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Taste of Okinawa

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😠 I visited around 6 o'clock on Sunday evening. I was expecting to be able to drink foreign craft beer, but all four craft beer of the day are domestic. Almost IPA system in Helios and corals. Foreign beer was an assortment of bottles. As we can choose from craft beer half and pint types, we will ord... People often mention beer, good, beers, craft, Okinawa, class, local, cooking, menu, delicious,


Address

1 Chome-6-21 Tsuboya, Naha, Okinawa 902-0065, Japan

Website

tasteof.okinawa

Contact

+81 98-943-6313

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (84 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: (/Constitution Memorial Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Thursday: (/Greenery Day), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Friday: (/Children's Day), 5 to 11 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 3 to 9 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (29) good (20) beers (17) craft (16) Okinawa (14) class (14) local (13) cooking (12) menu (9) delicious (7)
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  • 1/5 pin7 P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited around 6 o'clock on Sunday evening. I was expecting to be able to drink foreign craft beer, but all four craft beer of the day are domestic. Almost IPA system in Helios and corals. Foreign beer was an assortment of bottles. As we can choose from craft beer half and pint types, we will order an IPA half first. Has the size come out, half of the mug in draft beer? One third? About pint and a middle mug? That size. It is a mini mini mug and it looks cute, but the mug doesn't look cool. A bit disappointing to me of Kinkin's draft beer group. There are also systems that look fun with 900 yen for three trials and 1200 yen for five trials. Even though the menu was sticky and there were few customers, I at the counter were ignored. The food was quite plentiful, there was also a dessert, and there was also a cafe-like element. I expected the appearance of the shop and the interior to be quite fashionable before entering, but it felt totally disappointing and it was a half cup. (Original) 日曜日の夕方6時頃伺いました。外国のクラフトビールが飲めるとの事で期待していたのですが、その日のクラフトビール4種は全て国産。ヘリオス、サンゴなどでほぼIPA系。外国産ビールはボトルでの品揃えでした。 クラフトビールはハーフ、パイントのタイプから選べるのでとりあえずIPA系のハーフを注文。 でてきたサイズが、生ビール中ジョッキの半分?3分の1?ぐらいでパイントで中ジョッキぐらいなのか?というサイズ。ミニミニジョッキでかわいいのですが、ジョッキは冷やしてない様子。キンキンの生ビール派の私にとってはちょっとガッカリ。 お試し3種が900円、お試し5種で1200円と楽しそうなシステムもあります。 メニューもベタついていたし、客もほとんどいなかったにも関わらず、カウンターの私は無視されていました。 フードは結構豊富で、デザートもあり、カフェ的要素もありました。お店の外観と、内装もかなりおしゃれで入る前は相当期待したなですが、トータル残念な気持ちになってしまい、ハーフ1杯ででました。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Cathy O. 4 years ago on Google
    Can't believe this place was rated so highly. Overpriced, tiny portions and they didn't have most of the menu in stock despite us being early. Half the things we ordered were not available after an hour of waiting. Our dinner came out over 2 hours and none of the food came together so some of our party had eaten and others had eaten nothing. Beers were not nice. Most of the beers sale and gonna were missing too. Really really disappointing Truely awful. Go anywhere else....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David C. 5 years ago on Google
    The food featured Okinawa ingredients, but don’t expect to be served typical Okinawan dishes. We arrived at 5pm at opening and were turned away because they had “private cooking classes” until 6:30pm. We returned and the menu selection was limited.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 め。 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have eaten countless cream brulees. Here is exquisite! The waitress clerk will serve you with a wonderful smile. (Original) 私は数え切れないほどのクリームブリュレを食べてきました。ここのは絶品です! ウエイトレスの店員さんはとても笑顔の素敵な接客をして下さいます😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teng Yu H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Looking for craft beer to come here, there are a variety of craft beer options. The meal is mainly Western-style and delicious! The location is very close to the international network. If you want to avoid tourists, you can come and enjoy your leisure time. (Original) 尋找craft beer來到此地,有多種精釀啤酒選擇。餐點是西式為主,都很美味!