Good places to eat in Oki

[clcinoki]

what are some good place to eat.... I dont wnat to go far, Kinser are, through kadena areas please,,. including foster and Mcas areas.....
Im a picky eater.. but here are some places that I do like here SKYLARK, the wooden place Steak and Burgers I think the translation is called Surprise Donkey. Im not a coo coos fan it has no flavor to me. I even tried a level10.. I do like sea side Inn

thanks so much

[dk]

Lately, I haven't been able to get out much, but I always enjoy beef, so mine would probably be Four Seasons. It's kind of pricey though, but worth it in my opinion.

[Tony Stacks]

Dragon's
Tony Romas
Shishimaru Grill
Cowdy
Bungalow
Flex
The Sause
Brickhouse aka Spotlight
Bamboo cafe
Viking try

[clcinoki]

I have no idea where dragons is .... where is it and what kind of food do they have? I have no idea about FLEX, bungalow, spotlight or the bamboo cafe either. Please let me know where they are and what kind of food they have thanks

[DougP]

what are some good place to eat.... I dont wnat to go far, Kinser are, through kadena areas please,,. including foster and Mcas areas.....
Im a picky eater.. but here are some places that I do like here SKYLARK, the wooden place Steak and Burgers I think the translation is called Surprise Donkey. Im not a coo coos fan it has no flavor to me. I even tried a level10.. I do like sea side Inn

thanks so much

If you like curry but don't like CoCo's try out FAB(sp) ふぁぶ　in Sunabe near the seawall. :thumbup1:

Also a lot of the greater places to eat may be out of the way a bit. Sometimes its better to get away from the major bases and your comfort zone and explore a bit.

[Tony Stacks]

[QUOTE=Tony Stacks;41785]Dragon's -off route 58 by cow cow car place chinese food really good and cheap
Tony Romas - American Village, everything American style fancy place
Shishimaru Grill - hamby town near san a and flea market it's a steak house
Cowdy - near the big start bucks by farris wheel steak house
Bungalow - off gate 2 st by richie riche filipino food
Flex - near araha beach jamaican food
The Sause - nest to hamby san a shopping center
Brickhouse aka Spotlight - on 58 outside foster commisary ate (only open fri and sat night barbecure house
Bamboo cafe - BC street jamacian food
Viking try - on 58 buy polic box and san a restarant all you can eat buffet and cook the meant yourself

[clcinoki]

thanks for all the great info Ill try some of the places with in the next few weeks :)

[bravo5840]

if you like hawaiian food, you should try Mau Mau(SP?) its next to Big Echo on the back road from 58, by JUSCO and American Village


(yeah I forget the name but that sounded the closest lol)

[Muku]

Now then besides all these great ideas put here, dont forget about the "major" hotels along the coast in Ona village.

Starting with the old Ramada all the way up to Busena, then cross the island to Kanucha. They all have great restaurants in them, they may be a bit pricey but there is some outstanding food available. Plus the drive and scenery at many of them is unbelievable as well.

Also if you are up for it, come down to Naha, any of the major hotels, plus a plethora, (my word for today:p) of small cafes and restaurants that serve all sorts of great food a reasonable prices as well.

I know of a small french restaurant in Naha that serves a full course dinner for @￥2,000. Great food.

[P_chan]

I agree with dk, four seasons would have to be my favorite steak place. But they took ribeye off the menu, which pisses me off!

But my favorite place on island would have to be karubi daiho! Just thinking about that place makes my mouth water! Where else can you eat all the delicious karubi you want for 2100 yen! If you want directions, I'll gladly give them to you!

[clcinoki]

yes please tell me how to get there thanks...

[clcinoki]

I did not think of the hotels around here thanks!!

