10 Food & Drink in Naha That You Shouldn't Miss

Learn about Okinawa's unique food culture and Okinawan cuisine through a historic market walking tour and cooking class. Website for Reservations: http://tasteof.okinawa/cooking-experience/ The program takes approximately 3 hours (3:30 to 6:30pm). On the food market tour at the Naha Public Market located nearby, you will learn about locally grown products and select ingredients used in the cooking class. Upon returning to our studio, you will prepare a four-course menu consisting of a classic appetizer, main dish, soup and dessert. Our classes are facilitated by a bilingual Okinawan food enthusiast and instructed by professionally trained chefs. The classes are a fun, social, hands-on experience where you will prepare various dishes in a teamwork setting under the thoughtful guidance of our chef instructors.

SAKEmaru is a Japanese sake and Japanese craft beer bar with bottle shop. We offer individual glasses of sake, beginning at JPY 600. and a bottle of craft beer. We have about 50 sorts of sake and 50 sorts of Japanese craft beer. Full bottles of sake and craft beer are available for purchase in our shop. We welcome anyone interested in tasting or learning more about Japanese sake and craft beer, from the first-timer to the most experienced aficionado.

A huge alley (yokocho) for people to enjoy diverse food and culture is now open! This alley is consisted of two floors: the first and the basement floor, which are separated into four areas. Carefully chosen 32 stores from all around Japan line the alley, in which every establishment enable guests to enjoy all kinds of diverse cuisine. Everything related to food is here; come stop by for lunch, drinks from daytime, shopping, get-togethers, and/or parties.

My motto is ” Best ingredients from Japan, additive-free, handmade “. If you are the kind of person who is interested in a healthy food and loves cooking, we are sure our courses ARE absolutely for you. All the dishes contain no additives, no artificial seasoning, coloring or preservatives and no trans fat. The ingredients are all natural. I can show you the hidden techniques of a Japanese professional Cook.

Experience making Okinawan cuisine MR.ITAZU is the most reasonable experience-based cooking class in Okinawa (Naha City). The dishes are made with local ingredients and local dishes that are unique to the area. Cooking and eating local specialties yourself on the spot will be a wonderful experience.