Okinawa was once controlled by Japan and it consists of 150 Islands. Okinawa is in the Eastern part of the Chinese Sea between Japan and Taiwan. This area is very popular for World War 2 sites, climatical changes, coral reefs and broad beaches. There are different sights to see in Okinawa but it is popular for a variety of food available in the area. If you are planning to visit Okinawa and wondering what to eat in Okinawa, then our article below will be very helpful.
1- Goya Champuru
This is a go-to dish for the citizen of Okinawa. It is worth mentioning here that this dish is usually available with rice. This is a combination of Japanese bitter Melon, egg, spam and vegetables. The taste of this dish is usually bitter and feels perfect with the combination of rice. This dish comes with a surprisingly charred flavour. the flavour of the dish enhances the unique pairing of goya and spam. They’re different stalls in the city of Okinawa which are selling Goya Champuru however the few of the most famous stalls are at Renaissance beech.
2- Rafute
Rafute is a classical and cultural dish of Okinawa city. This is a combination of braised pork belly and awamori. Awamori is a unique Japanese liquor. The meat will melt in your mouth as it is very soft and its slices are very thin which makes it a perfect snack for a beer party. You can consume this dish as an appetizer or a snack instead of a main dish and it also has a salty taste. If you’re planning to visit Okinawa, you should definitely give this dish a try as it is worth your time and money!
2- Soba
This dish is very different in appearance than the traditional Japanese noodles. It is the only Soba noodle which is made by using 100 % pure wheat flour. The use of the flour makes it easy to chew and make it thicker as well.
You will see that they will serve soba in smoked bonito brath bowl. This bowl will be lighter on the palate with a fresh taste. You can eat Soba with multiple items and the local people love Soba with a combination of three layers of pork.
3- Fresh Fish
I want to recommend that you need to try fresh fish whenever you get a chance to visit the city. Okinawa is the best known for beef, pork and cuts. You will find fresh fish in Makishi public market. This market is a little pricy because a lot of tourists are visiting the area regularly but the seafood selection in the market will surprise you. The fresh fish tastes very different and you should add this in your list when you are thinking about what to eat in Okinawa.
Okinawa is an island and it has a large variety of foods. Whether you are a vegetarian or love to eat non-veg, you will find a food item to cherish your taste buds. I couldn’t mention all of the food items of Okinawa city as they are large in numbers, I am sure that the list above would be enough to make up your mind.
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