Japanese restaurant • Higashinakasonezoe-1898-19 Hirara, Miyakojima, Okinawa 906-0011, Japan
In Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, there is a well-known hidden gem known only to the locals. It's called 'Tako no Ichi.' This place is a hidden gem where you can savor the flavors of the island.
Tako no Ichi is proud of its local cuisine made with Okinawa's traditional ingredients. The dishes made with fresh seafood as well as abundant use of island vegetables are charming. In particular, the pickled shallot tempura made with local shallots is an exquisite dish.
As soon as you step inside the restaurant, you are enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere that seems to transcend time and space. The numerous dried octopuses hanging from the ceiling, Eisa costumes, and furnishings that evoke the Okinawan way of life make the interior a space where you can truly enjoy Okinawa.
Tako no Ichi is a long-loved restaurant by the local people. Its retro and unique atmosphere, along with dishes that encapsulate the flavors of the island, have earned it a good reputation and many repeat customers. For tourists, it is a precious place where they can fully savor Okinawa.