Regional cuisine of Okinawa region

Okinawa
Sukugarasu Tofu
Okinawa Local cuisine

Sukugarasu Tofu

Sukugarasu Tofu (スクガラス豆腐, Sukugarasu tōfu) is a beloved traditional dish from Okinawa, enjoyed in izakayas and homes alike. Despite its simplicity, it...

Okinawa
Irabu Soup
Okinawa Local cuisine

Irabu Soup

Irabu Soup (イラブー汁, Irabu-jiru) is a traditional Okinawan dish made using the erabu sea snake, a local delicacy. The sea snake, known as "irabu" in Ok...

Okinawa
Chiragaa
Okinawa Local cuisine

Chiragaa

Chiragaa (チラガー, Chiragaa) is one of Okinawa’s traditional dishes made using pork, a staple ingredient in Okinawan cuisine. The name "Chiragaa" comes f...

Okinawa
Sata Andagi
Okinawa Local cuisine

Sata Andagi

Sata Andagi (サーターアンダーギー) is a beloved traditional fried confection from Okinawa. In Okinawan dialect, "sata" means sugar, "anda" means oil, and ...

Okinawa
Miibai
Okinawa Seafood

Miibai

Miibai (ミーバイ) is the Okinawan term for groupers, a type of fish highly prized in the region. Its skin is tender and gelatinous, while the moderately f...

Okinawa
Tannafakuru
Okinawa Local cuisine

Tannafakuru

Tannafakuru (タンナファクルー, Tannafakuru) is a humble baked treat made with brown sugar, wheat flour, and eggs. It was created in 1887 by Jiro Tamanaha ...

Okinawa
No Manju
Okinawa Local cuisine

No Manju

No Manju (のまんじゅう, No manju) is a special steamed bun with a white outer layer and the character "の" (no) elegantly written in red food dye. The "の" s...

Okinawa
Muuchii
Okinawa Local cuisine

Muuchii

Muuchii (ムーチー, also known as "Oni Mochi") is a traditional event and food celebrated on December 8th of the lunar calendar in Okinawa. This day is dedica...

Okinawa
Po-po (Traditional Okinawan Sweet)
Okinawa Local cuisine

Po-po (Traditional Okinawan Sweet)

Po-po (ポーポー) is a traditional sweet snack from Okinawa, made by mixing wheat flour with water, cooking it on a flat pan, spreading it with oil-miso paste...

Okinawa
Chinsuko
Okinawa Local cuisine

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 ...

Okinawa
Yaeyama Soba
Okinawa Soba & Udon

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...

Okinawa
Suuchikaa
Okinawa Meat dish

Suuchikaa

Suuchikaa (スーチカー) is a traditional dish from Okinawa, consisting of salt-cured pork belly prepared as a preserved food. The name comes from "suu," wh...

Okinawa
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)
Okinawa Local cuisine

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...

Okinawa
Fried Gurukun
Okinawa Tenpura

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...