OKINAWA: Shimoji Soba... little old traditional Okinawa home converted into a noodle shop. Nice! (iPhone 12 mini)

On my way to UNESCO world heritage Shikinaen Royal Garden and spotted Shimoji Soba... couldnt see inside but it was a old traditional Okinawan home that was converted into a restaurant.

I always order the super tender pork ribs Soki Soba... 800 yen!  Prices were reasonable.  They also had varieties on Shave Ice for only 200 yen.

Seat near the TV. Self serve water, tea and coffee... all free.

The pork was so incredibly tender and flavorful

Noodles were a bit curly. slightly thin and on the chewy side... enjoyed it.  Soup was super hot!  Unusual for soup to be this hot but kept everything warm til the end of the bowl.

Tiny veggie and Okinawan mozuku seaweed.

Guy who came in after me ordered the traditional Okinawan Juushi seasoned rice.  Ordered a mini 100 yen bowl... nice light flavor with a hint of butter?  It was goooood.

I later talked to the staff at Shikinaen Royal Garden and mentioned I went to Shimoji Soba... she said only tourists go there! Locals go to another spot in the area... I better start asking what soba shops the locals like.  Oh well.

Restaurant: Shimoji Okinawan Soba

Restaurant J: 下地そば シモジソバ 

Foodie: https://tabelog.com/okinawa/A4701/A470102/47019059/

Address J: 沖縄県那覇市字真地41

Address E: 41 Maaji, Naha, Okinawa 902-0072

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gYAaWkpFAbYtWF887

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OKINAWA NAHA: Gyoza No Mise (Gyoza Shop) Hana for their 1,000 yen senbelo tipsy plan with 5 gyoza dumplings! (iPhone 12 Mini)

 

I started this thing to go into 1 restaurant then ask the staff where they would recommend I go next... and the friendly Nepalese guys at one of my favorite spots suggested Gyoza Shop Hana.

My 1,000 yen plan!

A plan is 5 gyoza and 2 drinks

B plan is Pork Bun with 2 drinks

C Plan Raw Horse Sashimi with 2 drinks.

On the regular menu drinks are 330 yen and 440 yen.

I went for plan A! 

Gyozas were kinda round and as soon as I bit into it the juices squirted out all over my pants! FYI just eat the entire thing.  Tasty and the place was fully packed with mostly ladies.

Overall the Chinese staff was very friendly and let me sit at a small table even thought I was a solo diner.  There are a few counter seats.  Nice and dark... perhaps a great spot for a date.

Restaurant: Gyoza No Mise Hana (Gyoza Shop Hana)

Restaurant J: 餃子の店 華

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/okinawa/A4701/A470101/47024064/

Address J: 沖縄県那覇市牧志3-4-6

Address E: Okinawa, Naha, Makishi 3-4-6 3 

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucGTXCt6U7W

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OKINAWA NAHA: Sanshin Shokudo Yugafu. Jam sessions with Okinawan regulars all evening... owner/chef is also a well known musician. (Sony RX100, NEX)

4 Drinks for only 1,200 yen after 3pm... Drinks are normally 450 yen.

Little cards to exchange with drinks

Some outdoor seating

Counter seating for 4

About 3 regulars were jamming on and off.  　This elderly guy was pretty fluent in English and playing a shamisen with an oval tin cookie can body.

If you like a little chill restaurant bar with guests that are free to jam any tunes this is a nice cozy spot.  Its near the very end of the Naha shopping arcade. 

Restaurant: Yugafu Sanshin Rakuten Shokudo

Restaurant J: 三線楽店 ゆがふ

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/okinawa/A4701/A470101/47024695/

Address J: 沖縄県那覇市牧志3-6-40

Address E: 3 Chome-6-40 Makishi, Naha, Okinawa 900-0013

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/y5UamF5axrUgs1aT8

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