位置離國際通很近。如果想避開觀光客,可以來此享受悠閒的時光。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M Y. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okinawa is a modern restaurant in Naha market. There is also a cooking class where you can learn Japanese cuisine and try it together. Cooking class is in progress. I sent you back to Korea. 1. Cooking class: special experience     - About 3 hours before opening business     - First Naha market food tour     - Cooking class and tasting     - Apply on the website / in English  2. Homemade beer is very good       You can taste it during class, (Original) 오키나와 나하 시장안에 있는 모던한 레스토랑이며 직접 일본 요리를 배우고 함께 시식할 수 있는 요리교실도 있다. 요리 교실 진행 중 사진을 엄청 예쁘게 찍어 이메일로 보내주니 한국에 돌아와 추억이 새록새록 ㅎ 1. 쿠킹클래스: 특별한 경험 -영업 시작 전 3시간 정도 -우선 나하 시장 식재료 투어 - 요리 교실 및 시식 - 웹싸이트에서 신청/영어로 진행 2. 수제 맥주가 아주 맛남 수업 중 맛볼 수도 있고 끝나고 남아 더 즐길 수도~
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 トウエイ 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a shop that has unusual beers. The store clerk was able to speak English so it was very helpful. The atmosphere was also good. (Original) 珍しいビールを置いてるお店です。店員さんは英語ができますので、とても助かりました。雰囲気も良かったです。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chris s. 4 years ago on Google
    An assortment of local beers on tap. They don’t brew themselves. They had a fairly large food menu and number of bottle beers. They also offer cooking classes, one was wrapping up when we went there and it looked fun
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Golemゴーレム 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 4900 yen menu is recommended for those who drink with 4 people. Even within 3000 yen drinking was fulfilling and it seemed fun ☺ (Original) 4900円メニューは、4名で飲む方におすすめ。3000円以内でも飲みくらべは充実して楽しそうでした☺
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 June L. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent cooking experience, instructor Rina is fantastic! We learnt a lot about the food of Okinawa and bought freshly shaved Bonito. Visited interesting small shops and traditional cooking method. Highly recommended to try.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 EG C. 4 years ago on Google
    "Taste of Okinawa Cooking Experience". That was what we came here for. It started with a market tour (to buy ingredients for the cooking class) and followed by the cooking class itself. We did not know what to expect before the tour. But we all enjoyed the class very much, especially when we taste the fruits of our labour. The Okinawa Soba, Mozuku-su and Jyu-Shi. The teacher also offered us sashimi and sweets for dessert. This tour would rate as one of our best experiences we had in Okinawa. The teacher/guide was a friendly and knowledgeable person. He tried every hard to convey the food and culture to us. But only one small complain, I wish he was more relaxed and not so tense. Other than that it would have been a perfect day (maybe we the students stresses him out?? Haha) #tasteofokinawa #okinawa #okinawacookingexperience #markettour #cookingclass #Japan #okinawasoba #Mozukisu #jyushi
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gabriel V. 6 years ago on Google
    People who commented here about craft beer have no absolute idea about it. They have 5 beers on tap they rotate every week and none of them are good. Employees can't distinguish a Pale Ale from a Lager and don't even know what sizes are the glasses they pour beer onto (it just says half/full). They also sell bottled beers mainly from Okinawan breweries, far from standard qualities and super overpriced. It costs 1200 yen for a Far Yeast IPA on tap that is horrible when you can get a Ballast Point Sculpin IPA on a US size pint in Tokyo. On the good side, they serve decent food. Pizza is quite good but small and pricey.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little place. 6 draft crafts and many bottles. Food is really good quality and value for money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 徐嘉輿 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Affordable and high-quality fries salad is delicious, pleasant atmosphere, the chef is very kind and hospitable (Original) 平價高品質 薯條沙拉好吃 氣氛愉悅 廚師很和善好客
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bose K. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and good local craft beer. Recommend.

