Must-eat food when you come to Kume Island! Introducing 9 recommended gourmet foods and popular restaurants!

You must try it! Popular gourmet foods in Kume Island

Kume Island is the fifth largest of Okinawa's islands and is known as a rice-producing island due to its abundance of water.

Therefore, rice is indispensable for Japanese people, and fresh fish from the beautiful sea,Lots of delicious food and gourmet foodYes, there is.

In this issue, we will introduce island foods and popular gourmet foods that you must try on your trip to Kumejima.

Japanese tiger prawn

Kumejima Island is,Japan's largest producer of tiger prawnsIt is known as the
The fishery cooperative's aquaculture uses deep sea water, allowing visitors to enjoy tiger prawns raised in the rich natural environment.

Another attraction is that because it is a production area, fresh tiger prawns can be eaten raw.

You can eat it at any restaurant on the island, so please give it a try.

sea grapes (Caulerpa lentillifera)

Known as a food unique to Okinawa, umi budou is cultivated in deep sea water, just like kuruma shrimps.

Because they are farmed while controlling water temperature and quality,Beautiful to look at and delicious to eat.It is.

Visitors can also tour the aquaculture farm and learn how the delicate sea grapes are produced.

Umibudou is a food that requires refrigeration, but can be sent by cool delivery, so if you are interested, why not consider it?

Kumejima soba

Did you know that in the Okinawa Islands, each region has its own unique flavor of Okinawa soba?
Kumejima soba noodles are also made on Kumejima Island,A little different from soba in other areasThere are

Many of Kumejima soba noodles are made using deep sea water, and are characterized by their sticky texture. It is also often topped with island vegetables, making it a dish unique to Kumejima.

Especially recommended is the spicy miso soba with island bean sprouts. It is a must-try dish when visiting Kume Island.

Kumejima red chicken (Loxodonta kumejima)

Kumejima Red Chicken is a locally raised chicken that is carefully nurtured on the island's red chicken farm.

The Red Blow variety, which is native to France, is characterized by its firm meat and juicy flavor.

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You can taste it at restaurants on the island.

Red Sweet Potato Sweets

Kume Island produces a lot of red and purple sweet potatoes, and a variety of sweets are available.

In particular, Churakoi Beni, a red sweet potato, has a beautiful red color and is used for cookies, tarts, and cakes.

Eat locally, of course,Sweets for SouvenirsIt is.

9 popular restaurants where you can taste the gourmet food of Kume Island

Kume Island is rich in food ingredients. Shrimps, sea grapes, etc,Lots of food unique to this place.Yes, there is!

Therefore, restaurants also vary from local restaurants where you can enjoy island cuisine to restaurants with a stylish atmosphere recommended for date nights.

Here are nine popular restaurants that you should definitely visit when visiting Kumejima.

YUNAMI FACTORY

YUNAMI FACTORY has a distinctive yellow exterior that is sure to be a photo-stealer.

Luxurious tiger prawns from Kumejimagarlic shrimpis cooked in original garlic oil and is excellent!

There are many other recommended dishes that will satisfy both your stomach and your mind, such as menus using Kumejima Miso.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The most popular menu item is garlic shrimp stir-fried with Kume-jima Okinawan sea squirt, salt and Japanese garlic.

The tiger prawns are raised using deep sea water pumped up from a depth of about 600 meters,No antibiotics of any kindTherefore, they can be eaten with peace of mind.

Another nice feature is that all menu items, including drinks, can be taken out.

An outdoor eat-in space allows visitors to dine in their swimsuits after marine activities.

Yukui-Dokoro Shojima

Yukui-Dokoro Laughing Island is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy Kurumaebi Soba Noodles.

The most popular is the Kurumaebi Soba,A dish that can only be tasted here.It is.

The restaurant is also located on a hill, and window and terrace seats allow diners to enjoy the view while dining.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

A must-try at Yukui-Dokoro Laughing Island is the Kurumaebi Soba Noodle.

The thick broth made from shrimp and the shrimp toppings also make a big impact.
Also,Yawara tiger prawnYou can also eat a rare shrimp, called "shrimps," which can be eaten with its shell freshly molted.

Other menu items include mango chicken cutlet curry, cartilage soki donburi, and many other typical eatery fare.

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Yanko~ha,Number one popular Okinawa soba restaurant.This is a restaurant that has been

The restaurant is like a liberated old Okinawan house, where you can enjoy island soba and miso bean sprout soba.

We hope you will experience the number one taste of Okinawan soba.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The restaurant's menu is simple: island soba, island miso bean sprout soba, and spicy miso bean sprout soba.

The miso is a blend of "Yuki" miso from Kumejima and "Tamanaha" miso from Shuri. It is characterized by its rounded taste and moderate sweetness.
In addition, the topping ingredients includeA lot of ingredients from Kume Island are used.You can taste the bounty of Kume Island.

sea route

Open both day and night, Haji is a popular eatery among locals.

Lunch is served at noon at theAmazing lineup of cosmeticsThe first two are the following.

