Japanese restaurant • 133 Zaisho, Minamidaito, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-3805, Japan
"詠chan" quietly stands in a corner of Minamidaito Village, a hidden gem restaurant renovated from an old folk house. The charming appearance with red tiles and white walls evokes the scenery of traditional Okinawa. Stepping inside, you will be surrounded by the scent of aged wood and a serene atmosphere.
The menu mainly focuses on Okinawan home cooking. In addition to the classic dishes like champuru using island vegetables and goya champuru, the daily special dish is also appealing. The deep and hidden flavors in the rustic taste allow you to fully enjoy the charm of Okinawan food culture.
The serene atmosphere inside the restaurant is also a charm of this place. Wrapped in the warmth of wood created by the beams and rafters unique to old folk houses, time flows leisurely. The friendly service by the owner will make you feel nostalgic, as if you have returned to a familiar atmosphere of an Okinawan home.
"詠chan" may require a little extra travel from the main island of Okinawa, but it is a place that you should definitely visit if you seek the hidden charm and genuine home cooking. It might offer you an experience that you wouldn't usually encounter away from the tourist attractions. Once you visit, it will surely become an unforgettable memory.