  • 5/5 J L. 5 years ago on Google
    Went for the cooking class, and had a wonderful time. The instructor was friendly and knowledgeable, not just on cooking and local culture. She shared several tips with us when buying from the market.

  • 5/5 嘉数照二郎 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious beer Delicious food Corresponding GOOD staff Flying foreign language My favorite american music It's a good shop that I can only come to occasionally. A really good shop. (Original) 美味しいビール 美味しい料理 対応GOODなスタッフ 飛び交う外国語 大好きなアメリカンミュージック たまにしか来れないけど良いお店だね。本当に良いお店。

  • 5/5 Joseph V. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. Great Japanese craft beer and creative use of Okinawa local ingredients. Must try the Beni Imo cheesecake.

  • 4/5 みっふぃー 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Both food and craft beer are delicious. I also like the atmosphere. (Original) 料理もクラフトビールも美味しい。 雰囲気も結構好き。

  • 5/5 Amy N. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is a hidden gem! It is absolutely amazing! We had the bruschetta, nachos, seasonal vegetables pizza, homemade gnocchi, and the Beni-Imo cheesecake. Every dish was incredible! It was so hard to pick a favorite dish, but after much deliberation we agreed on the pizza. 10/10 would recommend!

  • 4/5 akihiko t. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All-you-can-drink plan that you can enjoy craft beer is recommended (Original) クラフトビールを堪能出来る飲み放題プランがオススメです

  • 5/5 Chamo R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good beer and good food. We enjoyed their fusion dishes using local ingredients.

  • 5/5 Ai T. 5 years ago on Google
    Visited here with hope of enjoying lots of local beers and my choice was correct! Enjoyed local craft beers and yummy local dishes.

  • 5/5 Francis L. 7 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and speak very good English. Food and beverages are delicious. Shop design is tasteful. A good place to hang around with friends.

  • 5/5 Mesut D. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious and price reasonable

  • 5/5 Phil A. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing cooking class where we made okinawan soba and a few other side dishes. Tour of the market with the chef was fascinating followed by a great class. Craft beers on tap/bottle and the cuisine is meant to be a bit of a fusion of okinawan cuisine. Lovely modern interior too. Definitely one to go to in Naha

  • 5/5 Ashley L. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious!! Not one bad item on the menu, my friends and I totally loved it!!

  • 5/5 Tom L. 1 year ago on Google
    Our favourite dishes were definitely the Goya Champuru as well as the Rafute. The tofu was so fresh and delicious! Rina was actually surprised that we finished the entire dish! The goya itself was not too bitter and we grew to love its fresh crunch on each bite. Definitely more shiok than the ones we have in Southeast Asia. Of course, the Rafute, after being pre-boiled by Rina and reduced over a low heat for 30 minutes turned out to be soooooooo tender! The reduced miso sauce went perfectly with the rice. This was washed down with the in-house beers (not included) at Taste of Okinawa. For more details, visit 2bearbear today!

  • 5/5 Vincent T. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent. The meals are original and very tasty : is was quite surprising to enjoy local vegetables and a revisited crème brûlée at the same dinner. They also have a vast choice of beers and a very nice room. Above all, the staff is really nice and helpful. Thank you so much.

  • 5/5 Jens J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to try local beer, staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable and English is very good too. I didn't try the food but it sure smelled good. For the beer you will find 5 or 6 taps but also lots of bottles. Note that the food is not traditional Okinawan food, the name refers to the beer.

  • 5/5 Phatthranith S. 4 years ago on Google
    Today my partner and I learnt a lot about okinawa soba and local food from teacher Minato. He is knowledgeable and full of passion. We had a fantastic time and met several wonderful people in the same class. Don't wait - add this awesome activity in your bucket list next time you visiting Okinawa...Thank you very much teacher Minato and Taste of Okinawa team 😄😊

  • 5/5 Gabriel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, good people, good experience

  • 5/5 Gareth B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Japanese local beer and a nice menu. Atmosphere is really nice and a place you can relax with a few beers and enjoy yourself. Pretty big bottle list as well!

