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October 17th, Okinawa Soba Day [CULTURE Gourmet]
A bowl of soba is to Okinawa what a hamburger is to America. Here on the island you can see Okinawa soba signs everywhere. It has become ent...Read More
Shurijo Castle Park’s Ryukyu Traditional… [CULTURE Gourmet LIFE]
Within Shuri Castle lies a special room that at one time was used as a waiting room for special guest. This room was used by princes, variou...Read More
Traditional sweets in Okinawa, its since… [CULTURE Gourmet Ryukyu History]
Though Okinawa is part of Japan, the island has had many influences from China, as well as from other cultures from around the world. One of...Read More
2015.08.17
Okinawa Food Flea cancelled due to approaching typhoon [Gourmet]
Typhoon Goni, which is expected to come near Okinawa this weekend has prompted organizers of the Okinawa Food Flea to cancel the event. The event was scheduled for this Sunday at G...
2015.08.07
50’s Café still mixing gourmet burgers, taco rice, nostalgia [Gourmet]
By Bill Charles Anyone can make the claim they’ve got the best burgers on Okinawa, but Hayashi Oshiro knows the difference and wants to spread the word that the ONLY place for a ju...
2015.07.24
Helios Pub campaign features all local ingredients [Gourmet]
Local craft beer restaurant Helios Pub on Kokusai Street in Naha is currently conducting a special campaign called “Awatto Beer Ste” that refers to awamori, beer and steaks that ar...
2015.07.24
Top three burger joints on Okinawa [Gourmet]
By David Higgins Hamburgers are as synonymous with North America as Oktoberfest sausages are with Germany, yet one can be assured that a burger joint will usually not be too far fr...
2015.07.18
History and nutritional benefits of natto [Gourmet]
By David Higgins Have you heard of natto? No, I am not referring to the ‘North Atlantic Treaty Organization.’ I am referring to natto, or ‘nattokinaze,R...
2015.06.27
Burger King Japan goes red [Gourmet]
Last year Burger King Japan surprised its customers by introducing black burgers on its menu. Apparently its success with the limited time black specialty inspired the chain’s plan...
2015.06.21
Tida Dining Shinsaishin of Yugaf Inn serves Chinese food lover’s delight [Gourmet]
Hotel Yugaf Inn in Nago is not a part of a worldwide conglomerates that many of the large resorts on Okinawa are, its very well liked by its customers because of its nice location ...
2015.06.18
Okinawan zenzai is perfect antidote to summer heat [Gourmet]
Nothing is said to be as refreshing on a sweltering hot summer day as a bowl of Okinawan zenzai, a dish of sweet red kidney bean soup topped with lots of shaved ice. Inamine Restau...
2015.06.16
‘Yukkanu-hi’ brings ‘Popo’ treats to Okinawan children [Gourmet]
May 4 of the Lunar Calendar is best known on Okinawa as the day of Haarii races at various fishing ports around the islands. But Harii is not only a boat race but involves many rit...
2015.05.27
Japanese mayonnaise is good on everything [Gourmet]
By David Higgins Growing up in North America, Mayonnaise was not something I relished and craved but definitely was a third tier specialty for sandwiches, losing out only to the be...
2015.05.24
Yagiya serves soba in historic cultural setting [Gourmet]
Yagiya is an old folk house Okinawa Soba restaurant so important to the island’s history that it is registered as a national cultural property. The honor came in November 2011 in O...
2015.05.24
Yumekoubou cakes are based on very special miso [Gourmet]
Youko Henna learned her craft from her mother, and that the best way to have happy customers in her shop is to serve delicious and healthy products made with local ingredients. Tha...
2015.05.17
Cowboy Family restaurants are on frontline of U.S. Angus beef [Gourmet]
Steak lovers on Okinawa have a new place to go for a juicy piece of beef; Cowboy Family has arrived in Okinawa from Royal Holdings on the Japanese mainland. Cowboy Family, which al...
2015.05.07
Tsukemen GT serves fashionable tsukemen and mazesoba noodles [Gourmet]
A popular noodle shop has re-opened on the first floor of Eagle Lodge on Kokutai Street in Chatan. The shop, now named Tsukemen GT, is a new branch of Sanchikuju Tsukemen, a popula...
2015.05.03
Who serves authentic Mexican tacos? [Gourmet]
Debate over what constitutes and who serves authentic Mexican food on Okinawa has been waged as long as tacos have been served here. By now, most people agree that with the excepti...
2015.04.26
Three places where you should eat pizza on Okinawa [Gourmet]
By David Higgins If you are a big fan of pizza like me, then you have a variety of options to choose from on Okinawa. Although there are many pizza places in the Chatan area, they ...
2015.04.26
Helios Pub reopens with specials after renovation [Gourmet]
Helios Pub, a popular craft beer pub in the Makishi district on Kokusai Street in Naha City, is reopen after a bit of renovation following its successful beer festival, and already...
2015.04.20
Secret to healthier ramen is in chicken broth [Gourmet]
Ramen Ittetsu has been only two months in business, but is already making its mark among customers looking for more healthy options while enjoying their ramen. Since its February g...
2015.04.10
1st Mercato Italiano hits Grand Blue this weekend [Gourmet]
An authentic Italian restaurant with a spectacular view overlooking Central Okinawa Grand Blue is hosting the 1st Mercato Italiano, an Italian fair, this Saturday and Sunday. Grand...
2015.04.05
Hotel Monterey Okinawa starts beachside BBQ [Gourmet]
It’s nearly summertime in Okinawa, and that’s the signal code for preparing to enjoy barbeque. Hotel Monterey Okinawa is ready to fill that need with its Okinawa BBQ at the beach. ...
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