Okinawa's classic gourmet octopus rice! 7 popular stores opened at once

The original Omtako shop "Tako Rice Cafe Kijimunaa". Omtako, which is a combination of octopus rice and fluffy eggs, has a taste that everyone can smile. There are also 13 kinds of toppings such as avocado, teriyaki chicken, and mozzarella cheese. You can choose the topping according to the mood of the day and make your own original octopus rice. It's also a good idea to share it with your friends and enjoy various flavors.

"Tomigusuku Tako Rice" is held by spice spice advisors and shop owners qualified as cheese sommeliers. It is a full-fledged dish with 3 kinds of cheese and corn tortilla crisp texture that is exquisitely blended into a fragrant meat with a spicy taste. Luxurious toppings that are not found in other stores, such as spicy broiled soki and raclet cheese from the flower garden ranch, are also excellent with octopus rice.

"LUCKY TACOS" with a blue logo sign. In the stylish shop, there are counter seats and table seats, so you can enjoy a meal slowly. The 100% beef octopus meat and salsa sauce that have been handmade since the opening are LUCKY TACOS original. Toppings that can be selected from 6 to 7 types, such as avocado and lime, choose according to the mood of the day!

RuLer's TACORiCE, a stylish cafe-like restaurant in Ginowan City, is gaining popularity due to its many variations in taste! In addition to the standard octopus rice, there are 10 types such as Caesar octopus rice, BBQ octopus rice, and avocado octopus rice. It is a new style of fast food that allows you to choose the size and make a combo with tacos and potatoes on the side menu. All the menus are taken out!

Located on Chuo, Okinawa-shi Park Avenue Street, Charlie Tako Kotobuki Avenue is the first taco specialty store in Okinawa with a history of more than 60 years. It is said that many local customers and tourists visit the restaurant with an American atmosphere, day and night. The octopus rice called Charlie Rice is served with lettuce and tomatoes, and there are plenty of cheese and beef tacos meat on the rice! You can choose from 3 types of original sauces, spicy mixed mild.

Known for the nickname of Kintako, "King Tacos Kintake Honten" is a super famous store that has been popular for a long time! Located in Kincho, where the U.S. military base is located, it is very popular with locals and foreigners. "Taco Rice Cheese Vegetables", which are topped with octopus meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes on rice, are served so luxurious that they protrudes from the plate. You can eat it inside the store, but you can also take it out.

"Jambaltako" is marked by three palm trees towering in front of the shop. Under fresh crunchy lettuce, there are plenty of cheese, rich taste octopus meat, and warm rice. It goes well with homemade salsa sauce and ketchup using plenty of tomatoes. Salsa sauce is less spicy, so even those who are not good at spicy foods should try it.

※Currently, it is only available for takeout.

How was it? There are still many octopus rice shops in Okinawa that could not be introduced this time. The seasoning varies from store to store, so it may be a good idea to stop by various shops and find your favorite taste. Also, octopus rice can be easily made at home, so why don't you try it?

Post: June 20, 2018 (Updated August 2023)