10 recommended lunches to enjoy in Ishigaki Island! We introduce the charm of the stores, their opening hours, and how to get there!

Recommended by locals!
Introducing popular lunches that you should never miss!

Are you wondering where to go for lunch on Ishigaki Island?

From popular Yaeyama soba restaurants that you can't miss to hidden gems loved by locals, Ishigaki Island is full of lunch spots that will make your trip more satisfying.

This article presents a selection of the 10 newest and most popular lunches for both tourists and locals!

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10 recommended lunches on Ishigaki Island!

So without further ado, here are 10 recommended lunches on Ishigaki Island.

If you are not sure which restaurant to choose, please check it out!

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(1) Yaeyama soba: Kunatsuyu

Yaeyama soba restaurant where locals also go to enjoy the simple taste of home.

It is now so popular with tourists that a line can form immediately after the restaurant opens. Please visit with plenty of time to spare.

Yaeyama buckwheat noodles, shishu and black purple riceThe menu is simple, with only one dish, but it is a satisfying bowl of soup, with a richness that lies deep within the light bonito broth.

There is a small dining room, so it is recommended to bring children!

Yaeyama Soba & Donburi: Kimi Shokudo

The original using Miyako misosoba with misoKimi Shokudo is famous for itsCurry and rice bowlsWith a wide variety of menu items such as the following, this is a restaurant that you will want to return to again and again.

The large onigiri (rice balls) of jushi (Okinawan-style cooked rice) next to the cash register are also very tasty.

The menu is extensive, so your children will be satisfied!

Yaeyama Soba & Set Meal: Taira Shoten

Winner of the Grand Prix at the Y-1 Grand Prix 2014 for the Yaeyama SobaSpicy Miso Sobais the signature menu item at Taira Shoten.

The soba noodles with a rich broth and a lot of meat will surely satisfy even the hungriest of eaters.

For those who want to eat with gusto, we also recommend the set meals of simmered pork cutlet and chicken nanban!

Yaeyama soba & set menus: Arakawa Shokudo

It is an at-home diner that is well-liked by locals, but since it is a popular restaurant, you may have to wait in line during lunch hours.

The signature menu itemBeef soup and beef sobaand other standard set menus such as tonkatsu set meal and karaage set meal.

The carefully prepared beef soba is a must-try in Ishigaki Island.

(5) Italian: AZZURRA

AZZURRA is located at the entrance of Euglena Mall,Excellent Italian food using a variety of island vegetables and ingredients.This is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the

For lunch, we recommend the excellent pasta, but you can also order a la carte and dolce.

How about a toast with a glass of chilled wine from noon? How about it?

6) Yaeyama soba & set meal: Mikawa Shokudo

This is another hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Mikawa Shokudo, popular among locals.In addition to Yaeyama soba, ramen noodles are also available,Bean-curd soup with boiled tofuThe cafeteria offers a wide variety of menu items, such as the "YU-NN-CHICKEN" and "YU-NN-CHICKEN" set menus.

Yaeyama soba noodles are available with a choice of sticky fresh noodles or the usual boiled noodles. Recommended for children!

7) Yaeyama Soba & Set Meal: Yasu and Kammer's Restaurant

Yasu and Kamaa" is a rustic, old-fashioned restaurant that offers a relaxing atmosphere with a touch of Ishigaki Island style.

You can enjoy Yaeyama soba, soki soba, and a variety of chanpuru set menus, but the recommendation of repeat customers is to try the(in comedy) repeating the same gag or silly line".

TV Tokyo's "Will You Let Tetsuro Degawa Charge?" InTetsuro Degawa and Daisuke Miyagawais the store where I stopped by.

8) Thai Cuisine: SIAM THAI HOUSE

Ishigaki Island has seen an increase in Thai restaurants in recent years.

SIAM THAI HOUSE offers authentic Thai cuisine served by Thai people.

The standardPad Thai or green curryand other authentic menu items that only an authentic chef can offer, making this a restaurant that you will want to return to again and again.

Yaeyama Soba Noodle: Koenjaya

Located in Kabira Park in Kabira Bay, a popular sightseeing spot in Ishigaki Island, Koen Teahouse offers a variety of dishes such as curry and chanpuru, in addition to Yaeyama soba, and has a truly teahouse-like atmosphere.

Kamaboko in the shape of Ishigaki Islandis the only one on board!

Zenzai and shaved ice are also available, making it the perfect place to take a break after a day of fun at Kabira Bay.

Park Chaya Basic Information

Location: 934-37 Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 30 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport
Hours of operation: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Thursday

Ishigaki Island - Kabira Bay   About Kabirawan Kabirawan is famous as the most scenic spot in Ishigaki Island. It is one of only 17 places in Japan to receive the highest rating of three stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japon"! From Kabira Bay, you can see the Kabira Blue [...].

Held at Kabira Bay! Click here for recommended tours

Special Summer SALE 【Ishigaki Island / 1 Day】If you have any doubts, this is the one for you☆Let's look for sea turtles! Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe & Blue Cave Snorkeling Tour ★ (No.349)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours29,000 yen →13,500yen

Kabira Bay" SUP Tour★Michelin Guide 3-star Tour★Free Photo & Pick-up Service (No.301)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

Ishigaki Island/Half Day] Same-day reservation OK! Kabira Bay" Kayak Tour ★Free Photo & Pick-up & Drop-off (No.302)開始時間9:00-11:30 / 13:30-16:00所要時間Approx. 2.5 hours14,500 yen →7,900yen

(10) Authentic pizza: PIZZA DA TUTTI

PIZZA DA TUTTI is located in the quiet Shiraho village near Ishigaki Airport,Authentic pizza shop renovated from an old private houseThree.

The pizzas are excellent, made with an abundance of island ingredients! The Profumata (Pakuchi no Pizza), available only during the Pakuchi season, is a must for all Pakuchi lovers.

Please stop by when you play at Shiraho Beach.

PIZZA DA TUTTI Basic Information

Location: 28 Shiraho, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: 12 minutes by car from the city center
Hours of operation: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday

Ishigaki Island-Shiraho Beach   About Shiraho Beach Shiraho Beach is located in the eastern part of the island, about 5 minutes by car from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, on the way from the airport to the city center, and about 20 minutes by car from the city center. The natural white sand beach stretches for about 10 km, and the population [...].

Shiraho event! Click here for recommended tours

Ishigaki Island] One of the world's largest! Kayak & Snorkeling Tour in the Blue Coral Colony "Shiraho" (No.521)開始時間9:00-12:00 / 13:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 3 hours8,000 yen

Ishigaki Island] Dense coral reefs! Ishigaki Island Sea Kayak & Snorkeling 1 Day Course《With Happy Lunch》（No.416)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7 hours15,000 yen

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This time, we introduced Ishigaki Island gourmet (lunch) recommended by locals.

When you visit Ishigaki Island, please try a delicious lunch at the restaurants introduced here!

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