Local Guide
5 restaurants where you can enjoy a special dinner in TaketomiIsland

TaketomiIsland is located southwest of Okinawa's main island. After enjoying the beauty of the island during the daytime, enjoy a relaxing dinner time. Here are five restaurants you should definitely visit, ranging from cozy and homey restaurants where you can enjoy interacting with the islanders to spacious restaurants where you can casually visit with your group or family. All of them offer unforgettable dinner menus that make the most of island ingredients. We hope your trip to TaketomiIsland will be filled with "fun" and "deliciousness.

Enjoy a sumptuous menu of island produce and classic Okinawan dishes.

Fried prawns from TaketomiIsland
Fried prawns from TaketomiIsland" 300 yen per shrimp, "Somen Chanpuru" 800 yen, "Mozuku vinegar from TaketomiIsland" 600 yen, "Mango chu-hai" 600 yen

Right in front of Nagomi no To (Pagoda of Peace and Sound), an arch of bougainvillea welcomes you to this Dining Area. In addition to the famous Taketomi Soba and various set menus, there are also a wide variety of a la carte menus that go well with alcoholic drinks. The recommended "Fried prawns from TaketomiIsland" is served from 300 yen per shrimp, the size of which varies depending on the season, as it is purchased directly from a shrimp farm in TaketomiIsland. The plump and firm prawns are packed with sweetness and flavor. The bright orange color of the "mango chu-hai" creates a tropical mood.

A dinner spot where you can enjoy interacting with the islanders

You can spend a relaxing time in the cozy and calm atmosphere of the restaurant.
You can spend a relaxing time in the cozy and calm atmosphere of the restaurant.

In the language of TaketomiIsland, "theedun" means Taketomi and "shidamee" means snail. They named the restaurant for customers to relax and unwind. There are terrace seats where you can feel the nature and tatami room seats with a calm atmosphere. During the evening hours, islanders also visit the restaurant and enjoy the local atmosphere.
In addition to the standard Okinawan home-style dishes, a variety of dishes such as "Agu Gyoza", "Ishigaki Beef Gyoza", "Fried Shrimp Curry", "Yam Strip Curry", "Caprese Style with Chomei-so", etc. are attractive. You can relax and enjoy a leisurely dinner time.

Local Guide Comment
The tatami room seating is relaxing, but we also recommend the terrace seating where you can look up at the night sky. The restaurant also offers wine, a rarity on the island.
Cafe Thedun Shidameikan
  • address (e.g. of house) 361 Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction 8 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port
  • Business Hours 11:00-14:30 (L.O.), 18:30-20:00 (L.O.)
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0980-85-2239
  • Parking None
  • Memo Reservation priority at night

A vividly arranged menu of Okinawan ingredients that will add to the memories of your trip.

Value Set
Value Set" 850 yen, "Sei Ika Chiki Aged & Island Pork Chili Sausage" 600 yen, "Gurukun Tatsuta Aged" and "Maguro Kushikatsu (3 pieces)" 500 yen each

Located near the West Pier, this Dining Area is marked by a large red tile. The "Value Set (daily special)," which comes with a mug of drink and three kinds of snacks, is a great treat for those who drink alcoholic beverages. The snacks include "Squid with Vinegared Miso", "Gurukun Nanbanzuke", "Papaya with Vinegared Sweet Papaya", and "Potato & Macaroni Salad", all of which are beautifully arranged, and you can also choose from beer, island sake, and other alcoholic beverages.
There are also other menu items that go perfectly with sake, such as "Seika Chikiage & Island Chili Sausage" and "Gurukun Tatsuta-age (fried gurukun)," all of which are made with Yaeyama ingredients.

Okinawan folk music plays in the bright atmosphere of the restaurant, making you feel like you are on a trip.

Enjoy dinner in a bright and friendly atmosphere!
Enjoy dinner in a bright and friendly atmosphere!

Folk songs are played in the clean and bright restaurant, and the walls are decorated with large Ise lobsters and pictures of TaketomiIsland, which will make you feel like you are on a trip. The tatami room seating is a nice feature for families with small children.
The restaurant also offers a wide variety of other meals, such as "Okinawa agu (pork) curry," "mozuku rice bowl," and "taco rice. Ice cream is available for take-out, so after dinner, we recommend taking a walk on the island while gazing at the stars in the night sky with an ice cream in hand.

Local Guide Comment
We also recommend the "Cartilage Soki Soba" which is cooked to a thick sauce, or the hearty "Asahi A Set" which includes a hamburger steak, fried shrimp, fried fish, sausage, rice & salad, and mini soba on a single plate!
TaketomiIsland Garden Asahi
  • address (e.g. of house) 163-1 Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port
  • Business Hours 11:00-15:00, 18:00-21:00
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0980-85-2388
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo Free bicycle parking available

A dinner menu recommended by a popular soba restaurant

Tofu Chanpuru
Tofu Chanpuru" 750 yen, "Mozuku Tempura" 600 yen, "Fruit Soda with Seekwasa" 500 yen

This long-established soba restaurant is popular for its traditional Yaeyama soba and soki soba. For dinner, be sure to try a la carte dishes that go well with sake. Tofu Chanpuru" made with fresh vegetables from TaketomiIsland and island tofu, is delicious with a sprinkle of "Piyasi" (island pepper), which has a spicy tropical aroma.
The mozuku tempura is made from mozuku seaweed that the owner's family picks from the sea every year in April and May, when mozuku is in season. The "fruit wine with soda (seekwasa)," which is popular for its refreshing aroma and smooth taste, has mashed fruits mixed in, which you can also enjoy for its texture.

