Ishigaki Island's soul food you must try! Local Staff Recommend 10 Famous Yaeyama Soba Restaurants

Is it different from Okinawa soba?
Yaeyama soba is the soul food of Ishigaki Island!

Yaeyama soba is a type of Okinawa soba eaten on Ishigaki Island and in the Yaeyama region. It is characterized by its simple ingredients and gentle flavor of the soup, and is well known as the soul food of the local people.

This time, if you visit Ishigaki Island, you must try it!Local Staff RecommendationIntroducing Yaeyama soba.

Ishigaki Island sightseeing transportation isI definitely recommend renting a car.! Cars can fill up during the on-season. If you decide to travel, reserve a rental car in advance.

For more information about car rental in Ishigaki Island, click here↓.

Ishigaki Island Car Rental Ishigaki Island Tours offers easy comparison and reservation of rental car plans for Ishigaki Island! It takes about 3 hours to go around Ishigaki Island by car. If you want to visit all the sightseeing spots efficiently, you need to rent a car! There are plans that include free pick-up from Shin-Ishigaki Airport, car navigation system, no need to return a full tank of gas, and even child seats. We also introduce other means of transportation other than rental cars! (29 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Click here to reserve a rental car on Ishigaki Island.

Characteristics of Yaeyama Soba and Differences from Okinawa Soba

Okinawa soba is made with pork or bonito based broth and served with red ginger, island leeks, fish paste, and thick slices ofIt is usually topped with three pieces of meat and thick wheat flour noodles.

What are the characteristics of Yaeyama soba?thin, but not kinky, noodlesThe toppings are island leeks and sweet and spicyShredded pork and fish pasteThe basic soup is a light, pork- or bonito-based soup.

Click here to read the article in conjunction with this one.

Ishigaki Island Gourmet Recommendations by Local Guides -Hidden GourmetPopular restaurants are good, but I want to try local recommendations! In response to your request, we will bring you information on really delicious gourmet holes on Ishigaki Island recommended by locals.

What kinds of Yaeyama soba are there?

There are many types of Yaeyama soba!

Soba with three meat, Soki Soba, Goat Soba, ,buckwheat noodlesand pork motes in it.Contents (inside) buckwheatand miso-based soba noodles with boiled tofu on top.soba with boiled tofuYou can taste many things, such as

Carefully selected by local staff!
10 famous Yaeyama soba restaurants you must try

If you come to Ishigaki Island, you must try the famous Yaeyama soba restaurants! This time, we will introduce 10 recommended restaurants, focusing on those with easy access from the city center.

(1) Raikatsuyu

A long-established restaurant loved by locals for many years.

The restaurant, renovated from a private house, is airy, and terrace seating is recommended when the weather is nice.Yaeyama buckwheat noodles, shishu and black purple riceThe menu is simple, with only one item on the menu, but the restaurant is popular with a long line of people waiting in line every day.

2) Kimi Diner

Kimi Shokudo, a local favorite open from 8:00 a.m. The originalsoba with misois famous, but the "light" soy sauce-based flavor is also popular.Curry and rice bowlsThere is a wide variety of menu items such as

The parking lot of Maxvalu Ishigaki store, an AEON supermarket in front of the building, can be used, so it is also recommended for car rental people.

(3) the aged, the aged, and the aged

In the Yaeyama language, the wordComfortable placeThis is a long-established restaurant whose name means "old shop" in Japanese. You can enjoy old-fashioned flavorful Yaeyama soba and Okinawan zenzai. Located near the Euglena Mall, it is a great place to take a break from strolling around.

4) Island Soba Ichiban

A popular restaurant with a long line of customers every day! There is a second branch in Naha.Zero preservatives and colorantsThe restaurant maintains its homemade noodles, clear soup with no chemical seasonings, and traditional methods of production.

The jusi (cooked rice) with a strong flavor of island pepper (pipa-tsu) is also delicious.

5) Yaeyama Soba Hirara Shoten

Hirara Shoten, where people line up every day, won the Grand Prix at the Y-1 Grand Prix 2014 for Yaeyama soba.Spicy Miso Sobais the signature menu. It's worth waiting in line to try it!