[P_chan]

Here is how to get there from kadena. Go out gate 2 and keep going straight. Keep on going straight until you reach the bottom of the hill. Turn right at the bottom of the hill, I believe the road is 329. Continue down this road until you come to an intersection with a Mcdonalds, that will be on your left hand side. At this intersection, turn left. Continue down this road until you see karubi daiho. It will be on the right hand side of the street. The sign is a big light up chili pepper and clove of garlic with some japanese characters written on it, vertically. You'll probably have to turn around to get to it because there is a medium in the center of the street. If you pass the toys R' us, then you've gone to far, turn around.

If you do plan on going there be warned. There isn't a english menu, and not everything on the menu is all you can eat. Some of the big family plates are not all you can eat. Oh and you also have to ask for the all you can eat, it's call tabehodai, but I'm sure I spelled it wrong.

Hope my directions help!

[DocTurtle]

Shame you don't want to come down to the Kinser area.
We have:
Arin Kirin - Garlic House
Sam's Anchor Inn - Steak and Seafood Tepinyaki
Cowboy's Steak House - Steak House
Thia Thia's - Thia food
The Tree Restuarant- dunno?
Restuarant Peacock- Chinese Food

[socalheart]

Restuarant Peacock- Chinese Food

Is that the one next to Jimmy's grocery store on HWY58? I remember when it was one of the only two Chinese restaurants on island. I used to love their lemon chicken and fried prawns. Is it still any good? dang, now I'm cravng Chinese food... :crying:

[hankypanky]

I like to eat at the Y:thumbup:

[DocTurtle]

Is that the one next to Jimmy's grocery store on HWY58? I remember when it was one of the only two Chinese restaurants on island. I used to love their lemon chicken and fried prawns. Is it still any good? dang, now I'm cravng Chinese food... :crying:

Yes it is! And it was great when I went. Me and the wife both loved it. We recommend it to everyone.

[Cathleen_38]

i HAVE A QUESTION:IS GULLIVER'S STILL AROUND?:army:
IT'S LOCATED IN KINVILLE.

[Snuffalufagus]

Arin Kirin - Garlic House

I travel ALL the way from Yomitan to eat there. Great restaurant. My fav is the Garlic Pizza.

:thumbup1:

[Muku]

Is that the one next to Jimmy's grocery store on HWY58? I remember when it was one of the only two Chinese restaurants on island. I used to love their lemon chicken and fried prawns. Is it still any good? dang, now I'm cravng Chinese food... :crying:

Two:confused: I wonder wich is the other one that you are refering to?

Have you ever been to the Grand Castle Hotel in Shuri and eaten at their Chinese Restaurant? Oh the big one in Wakasa? There is another good one in one of the public housing projects near Onoyama as well.:D

[Guyjin]

Daikon no hana near kojima about 300 meters south of camp kinser,all you can eat really good food also have one near sams by the sea in oroku across from the JSDF base
yakiniku goen is also good one is near the school gate by kadena close to eagle lodge also try himitsu kitchi right next to eagle lodge.
If you are looking for something more "romantic" try fishermans wharf by torrii station or malibu house about 400 to 500 meters north of renaissance:thumbup:

[Cathleen_38]

am I being ignored ? Is gulliver's still around? simple question.

[Go-Shay]

I have to add this one. Sea Side Jet City burgers. The burger stand that is on Araha beach.

[Guyjin]

am I being ignored ? Is gulliver's still around? simple question.

Heard of the name before but it might be gone by now.

[socalheart]

Cathleen, I don't think you're being ignored, dear. heh. If we don't know, we just don't answer. Personally, I don't recall hearing of Gulliver's. As my signature quote says... ;)

[Muku]

am I being ignored ? Is gulliver's still around? simple question.
Cathleen I really cant answer this question because I dont know, and that is one reason that I didnt reply in the first place....not to ignore you but just because I couldnt give you an answer yes or no.:o

Sorry about that.

[swindland]

there's this new restaurant off the 130 right in front of foster firestation. has anybody tried eating there yet?

[P_chan]

I noticed that place popped up out of no where! My wife says it's a family izakaya.

[revolt]

OniKauKAu is a great Hawaiin Restaurant.

[P_chan]

OniKauKAu is a great Hawaiin Restaurant.

