OKINAWA NAHA: The friendliest Torikizoku in Japan! Plus the local Okinawan customers were so cool. I went twice!! (Sony RX100, iPhone 12 Mini)

The most amazing thing about Torikizoku is they dont charge that automatic Otoshi appetizer fee (300-500 yen) thats usually very junky... and of course the MEGA draft beers and Hi-Balls!

Ordering is by tablet but these menus sure are helpful.

Specials to support Japanese prefectures.

My goto dish! Chicken Nanban

Remember the free spices are available on the tablet menu.

Hmm... the onions and sauce was a bit  too chilled so the chicken quickly went to room temp.

This weekend was when all the 20 years old celebrated becoming an adult.  Group of 4 young Okinawan guys chatted me up.  And met 2 ladies on my left... one studied in the US for 2 years.  You never know who is bilingual in Japan. 

This place is incredibly spacious with very high ceilings.

Of course had to get the chicken soup with chicken rice bowl. 

But there was just a stick on Yakitori on top.  Hmm... I've had better.

And! Day 2! My Okinawan friend never ventured into Torikizoku.  There are only 2 shops in all of Okinawa and think they both opened in late 2023. 

Grilled chicken wings?

Chicken Katsu with a nice sweet mustardy sauce.

Now my friend who traveled all around Japan eating all kinds of rice explained to me how to properly eat this dish.  So... the waitress brings out this rice set and you let it sit for 30 minutes until the small fire burns out.  Then leave it alone for 5 minutes with top on.  THEN! Mix the rice, put in bowl and let it sit again for a few minutes.  DUDE... if you eat it right away then the rice can be a bit hard but if you follow these directions it becomes unusually fluffy and flavorful! 

FYI! All you can eat and drink for only 3600 yen per person but that means you need to at least eat and drink 10 items to break even! For sure the US Military Marines based in Okinawa could get their moneys worth.

Restaurant: Torikizoku Miebashi Branch

Restaurant J: 鳥貴族 美栄橋店

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/okinawa/A4701/A470101/47029872/

Homepage: https://map.torikizoku.co.jp/store/731

Address J: 沖縄県那覇市牧志2-18-4 パレット牧志ビル 1F

Address E: Okinawa, Naha-shi, Makishi 2-18-4

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qf8NafJ3XZmLhE8S6

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