7 recommended restaurants for dinner in Iriomote Island! Introducing popular restaurants that locals also repeat.

If you are in doubt about what to have for dinner, you can't go wrong with this place!
Introducing 7 recommended restaurants in Iriomote Island!

In Iriomote Island, a World Natural Heritage site,Restaurants where you can enjoy dishes unique to Iriomote IslandThere are some places to eat. However, there are not many places to eat.

Moreover, there are no convenience stores on Iriomote Island (stores close at 8:00 p.m.), so you may have trouble making arrangements for meals.

In this article, we will introduce the following information so that those who visit Iriomote Island for the first time will not have any trouble.Recommended restaurants for evening mealsto the following!

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Restaurant situation in Iriomote Island

The typical cuisine of Iriomote Island is famous for Yaeyama soba (buckwheat noodles) and a wild boar dish called "kamai".

When you visit Iriomote Island, be sure to enjoy the specialty Awamori along with these dishes!

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How to find & choose a restaurant in Iriomote Island

When it comes time to look for dinner in Iriomote IslandI'm not sure where to go.In many cases.

While entering a restaurant you happen to pass by is one of the best parts of traveling, you may be surprised to find that reservations are required at many of them. Please refer to the following list♪

Six ways to find restaurants in Iriomote Island

(1) Check the Internet
However, the information on GoogleMap may not be accurate, so it is essential to call to confirm the business status.

(2) Reservations should be made by phone.
Note that only a few restaurants accept online reservations.

(iii) Many stores accept cash only.
Many restaurants do not accept credit cards.

4) Participate in a fishing tour
You can cook your own fish in the tavern. Due to its great popularityMake your reservations early!Oh my god!!!

Iriomote Island Fishing Tour Anyone can enjoy fishing tours in Iriomote Island♪ The experience of catching dozens of colorful fish in a short time is exceptional! (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

(5) Ask local residents for recommendations
When you join a tour, the best way not to miss it is to ask a guide who lives in Iriomote Island.

(6) Choose a restaurant with a shuttle service.
Some restaurants will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. Check with the restaurant.

Introducing 7 recommended restaurants in Iriomote Island!

Introducing recommended restaurants in Iriomote Island♪

Please take a look at it for reference.

1) Tropical Gourmet Jeener｜Jeener

Located a 5-minute walk from Uehara Port, Hotel Tropical Gohan Jeener｜Jeener is a restaurant serving tropical and island cuisine.

Menus that make the most of island ingredientsSo, you can enjoy an elegant dinner!

We invite you to taste the bounty of the tropics.

(2) Kitchen Inaba

KITCHEN inaba, a stylish Western-style restaurant with a wide variety of menu items, is the No. 1 popular restaurant in Iriomote Island.

Although the restaurant does not have a large number of seats, it has a good arrangement of counters and tables, creating an atmosphere that can be enjoyed by everyone from couples to families!

3) Hook by BRIDGE

The owner goes fishing and serves fish caught that day!

Fresh fish dishes are excellent.

④ Island Italian en

You can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine using a variety of local ingredients such as wild boar meat, Iriomote beef, and seafood from Iriomote Island.

Please try our wild boar carpaccio, Iriomote beef shinji stewed in tomato sauce, moromi beef liver pate, and other dishes of such quality that you will not believe you are on a remote island!

(5) Satoshi

This izakaya with a great atmosphere is located near the beautiful cape of Unarizaki. From inside the restaurant, you can look out over the ocean and mountains.

Fresh ".Tataki of Ryukyu wild boar from Iriomote Islandis a dish with no odor and a perfect balance of lean and fat, served with plenty of condiments. Other dishes include the "Stewed Ryukyu wild boar's trottersYou can also enjoy wild boar dishes such as

Pizzas with handmade dough baked to a crisp at high temperatures are also popular. The classic "Margherita" is a simple yet delicious dish with tomatoes, basil, and dough.

6) Furusato Tei

The restaurant boasts cuisine made with fresh island ingredients and offers a unique local flavor♪

(7) Rough La Garden

A heartwarming dining space where you can enjoy dishes made with fresh local ingredients♪

The restaurant features a seasonal menu that uses fresh seafood unique to the island and locally grown vegetables.

Eat fish you caught yourself!

In the fishing tours published by Iriomotejima Tours, you can enjoy the fish you catch yourself at some restaurants.

If you want to taste the fish you caught yourself because you came all the way to Iriomote Island, please mention it in the remarks column when you apply for the fishing tour.

⬇︎ for more information about Iriomote Island Fishing Tour
Due to its great popularityMake your reservations early!Oh my god!!!

Iriomotejima Island/3 hours] Beginners are welcome! Fishing experience course in the sea near Iriomote Island Fish you caught can be served as it is for dinner☆Recommended for family trips (No.18)開始時間9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.所要時間Approx. 3 hours14,000 yen

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Iriomote Island Fishing Tour Anyone can enjoy fishing tours in Iriomote Island♪ The experience of catching dozens of colorful fish in a short time is exceptional! (4 in total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

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Iriomote Island Restaurants
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do you accept credit cards or electronic money?

Although the number of restaurants that have introduced this system is increasing compared to the past, there are still many restaurants that are "cash only.

What should I do if all the restaurants are full?

In the unlikely event that you are unable to make a reservation at any of the stores, you will be able to purchase boxed lunches and side dishes at the local "stores (communal stores). However, it is important to secure them as early as possible, because the stores also close around 8:00 p.m. Remember that there are no convenience stores in Iriomote Island.

 

summary

For dinner in Iriomote Island,Advance preparation is the key to travel satisfaction.Oh my god!!!
With reservations, payment methods, and access in mind, choosing a great restaurant where you can taste the island's unique ingredients and the warmth of its people will surely make for an unforgettable evening.

Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, please enjoy your Iriomotejima dinner with no regrets by referring to this column.

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