It's decent, and I loved it once I first got here. But now, the taste is getting kinda old and there are too many americans.

[revolt]

haha ic. I still think they got the best garlic chicken.

[P_chan]

Yeah it's not bad. I still go there on occasion, but I've just lost my taste for it I guess.

[FDokinawa]

I get asked this question a lot since I'm always bitching about where the guys at work always go to eat. Plus on another local forum that im on this topic came up and I was bashing almost every place that people put up.

My quick saying for finding a good place to eat on island is "walk in.. if you see an american there, leave." I have learned that after 9 years on island that americans probably have the worst taste in food in the whole world.

Now a lot of places that people recomend, like dragons, onakaukau, yoshi hachi ect.. may not bad, but there is much better on island.

The other problem that a few of my friends run into is the language barrier. A lot of very good resturants dont have english menues. And I always tell my friends, "just let me know when you want to go out and I'll be more than happy to take you". And im sure you can find someone that your work with or know that has a japanese wife/girlfriend that you can go out with and have dinner with.

Here is a link to some resturants and izakayas that either me or friends of mine eat at and have liked.

good places on Okinawa - google maps (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&t=h&om=1&msa=0&msid=105107005773325569974.00000112003c3fdf28f83&hl=en&ll=26.289721,127.790909&spn=0.281955,0.462799&z=11)

I have not been to all these places, but I have been to most of them and stand by this list. If anyone has any places that they would like me to add to the list, just let me know. Again, places that are frequented by Americans will not show up on here.. so dont even recomend them.

[P_chan]

Thanks for the map! I've been to that Tonkatsu Taro before. There is another place down the street from it near mike's tex mex. It's called Katsu no zen, and it's in a yellow building. The katsu is awesome and it's really cheap as well. I think the chicken katsu at Tonkatsu Taro is about 1,100 yen for the whole set. While the chicken katsu at Katsu No Zen is about 650 yen for the whole set! You also get free refills on the ice tea, or for 210 yen you can get a coke with free refills.

If you want me to mark it on your map let me know:D

[FDokinawa]

dont think you can edit my map...but your more than welcome to try. :D
I'll look for the place your talking about and put it on there.

[Muku]

@ FD btw nagaimo ; 長薯 ながいも; ナガイ モ, means Chinese Yam in English.:D

[FDokinawa]

@ FD btw nagaimo ; 長薯 ながいも; ナガイ モ, means Chinese Yam in English.:D

no idea what your talking about.. lol but ok. :D

[okiprince07]

there is a little italian restaurant close to camp foster...going from foster, go to awase golf course and on the way there, there is an italian place on the right side. Nice place inside with very good staff. the prices are not bad at all and very very nice atmosphere inside...their pasta is to die for. Their wine is amazing too, i tried 2 wines (forgot what it was called but is on the front page of their liquor page) and was amazing..all their food is amazing..i do reccomend their pasta, but do what you want too just please go there and tell me what you think of it...peace out and have a nice time eating...:thumbup:

[DoctorP]

The wife and I ate there before and didn't care for it at all. But we had lunch...maybe the dinner would've been better.

[P_chan]

I think your talking about rose garden. I've been meaning to take the wife there. There is another smaller one in okinawa city as well.

[FDokinawa]

there is a little italian restaurant close to camp foster...going from foster, go to awase golf course and on the way there, there is an italian place on the right side. Nice place inside with very good staff. the prices are not bad at all and very very nice atmosphere inside...their pasta is to die for. Their wine is amazing too, i tried 2 wines (forgot what it was called but is on the front page of their liquor page) and was amazing..all their food is amazing..i do reccomend their pasta, but do what you want too just please go there and tell me what you think of it...peace out and have a nice time eating...:thumbup:

Your married and you say "to die for."? Do me a favor and say that out loud and make sure you flop you wrist when you do it.. :D

And you must have some jacked up tastes if you like the Rose Garden that much.. Its been a good 8 years or so since I've eaten there.. but I dont remember it being that good. And I havnt heard anyone else say it was that good.. usually I just get.. "it was ok.. ".

