🔥Must-Try Okinawa Soba Near Naha Airport!

Okinawa Eats

2025.06.14

“Mokkai Soba Toraya” in Akamine – A Local Favorite with Rich Bonito Broth 🍜

If you’re landing at Naha Airport and looking for an authentic Okinawan food experience just minutes away, “Toraya” in Akamine is a must-visit! This local soba shop is known for its rare and traditional mokkai soba (wood ash soba), featuring a rich homemade broth and handmade noodles.

🌿 What is “Mokkai Soba”?

You might wonder: What on earth is wood ash soba?

Well, in traditional Okinawan noodle-making, wood ash from local trees like banyan was historically used instead of kansui (alkaline water). This creates a uniquely textured, mineral-rich noodle that’s easier on the stomach and full of natural flavor. It’s rare to find shops still using this method—Toraya is one of the few that does!

🍜 What’s on the Menu?

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Okinawa Soba (pork belly, fish cake, and green onions)
Hon-Soki Soba (with tender stewed pork spare ribs)
Side dishes like:
- Kinpira rice (burdock root topping)
- Hijiki seaweed rice
- Chingensai (leafy greens) with dried fish

You can choose your noodle style: thin noodles or flat noodles. Both are handmade and have great bite!

🧑‍🍳 What We Ordered

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🥢 Okinawa Soba (Medium) – ¥600
🥢 Hon-Soki Soba (Large) – ¥850
🍚 Kinpira Rice – ¥220

The broth had a clear, aromatic bonito (fish) flavor, and the noodles were silky with just the right amount of chew. The pork was super tender, and the side rice had just enough seasoning to complement the meal without overpowering it.

🚗 Access & Parking Info

Location: 1-5-14 Akamine, Naha City, Okinawa
Phone: 098-858-2077
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays
Payment: Cash only
駐車場：5台分の無料スペース（店舗隣に2台、道路向かいに3台）

⚠️ Note: Paid parking available nearby, but please avoid street parking out of respect for the neighborhood.

✈️ Why Tourists Love It

Just 5 minutes from Naha Airport – perfect for a pre-flight meal or right after arrival
No tourist traps – this is where locals actually eat
English isn’t widely spoken, but it’s easy to order with the ticket vending machine
Family-friendly with counter seats, floor seating, and kids’ chairs