:30 - 16:00 (close when sold out)
Closed: Tuesday
Menu & Charge: Soki soba: 900 yen, Tebichi soba: 900 yen, Sanpai soba: 650 yen, etc.
Access: 15 minutes from Miyako Airport by car (open road), 25 minutes from Hirara Port by car (open road)
Possibility of stationing: 40
Number of seats: 41 (4 x 4 table seats, 5 x 5 small tatami room seats)
No Smoking/Eating: No Smoking at the Table
Kosa Soba Restaurant
"Kosa Soba Restaurant "is a long-established Miyako Soba Restaurant established in 1932 and has been in business for over 80 years. The simple taste that is unadorned, unchanged, and therefore nostalgic has been loved by the locals for many years. The deep flavor of Miyako soba spun by the artisans is exquisite.
The noodles of Miyako soba are straight and flat, and are packed tightly in the bowl. The soup has a strong pork and bonito broth, but is rather light and easy to eat. The pork on top is stewed very tender, with little fat and not at all tough.
"In addition to the standard Miyako soba, Kosa Soba Restaurant "also offers Soki soba, Tebichi soba, and Vegetable soba. Another reason for its popularity is the affordable price of 850 yen for a buckwheat noodle set that includes Okinawan specialties such as jushi and mozuku seaweed.
[Store Locations
Name: Kojasoba Restaurant
Inquiries: 0980-72-8304
Can I make an appointment: I can't make an appointment
Address: 1517-1 Shimosato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Transportation: From Miyako Airport, 10 minutes by car (4.4km)
Business hours: 11:00-16:00 (L.O.)
Closed: Wednesday
Doug's Burgers
"Doug's Burger "is an American hamburger shop that opened in Miyakojima in December 2011. As the name suggests, "is Doug's Burger Shop "and is owned by Doug, a Tokyo-born Japanese, American citizen and corporate attorney living in California.
Doug's hobby is yellowfin tuna fishing, and he travels back and forth between San Francisco, Tokyo, and Miyakojima in pursuit of yellowfin tuna, visiting Miyakojima 15 times a year. He visits Miyakojima 15 times a year. He is not sure whether his day job is as a corporate lawyer or a fisherman, but this hamburger shop is filled with Doug's passion for yellowfin tuna fishing.
Tuna steak burgers made with yellowfin tuna are light and easy to eat. Yellowfin tuna is originally characterized by its low fat content, and its deliciousness is doubled by being lightly cooked.
Not only yellowfin tuna, but also Tarama beef burgers made with wagyu beef produced on Miyako Island. Tarama beef is a black Wagyu beef produced on a small island located 67 km west of Miyako Island, 15 km around the island. When you eat it, the juices overflow and it goes well with cheese and avocado.
"Doug's Burgers "is committed to safety and security and does not use any coloring, preservatives or chemical seasonings. They also have a vegetarian menu for as many people as possible to enjoy.
"Store Information "
Name: DOUG'S BURGER Miyakojima Honten (DOUG'S BURGER)
tel: 0980-79-0930
I would like to make an appointment with you.
Address: 101, 1153-3 Hirara Shimozato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Transportation: 8 minutes by car from the airport (4.2 km). About 5 minutes from Taira city center.
Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (LO in the store: 19:00, LO for take-out: 19:30)
Closed: Third Wednesday of every month
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"Poucha Tatsuya "is a popular izakaya (Japanese style bar) that serves dishes made with ingredients from Miyako Island. "The word "poucha "" is a word from the Tarama Island area, and it is said to mean "cook on duty" at festivals and celebrations. It is run by the owner and the proprietress and is a popular restaurant where reservations are essential.
"If you go to Pouchatatsuya ", you must try "Miyako Beef Rare Steak with Sashimi ". Miyako beef raised in a warm climate has such high quality fat that it melts in your mouth. The flavor of Miyako beef cooked just a little bit will spread out in your mouth.
"Homemade Ganmodoki "is also highly recommended. It is served freshly fried, and the broth is soaked in and very tasty. There are many tofu shops in Okinawa, not only on Miyako Island, so you should try ganmodoki at least once during your trip!
Other sashimi caught in the waters around Miyako Island are very fresh and delicious. There are also fish that are rarely eaten as sashimi in Honshu, such as red sunfish and small sardines.
All of the dishes have a taste that will make you want to drink, and there is also rare awamori available, so be sure to visit.
[Store Locations
Name: Pouchatatsuya
Inquiry : 0980-73-3931
Reservations available: Reservations accepted (reservations are accepted from 4:00 p.m. one week prior to the visit date).
Address: 275 Nishisato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Transportation: 15 minutes walk from Hirara Port, 13 minutes drive (4.8km) from Miyako Airport
Hours of operation: 18:30 - 23:30
Closed: Tuesday
Fruits of Paradise
"At Fruits of Paradise ", you can enjoy mangoes, dragon fruit, passion fruit, and other tropical fruits produced in subtropical climates. The vegetables and fruits grown on their own farm are organically grown, and are cultivated with an eye to preserving the natural ecosystem as much as possible.
The food is not only safe and secure, but its taste and aroma are first-rate. For example, mangoes are not only high in sugar content, but also have a mouthwatering flavor and aroma; they won the grand prize at the first Miyakojima Mango Festival held in 2010, and are representative of Miyakojima.
"At Rakuen no Kajitsu "you can taste the best seasonal ingredients. The most popular menu item is the "Miyakojima Black Beef Steak Bowl ", which uses the highest quality A4 and A5 ranked Miyako beef. Fresh island vegetables from Miyako Island are also used in abundance, and soup and seasonal appetizers are also included.
"Okinawan Agu Pork Ginger "is another popular menu item, using a brand of pork raised on pineapple in Yanbaru. Pork raised on pineapple has a strong sweetness in its meat and a smooth texture. It goes well with the accompanying ginger sauce and mango sauce.
If you have come all the way to a tropical country, you want to eat tropical fruits! "At Fruits of Paradise ", you can enjoy desserts made from mangoes and passion fruit.
The most popular one is "Fully Ripe Mango Parfait ". It is a very luxurious parfait containing a whole very sweet ripe mango. The balance between the high sugar content of the sweet mango and the refreshing yogurt gelato is exquisite.
You can also compare mangoes. "Fruits of Paradise "produces more than 10 types of organic mangoes, each with its own characteristics. You can compare which type of mango is best for you.
[Store Locations
Store name: Rakuen no Kajitsu (Fruits of Paradise)
Inquiry: 050-5590-3600
Reservations accepted: Reservations accepted (by 18:00 the day before)
Address: 476-1 Shimoji Raima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan
Transportation: 20 minutes (9.8 km) by car from Miyako Airport
Business hours: 11:00-18:00 (L.O.17:30)
Closed: Every Tuesday
summary
In this issue, we have introduced five exquisite gourmet foods that you should try on Miyako Island. Miyako Island, with its mild climate, is a treasure trove of food ingredients, including rare foods that are hard to find in Honshu. In addition, there are many restaurants that have been loved by local people and tourists since long ago. When you visit Miyako Island, please enjoy the hometown taste of Miyako Island that has continued for many years.
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