And in the evening, you can enjoy seafood at prices that are easy on the pocketbook while sipping on awamori.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

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The restaurant offers a variety of Kume Island seafood, but the most popular is the tiger prawn menu, which can be enjoyed grilled, tempura, fried, or prepared in a variety of other ways.

Also, the set meals are generous in volume, including a main dish, sashimi, soup, and side dishes! They are offered at prices that will surprise you with their cosiness.

Oh Happy

O Happy is famous as the restaurant of comedian Yoshio Kojima's mother.

The restaurant is well-loved by the locals, as it is easy to enter even for a single woman,Recommended for solo travelers.It is.

It is close to Eef Beach, so you can easily stop by in between sightseeing.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

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The dish is full of vegetables, and although it is hearty, the gentle seasoning makes it easy to eat.

The other dishes are also recommended for their hearty yet healthy flavors.

Grill Izakaya KIYOSE

Grill Izakaya Kiyose, with its delicious meat dishes, is a popular izakaya in the Ife Beach area.

Because Kumejima Island has many stores that mainly sell marine products,A restaurant where meat-based grilled dishes are served is a rare find.It is.

The owner, a native of Kiyose, Tokyo, is a skilled chef, and the restaurant has a stylish atmosphere.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

At Grill Izakaya KIYOSE,From Okinawan local cuisine to creative dishes using island ingredientsThe menu is a great place to enjoy a wide variety of dishes.

Among the most popular dishes are the Goya Chanpuru made with Okinawan wagyu beef and the Chicken Nanban made with Kumejima red chicken.

*Please note that all seats in the restaurant are smoking area, so please be careful if you are with children or a non-smoker.

Izakaya Kaiboshu

Located a short walk from Ihu Beach, Izakaya Umibouzu is an izakaya where you can enjoy the local cuisine of Kumejima.

There is an abundance of prawns and sushi,A must for seafood lovers.The company has become a

There is also a wide variety of awamori available, so you can compare different kinds of awamori.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The restaurant has counter, table, and tatami room seating, so you can spend your time as you wish at your favorite seat.

Izakaya Umibozu's popular menu item is grilled tiger prawns.
Although frozen at times, you can enjoy plump and chewy live tiger prawns when they are in season.

Also, children are not allowed in the restaurant,Specializing in restaurants where adults enjoy drinking.The feature is that the

If you are visiting by car, you may wish to make an appointment for a representative service to ensure a smooth return to your hotel.

Parlor Three Piece

Parlor Three Piece is an open-air restaurant near Eef Beach.
Kumejima soba, spicy miso soba, Okinawa zenzai, etc. are available.

Open seating for wet weatherMany visitors come here after diving or swimming to replenish their energy levels.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The popular menu item is spicy miso soba, which is known for its unforgettable taste.

Also, one of the restaurant's signature dishes is Okinawa Zenzai, a shaved ice with shiratama and azuki beans.

Especially the sugarcane honey zenzai,You can only eat here.Popular menu.
The rich but gentle sweetness of the molasses produced at the Brown Sugar Workshop & Seller's Oyatsu Village is rich and appetizing.

South Island Food Paradise

Minamishima Shokuryo Rakuen is a restaurant where you can enjoy original and creative dishes and Okinawan cuisine.

From Kume Island specialties to Okinawan cuisine,Variety of menuis attractive.

Also, many of the menu items can only be found here, so it is recommended that you head there with an empty stomach so that you can enjoy a variety of dishes.

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The undeniable No. 1 item at Minamijima Shokudo Rakuen is the fried egg with sea grapes!
The crunchy texture of umi budou and the moderate saltiness of the grapes make it an appetizing dish that is popular among locals and tourists alike!

Also,Izakaya directly managed by Kumejima Deep Sea Water Development, which produces umi budouThe products containing umi budou are also reasonably priced because of the

You can also enjoy a variety of dishes using fresh vegetables from Okinawa and fish freshly caught from the harbor.

A rental car is recommended for sightseeing in the islands!
Book your rental car on Kumejima Island early!

A rental car is recommended for getting around on Kume Island!

Not only for traveling, but also for going out for a bit to see the early morning (sunrise), sunset, and starry sky,We can move at our own time.I recommend it because of the following reasons

▼Learn more about car rentals ▼

Kumejima Island/Car Rental】☆Early reservation recommended☆Compact class car rental plan for up to 5 persons ★Includes airport pickup & exemption compensation ★Cancellation free until 3 days before (No.r-1)開始時間8:00-19:00所要時間Negotiable4,950 yen

summary

In this issue, we will discuss gourmet food on Kume Island,Recommended Foods and ShopsWe have introduced the following

When you visit Kumejima, be sure to taste the island's local cuisine and Okinawan dishes, as well as the island's vegetables and seafood nurtured by Kumejima's rich nature.

We also recommend sea grapes and red sweet potato sweets as souvenirs to remind you of your trip.

When you travel to Kume Island, please stop by the aquaculture farm.