Regional cuisine of Okinawa region
Chinsuko
Chinsuko (ちんすこう) is a baked confectionery made primarily from flour, lard, and sugar. Originally a luxurious treat enjoyed by the royal court during ...
Yaeyama Soba
Yaeyama Soba (八重山そば) is a traditional dish from the Yaeyama region, the southernmost part of Japan, including islands like Ishigaki and Taketomi. The...
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)
Tofu Yo (豆腐よう, Tou Fu Yong) is a traditional delicacy from Okinawa, Japan, rooted in the Ryukyu Kingdom's culinary history. This fermented food evolved f...
Fried Gurukun
Fried Gurukun (グルクンの唐揚げ, Gurukun no Karaage) is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa, made using Gurukun, the prefectural fish of Okinawa, also know...
Mimiga
Mimiga (ミミガー, Mimiga) is a traditional delicacy from Okinawa, made from pig’s ears. Known for its unique, crunchy texture, the dish gets its name from th...
Jūshī
Jūshī (ジューシー) is a traditional Okinawan style of seasoned rice cooked with pork belly, hijiki seaweed, carrots, and other vegetables. It is flavored wit...
Green Papaya
Green Papaya (青パパイヤ, Aopapaiya) is the unripe fruit of the papaya plant, commonly enjoyed in Okinawa and Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its vibrant gr...
Coconut Crab
The Coconut Crab (ヤシガニ, Yashigani) is one of the largest land-dwelling hermit crabs in the world and can be found in select areas of Okinawa, particularl...
Okinawan Zenzai
Okinawan Zenzai (沖縄ぜんざい, Okinawa zenzai) is a delightful dessert made by chilling sweetened kidney beans, cooked with brown sugar, along with their syr...
Sea Grapes Seafood Bowl
Sea grapes (海ぶどう, umi budo) are a beloved specialty of Okinawa, celebrated for their popping texture and subtle ocean aroma. They're sometimes referred t...
Soki Soba
Soki Soba (ソーキそば, Soki soba) is a traditional dish from Okinawa, featuring Okinawa soba noodles topped with sweet and savory braised pork ribs (soki). T...
Okinawan Mozuku Vinegar
Okinawan Mozuku Vinegar (沖縄もずく酢, Okinawa mozuku-su) is known for its unique texture – slightly crunchy like wakame seaweed but with a silky, slippery s...