[revolt]

FLEX BAR near the araha beach wall back in humby village has some good Jerk chicken. it might take long but i think it's worth the wait.

[FDokinawa]

That reminds me.. another place I refuse to go.. That bar across from Jusco. Has the giant crab and little "tube" you have to walk into.

Place is NASTY!!! I was there about 4 years ago and ordered a beer.. think the bar tender just put some hand lotion on when he opened my beer.. :barf:

The food is not that good.. the servce sucks. just bad... and yet americans flock there.

[socalheart]

The FOUR SEASONS at the Renaissance Resort (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/okarn-renaissance-okinawa-resort/) on Hwy 58. It is a bit expensive, but has excellent food and is what I consider fine dining at its best for these parts. They have an excellent lamb entree, which is the least expensive course.

http://cache.marriott.com/propertyimages/o/okarn/phototour/okarn_phototour24.jpg?Log=1

[clcinoki]

ok so i have tried some of these places i'm a chicken when it comes to trying new food. I do like Mikes tex mex I do like sky lark and the oe down the road from it, the place where the grass is grown up by it and the building is metal. They also have good food. Im going to try mos burger for the first time tonight. :)

[Old guy]

ok so i have tried some of these places i'm a chicken when it comes to trying new food. I do like Mikes tex mex I do like sky lark and the oe down the road from it, the place where the grass is grown up by it and the building is metal. They also have good food. Im going to try mos burger for the first time tonight. :)

SPICY MOS CHEESEBURGER I think it's great anyway.

[Ryu]

IMO, Sky Lark is one of the worst places - microwave TV dinners - uugh!

Mos Burger takes some acquirement so don't judge it after a first trip. I personally enjoyed it the first time and love it now. Allot of American's I know don't like it and I truly believe it's cause it's fresh and doesn't make them feel like shit afterwards, like they're used to w/ McDs, BK, etc.

[clcinoki]

does anyone know if they only take yen or both dollars and yen. just seeing if we need to run to the ATm first.

[Ryu]

I believe they take only Yen.

[Old guy]

does anyone know if they only take yen or both dollars and yen. just seeing if we need to run to the ATm first.

I'd guess if it's near a base they take dollars but never hurts to have say ¥2000/$20 on you.

[clcinoki]

I tried my house and did not like that place but my hubby does. I usually give a place 2 or 3 times, before i hate it.. i always say it could be a bad day for them new hires working or something. There is another burger place i went to it was at a Jusco's the burger place started with a Y i think. It was the jusco's as you are coming back for the aquarium. anyone know the name of this place?

[Ryu]

Not sure of a burger joint that starts w/ a Y.

My House is a great grease pit - better some days than others. Almost everything there is excellent at times.

[Ryu]

Ootoya is pretty good. It's a Japanese restaurant and very fresh.

There's one located in the Barclays Court plaza next to the embassy. And there's one on the second floor of the building where Toys R Us is in Shinto Shin.

[jrocka83]

Daikon no Hana...:) Shhh.. "its a secret"..

[Ryu]

Daikon no Hana...:) Shhh.. "its a secret"..

Sorry but it's not. You just let it out haha. Also it's been posted on here and discussed a few times before. I want to try the alternative to Daikon no Hana from a fe posts before this. Sounds a little pricy like DNH but hey sometimes you gaotta pay for quality.

[Ryu]

Oh nevermind it's posted in the Excellent Lunch Buffet thread.

[Ryu]

Sabani by Jusco is good for lunch

Batten behind Big Echo is also very good and fresh.

[clcinoki]

i will have to try some of the places. thanks everyone.. so i did try mos burger and i liked it a lot.. :)

[Tinkerbell]

I'd love directions to Karubi Daiho. Not real sure what 'karubi' is but I'd love to give it a whirl.

[eelecurb]

Karubi are beef ribs, or "rib steak".

