5 Best Restaurants in Naoshima

5 Best Restaurants in Naoshima

If you are visiting Naoshima, you should never miss out treating yourself with some authentic Japanese dishes. This is where you need to visit to experience the best restaurants. To make the life easy for you, we thought of letting you know 5 of the best restaurants that can be found in Naoshima. 

Museum Restaurant Issen

Museum Restaurant Issen is well-known for the artful display of dishes. You can get a unique dining experience in this restaurant as well. Menu served in this restaurant changes along with the season. Therefore, you can experience something new throughout the year at Museum Restaurant Issen. When you take a look at the menu of this restaurant, you will also notice that vegetarian options are dominating it. Since this restaurant usually gets crowded, you are encouraged to make a reservation before you visit. It is open from 7:30am to 9:30am, 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 9:45pm. 

vegan mealCafe Salon Naka-Oku

Cafe Salon Naka-Oku is located on top of a small hill, which you can find in Naka-Oku. It is one of the few restaurants that are open in the evenings in this region. The most unique thing about this restaurant is its coziness and warmth. The menu of Cafe Salon Naka-Oku is filled with a large number of homey specialities, which include omuraisu as well. When you go here in an evening, you can also enjoy small dishes along with drinks. The restaurant is open on all days of the week, from 11:30am to 3pm and 5:30pm to 9pm. 

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久々の更新です。 あっという間に10月ですね。 秋を感じる日も増えてきました🍁 中奥も秋モードです! 直島といえばかぼちゃ! 今日から、カボチャのチーズケーキになります! 草間彌生さんのかぼちゃを見た後に、中奥でかぼちゃのチーズケーキを食べてみるのはいかがですか🎃

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Shioya Diner

If you are interested in enjoying your meals in retro furnitures, while listening to rock and roll music, Shioya Diner is a good restaurant to visit. It is well-known for combining traditional Japanese dishes with American foods. When you take a look at the menu, you will find many American foods, such as chili dogs and tacos. However, they have been made according to Japanese style. Therefore, you can get a one of a kind experience at Shioya Diner. The restaurant is run by Japanese owners, who can speak English. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 5pm to 8:45pm. 

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Great night out at Shioya Diner, Naogima’s coolest 50’s diner. Big thanks to Buddy the proprietor and the old pissed fisherman who kept buying me Sake

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Genmai-Shinshoku Aisunao

Genmai-Shinshoku Aisunao is a tranquil rest shop that you can find in Naoshima. Raised tatami flooring provides a great vibe to the restaurant. At Genmai-Shinshoku Aisunao, you can discoveer a health conscious menu. If you are a vegan, you will fall in love with the food options that are recommended to you at this restaurant. In addition to that, you can also enjoy a large number of local dishes, including brown rice and soups. It is open from 10am to 5pm from Tuesday to Sunday. 

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Apron Café

People visit Apron Café for art. In other words, Apron Café can provide you with a gallery like dining experience. The overall vibe that you can find in the restaurant is enhanced with designer furniture and polished timber. You can also discover a picnic area at Apron Café, which is made out of faux grass. It is open from 11am to 4pm except for Mondays. 

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They have the best scones I’ve ever had. またここのスコーン食べたいなぁ 😫 @lspeiii

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