  • 5/5 Diego C. 4 years ago on Google
    I really loved this restaurant!!!I asked "taste of okinawa" dish and it is really tasty!! If you come to Naha you should eat here

  • 5/5 Danton D. 5 years ago on Google
    This was one of the best parts of our experience in Okinawa. It was an oasis in the July heat, and we were presented with a beautifully executed menu, and the friendliest service. It was a well run operation and everything, from the decoration and lighting to the wonderfully prepared dishes and relaxed atmosphere, was pleasing to the senses. It was more than a bit of alright.

  • 5/5 Thanh-Long N. 7 years ago on Google
    Very good way to discover Okinawa from an other point of view! Staff is very friendly!

  • 5/5 Calvin R. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and good service!

  • 5/5 Jared W. 5 years ago on Google
    Unique food, great beer selection, cozy atmosphere, and fantastic ownership!

  • 5/5 Kamlung L. 3 years ago on Google
    Best butter chicken and Okinawa cuisine !!! Lunch is very good !!! And lots of lots of beer

  • 5/5 m t. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Various beers can be drunk, centered on prefecture-produced beers. In particular, the variety of bottled beer is plentiful, and it's fun to drink and compare. The food is also delicious. (Original) 県産のビールを中心に、色々なビールが飲める。特にボトルビールの種類が豊富で飲み比べも楽しい。料理も美味しい。

  • 5/5 Zoey H. 4 years ago on Google
    The cooking experience is really good, great market tour and amazing instructor, I definitely recommend it!

  • 5/5 bazzuh 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really recommend it! You can enjoy craft beers such as Okinawan craft beer and various Japanese craft beers. (Original) まじおすすめです!料理はめちゃうま、沖縄のクラフトビールをはじめ、日本のいろんなとこのクラフトビールも楽しめます。

  • 5/5 haria b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are not satisfied on the international street, we recommend here. Especially beer. A few shops in Naha city with a young feeling. Cooking class also seems to be available for booking by e-mail. Like a tester (they call it a platter) rather than a handle glass, I want to drink it next time on a glass type. (Original) 국제거리에서 만족할수 없었다면 여기를 추천한다. 특히 맥주. 젊은 느낌이 있는, 몇 안되는 나하 시내의 가게. 쿠킹클래스도 메일로 예약 가능하다는 듯.(그래서 밖에서 주문 받음..) 핸들 글래스보다는 테스터(그들은 플래터라고 부름)처럼 글래스타입에 다음에는 마시고 싶다.

  • 5/5 Ji Tae K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fusion Okinawan Restaurant Casminna to me tired of Orion beer They offered delicious homemade beer. Okinawa ingredients and food are reinterpreted to provide different foods. The staff is kind. Willingness to Visit 120% (Original) 퓨전 오키나와 레스토랑 카스맛나는 오리온 맥주에 지친 나에게 맛난 수제맥주를 제공해주었으며 오키나와 재료와 음식을 재해석 하여 색다른 음식을 제공한다. 직원들도 친절하다 재방문의사 120%

  • 4/5 Jean-Baptiste C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To try for a local cooking class. I was able to make a soba, a starter and a dish. Staff available and attentive. (Original) A essayer pour un cours de cuisine locale. J’ai pu réaliser un soba, une entrée et un plat. Personnel disponible et attentif.

  • 4/5 Kinako T. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are many craft beers from prefecture and there is an explanation on the menu so it is easy to choose. (Original) 県産のクラフトビールが多く、メニューにも説明があるので選びやすいです。


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Amenities


  • Service options
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Cosy
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Casual
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Groups
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Toilets
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓️ Bar on site
    • ✓️ High chairs
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Great cocktails
    • ✓️ LGBTQ+ friendly
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ All you can drink
    • ✓️ Accepts reservations
    • ✓️ Transgender safe space
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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