Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Okinawa region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Okinawa region.
When visiting the Okinawa region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Soki Soba
Champuru
Fried Gurukun
Tacos
Sea Grapes Seafood Bowl
Jūshī
Coconut Crab
Rafute
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)
Miyako Island Mangoes
Soki Soba
A taste of Okinawa with tender pork ribs and a flavor-packed broth
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). The soki is slow-cooked until it’s so ten...
Champuru
Okinawa’s comforting homemade dish hidden in simple cooking: Champuru!
Champuru (チャンプルー) is one of Okinawa's signature home-cooked dishes. This nutritious stir-fry combines tofu with vegetables, sometimes adding pork or eggs for extra flavor. In Okinawan dialect...
Fried Gurukun
A crispy and savory delight nurtured by the seas of Okinawa!
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 known as "Takasago" in Japanese. Gurukun is ...
Tacos
A must-try Okinawan specialty born from cultural fusion
Tacos, originally from Mexico, and Taco Rice, an Okinawan-inspired spin on the dish, are both iconic soul foods of Okinawa. With a crispy tortilla packed full of flavorful meat, cheese, lettuce,...
Sea Grapes Seafood Bowl
Unique popping texture you can't get enough of
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 to as "longevity grass" for their nutriti...
Jūshī
A classic staple found in Okinawan diners
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 with pork broth or kombu dashi, giving it a...
Coconut Crab
A rare taste of Okinawa's mystery and rich flavor – the elusive '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, particularly around Miyako Island. Known for its po...
Rafute
A classic Okinawan pork dish – Okinawa-style braised pork belly!
Rafute (ラフテー, Rafute) is a beloved traditional dish from Okinawa. Made by slow-cooking skin-on pork belly or hīsāgā in a flavorful mixture of brown sugar, soy sauce, and awamori (Okinawan disti...
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)
A fermentation masterpiece nurtured by the Ryukyu Kingdom—Rich and flavorful "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 from "fermented bean curd," a technique b...
Miyako Island Mangoes
Premium mangoes nurtured under the tropical sun
Miyako Island (宮古島, Miyakojima) is a subtropical island in Okinawa, located at nearly the same latitude as Miami, Florida. The mangoes grown here soak up the intense tropical sunshine, result...