[P_chan]

Directions to karubi daiho:

Go out of kadena AB gate 2 and keep going straight, past four corners. Continue going straight until you reach route 329 and turn right. Stay on route 329 until you see the intersection with the McDonalds on the left hand side at the corner of the intersection, should be about 3 or 4 blocks. I don't remember the street number for that street but turn left at the McDonalds intersection. Karubi daiho is on this street on your right and side. It's easy to spot, the sign is a big red chili pepper and a small garlic clove. Normally, I turn at the lawson intersection and come into the parking lot from the side street.

Be warned that they don't speak english nor do they have an english menu. All you can eat is 2,100 a person for two hours but not everything on the menu is all you can eat. Beer is 200 yen a mug between the hours of 5pm and 7pm IIRC. Best time to go is on a weekday around 5 or 6pm. On weekends, and later in the evening, it gets kinda packed.

[Tinkerbell]

Awesome!! Thanks.

"All I can say is that my life is pretty plain and that I like watching the puddles gather rain" -- Cool song lyrics from some band.;)

[Ryu]

Blind Melon IIRC

[Ryu]

Sabani by Jusco is good for lunch

Batten behind Big Echo is also very good and fresh.

If you like Uni, try the Uni Yaki at Sabani, if you don't like Uni, try the Uni Yaki at Sabani! It's great.....

[TheLastDon]

If you like Uni, try the Uni Yaki at Sabani, if you don't like Uni, try the Uni Yaki at Sabani! It's great.....

Yes sir, that's some good stuff right there!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[socalheart]

Directions to karubi daiho:
Go out of kadena AB gate 2 and keep going straight, past four corners. Continue going straight until you reach route 329 and turn right. Stay on route 329 until you see the intersection with the McDonalds on the left hand side at the corner of the intersection, should be about 3 or 4 blocks. I don't remember the street number for that street but turn left at the McDonalds intersection. Karubi daiho is on this street on your right and side. It's easy to spot, the sign is a big red chili pepper and a small garlic clove. Normally, I turn at the lawson intersection and come into the parking lot from the side street.


We usually say TABE HODAI KUDAISAI for the all-you-can-eat meat thing and ask for ZENBU KARUBI as our choice of meat. It's usually very tender and quick to cook. Dang, now I want some... :rolleyes:

Map to the restaurant:

[P_chan]

Yes, tabe hodai will get you the all you can eat. My favorite meat to order there is nako ochi (not sure if I spelled it right) karubi!

[Ryu]

Anyone ever try Freshness Burger in Shintoshin?

[vvloc]

Probably the best "fast food" burger on island - each one cooked from scratch after you order.

SUPER friendly, too - custom orders cheerfully taken,

[eelecurb]

Freshness Burger is a mainland chain...one I'd much rather see than McDonald's!

[clcinoki]

where is Freshness Burger at. after being here for over 1 yr i still dont know Okinawa that well.

[[ashley.]]

Gordie [i think thats how you spell it.] has great hamburgers.
the prices are bad either. meals come with fries and soup.

[Ryu]

where is Freshness Burger at. after being here for over 1 yr i still dont know Okinawa that well.

Go across the long bridge going towards Naha and take a left at the Lawson at the other end. Go straight and you'll see it a couple km down on the right. If you pass the Shoe Plaza You went too far.

[Ryu]

;133949']Gordie [i think thats how you spell it.] has great hamburgers.
the prices are bad either. meals come with fries and soup.

I second that. For the price Gordies is the best I've had in town so far.

[Ryu]

You pay almost double for one that's not as good at other places.

[[ashley.]]

has anyone tried Jet Burgers? i know its like a little small place. I see signs for it and wondered if it was worth going to.

[clcinoki]

where is Gordies at. ill have to try one of the burger places this weekend

[[ashley.]]

the only way i know to get there is if you go out of gate 1 kadena. take a right. go down to the first stop light and take a left. then follow the road it will go straight then curve to the left. if you keep following the road Gordies will be on your right. :D

[Ryu]

Gordies sign is real small so you have to go slow and look low.