Enjoy delicious gourmet food at Kokusai Dori Yatai Village

Enjoy delicious gourmet food at Kokusai Dori Yatai Village
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Kokusai Dori, a popular tourist spot representing Okinawa, is the busiest street in Okinawa and the largest downtown area in Naha. Did you know that there are famous places on Kokusai Dori that are based on the concept of transmitting the unique culture of Okinawa and deepening exchanges between locals and tourists?

A popular stall village on Kokusai Street in Naha City

Opened in June 2015, "Kokusai Dori Yatai Village" has 21 restaurants of various genres, including Okinawan cuisine, Japanese food, and Western food.

It is recommended to go to several stores according to the mood of the day. One of the attractions is that you can enjoy a different atmosphere for each shop, such as toasting with neighbors in the open atmosphere of the outside seats, and talking about secret spots in Okinawa with the staff at the counter seats.

The stalls are open from 12:00 to 24:00 (depending on the stalls). It is also a nice point that you can use it at any time, such as lunchtime, when you are hungry, or at dinner.

However, there are many people who are wondering where to go. So, this time, I would like to introduce the 4 best stalls by genre. Please refer to it.

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Immediately after entering from Minamiyama Street! Recommended for meat lovers "Team Yashinoki"

Right after entering from Minamiyama-dori. I want to eat "meat" because I came to Okinawa! "Team Yashinogi" is recommended for those who say that. From the front of the store, there is a scent of baked meat that is appetizing.

The popular number 1 menu "Agu Hamburger" by "Team Yashinogi" brought on hot iron plates

The most popular is "Agu Hamburger". Mixing Agu pork and ground beef at 5:5. It is carried on an iron plate with the sound of jujuju. You can choose from three kinds of sauce, original, ponzu, and cheese. I can't remove smoked dishes. Kunchama (pork neck) bacon is smoked to remove excess fat and only the umami remains. Beer tastes fragrant and moist. We also recommend smoked cheese potato salad mixed with quail eggs, cheese, and spam.

POWs of pigs

"Pork POWs" where you can enjoy creative dishes using Okinawan ingredients.

If you want to enjoy creative cuisine using Okinawan ingredients, "Pork POWs" is recommended. Located on the right side of the entrance to Kitayama-dori, the impression is that the seats, including the counter, are spacious among the stalls.

Popular "Agu gyoza that eats with salt" with more than 400 meals in a month by "Pork POWs"

Agu Gyoza, which has orders more than 400 meals a month, is an unusual style with combined salt that blends several kinds of salts such as Kumejima salt and Shima Maas. It is said that there are many tourists who come for this gyoza for two consecutive days while staying in Okinawa for too much taste. In addition, "Okinawa Ketchup Yakisoba" is often ordered as a set with dumplings. It is also popular with families with children because Okinawa soba noodles are seasoned with ketchup. Let's have it with a sour that contains frozen shikwasa instead of ice.

Shima sake and appetizers

"Shima sake and appetizers" in the center of the stall village

"Shima sake and appetizers" in the center of the stall village. There is a stage in front of the store, and if there is an event (irregular holding), it is a special seat that you can watch in front of you while eating.

A famous store that always has about 150 kinds of awamori brands. by "Shima Sake and Appetizers"

It is a famous restaurant that always has about 150 kinds of awamori brands. Don't worry if you're wondering what to choose. "Island sake and appetizers" have awamori Meisters, so they listen to customers' preferences and suggest a way to drink that suits them. The appetizer that goes well with awamori is "Tsukemozuku" using thick mozuku from Kumejima. Pickled sauce made with soy sauce and baked green onions in chicken soup boiled for more than 5 hours is refreshing but rich umami. In addition, the soft meat quality "Pine pork roasted raftee", which grew pine as fertilizer, is also a gem that you want to taste together.

A little sushi

"Slightly sushi" where you can taste authentic sushi at Yatai Village.

At the Yatai Village, you can taste authentic sushi here at "Slightly Sushi". Located on Nakayama Street, the interior of the store has a calm atmosphere with Okinawan textiles and wood decorations ordered from Hokkaido.

Sushi ingredients sent directly from Hokkaido are popular. by "Slightly sushi"

The sushi ingredients sent directly from Hokkaido are fresh. Mainly rare seafood from Hokkaido and Okinawa, one hand and two hands are added with Edo-mae technology to bring out the goodness of each. There are everything from consistency to assortment, so it's nice to be able to ask casually depending on your stomach likes. In addition, "Ezokko rice", which can be put on a bowl, is sure to make you feel happy as well as shine.


How was it? Kokusai Dori Yatai Village, whether you are a first-time trip to Okinawa or have visited Okinawa many times, please enjoy Kokusai Dori Yatai Village in your own way.

In addition, the food stalls are not the only ones in the stall village. On the stage in the center of the village, there are various events unique to Yatai Village, special products marche and collaboration events from all over the country, so be sure to check the official website in advance.

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