Japanese restaurant • 1715-1 Okuma, Kunigami, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-1412, Japan
Hidden in the quiet nature of Kunigami Village in northern Okinawa, 'Okumanabi', a lovely family-run izakaya, stands quietly. This izakaya has captivated many travelers with delicious cuisine and warm hospitality.
Access to 'Okumanabi' is easy. Just about a one-hour drive by rental car from Naha Airport heading north. As you approach the destination, you are surrounded by lush greenery, awaiting the original scenery of Okinawa. Upon arrival, the warm welcome from the izakaya's eaves by the owner's family is heartwarming.
Here, you can enjoy exquisite cuisine made with fresh Okinawan ingredients. From the chef's pride steak, curry, to Agu shabu-shabu, the menu is abundant with creative and traditional Okinawan dishes. Each dish not only showcases the goodness of the ingredients but also the chef's skill.
Seafood dishes like sashimi depend on the catch of the day by fishermen. You can enjoy the fresh blessings of the sea.
The biggest charm of Okumanabi is undoubtedly the warm hospitality of the owner's family. The whole family welcomes you kindly, making you feel the warmth and comfort as if you were back home. The grandmother, who has experience appearing in commercials, greets children in English, creating a heartwarming atmosphere of a working family.
On sunny days, you can enjoy BBQ outdoors. Under the blue sky, savoring freshly grilled meat, you can have a blissful moment. In addition, traditional Okinawan desserts like zenzai are also popular menu items. It's also nice to savor the memories of Okumanabi while enjoying a pleasant drink after a satisfying meal.
Okumanabi is a hidden izakaya surrounded by Okinawa's nature. However, its excellence in cuisine and warm hospitality is genuine. The warmth brought by family-run business and the excellence of Okinawan cuisine will surely touch your heart. When you stop by in the midst of your journey, you will definitely want to visit Okumanabi again and again.
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