Enjoy the night of your trip in a relaxed and homey atmosphere

The restaurant's wood-based interior is a peaceful space that evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
The restaurant's wood-based interior is a peaceful space that evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth.

The restaurant, with its nostalgic and homey atmosphere that makes you want to say "I'm home," is a popular night spot among the islanders. You may have a casual exchange with islanders at this restaurant with a red-tile roof, which is typical of TaketomiIsland.
The menu also recommends Okinawan home-style dishes such as hilayachi (flatbread), goya chanpuru (bitter melon stir-fry), fu chanpuru (wheat gluten stir-fry), and su-chika (salted pork). The "fruit wine with soda" includes pineapple, passion fruit, etc., all of which have a delicious, Okinawan flavor.

Local Guide Comment
Be sure to try the "Yaeyama Soba" and "Soki Soba" to finish off your meal, which use chicken bone broth and are cooked over a wood fire.
Soba Restaurant Takenoko
  • address (e.g. of house) 101-1 TaketomiIsland Taketomi, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction 8 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port
  • Business Hours 10:30-15:00 (close when soba is sold out), 18:30-21:00 (L.O. 20:00)
    Reservations required for evening hours (same-day reservations only).
  • Regular holidays Open irregularly (check the website)
  • TEL 0980-85-2251

Enjoy colorful bitter gourd noodles and other rare Okinawan dishes.

Goya Noodle Fried Noodle
Goya Noodle Fried Noodle" 700 yen, "Mozuku Omelette" 600 yen, "Awamori with Hibiscus" 600 yen

A coffee shop attached to the guest house. The "Bitter Gourd Noodle Yakisoba" using bright green noodles kneaded with bitter melon, which is rich in vitamin C and other nutrients such as folic acid, is a popular menu item at this restaurant. The fresh, fresh bitter melon is used in abundance in the fried noodles, and the savory flavor and salty taste of this dish is sure to linger in your mouth.
The fluffy "Mozuku Omelette" uses mozuku from TaketomiIsland picked by the owner's family. The bright "Awamori with Hibiscus" is a special drink made with homemade hibiscus syrup.

Enjoy dinner while listening to sanshin (Okinawan guitar) music and singing

There is a small stage inside the restaurant, where mini live performances are sometimes held.
There is a small stage inside the restaurant, where mini live performances are sometimes held.

The at-home atmosphere of the restaurant has a nostalgic Okinawan feel to it. The owner is a musician, so you can listen to his singing and sanshin (Okinawan guitar) performances. Why not make a request for your favorite song to decorate your travel memories?
Home-style dishes such as "somenbitul" (somen noodles) and "foo chanpuru" are also popular. The "Chilled Bitter Melon Noodles," which uses the same noodles as the "Bitter Melon Fried Noodles," is a refreshing zaru-soba style noodle dish with a moderate calorie content.

Local Guide Comment
The owner's sanshin (Okinawan traditional three-stringed instrument) performances and island songs are a major attraction. If islanders visit the restaurant, you can also feel TaketomiIsland on your skin.
Folk Art Cafe Maki
  • address (e.g. of house) 476 TaketomiIsland, Taketomi Island, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 7 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port
  • Business Hours 11:00-15:00, 20:00-23:00
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0980-85-2236

Luxurious Okinawan cuisine that makes the most of island ingredients and exciting homemade desserts

Oven-baked Soki with Oyster Bone
Oven-baked Soki with Oyster Bone" 1,000 yen, "Recommended Seafood" 1,600 yen, "Mango Awamori Chuhai" 650 yen

Dining Area near Taketomi Post Office. The recommended menu item, "Oven-baked Cartilage Soki" is served after the soki has been simmered for a day and left overnight. The tender soki is stewed in sweet and spicy sauce, and the rich cheese and sour mustard flavor will whet your appetite.
The "Recommended Seafood" features fried prawns from TaketomiIsland as well as fried squid and Okinawa's local fish, gurukun, with a crispy texture. The handmade tartar sauce is mild and goes well with the seafood. Awamori chu-hi (Okinawa citrus drink) with seekwasa (sea squirt) and passion fruit is also popular.

Spend a blissful time relaxing in the spacious and high-ceilinged space.

The warmth of the wood interior has plenty of seating for families, groups, and even solo diners.
The warmth of the wood interior has plenty of seating for families, groups, and even solo diners.

For dinner, you can enjoy "Island Tofu Salad," "Gurukun Salad," and "Seared Ishigaki Beef Cold Salad" as cold dishes. For snacks, there are a variety of menus that make the most of island ingredients, such as "Ishigaki Island Moromi Pork Coarse Ground Sausage" from the popular Yaeyama handmade workshop "Ishigakijima Jugoban", "Thick Fried Island Tofu" from Ishigakijima Tomo Tofu with a strong soybean flavor, "Fried Tebichi (pork feet)" and "Red Imo Croquette".
You can also order from the lunch menu, which offers a variety of Okinawa's standard menu items, and Yaeyama soba noodles and set menus are also available.

Local Guide Comment
It is also attractive that there is a vegetarian dish available.
TaketomiIsland Dining Area Kanifu
  • address (e.g. of house) 494 Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes by bicycle from Taketomi Port
  • Business Hours 11:00-15:30 (LO.15:00)
    18:00-20:30 (LO.20:00)
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0980-85-2311
  • Parking Available

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