This is a famous local Okinawan rice ball. It looks simple, but the first bite pleasantly surprised me. The chewy white rice is paired with thick slices of meat, tender egg, fried shrimp, and seaweed. Every bite is layered with savory flavors and incredibly satisfying.
Pork Tamago Onigiri – Makishi Market Branch | Review by BobbyJenny
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Blue Seal Café Kokusai Street Store
Blue Seal, is the beloved ice cream brand founded in 1948 in Okinawa, renowned for its unique Okinawan flavors, such as beni-imo (purple sweet potato), shikuwasa (Okinawan lime) and salt chinsuko (a local biscuit). With over 20 varieties always available, the lineup at their Kokusai Street store includes both classic and limited-edition products, tailored to suit the hot and humid climate of Okinawa with a rich yet refreshing taste.
The ice cream was cool, smooth, and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. Enjoying it with the crispy cone added a nice contrast in texture. Sitting inside and savoring it slowly was the perfect way to escape the heat, adding a relaxing and happy moment to the trip.
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KOURI SHRIMP
Located on the southern end of Okinawa’s scenic Kouri Island, the nicknamed “North Shore of Okinawa”, KOURI SHRIMP is a specialty food truck serving Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp, right by the emerald-blue sea.
The garlic shrimp at the popular KOURI SHRIMP smelled amazing as soon as it hit the table, with rich aromas of garlic and butter that immediately whetted my appetite. The fresh shrimp were plump, springy, and sweet, and the flavorful sauce made every bite delicious. You can also enjoy beautiful ocean views of Kouri Island while you eat.
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Umikaji Terrace
Senaga Island with a 1.8km circumference is connected to Naha Airport with a marine road. This is where a multi resort facility stands. White buildings line the slope facing the emerald green ocean. It looks like a little town. The beauty was designed after the European resorts such as the Amalfi Coast in Italy and Santorini Island on the Aegean Sea.
The pristine white buildings are built into the hillside, set against the blue ocean and sky. The scenery is absolutely beautiful—it feels like being in a small Mediterranean town.
Senaga Island has plenty of unique restaurants, cafés, and souvenir shops where you can enjoy great food along with ocean views. What impressed me most was seeing planes fly directly overhead. Watching them take off and land from so close was incredible! -
