Ishigaki Beef MARU

A unique yakiniku restaurant with the catchphrase, "We absolutely love yakiniku!" Located about a 10-minute walk from the Remote Island Terminal. The local specialty, Ishigaki beef, is sourced exclusively from local butchers who provide A5 grade or higher beef, which the restaurant then processes in-house. They are committed to thorough quality control, ensuring the safe and trustworthy provision of meat.

They are meticulous about how each cut is best served, its cooking, and the ideal way to eat it. Customers can receive explanations about each from the staff. For salt-seasoned meat, it's recommended to sprinkle lemon juice and skip the sauce. For sauce-flavored cuts, once grilled, enjoy it with their special homemade sauce. They take pride in their unique sauces: one is an original seaweed-infused sauce and another incorporates the refreshing flavor of fruit. For miso-flavored meat, it's best to grill as is and dip in the sauce.

Their drink menu is also extensive, centering around six types of Awamori, a spirit made locally in Ishigaki. Since its opening in March 2009, this popular establishment has been consistently serving Ishigaki beef in the best possible flavors to complement yakiniku. The restaurant operates strictly on reservations, and bookings can be made 24/7 through their official website.