6) Maniya Soba Restaurant

Located in Euglena Mall,Opened in 1921The long-established Maniya Soba Restaurant is a famous restaurant where locals also casually go. The taste is strong, but it will sink into your body after a hard day's play.

The restaurant is decorated with many signs as if it were a long-established business, but you can also enjoy a lot of local atmosphere.

Maniya Sobaya Basic Information

Location: 213 Okawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan
Access: Ishigaki Port TerminalApprox. 10 minutes walk from
Hours of operation: 11:00 to 20:00
Closed: No regular holidays

Ishigaki Island - Euglena Mall   About Euglena Mall Located in the northern part of Ishigaki Island, a few minutes walk from the remote island terminal, it is the southernmost arcaded shopping street in Japan. It was originally managed and operated by Ishigaki City Central Shopping District Promotion Association under the name of "Ayabani Mall", but [...]...

(7) Ajijidokoro Iwa

Ajidokoro Iwa is a hideaway restaurant located along Yui Road. It is a hidden spot where you can enjoy the flavors loved by the locals. Bowls of rice are also popular,Small bowl of Yaeyama sobawill be attached.

The restaurant is run by a friendly couple, so please take your time and enjoy the atmosphere as well.

8) Ichiba Restaurant

Inside Euglena Mall,Ishigaki City Public MarketIchiba Shokudo, located on the top floor of Ichiba Restaurant, is a hole-in-the-wall diner that offers not only Yaeyama soba but also a wide variety of local dishes!

Neapolitan with Yaeyama soba noodlesand island tofu bean curd, and other izakaya-style dishes are also recommended.

(9) Arakawa Restaurant

A very popular diner located near the Gushiken Youtaka Memorial Museum. The signature menu itemBeef soup and beef sobaand other standard set menus such as tonkatsu set meal and karaage set meal.

No wonder it has been featured on various TV and YouTube programs. Please try the carefully crafted beef soba unique to Ishigaki Island.

Parking is tight, so a cab or walking is recommended.

⑩Park Tea House

Introducing a place a little out of the city center. Yaeyama soba at Park Tea House in Kabira Park, a popular tourist attraction, is not only delicious!Kamaboko in the shape of Ishigaki Islandis on board.

After a day of fun at Kabira Bay, recharge your energy with delicious and cute soba noodles.

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

Ishigaki Island / 1 Day] If you are in doubt, 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

Ishigaki Island/2.5 hours] Same-day reservation OK! Kabira Bay SUP Tour★Michelin Guide Three-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

Taste it even in remote islands! Recommended Yaeyama Soba

There are also recommended soba restaurants on the remote Yaeyama islands, which are easily accessible by ferry from Ishigaki Island!

Ishigaki Port TerminalThere is also a restaurant where you can eat Yaeyama soba (buckwheat noodle) in the "Yaeyama Soba Restaurant", so it is recommended to stop by there during the boat trip.

However, stores on remote islands arenon-scheduled holidayIn many places, the number of visitors is limited, so it is best to check in advance before going.

For more information about Ishigaki Port Terminal, click here↓.

A thorough guide to Ishigaki Port Terminal, the gateway to Yaeyama! Leave the killing time to us! Let's enjoy the convenient sightseeing base!Ishigaki Port Terminal is the departure point for boats to the Yaeyama Islands. Various island tours are available, so please make a reservation in advance before joining the tour.

Advance reservations are definitely recommended!
Click here for ferry ticket reservation website

Taketomi IslandSoba Restaurant Takenoko

Takenoko is a long-established soba restaurant on Taketomi Island, where there is always a long line of customers. Soki soba is famous, but yakisoba and curry are also recommended!

Founded in 1975, you can enjoy the traditional taste of deliciousness amidst the spectacular scenery of Taketomi Island.

Click here for recommended tours related to Taketomi Island

Special Autumn SALE [Ishigakijima / 1 Day] Enjoy 2 remote islands! Spectacular "Phantom Island" Landing + Snorkeling & Relaxing "Taketomi Island" Sightseeing 《Photo free & Transportation included》（No.459）.開始時間8:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 6 hours19,600 yen →9,800yen

Experience Diving & Landing on Phantom Island & Taketomi Island Sightseeing Tour with Lunch (No.366)開始時間9:00-16:30所要時間Approx. 7.5 hours20,000 yen

Kuroshima Soba Cafe Undoya

Soba Cafe Undoya is a rare spot to eat and drink on Kuroshima. In addition to carefully prepared Yaeyama soba noodles, the owner uses a lot of artha, which he picks in the spring.artha buckwheat noodlesAlso recommended.

Click here for recommended tours related to Kuroshima Island

Autumn Special SALE [From/to Ishigaki Island] Conquer popular sightseeing spots (Kuroshima, Aragusuku (Panari) Island, Barasu Island, and Phantom Island) by chartered boat! Jet Ski Rental & Snorkeling & Marine Sports 1 Day Course《Pick-up・Drop-off OK, Lunch included》（No.577)開始時間9:00-16:00所要時間Approx. 7 hours150,000 yen

Ishigaki Island, Okinawa] You can move around easily and quickly! Electric Kickboard Rental 《Transportable to Kohama Island, Kuroshima Island, Hateruma Island, Iriomote Island》 (No.589)開始時間From 9:00 (last admission at 17:00)所要時間1 day (negotiable)3,000 yen

A common way to eat Yaeyama soba!
What are kohlrabi goose and piparts?

To make Yaeyama soba even more delicious, we recommend,Corley Goose and Island Pepper (Piparts, Hibachi)It is a It is an indispensable spice for Yaeyama's dining table.

Kohlrabi Goose is a spicy seasoning made by marinating island chili peppers in Awamori, and a little goes a long way.

Also, raw near stinky ingredients such as goat or beef.Wormwood (hooch bar)topping is recommended to add a refreshing bitter taste.

Island pepper (pipa-tsu, hibachi, piyashi, etc.)is a spice that has been eaten in the Yaeyama region for a long time, and its unique sweet aroma and piquant spiciness are addictive and delicious.

Enjoyed as a set with Yaeyama sobaJushi (Okinawan style cooked rice)It is also indispensable for It is also recommended as a souvenir!

Click here to read the article in conjunction with this one.

Where to buy souvenirs of Ishigaki Island? Introducing fashionable goods and sweets that can only be bought in Ishigaki Island!Ishigaki Island, famous as a tropical resort, is attractive for its food and souvenirs in addition to activities such as sea and jungle. We introduce not only standard products but also lesser-known ones.

summary

The soul food of Ishigaki Island, "Yaeyama Soba" has a simple yet profound flavor. Please enjoy the authentic taste while visiting famous restaurants carefully selected by local staff.

Click here to read the article in conjunction with this one.

For beginners! Ishigaki Island Round Trip Model Course & Recommended Sightseeing SpotsContents1 Model Course for Beginners☆ No mistakes even if it is your first time in Ishigaki Island2 Model Course for Ishigaki Island 2.1 【Day 1】Start: New Ishigaki Airport 2.2 ①Tamatorizaki Observation Deck 2.3 ②Hirakubozaki 2.4 ③Fukidukawa 2.5 ④Kabira Bay 2... [...].

How to spend your arrival day in Ishigaki Island? Introducing recommended half-day (morning/afternoon) tours!Ishigaki Island trip. I want to have fun! But there is no time. Or you are physically limited to half a day. In this article, we will introduce tours by experience that will satisfy you even in half a day! Have fun and make the best of your trip!

About downtown Ishigaki Island! Izakaya and hotels near downtown!Contents1 What is downtown Ishigaki Island2 Access to downtown Ishigaki Island3 Hotels near downtown Ishigaki Island3.1 Hotels near downtown Ishigaki Island Hotel Kukuru3.2 Hotels near downtown Ishigaki Island Hotel East China Sea3.3 Ishigaki Island [...]